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2016-17 Guide to Stapleton-Park Hill Middle School Choice
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Schools/Education
NHS Interim Principal Jumps In
Following the resignation of principal Avi Tropper in October, DPS tapped the recently retired Lakewood High School principal, Ron Castagna, to serve as interim until a permanent principal starts. Susana Cordova, DPS, and Castagna share their different thoughts on the Northfield High School program.
Low PARCC Scores Show Effects of “A Higher Bar”
Test results have shown significant achievement gaps occurred based on ethnicity and socioeconomic factors.
Two Lead Administrators Resign From Izzi B
Two of the three lead administrators at Isabella Bird Community School announced they will not be returning next year due to health and family reasons.
6th-7th Graders Combine Science and Math Skills to Build Structures
Students at Denver Discovery School designed hurricane-resistant buildings and compost bins as part of the schools project-based learning.
Effective Sex Ed Discusses Life Goals, Being a Good Partner
Sex education typically focuses on male and female anatomies and how babies are made, but McAuliffe International School takes a more comprehensive approach that focuses on life goals and relationships.
Talented Students Perform Like Pros
Denver School of the Arts has more than 20 performances between November 7 and December 12.
Interim Principal Announced. What’s happening at Northfield High School?
Two months into the school year, Principal Avi Tropper resigned from Denver’s newest high school, Northfield High School (NHS). It’s a rough way to start, but still parents and teachers have a lot of good things to say about the innovative program.
NHS Principal Avi Tropper Resigns
DPS investigation finds Principal Avi Tropper violated policies and Tropper chooses to resign.
NHS Campus Dedicated to Paul Sandoval
Denver Public Schools created a campus name in addition to the Northfield High School name in anticipation of another school being built there in the future.
Happy Haynes Named Head of Denver Parks and Recreation
Allegra “Happy” Haynes has been named Denver’s Head of Parks and Rec. She looks back on how she got here and discusses her plans moving forward.
Students Find their Niche among DPS High Schools
Upcoming freshmen at East, George Washington and Northfield High Schools discuss why they chose their school.
