Winners of a $500 grant to support innovation in the classroom:

• Zachary Deane, Kepner Beacon Middle School

• Debbie Domanick, Steck Elementary

• Olivia Fink, Holm Elementary

• Laura Landgreen, International Academy of Denver at Harrington

• Veronica Marcelo, South High School

• Jhon Mendez Rojas, Northfield High School

• Kelly Mettler, Grand Ranch ECE-8 School

• Alina Rossi-Conaway, Manual High School

• Erik Su, East High School

• Lynne Valencia-Hernandez, Thomas Jefferson High School

Winners of a $1,000 grant to support innovation in the classroom:

• Aurora Bernal, Sabin World Elementary

• Santa Martinez, Bruce Randolph Middle

• Kristopher Veo, Northeast Early College

Local Discounts

• Colorado Rockies: The Colorado Rockies and Westerra Credit Union invite all teachers, support staff, administrators and volunteers to enjoy a special night at the ballpark. Tickets start at just $14! Special ticket packages include a ticket to watch the Rockies take on the Giants or the Rangers, limited-edition Rockies Teacher Appreciation socks and a $2 donation to TEACH Colorado.

• Denver YMCA: Receive 10% off monthly membership dues, save on special classes and enjoy unlimited group fitness classes.

• Dry Dock Brewery: Teachers will get a 15% discount on their tabs during May at both South Dock and North Dock Taprooms. Just show your DPS employee ID when closing out!

• Eyemart Express: Eyemart Express offers 20% off in-store purchases every day for educators, administrators and other school district staff members. The discount extends to immediate family members. 

• Gaylord Rockies Resort: Mention that you are a teacher for an exclusive discount of around 20%. Discount varies by room availability and date.

• The Better Mattress: Mention “Teacher Appreciation” during the entire month of May and add 10% to any current promotion.

• Worth the Fight Boxing: Teachers save 20% off membership year-round! Try out two free classes of punch-packing boxing fitness and HIIT using the discount code “DPS”.

Corporate Discounts

• Apple: Save on a new Mac or iPad with Apple education pricing.

• AT&T: Teachers and their families get 25% off the AT&T Unlimited Starter® SL, Unlimited Extra® EL and Unlimited Premium® PL plans.

• Budget: Use the discount code “TEACH” to receive 20% off on local moves and 15% off on one-way moves any day of the week.

• Cheap Caribbean Vacations: Beach4Teach Club is teacher-exclusive and all-inclusive, with a common goal of getting the best beach deals, upgrades and packages. Sign up for a promo code for $150 off your next vacay.

• Headspace: K-12 teachers and supporting staff receive access to Headspace for free.

• J. Crew: Teachers receive 15% off purchases from J. Crew stores and at jcrew.com. The discount may be used up to four times a month.

• Lenovo: Lenovo offers a 5% discount on computers for active preK-12 classroom teachers, preK-12 principals and assistant principals, and preK-12 school employees.

• Reebok: Active and retired teachers receive 50% off online orders.

• Saatva: Teachers, principals and school administrators receive a year-round discount of $225 on orders of $1,000 or more of mattresses, bedding and more.

• Sam’s Club: Teachers and school employees are invited to join at a discounted rate. Receive $40 off a Club Plus Membership or 50% off a Club Membership. 

• Samsung: Educators and administrators can save up to 30% through Samsung’s Education Offers Program.

Whether you’re a student, parent or team member, there has never been a better opportunity to do something special for the teachers in your life. Use these ideas to make the week fun and meaningful!