Category: Events

Published August 14, 2019

Anchored in positive representation, Black Dads Story Time and Book Club is a virtual space dedicated to celebrating Black fatherhood and offering a way for students and families to share joyful, affirming stories read aloud by Black fathers and grandfathers in Denver Public Schools. Fathers and grandfathers will share a read-aloud and ask questions to help

Published May 9, 2019

Families, students, educators and allies will be walking together with DPS in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 16 and all are welcome to join! When: Sunday, June 16th, arrive by 9:15 a.m. Where: The DPS group will be meeting at the 12th St. entrance of Cheesman Park (1200 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80218) between 9–9:15

Published April 30, 2019

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. – Harriet Tubman We Are Better Together African American Young Ladies’ Summit (AAYLS) Program volunteers and participants had an amazing time on Friday, April 12. The

Published April 3, 2019

Calling All African American Women to Support a Generation of Leaders! Volunteers needed for the African American Young Ladies’ Summit II, May 15th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denver First Church, 3800 E. Hampden Ave. Who we are: African American Young Ladies’ Summit (AAYLS) consists of young women attending Denver Public Schools in 9th-12th and

Published March 20, 2019

Family Leadership Institute /ELA DAC Topic: Trauma-Informed Practices: Building Resilience Thursday, April 11. 9:30–11:30 a.m. New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 The Office of Family and Community Engagement is excited to offer DPS families the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and become stronger advocates at the home, school and district

Published February 28, 2019

The DPS Asian Education Advisory Council would like to invite you to nominate an Asian student for the 2019 DPS Asian Education Advisory Council Awards. You can also nominate an adult (teacher, School administrator, para/support personnel or parent volunteer) who does not need to be Asian but who has supported our Asian students in a

Published January 8, 2019

The DPS community is invited to join Denver Board of Education members, district leadership, educators and students as we come together Monday, Jan. 21, to commemorate the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 33rd annual MLK Jr. Marade. Meeting Up: Team DPS will be meeting between 8:30-9 a.m. at the East High School

Published January 8, 2019

The Colorado Black Round Table (CBRT) will be hosting the annual MLK Jr. Gaining Ground in the Black Community Youth Leadership Intensive and Parent Information Summit after the Martin Luther King Jr. Marade on Monday, Jan. 21. This youth-focused, MLK holiday community event will be held from 12-4 p.m. in the Manual High School Thunder Dome. The

Published January 4, 2019

To make it more convenient for families to learn about their school options, DPS is holding five regional school expos rather than one large districtwide expo, as we have in the past. These expos will take place Jan. 15-17, 2019. Families can: Visit with school leaders from elementary, middle and high schools in the area.

Published October 25, 2018

From November 1 – 11, the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Museum is bringing its Community Curation Project to Denver in collaboration with the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and the Black American West Museum for 11 days of free community workshops, public programs, history, and culture. “The Community Curation Project connects African Americans across the digital generational divide by