Nominate a School Nurse or Health Office team member who goes above and beyond to support our DPS communities! Whether it's their dedication, compassion or exceptional service, your nomination helps recognize their hard work and positive impact. Let's celebrate those who make a difference in DPS student health and well-being! Complete the nomination form.
Feb. 20, 2025
School Nurse and Health Office Team Nominations
Call for Earth Month Events
Earth Month is just around the corner and with it the opportunity for action this April. If your school is planning to host any events, notify the Sustainability Team. We want to help get the word out! If you are interested and are looking for support in the planning process, please reach out to Kelly Moses.
Environmental action happens year round. If your school has any additional events this spring, feel free to share those.
Top 5 Callout Results: National Love Your Pets Day
Today is National Love Your Pets Day! Celebrate the highlight of the year by checking out DPS’s Top 5 furry friends below and all entries in this document.
5.“This is my boy Estes, he's gotten me through so many rough patches in life and I love him to the ends of the earth!” --Judith Eyre, Transportation
3.“Meet Smaug, our 1 1/2 year old bearded dragon! He helps our students understand the life cycle by spending the work week at our school where students get to help feed and care for him. He's currently on FMLA for brumation, but we're hoping to welcome him back to the classroom in the spring.” -- Nicky Brown, KCAA MS
4.“Meet my Australian Cattle Dog, Boomer! He is smart, energetic, and loves all delivery drivers because they usually have treats! He’s incredibly loyal and always keeps a close eye on his people. Boomer is such a great dog and I am so glad we rescued him!” --Jessi Cooney, Low Incidence Disability
2.“This is Charlie Meatball, a rescue from the streets of a small town in Texas. On a related note, send Meatball your love on Thursday, Feb. 20 as he gets a Mast Cell Tumor removed.” -- Samantha Haviland, Career and College Success
1.“Officially and appropriately named, One Eyed Jimi Jones is loved by everyone who meets him! As a 13 year old rescue, he reminds our family every day to slow down, enjoy the journey, make people's day and smile!” -- Jen Jones, Office of Schools
Top 5 Callout: 2025 Best Picture - Oscars Predictions
Award season is upon us and DPS continues to guess winners correctly! Vote for your Best Picture winner for a chance to continue our guess streak!
Living Our DPS Honoree
Dr. Cynthia Anderson
Teacher, Vista Academy
Collaboration
"Dr. Cynthia Anderson exemplifies exceptional collaboration at Vista Academy by consistently going above and beyond to support her colleagues. Her dedication to fostering a culture of teamwork is evident in her constant efforts to assist with student support, share teaching strategies, and provide valuable educational resources. She is always available to listen to her colleagues' concerns, offering a compassionate ear when needed, while also representing the desires of her team as a key member of the leadership team. Dr. Anderson proactively seeks ways to address school-wide challenges, offering innovative solutions to improve student behavior and academic achievement across all grade levels.
Her willingness to step in and provide targeted support, such as pulling groups of students for focused interventions, demonstrates her unwavering commitment to the success of all students and her colleagues. Always innovating, Dr. Anderson approaches challenges with a growth mindset, constantly seeking new and effective ways to improve the learning experience. In its purest form, her work is driven by a deep, authentic desire to ensure the best possible future for the next generation. Dr. Anderson’s collaborative spirit, forward-thinking approach, and dedication to student success should serve as a model for all staff in the district."
-- Joseph Harper, Vista Academy
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