Dear Team DPS/DPS Community,
This morning, we learned of activity by law enforcement officials at an apartment complex in our community. This news is obviously upsetting for many members of our community. At this time, there has been no law enforcement activity in our schools. Thank you to educators and school staff for upholding a positive school environment, and supporting students during this uncertain time. Mental health professionals have been deployed to the schools in the area to ensure our students and staff are fully supported.
We encourage families to revisit the Family Resource Toolkit, in English and Spanish, that was shared with all families a few weeks ago. It contains information and resources about your rights, current DPS policies, training, mental health support, and a list of community resources.
In the event that a government official arrives at a school, staff should continue to follow district policies.
Thank you again to our extraordinary educators for continuing to provide safe and welcoming spaces where every student can thrive.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent