Park Hill School

Panther Pages

Park Hill School 5050 E 19th Ave., Denver CO 80220

Happy Spring PHE Families:

Along with welcoming the warmer weather and buds on the trees, our 3rd-5th grade students and staff also welcomed CMAS testing at the school this week. While perhaps not one of the more popular aspects of the season, the district and state use these measures to gauge student achievement in math and literacy relative to peers.  We appreciate the effort by families to be here on time and having their students ready for testing.  We’re at the ½ way point for testing and will finish up next week.  Thanks for everyone's hard work to date.

Planning is going on for the end of the school year and next year.  Below there is information for school supply orders for next year, yearbooks for the current year, and more.  

Looking forward to seeing many of our families at tonight’s Culture Night.  Have a great weekend!

-Ken Burdette, Principal

Park Hill Culture Night - Share Your Culture with Us! April 17th - 5:30-7:00pm

Join us for Park Hill's 1st Culture Night tonight.  Enjoy live performances, food from Tocabe and learn about the many diverse cultures at Park Hill. 

No school on Friday, April 18

Friday, April 18 is a Teacher Planning Day and there will be no school for all students.

5th Grade Continuation information

Friday, May 30, 2025 on the Forest Parkway

Mills/Cowen 1:00-1:30

Ash/Ferguson 1:45-2:15

(Translators will be available)

School Supplies for next Fall

Order Securely Online Starting Now thru July 1, 2025. Supplies are shipped to the school and students will receive school supplies on the first day of school.

1. Go to https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/19237

2. Follow the directions to complete your order. Choose the grade level your student will be next fall

3. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

Please note: you are welcome to purchase supplies on your own.  The lists are available using the same link above.  We have found the bulk supplies to be cheaper and simpler for families.

Lost and Found

With the weather changes, our students have been leaving behind jackets and other gear around the school. Please take a minute to stop by Lost and Found if you notice your student is missing anything or remind your student to stop by.

School Hours 

School Hours 8:10 am - 3:10 pm

Lunch Menu

schoolcafe.com/DPS

Upcoming Dates 

24/25 School Year

Apr 18 - Teacher Planning Day (No School)

April 21 - YMCA Registration opens for current Y families

April 25 - Shakespeare Festival

April 28 - YMCA Registration open to general public 

May 5 - Early Bird Registration opens for 2025/26

May 14-15 - 4th Grade Performance

May 21-22 - 5th Grade Performance

May 21 - Field Day (3rd-5th)

May 22 - Field Day (K-2nd)

May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)

May 27-June 3- No YMCA Before or After School Care

May 28 - Talent Show

May 30 - 5th Grade Continuation Ceremonies

June 2 - ECE/ Kindergarten Continuation Events

June 3 - Last day of school (½ day for Grades 1-4)

2024/25 DPS Calendar

2025/26 DPS Calendar

PHE School Calendar

Connect with the PTSA:

Facebook
Insta
PTSA
SMADP Fund

Week 1 Update:

Congratulations on your first week of fundraising! As of Wednesday we have raised $2,005. With this kind of momentum I have no doubt we will reach our goal of $35,000. Thank you so much for your hard work!

The winners of this week's “popsicle” prize will be announced on Friday on our social media accounts, written on our banners by the playground and also posted in our Panther Pages next week.

PTSA Instagram: instagram.com/pheptsa

Facebook: facebook.com/PHEPTSA

Fundraiser Information:

This is a STUDENT LED fundraiser. It is an opportunity for your students to develop their leadership skills and give back to their community. As a parent you can help guide your student's plan and post a link to our fundraising website on your social media. The intention is for your student to reach out to your friends, family and neighbors to help support our school! This year we are hoping to raise enough money to widen the playground steps on the west-side of the school. For fundraising details please read through the student flyer (below) and check out our fundraising website!

*Fundraising Tip: The student flyer has been specifically designed for your student to present while pitching the fundraiser! My kids will walk it over to our neighbors house, talk about the fundraiser, show the flyer and then they are able to quickly scan the QR code to donate.

Fundraising Website

Digital Student Flyer

NEW! Merch Store     

Volunteer Sign Up

Please reach out to the SMA Dance Party Crew with any questions: smadp@parkhillptsa.com

2024 - 2025 Yearbook

We still need photos! If you have photos that you have taken throughout the year and would like to share with the yearbook team, please use the folders below. 

PE       Music       Dance       Art       

ECE       Kinder       1st       2nd       3rd       4th       5th

Below are directions for ordering your 2024-25 PH Yearbook:

  • Purchase a Park Hill Elementary yearbook here.  (You will need to create an account and enter your name and select your role as "Parent" or login using your account from last year.)

  • PH yearbook cost is $32.33

  • Deadline for ordering a yearbook is Friday, 4/25

*Please consider donating an extra book or two for a student who cannot afford one.  Our goal is to provide as many students, and all graduating students, a yearbook!

Parents of 5th graders may also opt to order a tribute (Treering calls this a "recognition ad") for their graduating student.  Tributes are for 5th graders only.  Here is a helpful attachment to guide parents with accessing the tribute. Both a photo and text are both permitted.  

Park Hill Bike Bus - Every Wednesday and Friday

Where: The Bike Bus will run along 19th Ave. Bikes will enter the school at Fairfax St. where most bike racks are. 

Starting meet-up spots: 

  • 19th & Niagara (led by Liz Brodahl)

  • 22nd & Dexter parking lot (led by Bret Taber)

  • 22nd & Kearney at Cake Crumbs (led by Lisa Brownlee + Kera Murphy)

  • 25th & Holly (led by Shannon Spezialy)

  • South of 17th (looking for a volunteer)

When: Every Wednesday and Friday (starting in April). Meet at 7:40 am, roll out by 7:50 am, and arrive at the school at 8 am at the latest to avoid the heavy car traffic.

Visit the  PHE Bike Bus Website for all the details! Bike Bus weather cancellations will be posted on PHE’s Instagram page so be sure to follow. 

Questions / Interested in volunteering? Email Liz Brodahl at liz.brodahl@gmail.com 

Park Hill Night at the Rapids - May 10th

Enjoy a night surrounded by your friends and neighbors where you cheer on our Rapids! A portion of all ticket sales will go back to the school. One of our easiest fundraisers that also doubles as a great social and community building activity!

Get your tickets HERE

Park Hill Skate City Membership Card

Does your kid love to skate? Want to discover a new talent while entertaining your kids this summer? Skate City is offering a $5 membership card which gets you unlimited entries for just $1/visit. Click HERE  for details and to purchase your membership.

Things to Remember

  • Join or renew your PTSA Membership 

  • Milk Caps for Moola - recycle your Longmont Dairy caps across from the front office

  • Set-up Cashback programs: King Soopers and Give Backs

2024 - 2025 PTSA Calendar

  • Friday, April 11th - Friday, May 2nd: Super Mega Awesome Fundraiser/Super Mega Awesome Dance Party!

  • May 5th - May 9th: Staff Appreciation Week

  • Saturday, May 10th: Park Hill Rapids Night

  • Wednesday, May 14th: RNO at Goosetown BBQ

  • Thursday, May 15th: RNO at Illegal Pete’s Park Hill

PTSA Contacts

President

Shannon Spezialy 

president@parkhillptsa.com

Vice President

Courtney Swearingen

vp@parkhillptsa.com

Secretary

Lisa Sarno 

secretary@parkhillptsa.com

Treasurer

Gregg Cassarini 

treasurer@parkhillptsa.com

Helpful Links

  • PTSA Website

  • Join the Park Hill Elementary Directory!

  • Join or renew your PTSA Membership

  • Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @pheptsa

  • Set-up Cashback programs: King Soopers & Givebacks

Important Dates:

Super Mega Awesome Fundraiser: 4/11 - 5/2

Yearbook Order Deadline: 4/25

Panther Pride Sponsors:

Fieldguide
marilee
MarkBaker
Hengel
Rose
1stDay
CutltureNight
DosAmigasFlyer
IllegalPetes
GoosetownTavern
Rapids
CampGalileo
SkateCity