Students, team members, families and leaders joined thousands of others in the 37th annual Marade on Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. See more photos from the event on our DPS News Now Twitter page.
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Bringing Back Delayed Starts for Inclement Weather |
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With winter weather in full swing, DPS is bringing back the option of having a delayed start instead of closing schools for a full snow day. In the event of inclement weather, district officials will work to make a decision as early as the forecast and conditions allow, with a final decision coming no later than 5 a.m. Choosing a delayed start gives road crews time to plow, and gives our Transportation Department time to prepare buses for students.
If DPS calls a delayed start, you will receive a message through SchoolMessenger by robocall and/or text message. Please tune in to your local television and radio stations, our website dpsk12.org, our Facebook, and @DPSnewsnow and @DPSschoolbus on Twitter between 5:30-6 a.m. Notifications in Spanish will be made on radio newscasts on 1150 AM, 1280 AM and 1090 AM. A message announcing the delayed start will also be left on the DPS closure hotline at 720-423-3200 and on the DPS Transportation hotline at 720-423-4600.
Find more detailed information about our weather delay and cancellation procedures in this flier.
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Process for Moving to Temporary Remote Learning |
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Our schools -- like many across the nation -- are struggling with severe staffing shortages because there are fewer substitutes and more educator absences due to quarantine/isolation periods. Research continues to show that students’ social-emotional and mental health is best supported with in-person learning, and DPS is committed to keeping schools safely open whenever possible. However, when a school doesn't have enough staff to safely hold in-person learning, temporary remote learning might be needed as a last resort.
The recommendation to move to remote learning is school-based, meaning school leaders can recommend what they believe to be best for their school, and will need to be approved by the Superintendent. Keep in mind that every school has unique structures, staff, supports, and programming that must be taken into account when deciding whether to move to temporary remote learning.
When requesting temporary remote learning, school leaders consider these priorities:
- Safety for students and staff.
- Continuation of instruction and social-emotional learning for all students.
- Keeping buildings open for students to minimize disruption to families’ schedules.
Learn more about DPS' temporary remote learning process here.
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‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Surveys Launch on Monday, Jan. 24 |
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Our mid-year DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Survey opens on Monday! Take this opportunity to share your voice and tell us about your experiences in DPS by Friday, Feb. 4. Responses to the survey are confidential and help inform decisions on how we can better serve our DPS community.
The survey will be sent to students and staff via their DPS email address, so please keep an eye out for this important email from Superintendent Alex Marrero and use the unique link to complete the survey. Families can access the survey link via email, in the Parent Portal and at dpsk12.org/survey starting Jan. 24.
Surveys are one of the strongest tools you can use to help shape the future of DPS. Thank you for your participation!
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How to Join the Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee |
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At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Marrero presented an update on the steps the district will take to engage with the community on the issue of declining enrollment. The update focused on the creation of the Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee.
The Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee will work to create recommendations on how DPS should address ongoing declining enrollment, which impacts our ability to provide equitable, high-quality educational programs for our students. Superintendent Marrero will review the committee’s recommendations on criteria to identify, close and/or consolidate schools with significant declining enrollment.
The application process to identify committee members is now open. We value the rich diversity of our community and welcome applicants from a variety of perspectives and experiences. Students, families, staff, and members of the community are all invited to apply.
The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 4. Additional details, including committee responsibilities, can be found on our Declining Enrollment webpage.
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Team DPS Participates in 37th Annual MLK Marade |
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Members of Team DPS, including Superintendent Alex Marrero and Board of Education Directors, participated in Denver's 37th annual Marade -- march and parade -- on Monday. Former DPS Superintendent and current Senator Michael Bennett and thousands of others joined this celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Head to our Twitter for more photos from the Marade!
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West High School Alumnus Named a Denver7 Everyday Hero |
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Feeding hungry kids is a full-time job. That’s why Rita Cordova, a West High School alumnus and the mother of former DPS educator and superintendent Susana Cordova, volunteers at the school every Friday to gather, sort and pack food for the nearly 90 families who use the West Food Bank every week. The food bank is something she and the Alumni Association helped launch back in 2018 to help families in the community considered food insecure.
“I've always been a volunteer at various places, but this has given me the most satisfaction because I feel like we're truly helping our kids and our parents to have sufficient food for the week," Rita said.
Congratulations on being nominated a 7Everyday Hero, and thank you for continuing to give back to DPS Community, Rita!
Watch the Denver7 story here.
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