Application Open for DPS 101: A Community Leadership Course |
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Apply by Monday, Sept. 25 to participate in the DPS 101: A Community Leadership Course. This course focuses on DPS collaborative leadership -- exploring departments' inner workings and fostering civic engagement. Participants gain a deeper understanding of department functions and a sense of belonging.
This in-person learning opportunity is open to all DPS community members, including parents and DPS affiliates. The course consists of seven two-hour meetings at various DPS locations, scheduled for Oct. 11, Nov. 6, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 21, March 13 and April 17.
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Mark your calendars, DPS Spirit Week is scheduled for Sept. 25-29! This week is dedicated to unifying Team DPS by kicking off the year, grounding each other and ourselves in our DPS Shared Core Values: Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. All Central Office and DPS school staff are encouraged to participate.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Martinez Fire Protection Spotlight |
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The Martinez Fire Protection, founded by John Martinez, has been a staple in the Denver community for over a decade. Since 2006, his highly skilled team has provided life safety services to DPS through many projects.
John Martinez and his team are currently outfitting the new Montbello High School building with fire safety equipment, ensuring the safety of our staff and students. Watch our spotlight to learn more!
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Totes of Hope at Doull Elementary |
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Last week, Doull Elementary was joined by Denver Broncos’ mascot Miles, Denver Broncos’ cheerleaders, NFL Hall of Famer Steve Atwater, Centura Health and Food Bank of the Rockies to provide each student a tote bag filled with food. Watch the full story here.
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Marrero Moment Featuring Trena Marsal |
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In the latest episode of the Marrero Moment, Dr. Alex Marrero is joined by Trena Marsal, DPS’ new Chief of Operations. Trena combines a wealth of knowledge with a passion for student success. She and her team are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of the district operates seamlessly. Watch the full interview here.
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ICYMI: Read the 2022-23 Annual Report |
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This week, we launched our District Annual Report. This report reflects the tireless dedication of our educators, team members, students, parents and community. Because we value transparency, accountability and progress, this report updates our Strategic Roadmap and helps us understand our journey, recognize our accomplishments and identify areas for growth.
The report showcases the key initiatives of the past year, significant milestones and our future direction. It provides a comprehensive overview of our progress, emphasizing our strides in various areas, especially in improving the Student, Adult and System Experiences outlined in our Strategic Roadmap.
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Shine@DU Program Connects DPS Students with DU Labs |
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Shine@DU, a grant-funded program created by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Denver University, is working to get interested DPS students into university labs at a younger age.
The program was created by Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry Brady Worrell and Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Allegra Aron. It provides a paid internship opportunity to students, an advantage that the creators didn’t have when they were young.
Over the summer, students participated in a variety of lab work. For many of them, it was their first formal job. Shine@DU gives students hands-on experience working in STEM—allowing them to gain confidence in the lab early on and explore a career in their field of interest. Read the full story from the University of Denver.
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Emily Griffith Technical College Ranks Tenth in Colorado for Student Credits Hours |
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We are excited to share that the Denver Business Journal ranked Emily Griffith Technical College, the collegiate arm of DPS, No.10 in the state for student credit hours earned between Sept. 2022-May 2023. Securing the No.10 spot in the state speaks to the number of students served and the variety of programs available at the College.
“As the state’s largest career and technical education provider, we build our programming around meeting workforce demands, and then focus on providing a quality college experience for every student,” said Randy Johnson, Executive Director at Emily Griffith Technical College.
Johnson says the College is honored to be ranked No.10 in the state for student credit hours. Congratulations to all the students and staff at Emily Griffith Technical College for this recognition!
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October Collaborative School Committee Training |
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Please join the Family & Community Engagement Team for our virtual fall training, Building Effective Collaborative School Committees, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5-6:30 p.m. Be sure to use Meeting ID: 822 9434 3706 and passcode 793426 to join.
This training will provide an overview of the role and function of a CSC, strategies for building an effective CSC and resources and training materials. Please RSVP for the training here.
Spanish translation will be available. If additional translation is needed, please contact schoolgovernance@dpsk12.org at least 7-10 days before the training. These short videos are also available to share a brief introduction to CSCs with your school community:
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Screenagers Under the Influence Screening at North High School
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North High School is hosting a free Screenagers Under the Influence screening in their auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and share reflections with three community experts in technology, public health and medicine.
This event is open to all DPS families and the local community. Food will be provided and there will be a giveaway! Click here to RSVP today.
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DPS Skills and DPS Aspire Courses Coming Soon |
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The Culture, Equity, and Leadership Team is kicking off our first Skills workshop of the school year, LGBTQ+, on Thursday, Sept. 27. Join the program to enrich your understanding of the experiences and identities of our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues enabling you to actively contribute to creating a more inclusive DPS through inclusive language and heightened self-awareness of privilege.
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Register in Learning Space for the DPS Aspire program, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 3-4. DPS Aspire is a two-day program where participants learn strategies on how to identify leadership capacity, style and strengths, navigate difficult conversations and create action plans.
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