Denver Public Schools - Every Learner Thrives

Dear DPS Community, After hearing from families, staff and community members across the district through the Redrawing our District Equitably initiative , I have made a recommend...

This article contains two student-authored editorial pieces from Thomas Jefferson High School on the district’s Personal Communication Device Policy–one in favor and one against. ...

En Lake Middle School, la celebración de la Herencia Hispana no es solo un evento en el calendario: es una afirmación de identidad, comunidad y pertenencia. Jayline Castellanos-...

Dear DPS Community, We are saddened to share yet another announcement of a tragedy at a school. As you may be aware, a school shooting took place yesterday at Silver Rail Elemen...

Get ready for the 2027–28 school year! Round 1 of SchoolChoice opens Dec. 1, 2026, at 10 a.m. and closes Jan. 19, 2027, at 4 p.m. Navigating the school enrollment process fo...

Dear DPS Community, October marks Disability Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Month, encompassing National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Mont...

Nestled quietly in a top corner of Slavens K-8 School is a special place. A serene office with natural light from a wall of windows, soft blue gray walls, an avocado green accent ...

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...