DPS Snapshots Show with Special Guest Emma Calkins - District Updates for April 11

1. SchoolChoice Round 2 Is Now Open

The SchoolChoice Round 2 application is now open!

Anyone can participate in Round 2, including families who:

• Did not submit an application in Round 1 and would like their student to enroll in a different school; 
• Have changed their minds since submitting a Round 1 application and would like to re-explore their options; or
• Are new to DPS for the 2025-2026 school year.

There is no lottery in Round 2. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis within school admission priorities. Students are offered a seat if the school has available space. If a waitlist exists, students are added to the list in date and time order within their priority at that school.

Families who are applying for ECE-4 should also submit the Colorado Universal Preschool application. Visit the SchoolChoice website. Email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org or call the Choice Hotline at 720-423-3493.

2. Discovery Link Registration -  2025-26 School Year

Discovery Link registration for next school year will go live on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 a.m. Details about how to register and Discovery Link program information. Email discovery_link@dpsk12.org. 

3. Teacher Appreciation Week: Reminder for Student Submissions

DPS invites our students to recognize their favorite teachers by sharing what they love most about them. 

Please share this opportunity with students and ask them to share why they love their teachers by completing the short form. Submissions are due by Friday, April 18, and may be featured on the DPS website and social media pages.

4.   You’re Invited: Bruce Randolph’s Greenhouse Opening April 21

Bruce Randolph School invites the DPS community to celebrate the grand opening of its new greenhouse on Monday, April 21 at 11 a.m. 

Bruce is a recognized leader in sustainability, with a hydroponics farm launched in 2022 and initial funding from the DPS Foundation 1 million dollar fund in 2021.

The Greenhouse opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of student learning spaces, garden-fresh snacks and a celebration of community and innovation. Guests can even take home their own seedlings to keep the growing going. Come celebrate the next chapter of Bruce’s green journey and see how they’re planting the seeds for a more environmentally-friendly future!

5.  DPS Black Voices in Color Podcast: Black Art Rooted in Culture Amplified by Music
If you’re looking for your next podcast, look no further than the DPS Black Voices in Color podcast. We recommend checking out their episode on the profound impact of Black music, past and present. From gospel to jazz, the hosts reflect on how music has shaped their identity, amplified their culture and influenced pop culture. If you’ve ever been moved by a beat, lyric or sound that speaks louder than words, this episode is for you. Check it out - it’s linked in the show notes. 

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