After 11 years of art performances in the cafeteria, Northfield High School has now broken ground on an auditorium.
From Cafeteria to Center Stage: NHS Auditorium Under Construction
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Schools/Education
Say Yes to Recess
“When we think about the school day, there’s so much of the day when children are being told what to do, who to be with, and it is through play that they really get agency and build confidence.”
Front Porch Updates
This month: Project Worthmore Opens The Roots; Next Phase of Construction Begins Near Central Park Station; Colorado’s First Health Science High School Breaks Ground in Aurora; Kappa III Celebrates Grand Opening; DPS Approves Cellphone Ban; My Spark Give Students Access to Extracurriculars; Wings’ Celebrates Colorado’s Aviation Spirit; New Location for Aurora Pride; and Denver Releases Climate Report Alongside Emissions Dashboard.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Community Leaders Ask for Transparency; Denver Seeks Input on 20-Year Vision for Near Northeast Neighborhoods; End-of-Session Town Hall; A New Market Provides Fresh Locally Grown Produce and More; CatsOnly Veterinary Services Coming to Stanley Marketplace; Juneteenth Quilt Project; and Teacher of the Year Finalist from Northfield High School.
Front Porch Updates
This month: DPD Reports a Spike in Thefts from Cars; Colfax Construction Moves East; E-Bike Education and Safety; NE Denver Schools Receive John Irwin Award; and Front Porch Wins Five Awards in Four-State Competition
DPS Weighs $44 Million Tax Proposal for Schools
At a series of six community meetings in May, Denver Public School officials sought public input on a proposed tax measure designed to address a growing gap in school funding.
Artemis I Moon Trees Find a Home at Two Denver Schools
Students at Swigert International School in Central Park and McAuliffe International School in Park Hill recently planted trees with an extraordinary journey written into their roots.
Students Welcome New Graduation Requirement
For many local high schoolers, the latest graduation prerequisite is not an extra burden but a practical gift.
DPS Seeks Public Input on $44M Tax Measure to Boost School Funding
Denver Public Schools is seeking public input on a proposed tax measure designed to address a growing gap in school funding. At a recent meeting at Westerly Creek Elementary School, DPS Chief Finance Officer Chuck Carpenter said declining enrollment, reduced federal support, and tightening state budget are putting increasing pressure on district finances.
A Path Forward for Justice-Engaged Students
Tucked along a block including a dent repair shop and fitness studio on Dayton Street in northwest Aurora is the colorful façade of a school designed to help students get back on track after being involved with the criminal legal system.
Denver Robotics Teams Balance Competition and Collaboration
Three local high school robotics teams are heading to the Denver Regionals competition this month with two goals: first, beat the competition; second, collaborate with the competition.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Indivisible 80238 Hosts Attorney General Forum; Denver Official Apologizes for Lack of Notice on Traffic Changes; New Senior Housing in Lowry; A Call for After-Prom Volunteers; Join a Conversation about E-Bikes; and A Longtime Museum Exhibit Closes for Expansion.
