We are excited about our middle school growth in attendance so far this year. Our 6th and 7th grades are right on the edge of 90% attendance. Thanks for the work you do each day to get your students here on time. We will have a short week next week with no classes on Thursday and Friday. We hope you enjoy an amazing fall break. 

• Oct. 26, Mon. - Hat Day 
• Oct. 27, Tues. - Jersey Day
• Oct. 28, Wed. - Halloween Costumes

We will be hosting families for our annual Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 19th. We will provide 2 free tickets to families. Any family member beyond 2 will be $5 per person. If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP using this form.  The deadline to RSVP is November 6th as we have to turn in food orders at that time.  

We will host our Annual Dia de los Muertos ofrendas competition on November 2nd. Families are welcome to join us at Bruce to view the ofrendas and to vote for the best design. We would love to have you join us.

Make sure to complete the BESS Social-Emotional well-being screener before Oct. 30. Click the link below to complete it! tinyurl.com/bessparent

SchoolChoice will open on December 1st.  Keep an eye out for more information surrounding school of choice. All 9th grade families will be asked to complete SchoolChoice. We’ll have more information as we approach to ensure you can continue at Bruce.

Please make sure your student arrives on time each day. Students who miss 10 minutes each day miss the equivalent of 1 whole period each week. Students with 90% or better attendance are more likely to pass their classes and more likely to feel like they belong. Students who are late in the morning also receive lunch detention. Reach out if you need support with transportation or planning related to getting your student to school on time each day.

We wrapped up the first quarter on Friday October 16th.Students who had an F at the end of the 1st quarter are expected to attend Saturday school in order to complete unit recovery. Please be on the lookout for your Friday email and for communications regarding Saturday school if your student needs to complete unit recovery. Our goal is that every student works to bring their grades up so that they are on track to pass at the end of the semester.

High School Girls Volleyball

Last week the Grizzlies went 2-0 on the week in City League play, taking down Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 3-0 & traveling to DSST Montview for hard fought win over the Knights 3-1, pushing the Grizzlies to 8-0 (tied for 1st place with KIPP & DSST Conservatory Green in the City League) and 13-3 overall with only two weeks left in the regular season. On Tuesday, the Grizzlies defeated Denver West as we celebrated out Bruce seniors. On Thursday, the Grizzlies traveled to KIPP for a critical match against the Tigers where they won a 5 set thriller to improve to 15-3 on the season. They will play DSST Conservatory Green for the league title on Tuesday. The Grizzlies are currently ranked 34 in the state as they push to stay in the top 36. 

Grizzly Soccer

Last week the Grizzlies started the week off great, with a strong win against Manual in the Battle of the East Side 3-1. On Thursday, the Grizzlies traveled to DSST Montview and lost 5-1, pushing their league record to 2-1-1 in league.  The Grizzlies celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday as they hosted the 4th ranked Hornets from DSST Conservatory Green. Boys soccer finished their season with a 4-3 win!

Families can meet with a Denver Human Services specialist at DPS Community Hubs to get help with public benefits.

Services include:

• Apply for food, Colorado Works (TANF), and health coverage.
• Get answers about your current benefits.
• Connect with other community resources.

Locations are available in Central, Southwest, and Southeast Denver on select days.

Schedule your visit:

• Swansea Elementary (Central): https://bit.ly/benefits-assist-swansea
• Johnson Elementary (Southwest): https://bit.ly/benefits-assist-johnson
• Place Bridge Academy (Southeast): https://bit.ly/benefits-assist-placebridge

The Career and College Success Program at Bruce Randolph High School had a busy and meaningful 2025-26 school year. Providing several career exploration and career readiness opportunities for students to participate in.

Including Xplore field trips, career presentations and Launch program internships coordinated by Ms. Smith and Build Your Own Internships coordinated by our school counselor, Ms. Carly Hampton. As well as the Coach Mentor Program coordinated by Mr.  Jonah Steed which will now be coordinated by Ms. Leslie Tenerio. 

We also had work readiness consultations facilitated by our partner Lory Zaldana through Denver Workforce Services. And we were able to host another successful school wide career fair sponsored by our community partner CSU Spur.

The upcoming 2026-27 school year will once again provide similar opportunities to our students and even more chances to explore meaningful career exploration!! Please take some time to look at the highlights from last year and also learn more about upcoming opportunities!

Bruce/ Career & College Success Program Report- August 2026 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1miTmCRBq8lnr3BsMaYHCALsuMwbirfqfhpH8rVZtVnw/edit?usp=sharing

Bruce / Informe del Programa de Éxito Universitario y Profesional – Agosto de 2026

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15FZAEYu7Vb18rds0O-vq3kDbCForj4X0JCizEeKflxQ/

Heads up! The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is planning key safety upgrades at the intersection of E 40th Ave & Milwaukee St, with construction expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.

Why the change? This high-traffic area connects our community to local schools, making improved pedestrian safety a top priority funded through Denver’s Bond program.

What’s coming?

Better Pedestrian Crossings: New pedestrian-activated flashing lights, enhanced signage, and upgraded striping.

Accessibility & Walkability: New sidewalks, curb ramps, and concrete curb extensions on the northeast and northwest corners of 40th Ave to slow down traffic and shorten crossing distances.

DOTI will share a final update right before construction starts. Stay tuned for further timing details!