Denver Public Schools - Every Learner Thrives

Dear DPS Community, The 2024 Bond Oversight Committee is proud to release the 2025-26 Denver Public Schools Annual Bond Report . Denver voters said “yes” to 4A, approving a $975 ...

Art Padilla has been involved at the Career Education Center Early College (CEC) since 1985, when he was a student there himself. “I’ll never forget walking into the auto shop ...

Transitioning to middle school can feel like entering a whole new world, but sixth-grader Dominic is proving that with a supportive community, new curriculum and strong mentorship...

Dear DPS Community, From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Denver Public Schools celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the many generations of Hispanic Americans who enrich our scho...

For Marina Hillard, being a school nurse at Bruce Randolph Middle and High School is grounded in building connections with students and being there when they need support. “I ...

At Denver Public Schools, we believe all families should have equitable access to the schools that are the best fit for their students, regardless of their background or where the...

Dear DPS Community, I am happy to announce that Denver Public Schools (DPS) has made history once again by achieving a preliminary Accredited (Green) rating on the Colorado Depar...

Are you still looking to enroll your child in DPS for the 2026-27 school year? Space is still available at many schools across the district! The SchoolChoice Round 2 applica...

A small group of students is creating a culture of empathy and kindness at Skinner Middle School. The Skinner Restorative Justice League (RJL) hosts fundraisers, offers peer sup...

When Joshua Pelé started the theater program at Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 (FPW), he was the sixth specials teacher in six years, stepping into a program that did not exist before....

Dear Team DPS/DPS Community, Along with the thousands of DPS staff across the district, I am eager to welcome students back to our schools for the 2026-27 school year! Whether yo...

Dear DPS Community, It is with great joy that I share Denver Public Schools’ strong year-end academic performance gains across READ Act (early literacy), CMAS and COSAT/PSAT asse...

Denver Public Schools is proud to share that Northfield High School has officially been named the #1 High School in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report! The rankings are a refl...

Dear DPS Community, At their meeting last night, the DPS Board of Education approved Resolution 5241 , seeking a $44 million increase in the mill levy in the City and County of D...

On a hot summer morning under the shade of an apple tree, student interns can be found harvesting vegetables for their communities. Every husk of corn and bundle of greens ref...

The DPS experience doesn’t start in the classroom — it starts on the school bus! As Transportation Routing Manager, Earl Kent is responsible for getting 90,000 students to and fro...

Excel Academy is home to the longest-running Sources of Strength program in Denver Public Schools, creating a culture where students support one another and build meaningful...

Denver, Colorado – June 10, 2026: MagicSchool , the leading AI platform built for K-12 schools, today released its inaugural "Districts Leading the Way: Class of 2026" report, rec...

At Denver Public Schools, school nurses do far more than care for students’ physical health — they help create safe, supportive communities where students can thrive. At East Hi...

When people think of an online high school experience, they may picture someone working quietly behind a screen. They may also envision an experience that could feel isolating and...