Category: Media Spotlight

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

February 5, 2014

DOHS Verizon App Team Wins Best in State

Studying? There’s An App For That! Have you ever wondered what goes into designing an app on your cell phone? Students at Denver Online decided to give it a shot – and they received national recognition for their efforts in the process.... Continue Reading

May 8, 2013

9 News Story: Teen’s Disability Doesn’t Stop Him from Achieving Dreams

Story by 9 News, photo credit: 9 News DENVER – For a large portion of his young life, Nathan Williams was told he wouldn’t be able to achieve his dreams, but the 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy has proved many people wrong.... Continue Reading