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2023-2024 Bell Schedule
Submit Student Absence Notifications Online
Complete the “You Benefit!” Form for Healthy Free Meals and More!
Zero Fare for Youth Pilot Program: Free RTD Rides for Students
Picture Day
Homecoming 2023 – Spirit Week and Events
Homecoming Dance – A Night in Paris
Fall 2023 Girls Flag Football
Elite Patriot Dance Team Tryouts
Fall Sports Registration Now Open
Seniors – Colorado Free App Days
Fall Sports Dine-Out at Mici’s Italian
An Evening of Music with Peter Simon
School Board Community Meetings
Calling all GWHS Alumni
Order Your Letterman Jacket
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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)
SUBMIT STUDENT ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS ONLINE
Save time by letting us know that your student is going to be absent or arriving late. Starting this year, DPS families will be able to use their computers or smartphones to know about absences or late arrivals so they can focus on taking care of their children. Guardians of DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account to use this new feature. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready. Directions are available in English or Spanish. Visit the Attendance webpage for more information.
COMPLETE THE “YOU BENEFIT!” FORM FOR HEALTHY FREE MEALS AND MORE!
All students in DPS will have access to free healthy, nutritious school meals beginning in the 2023-24 school year thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All program approved by Colorado voters! While meals will be provided for free to all DPS students through Healthy School Meals for All, families will still need to complete a form to ensure DPS gets full access to available federal funding.
What this means for families:
- Please continue to fill out the You Benefit! form (formerly referred to as the Meals Application). We ask all DPS families to please complete the You Benefit! form during registration for the 2023-24 school year. By completing the form, you will help us access all available funds to cover the cost of meals, and other nutritional programs for students.
- Families who fill out the You Benefit! form may qualify to receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utilities support and more!
- All household income information provided through this form is strictly confidential and protected by law. Only one form is required for all children in the household. Immigration, migrant, citizenship or refugee status is not required when completing the form.
Learn more about the Healthy School Meals for All program in a short video in English and Spanish, this flier (Spanish is on page 2), or by visiting the Healthy School Meals for All website. If you have questions about completing the You Benefit! form, please contact the DPS Food & Nutrition Services department by calling 720-423-5600 or emailing the foodservices@dpsk12.org inbox.
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.
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PICTURE DAY
Lifetouch Photography will be in the GWHS Auditorium on Monday, August 28 to take student photos. Students, be sure you are here that day, as all students need a photo for their required student ID. A schedule for photos will be distributed soon, and students will attend with their scheduled class.
HOMECOMING 2023 – SPIRIT WEEK AND EVENTS
Homecoming week is Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1, and we don’t want you to miss any of our fun and spirited events! To celebrate Spirit Week:
- 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.
While you’re dressed to celebrate, be sure to check out these fun events:
- 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.
Questions? Contact Mr. Quattlebaum or Ms. Paukstis.
HOMECOMING DANCE – A NIGHT IN PARIS
Join us for a Night in Paris to celebrate Homecoming 2023! The Homecoming Dance is Friday, September 1 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm in the GWHS South Courtyard. Be here early: doors close at 9:00pm. Tickets are $25, and are available on MySchoolBucks from Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 30 at 12:00pm. Guest forms are available in the Main Office, on Schoology, and HERE from Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 30 at 12:00pm. Click HERE for more info.
FALL 2023 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL
Interested in playing flag football for GWHS next year? Please scan the QR code on the FLYER and fill out the interest form! Mini-camp runs Monday, August 28 through Wednesday, August 30 from 4:30 to 6:00pm. During mini-camp, we will learn the flag football fundamentals, including positions, basic plays, and general conditioning! Practices start Tuesday, September 5, and run from 4:15 to 5:45pm Mondays through Thursdays. Questions? Contact Coach Page in room 227.
ELITE PATRIOT DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
It is that time of year! The Elite Patriot Dance Team tryouts will be hosted Monday, September 11 through Thursday, September 14 from 4:00 to 6:30pm in the GWHS Cafeteria. What to expect: the Head Coach will lead workshops for the first three days. On day four, showcase what you learned for the final tryout! All students are welcome! Please bring a water bottle and shoes you can dance in. Sign up using the QR code on the FLYER. Questions? Contact Ms. Jones.
FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Interested in playing a fall sport? GWHS offers football, softball, girls volleyball, girls and boys cross country, boys soccer, boys tennis, boys golf, and unified bowling. Registration is now open. Click HERE for more information and registration instructions. Questions? Contact Mr. Netherton.
SENIORS – COLORADO FREE APP DAYS
Colorado’s sixth annual FREE Application Days will be held Tuesday, October 17 through Thursday, October 19. All Colorado residents can apply to undergraduate-level certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs in the state of Colorado for FREE! Remember, it is ALWAYS free to apply to Colorado’s technical/trade and two-year/community colleges. Furthermore, all students who qualify for free and reduced lunch can request a fee waiver in the DSF Future Center. Click HERE for more information. Questions? Contact Ms. Minturn.
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FALL SPORTS DINE-OUT AT MICI’S
Put away your pots and pans and have a pizza instead! Come support our Fall Patriot athletes by dining in or ordering out from Mici’s Italian on Tuesday, September 5 at the 7th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. location. This is an all-day event (from 11:00am to 8:00pm), so buying lunch and/or dinner will bring 20% right back to GWHS athletics. Please be sure to mention GWHS when ordering!
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:
- Wednesday, August 23 – Shoemaker Elementary School (D1)
https://forms.gle/2NACdyKrpH3d9cG77
- Monday, August 28 – Merrill Middle School (D1)
https://forms.gle/Q57XJn5atJcSrbw38
- Tuesday, August 29 – College View Elementary School (D2)
https://forms.gle/tknN8iD91PA15cnu7
- Wednesday, August 30 – Valverde Elementary School (D2)
https://forms.gle/ZKgXdeo4sdYVm3zU6
- Thursday, August 31 – DCIS Baker (D5)
https://forms.gle/CR5CurJbD4EkMFDg7
- Tuesday, September 5 – Lake Middle School (D5)
https://forms.gle/C2WEy61QQ87soRFL7
- Tuesday, September 12 – Bruce Randolph (D5)
https://forms.gle/xPT5UYoVqHxBp9PJ9
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.
ORDER YOUR LETTERMAN JACKET
Letterman jacket orders are open now! Click HERE for more information.
WEEKLY ATHLETICS UPDATE
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Check out this week’s Athletics Update HERE.
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AUGUST 22
First Day of School for All Students
AUGUST 31
Homecoming Game – 6:00pm/All City Stadium
SEPTEMBER 1
Homecoming Dance – 7:00pm to 10:30pm/GWHS South Courtyard
SEPTEMBER 4
Labor Day/No School
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