Weekly Roundup August 15

2023-2024 BELL SCHEDULE
Please find the GWHS Bell Schedule for the 2023-2024 school year HERE, and the Weather Delay Bell Schedule HERE. Please note the modified bell schedules for Monday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 22 HERE. 

• Monday, August 21: First day of school for Class of 2027 students only
• Tuesday, August 22: First day of school for all students
• Wednesday, August 23 through Friday, August 25: Regular bell schedule (i.e., odd-block day on Wednesday, even-block day on Thursday, seven-period day on Friday)

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Current DPS families, if you haven’t completed your student’s registration, save time by updating your student’s information online! Online registration closes Friday, August 18. To register online, primary legal guardians must have an active DPS Parent Portal account. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready. For more information on how to complete online registration, contact the GWHS Main Office (720.423.8600) or visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org. If you are a family who is not returning to GWHS for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact our Main Office with your student’s name and the school they will be attending instead.

ZERO FARE FOR YOUTH PILOT PROGRAM: FREE RTD RIDES FOR STUDENTS
Starting in September, RTD will offer free bus and train rides for students as part of their new Zero Fare for Youth pilot program. Students can ride for free starting September 1, 2023 until August 31, 2024. To board the bus or train, students will need to show a form of ID. This can be a current school ID, valid government-issued ID, registration/permanent resident card, Military ID/dependent card with DOB, or RTD-issued youth special discount card.

With the pilot program in place, please note that DPS Transportation will not be providing paper or virtual RTD tickets for the 2023-24 school year. Although RTD is allowing students of all ages to ride for free, DPS strongly encourages parents or guardians to accompany their elementary school students.

• Monday, August 28: Pajama Day! Come comfy and snuggly.
• Tuesday, August 29: Jersey Day! Wear your fave jersey (GWHS jerseys count!).
• Wednesday, August 30: Pink Out! Wear as much pink as possible.
• Thursday, August 31: Clash of the Classes! Freshmen wear yellow, sophomores wear white, juniors wear green, and seniors break out the black.
• Friday, September 1: Twin Day! Match your bestie.

• Monday, August 28: Senior Sunrise and Parking Lot Art! Class of 2024, join us at 6:00am in the North Lot.
• Tuesday, August 29: Community Pop-Up! Shop until you drop at 3:30pm in the North Lot.
• Wednesday, August 30: Patriot Powder Puff Game! Grade 11 v. Grade 12 will square off on the Turf Field at 3:30pm.
• Thursday, August 31: HOMECOMING! We start with a Pep Rally at 2:30pm in Chauncey Billups Gym, followed by a Tailgate from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the North Lot. Then, come cheer on our Patriots at 6:00pm at All-City Stadium!
• Friday, September 1: Homecoming Dance! See details, below.

AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH PETER SIMON
GWHS Class of 1967 alum Peter Simon is one of the most versatile and distinctive pianists on the world stage today! From concert halls to cruise ships, to US Embassies to schools, pianist and entertainer Peter Simon has generated widespread audience enthusiasm in Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Israel, as well as hundreds of cities in the US, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. We are incredibly proud to invite you to join us for an evening of music with Peter in support of George Washington High School Patriots Care – Be Inspired Fund. The George Washington High School – Be Inspired Fund is a parent-driven fundraising vehicle that aims to provide qualified private support to benefit the school and its students. The Fund’s mission is to “inspire parents and community members to support George Washington students and faculty with annual funds to enrich the student experience.” Event details:

• Date: Saturday, September 9
• Time: 7:00pm
• Location: GWHS Auditorium
• Tickets or donations: Click HERE. 

SCHOOL BOARD COMMUNITY MEETINGS
The Board of Education is excited to kick off their annual Back to School Tour. Each year, Director Esserman and Vice President Anderson host community meetings to hear from our community about concerns that they might have for the upcoming school year. This year there will be twelve meetings throughout Denver Public Schools. All School Board members have been invited to attend when meetings take place in their districts. Please see the tour locations and dates (all meetings begin at 5:30pm), as well as RSVP links if you would like to join a meeting:

• Tuesday, August 15 – Stedman Elementary School (D4)

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• Wednesday, August 16 – Palmer Elementary School (D3)

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• Thursday, August 17 – George Washington High School  (D3)

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• Wednesday, August 23 – Shoemaker Elementary School (D1)

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• Monday, August 28 – Merrill Middle School (D1)

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• Tuesday, August 29 – College View Elementary School (D2)

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• Wednesday, August 30 – Valverde Elementary School (D2)

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• Thursday, August 31 – DCIS Baker (D5)

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• Tuesday, September 5 – Lake Middle School (D5)

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• Tuesday, September 12 – Bruce Randolph (D5) 

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CALLING ALL GWHS ALUMNI!
GWHS loves and appreciates all our alumni! We would like to foster alumni relations and preserve and promote the history of GWHS by having our alumni work in partnership with our school to build community and connection. Are you an alum interested in promoting student achievement, raising funds to benefit of GWHS’s community, or preserving and improving the buildings and grounds of our school? If so, please click HERE for a QR code to indicate your interest.