Denver Public Schools - Every Learner Thrives

For many students, ninth grade is the beginning of a transformative journey toward self-discovery and growth. It’s the start of high school, and this pivotal year can feel like ...

Have you submitted your 2026-27 SchoolChoice application? Be sure to do it this weekend! This enrollment process is required for any student who wants or needs to attend a new...

Dr. Isaac Solano’s story is rooted in pride: pride in his community, pride in Denver Public Schools and pride in the opportunities that education creates. Growing in North Denver...

Today, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released 2024-25 graduation, dropout and completion data based results. For the fourth year in a row, we have once again set a re...

Leah Villa, estudiante de tercer grado de la Escuela Primaria Oakland, es una de los 20 estudiantes líderes del Consejo estudiantil de Arte de Oakland y ya está dejando su...

At Summit at Castro, power doesn’t always roar — it whispers in quiet conversations and safe spaces where students feel seen, heard and supported by caring adults. For the Socia...

Have you submitted your 2026-2027 SchoolChoice application? The Round 1 window is only open until 4 p.m. on Jan. 20! Remember, this annual open enrollment process is requir...

Pam Smiley (StJohn), a former Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Thomas Jefferson (TJ) alumni, has retired after a long career in education and sports. With her mother working in the...

Dear DPS Community, Xcel Energy has sent messages to customers across the front range in preparation for possible power outages due to forecasted high winds and warm temperatures...

Imagine being told you’re going to fail before you even begin. It was late summer 2015, just before the doors of Northfield High School officially opened. Early in the morning, t...

MiaAriela Allen brings 28 years of dedication to education at Place Bridge Academy, where she serves in two vital roles: Middle School Newcomer Teacher and Senior Team Lead (STL...

The UPK application application is now open for the 2026-27 school year! This application is required for all families applying for ECE-4, as well as ECE-3 applicants with ...

At East High School, personalized education means truly seeing each student — celebrating their stories, recognizing their identities and championing their dreams. For Andy Buch...

SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2026-27 school year is now open until 4 p.m. on Jan. 20! This annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a ne...

At Career Education Center (CEC) Early College, the film program goes beyond technical skills — it’s reshaping how students see success in education. Led by Emmy Award-winning...

En una apacible tarde de otoño en el aula de Inglés 3 de Kristen Shirvan en la Escuela Preparatoria Lincoln, la clase comienza con la presentación de un estudiante. De pie al fr...

Serving the same DPS community for 14 years, Cheryl Cordova knows a thing or two about how to get results from her students. A DPS Blue Ribbon Recipient in Reading, Writing and I...

When you walk into Amelia Roberts’ theater room at Trevista at Horace Mann, you feel the energy, laughter and genuine joy of students discovering their voices and passion. ...

Preschool, also called Early Childhood Education or ECE, helps young children develop mentally, socially and emotionally, and DPS is proud to offer half- and full-day preschool at...

As a Student Support Liaison at Hamilton Middle School, Liza Alvarez creates meaningful connections with students and families, working to remove barriers that stand in the way of...