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Healthy Start Times Initiative!

Healthy Start Times Initiative!

DPS will be making changes to allow middle and high schoolers to get more sleep! In May, The DPS Board of Education passed a resolution to have all middle schools and high schools (district-managed and charters) start no earlier than 8:20 a.m. each school day to support healthy sleep habits in adolescents. Check out this flier to learn more about the initiative. You may also provide your input on…

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Free Gifts for 0-11 year olds: Denver Santa Claus Shp

Free Gifts for 0-11 year olds: Denver Santa Claus Shp

For families needing a little extra help with providing presents for their kids this holiday season, please look into the Denver Santa Claus Shop! They are able to serve children from newborn to 11 years old. Families will need to bring a photo id and some type of proof of their kids’ ages.  Please pre-register for the event here. This year the toy distribution is going to be held from 10am – 3pm…

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Denver Online is going to Europe!

Denver Online is going to Europe!

We have an amazing travel opportunity for Denver Online students! There will be an information meeting on Thursday 9 December at 5:30 in the following zoom room: https://dpsonline.zoom.us/my/mandycameron  Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/3IatbdW to let us know you’re coming to the meeting and/or you want to receive updates about the trip.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE to School Calendar; Schools Closed Nov. 19

IMPORTANT UPDATE to School Calendar; Schools Closed Nov. 19

DPS leadership has decided to make Friday, Nov. 19 a non-attendance day for students, and district-run schools and office buildings will be closed. In addition to providing additional time for overall self-care, this also gives families additional time to consider taking advantage of the COVID-19 vaccine now being available for children ages 5-11. There are no remote-work requirements on Nov. 19…

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Thanksgiving Food Resources!

Check out the Thanksgiving food resources!

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Thanksgiving Resources!

Please check out these food resources! Download

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Upcoming Webinar: Transgender/Non-binary Allyship 101, Nov. 3rd

Upcoming Webinar: Transgender/Non-binary Allyship 101, Nov. 3rd

On November 3, Prevention Services is hosting our third installment of the Lunchtime Learning Webinar for the 21-22 school year. During this webinar, Levi Arithson Program Manager of LGBTQ+ Equity Initiatives at DPS will provide information about how to support transgender and non-binary youth. Please see below is for more information about the event. I have also attached a flyer. Please share…

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Upcoming MLE DAC Meeting for Families of Multilingual Learners

Upcoming MLE DAC Meeting for Families of Multilingual Learners

DPS is excited to invite all our families of Multilingual Learners to a virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 5-6:30 p.m. At this session, you will receive important information and resources about: Title 1 funds.Graduation requirements and career success.Financial aid and work-based learning opportunities.The DPS Board of…

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Participate in the 3 Free College Application Days

Participate in the 3 Free College Application Days

We’re excited to share that DPS is hosting three College Application Days on Oct. 19, 20, and 21, which mirror the state’s Colorado Free Application Days. On these days, all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado — and several private institutions — will be waiving their application fees to encourage all students to pursue a post-secondary education.Watch the message from Gov. Jared…

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Free Costumes for Students in Need

Free Costumes for Students in Need

Do you know of anyone in need of a costume? Halloween Bootique (The same location as the Be Happy Boutique) is giving costumes away to students in need.  Would you please check out the website for more details:  https://ryliesark.org/events 5050 Factory Shops Blvd Castle Rock, CO 80108

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Need help paying your energy bill?

Need help paying your energy bill?

Please see these resources from the Family and Community Engagement Office. EOC Flyer FACE Center_ Spanish_2021Download EOC Flyer FACE Center_ English_2021Download

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Denver Online Graduating Senior Info

Denver Online Graduating Senior Info

Please see the load of information for Denver Online’s graduating seniors provided by Counselor Casey Burton (casey_ burton@dpsk12.org) The linked SLIDES contain resources and more detailed information about many of the items I am sharing below. Refer back to it as needed if you have questions about any part of the college planning process. Free College Application Day$ October 19th, 20th, &…

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Senior Events!

Free College Application Day$ October 19th, 20th, & 21st– all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will allow students to apply for free on Tuesday, Oct. 19th, Wednesday Oct. 20th, and Thursday Oct. 21st as part of the third Colorado Free Application Day$. Applications must be submitted on those days. It is recommended that applications are complete…

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Denver Online Halloween Party!: Oct. 28th, 5-8pm

Denver Online Halloween Party!: Oct. 28th, 5-8pm

Throw on your best costume and come to the Denver Online Halloween Party on October 28th from 5-8pm at Smedley Learning Center: 4250 Shoshone Street, Denver, CO 80211. Download

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Health Fair: October 9th!

Health Fair: October 9th!

On October 9th, CEC Early College (near 26th & Federal) will be hosting a 9Health 365 Fair and we need your help getting the word out within our local community.  Over the last 42 years, the 9Health 365 Fairs have helped over 2 million Coloradans affordably obtain invaluable and often life-saving health care information. The Fairs offer dozens of important health test and most $30 or less,…

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YouthRoots After School Program

YouthRoots After School Program

YouthRoots is a youth leadership program that promotes civic engagement and leadership among Denver metro youth. Applications for our 2021-2022 after-school program are due Sept 26, and we are still looking for teens to apply! September 26th is the deadline for a life-changing leadership opportunity for students. YouthRoots is a local nonprofit that teaches high school students how to make the…

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Middle School Launch Information

Middle School Launch Information

Logging Into Schoology  Courses will show in Schoology when the counselor has registered the student for classes.  Please be patient with our counselors during this time as they are working as quickly as possible.  To log onto Schoology to find your courses, please follow these directions: Go to Student Portal: https://myportal.dpsk12.org Log in to Click on Academics>Related…