The DPS Board has approved $7.1 million in funding for a “partial” commons building at Northfield High School.
$7.1 Million for “Partial” Commons Building Approved by Board
read more
Schools/Education
$7.1 Millon Recommended for Partial Commons Building at Northfield High School
After a year of bad news when it looked like Northfield High School would not have a commons building in the first phase of construction, a slimmed down version of the building is now being recommended.
High School Board Decision on Commons Funding Jan. 15
An end is in sight for the decision-making process for the $30 million of bond for the new Stapleton high school. On January 6 the oversight committee will meet to make their final list of recommended projects.
Northfield High School: Lots of Interest—Lots of Questions
Choosing a school that doesn’t exist yet opens up a lot of questions. What will the school be like? Why would a student choose Northfield High School?
DPS Choice—With a Twist
As thousands of parents await the results of this year’s school choice lottery, those who have already been through the process say they found the experience laced with stress and anxiety, regardless of the outcome.
DPS Answers Questions about School Choice
Everything to know about the upcoming SchoolChoice
Cabinet in the City
City staff, RTD, DPS, and community organizations participated in the 2014 Cabinet in the City.
DPS Proposes Additional High School Classrooms Rather than Commons Facility Now
The Northfield High School community was hoping to see funding for a Commons building, but instead has received a $4 million addition to the gymnasium with two art and two music classrooms.
Ashley’s Turnaround Includes iPads for Every Student
This fall, Ashley Elementary became the first DPS school to put an iPad in the hands of every K-5 student. They were funded by a grant in support of the school’s turnaround plan.
Anatomy of a Turnaround
Ashley Elementary is now 18 months out from the DPS announcement the school would undergo a turnaround. The process was difficult but the future looks hopeful.
4th Annual SUN Education Expo
Northeast Denver families turned out at the Conservatory Green Campus on October 7 to meet representatives from almost 50 different local schools and get information from Stapleton United Neighbors about future capacity of Stapleton schools.
Schools That Transform Lives: A Lesson from Denver’s Integrated Past
In light of Denver Public School’s plan to have a great school in every neighborhood, faculty and parents involved with Manual High School during the busing era share what makes a great neighborhood school.
