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March 8, 2024
Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) ensures that every child, in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, is eligible for half-day, state-funded, voluntary preschool. ...
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March 6, 2024
DENVER — Denver Public Schools is proud to announce its largest hiring fair of the year, “Say YES to DPS!” The event will provide an opportunity for current and prospective ca...
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March 4, 2024
The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Student Survey opens Monday, March 4 and will close Friday, March 15 . Students in third- through 12th-grade will receive an email from Superintende...
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February 23, 2024
Denver7: "Denver Public Schools is training the next generation of emergency dispatchers through its newest program." Read the story here .
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February 23, 2024
DENVER - Join a group of Denver Public Schools Bruce Randolph students, staff, community partners, and community members in the unveiling of a special mural honoring the school's ...
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February 20, 2024
DENVER - Join Denver Public Schools at the second annual Black Student Alliance Banquet Awards, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22. This significant event celebrates the achievemen...
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February 16, 2024
We are delighted to have had thousands of families complete their SchoolChoice Round 1 applications! Families who participated in Round 1 will be notified of their matches in late...
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February 12, 2024
Round 1 of the 2024-25 SchoolChoice process is closed as of Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. Families that participated in Round 1 will receive notification of their school match late March. P...
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February 9, 2024
Need weekend plans? Submit your DPS SchoolChoice application! Applications for Round 1 close on Monday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. The DPS annual open enrollment process is for any stud...
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February 9, 2024
Dear Team DPS/DPS Community, It is a bit hard to believe that we are past the halfway mark of the 2023-24 school year. I’d like to take this opportunity to provide a State of the...
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February 6, 2024
DENVER - Thomas Jefferson High School is thrilled to announce its National Signing Day event, showcasing the remarkable achievements of our high school senior athletes. The ceremo...
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February 5, 2024
9NEWS: "East High School was recognized by Special Olympics Colorado during the Unified basketball game with the National Banner for Unified Schools." Read the article .
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February 1, 2024
9NEWS: Cutting-edge technology to combat climate change is coming to Denver Public Schools as construction on the district's first all-electric school is nearly complete. Read the...
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February 1, 2024
Dear DPS Community, As Black History Month begins, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the rich tapestry of African American contributions to society as a whole as wel...
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January 26, 2024
John F. Kennedy High School’s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps students are making history with their recent win at the JROTC Drill Championships in San Antonio, TX. The JF...
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January 26, 2024
We’ve extended the deadline to complete your child’s mental health screener through Friday, Feb. 2. Please complete the form so you don’t miss out on this important opportunity ...
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January 16, 2024
DENVER - Denver Public Schools (DPS), in collaboration with the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), will be hosting the first D...
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January 15, 2024
DENVER - All DPS schools and administrative offices are closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, due to severe weather. This includes the Emily Griffith Technical College. All sch...
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January 11, 2024
DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2024-25 school year is now open through 4 p.m. Feb. 12! The DPS annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a...
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January 10, 2024
University of Denver: "There are rock stars at Denver Public Schools. They may not fill stadiums nationwide with thousands of adoring fans or single-handedly raise the nation’s GD...