Skinner Middle School
Links: 24-25 Calendar (Spanish Calendar)
April 24 Mandatory 8th grade Student/Parent Continuation Meeting 6-7pm
May 1 Spring Music & Arts Night 6-8pm
May 7 CSC 4-5:30pm/PTO 5:30-6:30pm
May 8-9 Musical @ Skinner 6pm
May 12 No School for students- Skinner-only PD Day #4
Dear Skinner Families: I wanted to reach out and let you know that I will be transitioning from my role as AP at Skinner after the 24-25 school year. While Denver has been our home for the last decade, my family and I made the difficult decision to relocate from the Denver metro area this summer. Skinner has been a wonderful home for the last six years. I have greatly enjoyed serving as a teacher, coach, and leader in such a wonderful community and have grown immensely because of it! Thank you all for the many opportunities to serve your family.
As I transition on to new endeavors, Skinner will soon undertake a process to identify the next Assistant Principal. While I am sad to no longer be a part of this team, I know whoever follows will be in great hands. I learned so much under the tutelage of Julie, Shawn, and the entire Skinner staff, who so gracefully mentored me in my journey. Whoever comes next is an incredibly lucky human to have such great mentors and work with such a supportive community.
Skinner Middle is considering making changes to our dress code based on community (student, parent, staff) feedback. We have received feedback that some of our dress code policies might be perceived as targeting female students. Also, some of the restrictions on length and width may not be aligned with current fashion trends. While we need to balance the need for promoting an academic atmosphere, we want to try to find a middle ground on some adjustments. Principal Julie Stephens will be engaging in dress code student forums in the next few weeks prior to finalizing. Please continue to partner with Skinner in ensuring that your child comes to school in current dress code expectations until the changes are officially announced. Feel free to review proposed changes and share any feedback with Julie by email: Julie_Stephens@dpsk12.net or 720-424-1463.
Webinar: Practical Tools for Reducing Anxiety and Building Resilience in Young People - Wednesday, May 14 at Noon
Join us for an informative webinar designed for parents, families and other trusted adults where you will learn practical tools to help young people reduce anxiety, strengthen resilience, and enhance overall well-being.
Tessa Zimmerman founded Upstream after experiencing severe panic attacks as a young adult, which highlighted the critical lack of mental health resources available in schools. Over the past nine years, she has successfully grown Upstream, positively impacting more than 50,000 students across Colorado and nine other states.
Tessa will share her personal story of overcoming anxiety and provide concrete strategies that you can implement with your own children to help them cope with anxiety and build resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to support your child's mental health! Spanish interpretation will be available. Register Here
Please join us on April 24th 6-7pm in Skinner Auditorium for the 8th grade Continuation Meeting. We’ll be sharing information on 8th grade Continuation Events, Continuation Expectations, and the Continuation Participation Contract. Our hope is that all 8th grade families and students will attend. If you or your child are not able to attend, a follow-up email will be sent with resources for you to review.
Youth Program Locator: To learn more about summer programming and resources throughout the City and County of Denver, utilize the new Youth Program Locator and connect with events and activities near you!
My Denver Card: Youth ages five through 18 have free access to Denver’s recreation centers, swimming pools and cultural centers with their My Denver Card
The DPS website will be continuously updated with more information about summer programming. Keep checking the DPS Summer Programs page to see what opportunities are available!
Join us for an exciting and empowering Summer Fitness & Wellness Series designed specifically for middle and high school girls (rising 6th-12th graders), non-binary, and trans kids! This dynamic program runs three times a week, offering a well-rounded approach to exercise, wellness, and self-care in a supportive and inclusive environment. This Summer Fitness Empowerment Series is not just about physical strength; it's about building a supportive community where every participant can celebrate their unique identity while fostering confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for health and fitness. Let’s sweat, learn, and uplift each other this summer!
Vibe Gym & Wellness Collective, 4045 Pecos St, Suite 160, Denver, CO 80211. Classes are 3x/week from 1:30-2:30 pm. Block 1 - June 7 - July 4; Block 2 - July 7 - Aug 1. Contact Meghan for early bird special information, scroll to the bottom of the page to register your kiddo!
Arrupe Jesuit High School invites boys and girls to our co-ed summer camps! All camps are designed for any skill level and are open to current 4th -7th grade students (2024-25 school year). Camps offered this year: Soccer, Volleyball and Cheer. Please click here for flyer and all info.
Costa Rica in 2026 & Japan in 2027! Reach out to Jamie Brnilovich (6th Grade Lang Arts Teacher), Group Leader with questions jamie_brnilovich@dpsk12.net
CSC: Collaborative School Committee - first Wednesday of every month 4:00-5:30 at Skinner Library
Meet with parents, admin, staff to discuss issues, impacts, and solutions for the school
All meetings are open to the public
Additional CSC meeting scheduled for March 19th to continue conversations around Staffing/Budget
PTO: Parent/Teacher Organization - first Wednesday of every month 5:30-6:30
Fundraising, teacher appreciation, parent volunteers.
Check out Skinner Website PTO for more information.
The school year calendar for the 2025-26 school year is now available. 2025-26 School Year Calendar
Several Skinner teachers have DonorsChoose projects posted hoping to obtain classroom and project supplies for their students. Please click here to see the projects and consider a donation today! Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Skinner's support staff team is in need of your help! Please check our Amazon wishlist and consider making a donation so we are able to provide to our students in need. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our community's youth. Please click here and order some items today! Thanks in advance for your generosity.
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