News

Remembering Longtime Principal Samuel R. Batey, Ph.D

It is with a great deal of sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Samuel R. Batey, Ph.D, a longtime member of the

Our DPS Weekly: A Welcome from Superintendent Alex Marrero

EnglishEspañolالعربيةTiếng ViệtEnglish Dear DPS Community: I hope you’re having an enjoyable and relaxing summer. This has been a tremendously exciting time for me and my Read More »

Wide shot of the two sections of the mural on the wall at McAuliffe/Manual. Shows brown-skinned hands opening to a blue sky, with many butterflies flying into the sky in the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flags.

Virtual Pride Parade and Sneak Peek of McAuliffe Manual’s New Mural

Meet the New Montbello Middle School and High School Principals

Meet Neisa Lynch and Julio Contreras, the new principals of Montbello Middle School and Montbello High School! Both schools are set to open in the

Celebrating Dori Claunch, DPS Leader and LGBTQ+ Hero

Written by Christian Sawyer, Principal of Hamilton Middle School Today, we celebrate the extraordinary leadership and career of Dori Claunch, a hero within our DPS Read More »

Striving For Black Excellence: Honoring Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Black people of African descent who were enslaved in Read More »

Resources for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

"Every year, I am so excited for Pride month. I lived in the closet for many years. Pride allows me to embrace and celebrate who Read More »

Four students standing in the hallway of a Far Northeast campus

Updates on Reimagine Montbello Middle School Hiring Process

EnglishEspañolEnglish Dear Montbello Community, We have run into some challenges in our search for middle school principal candidates for the Reimagine Montbello project. Though we Read More »

Denver Board of Education Votes to Appoint Dr. Alex Marrero as Superintendent of Denver Public Schools

DENVER – The Denver Board of Education voted Thursday to appoint Dr. Alex Marrero as the next superintendent of Denver Public Schools (DPS). Dr. Marrero’s Read More »

Our DPS Weekly: Wonderful Celebrations to End the School Year

EnglishEspañolEnglish Dear DPS Community, The 2020-21 school year has come to a close! As we look back on a year where we came together in Read More »

Events

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade

January 20, 2020

Join DPS educators, students, team members, Board of Education members and district leadership as we come together on Monday, Jan. 20 to commemorate the late Dr. Martin

SchoolChoice Window Opens

January 15, 2020

DPS families, mark your calendars for SchoolChoice. DPS’ online enrollment process for the 2020-21 school year is Jan. 15 to Feb. 18, 2020. SchoolChoice is

Winter Break 2020

December 23, 2019

There will be no classes at most DPS schools on Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Jan. 3 for Winter Break. Please check with your school

You’re invited to the Southeast Regional Town Hall!

December 17, 2019

¡Los invitamos a la reunión comunitaria del Sureste! English Flier | Volante en español You’re invited to the Southeast Regional Town Hall! Engage in a

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2019

There will be no classes at most DPS schools on Monday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please check with your

You’re Invited to the Northwest Regional Town Hall!

November 02, 2019

¡Los invitamos a la Reunión Comunitaria del Noroeste el 2 de noviembre! English Flier | Volante en español You’re invited to the Northwest Regional

You’re Invited to the Near Northeast Regional Town Hall!

November 16, 2019

¡Los invitamos a la reunión regional del Cercano Noreste! English Flier | Volante en español You’re invited to the Near Northeast Regional Town

You’re Invited to the Southwest Regional Town Hall!

October 16, 2019

English | Spanish | Vietnamese You’re invited to the Southwest Regional Town Hall! Bring your family and join us for a special event featuring: DPS

School photo shoot at Lena Archuleta in December 2017.

You’re Invited to the Far Northeast Regional Town Hall!

September 28, 2019

Labor Day Holiday

September 02, 2019

DPS schools and offices are closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. View calendars and important DPS publications on our resources page.