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1. Should Students Have Access to Communication Devices During School Hours?
The DPS Board of Education is finalizing a new policy regarding students having access to communication devices (such as cellphones, headphones, smart watches, etc.) during school hours. As we prepare for implementation in July 2026, we are conducting a survey to understand the DPS community's current sentiment to ensure upcoming communications about this policy clearly address concerns and questions.
The Device Policy Sentiment survey, is now open and closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15. The questions take 5-7 minutes to answer and all responses are confidential.
Learn more about the policy on the Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC)
2. Resources to Celebrate Our Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week!
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and DPS plans to roll out the red carpet to say thank you to our amazing educators. To help spread the cheer, we've created a variety of templates, like notecards, signs/signs for schools (8.5″ x 11″ & 8.5″ x 14″) and graphics( profile photo). ( Teacher Appreciation webpage)
3. 2026-27 Discovery Link and Little Links Registration
2026-27 Discovery Link and Little Links Regional Rolling Registration will conclude today at 6 p.m. Registration for all regions and locations will open back up on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 a.m. Read this document
4. 100 Years of Pride: The Legacy of West High School
West High School marked 100 years on its current campus, celebrating a legacy that dates back to 1883. Students, staff and alumni came together to honor the school’s history, reflect on its impact and celebrate the generations who have passed through its halls.
If you missed the in-person celebration, watch the celebration recap to see how the West Cowboys marked this milestone.
5. DPS Schools Earn Statewide Recognition
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements across our district! This year, many DPS schools earned statewide recognition from the Colorado Department of Education for exceptional performance and student growth. 22 schools received the John Irwin Award, recognizing sustained excellence in academic achievement in math, literacy and science. Two schools were honored with Centers of Excellence Awards for achieving high academic growth among at-risk students, and one school received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for exceeding growth expectations across grade levels. We’re proud of all the educators, students and community members that helped contribute to these recognitions.