Dear DPS Community,
Join DPS in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This heritage month was created to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of communities descending from Central, East, Southeast, South and West Asians plus Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. It is a time to promote cultural awareness, foster understanding and celebrate the AANHPI community’s diverse heritage and rich traditions.
Be sure to check with your school to join any cultural fairs, performances, workshops, guest speakers, etc. they may be hosting. By allowing students to engage with and learn about different AANHPI cultures, schools can foster a greater understanding and appreciation for diversity among their student body. To learn more at home, check out this digital Sora collection highlighting books from AANHPI authors from DPS Educational Technology and Library Services.
Also, the DPS Asian Education Advisory Council (AEAC) will celebrate its 40th Annual Breakfast, honoring students who were nominated for their achievements — congratulations to all! They will also begin recruiting students, families and community members to join AEAC for the 2026–27 school year. Please keep an eye on upcoming newsletters for more information.
I encourage you to embrace this learning opportunity in your classrooms and communities. Stay tuned to DPS social media (including my X and Instagram) and the DPS newsletters to learn more about Asian American and Pacific Islander history, culture, achievements and challenges while building a more inclusive school community.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent