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1. TAW
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, and we’re asking for DPS students to help us celebrate our educators by sharing what they love most about them.
Students have the option to respond to one of the following prompts:
- My teacher has taught me…
- Without my teacher, I wouldn’t…
- A teacher is…
- My teacher has inspired me to become (career or profession) because…
Students, please complete the Student Quote form by Friday, April 24. Submissions may be featured on the DPS website and DPS social media pages.
2. RSVP for an Upcoming Mill Levy Override (MLO) Community Meeting
Join DPS at one of the upcoming regional meetings to learn about the process and share your thoughts on the potential mill levy override. Attendees will participate in an interactive budget allocation tool to allocate funding for their top priorities. Each meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m.m and food, childcare and interpretations will be available for each meeting. Meetings are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, April 21: at Gust Elementary (3440 W. Yale Ave.),
- Monday, April 27: at Westerly Creek Elementary (8800 E. 28th Ave.)
- Monday, May 4: at Holm Elementary (3185 S. Willow St.)
- Wednesday, May 6: at Trevista At Horace Mann (4130 Navajo St.)
- Tuesday, May 12: at Responsive Arts & Steam Academy (RASA) (19201 E. 62nd Ave.)
- Thursday, May 14: at Whittier ECE School (2480 Downing St.)
3. Ninth Grade College Expo Gives Students a Head Start
DPS ninth graders recently participated in the 15th Annual Ninth Grade College Expo at the Auraria Campus. Students toured the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver and the University of Colorado at Denver. Students also explored different degree programs and heard from current college students about choosing the right fit.
The experience is designed to help students start thinking early about their college options and understand what pathways are available to them after high school. Watch the Ninth Grade College Expo video.
4. Black Education Advisory Council is Recruiting New Members for the 2026-27 School Year
The Black Education Advisory Council (BEAC) advocates for accountability in Denver Public Schools so Black students are seen, valued, protected and positioned to thrive. The council amplifies both Black family and community voices and challenges inequitable policies to advance culturally affirming, high-quality education.
Membership is open to DPS parents, guardians, students, educators, community members, district employees and other stakeholders who believe in diversity and equality for all students. Applications are due by May 1.
5. DPS Schools Named on Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Awards
Nine DPS schools have been named winners of the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Awards. Please join us in celebrating the following schools’:
- Bromwell Elementary School
- Creativity Challenge Community
- Denver Green School Northfield
- French American School of Denver
- Polaris Elementary School
- Steck Elementary School
- Swigert International School
- University Park Elementary School
- Valdez Elementary School
That’s all for this week, folks!