Author: tiffanylosasso

November 12, 2014

Walker Masuda: Musician

If the stereotypical rock star has long hair, loves AC/DC, and has an electric guitar glued to their hand, Walker Masuda fits the bill. But the stereotypical rock star likely isn’t also rocking out his high school homework in the midst of performances,... Continue Reading

November 1, 2014

Colorado Music Buzz Magazine: Denver Online High School Student Walker Masuda Following Musical Path Through Adolescence

Link to article.Story credit: Tim Wenger, Colorado Music Buzz Magazine It takes a certain charm, on top of an unusual amount of talent, to create a young phenom. The kind that everyone from neighbors to schoolteachers to random faces in the crowd can’t help but open their heart to.... Continue Reading

September 12, 2014

Student Profile: Kaitlin Hooks

The Mayor’s Youth Award (MYA) recognizes youth ages 13-19 who have overcome difficult situations in their lives by making positive changes and exhibiting strength and determination in the face of adversity. The young people we recognize have had a positive influence on themselves and those around them and often have not had any official recognition.... Continue Reading

September 11, 2014

Denver Online High School Earns Two State Farm Achievement Grants for Service Learning Program

September 11, 2014 Denver Online High School Earns Two State Farm Achievement Grants for Service Learning Program Denver Public Schools (DPS) educators at Denver Online High School to lead a Semester of Service designed to enhance student engagement through a State Farm Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grant.... Continue Reading

September 6, 2014

North Denver Tribune article highlighting Principal Ian Jones

September 6, 2014 by Basha Cohen In a last gasp of summer, with a nod to the need to get back at it, LoHi Gives hosted a community-wide back-to-school carnival on August 19. North High School set the stage for an event filled with activities that were educational,... Continue Reading

August 4, 2014

Denver Online HS 4-H Sheep Project Scholarship Program

by Monique Collins on August 4, 2014 Link to article. Zaria Schaffer, a sophomore at Denver Online High School, poses with her lamb Leroy. The sight of two high school students in worn-in blue jeans,... Continue Reading

July 8, 2014

9 News Story: Roller Derby alter ego helps teen battle bullies

Story Credit: Kelly Sommariva, KUSA DENVER – No matter how tough Algebra, English or Chemistry become, at school, there are no knee pads. There are no helmets to stop the sticks and stones thrown in high school hallways. “I got behind a lot because I was so worried about everybody else,” said Shelby Bacon,... Continue Reading

June 5, 2014

Colorado Public Radio Article about Relationship Between Denver Online with the Career Education Center

By Jenny Brundin, Colorado Public Radio, Jun 5, 2014Photo Credit: Jenny Brundin, CPR When regular high school fails, some Colorado students turn to career and technical schools Every day, thousands of Colorado students sit in class and, for many, the teacher’s words fly by and grades drop.... Continue Reading

May 22, 2014

Teachers Who Create Community

Published on May 22, 2014In Denver Public Schools (DPS), families have a variety of schools in every region of the city that provides ‘A World of Opportunity.’ For some students, the best opportunity is one provided not at a particular school or building,... Continue Reading

May 19, 2014

Student Profile: Aleyha Murphy

The September flooding in Colorado overwhelmed many families and their homes. Aleyha Murphy, a senior at Denver Online High School, was one of those heavily impacted by the devastation the flooding brought. Thinking back to September when the nightmare began,... Continue Reading