Denver Public Schools - Every Learner Thrives

Denver7: On a Friday morning in February, fifth grade students work on self portraits in their one-of-a-kind media arts class at Stedman Elementary in Denver. “I like to do a lot...

The district is undergoing some changes over the next year due to consolidations and closures from the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative (DSTI). Change in our community provides th...

We’re thrilled that thousands of families successfully submitted a SchoolChoice Round 1 application! Those who took part in Round 1 will be notified of their matches in late March...

Round 1 of the 2025-26 SchoolChoice process is closed as of Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. Families that participated in Round 1 will receive notification of their school match late March. P...

Have you submitted your SchoolChoice application yet? Be sure to do it this weekend! This enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school next ye...

Cruz Rivera, a 2024 alum of West High School, was more likely to prefer the quiet corners of the school library than the bustling hallways. A shy student, he escaped into the worl...

Dear DPS Community, On Jan. 21, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of immigration enforcement guidelines, which originated more than 30 years ag...

Dear DPS Community, This has been a difficult week for our community. As you may have seen in news reports, immigration arrests took place in surrounding neighborhoods, impacting...

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...

DENVER - Today, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as The Nation’s Report Card, released their 2024 NAEP Mathematics and Reading results, providing insi...

Dear DPS Community, This week has brought uncertainty for many students, families and staff in our community. Emotions are high and each day we are receiving new information on d...

Dear DPS Community, Today, DPS joins millions across the nation in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This day offers us a chance to reflect on his lasting imp...

Dear DPS Community, Denver Public Schools is committed to providing equitable and inclusive environments where all our students feel safe and socially and emotionally supported. ...

DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2025-26 school year is now open through 4 p.m. on Feb. 18! This annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to att...

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood has announced that for the 2025-26 school year, families applying for ECE-4 must first submit a Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) appli...

Denver – Denver Public Schools (DPS) is proud to announce that Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the District’s general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) ratings from Aa1 to ...

Dear DPS Community, As a public school community, Denver Public Schools has an obligation to operate according to our Shared Core Values. I want to reassure our community that DP...

The 2025-26 DPS Enrollment Guides are a great place to find the best school for your student! These guides are the go-to resource for information on all DPS schools and will outl...

Dear DPS Community, This evening, as part of the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative , and using direction from Executive Limitation 18 (EL-18) , the Denver Board of Education voted...

Dear DPS Community, Last night, the DPS Board of Education reached a unanimous decision regarding the Superintendent's recommendation to close 7 schools and change 3 schools’ pr...