Posted May 23, 2022
Update from Principal Thomas
Dear Denver South Students and Families,
This was a week of memorable events for our Denver South students. We had a successful prom and after prom on Saturday night, and the Denver South community celebrated our Class of 2022 graduates at Magness Arena on May 17. Thank you to the PTSA for helping honor our seniors. These amazing Ravens earned a combined total of $15,733,054 (and still growing!) in scholarships and will be entering careers and attending prestigious universities around the world. Please join us in wishing our Denver South graduates much success on their post-secondary journeys.
As we shared earlier this week, we want to hear from you about our next Denver South principal. We highly value the voices of all our stakeholders. To honor this, we would like to invite staff, students, parents, and community members to view the candidates’ presentations and bios at https://bit.ly/DenverSouthPrincipal2022. Please share your feedback on the strengths and considerations of each candidate based on their presentations and the needs of Denver South. Feedback can be submitted in the survey or by calling the Office of Family & Community Engagement at 720-423-3054. You may also email your feedback responses to brittany_barela@dpsk12.org. Please complete all feedback by Tuesday, May 24th at 10 a.m. There will be also be a community forum on May 23 at 4:45pm. Click here for more details.
Next week, final exams will begin. If students have completed all of their final exams and are passing all of their classes, they do not need to attend make-up finals on May 27, June 1, or June 2. If students have make up exams or are currently failing a class, they must attend school on May 27, June 1, and June 2 (or until their work is complete).
Have a great weekend (and stay warm!),
Go Ravens
We are Denver South
Sincerely,
Principal Thomas
Final Exam Schedule Grades 9-11
New This Week
Our Boys Lacrosse team has been having a banner season. They notched a 14-1 regular season record and the first league championship in school history. Well, they have continued their success into the postseason entering the playoffs as the #1 seed and after wins over Evergreen (13-3) and The Dawson School (18-3), they have earned a spot in the 4A State Championship Final 4.
This is an opportunity for our community to rally around an amazing team of Denver South student-athletes and show our RAVEN SPIRIT!
4A State Semi-Final
#1 Denver South vs. #4 Air Academy
Monday, May 23rd 7:30pm at Englewood HS
General Admission Tickets are $10
CHSAA Postseason Ticket Information
Here’s the State Lacrosse Final 4 Program: CO State Lacrosse Program
IF WE ARE DENVER SOUTH…LET’S SHOW THE STATE!
Denver Health Pediatrics at South High School
Thank you for your support of Denver Health Pediatrics at South High School. If your student requires medical or dental care during the summer, schedule an appointment at our year round location at Place Bridge Academy 7125 Cherry Creek North Drive by calling 720-424-2050. This clinic is open to any DPS student with a consent for the 2021-2022 school year.
Additionally, the Denver Health Pediatrics School-Based Consent is now available for the 2022-2023 school year. To sign up your student electronically using our e-consent, complete the form at https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers/e-consent . This consent is smart phone and tablet compatible and may be accessed from any device. For questions, call the clinic at 720-423-6260. Have a great summer!
Giving Grocery
The Giving Grocery will be open 9:30 am-1 pm on Tuesday, May 24 in Room 141 for any students who want to stop by after their finals. Please bring your reusable bags if you have them!.
To learn more and receive updates on the Giving Grocery, please visit our website, follow us on Instagram, or contact us at jenfrenkel@gmail.com or 303-717-7566.
Recurring News
SAT/PSAT Scores
Students will be able to access scores in their online College Board accounts.
Student score release for SAT:
Student score release for PSAT:
Prep for Final Exams!
DPS Partnership with Auraria Campus colleges
We are so excited to finally be able to share information with you regarding this new event in partnership with the colleges on the Auraria Campus.
On Saturday, May 21st DPS will be hosting a college experience for high school students and their families.
The event will be from 10:00-1:00 and families can attend a College 101/Financial Aid session, a student panel and a resource fair, while also taking a tour of the campus.
Parking and food will be provided! Space is limited and we will need families to register so that we can share with them the details of the day.
See these flyers for more info!
Summer Opportunities (click to sign up!)
Regional Summer School (RSS)
Who: Students who need to recover credits after failing a class or who have an “Incomplete” on their transcript older than two semesters.
When: June 21-July 21 (no classes July 4 & 5), Mon. – Thurs. from 8 am-12 pm
Where: Select DPS schools (see your counselor for more information on locations – **South will not be a RSS site this summer)
Special notes: Counselors will take requests for RSS from students and families up through May 27th.
Live Instruction Summer School
Who: Students who need to recover credit and prefer in-person, live instruction (non-Edgenuity based)
When: June 7-July 15, Mon.-Fri. from 8am-12pm
Where: Emily Griffith High School
Special notes:
Concurrent Enrollment Summer Courses (click for more information)
Who: Students who would like to earn college credit over the summer!
When: June 21-July 21, Mon – Fri, 8am-12pm
Where: CCD courses taught at Bruce Randolph and Lincoln HS, CCA courses are taught at Florida Pitt Waller
Special notes: Students must be able to attend all sessions as they are condensed and accelerated. Registration ends 5/20. Please see counselor to sign up.
Principal Selection Timeline
Through April 29, 2022
Week of April 25, 2022
Week of May 16, 2022
Week of May 25, 2022
As soon as possible after May 25, 2022