Category: News

February 9, 2022

Important Update on School-Mask Order

Dear Team DPS,Today, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment announced that the public health order requiring masks in schools will expire at the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 25. Masks are still required in all indoor school settings until that date. ... Continue Reading

December 16, 2021

Healthy Start Times Initiative!

DPS will be making changes to allow middle and high schoolers to get more sleep! In May, The DPS Board of Education passed a resolution to have all middle schools and high schools (district-managed and charters) start no earlier than 8:20 a.m.... Continue Reading

December 14, 2021

Resources for Dealing with Gangs, Gun Violence and Trauma

DPS is actively working with community members, school leaders and city officials to support the needs of our neighborhoods. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of each of our students—your children. Adults can often feel uncomfortable discussing sensitive issues like gangs and violence with young people.... Continue Reading

December 1, 2021

Denver Online’s Teacher, Eduardo Perez, Recognized for EQUITY

Denver Online is proud to see Physical Education Teacher, Eduardo Perez, recognized by Denver Public Schools for living the core value of EQUITY!... Continue Reading

November 8, 2021

Tuition-Free College Credit

Concurrent Enrollment allows students to complete college courses while simultaneously earning high school credit that can also be applied towards high school graduation. Students can complete concurrent enrollment through the following institutions: Colorado State University-Global CampusMost Community Colleges in ColoradoMost Public Technical Colleges in Colorado Benefits Students can earn tuition-free college creditFor many college courses passed through concurrent enrollment,... Continue Reading

July 6, 2021

Marlene Bigsby: Polocrosse Player

Polocrosse is an exciting game on horseback that combines polo with lacrosse. Two six-person teams compete head-to-head to score points by using their rackets to carry and throw a small rubber ball between the opposing team’s two goal posts.... Continue Reading

October 9, 2020

Charlie Korman: Professional Actor

One, two, three, action! Denver Online High School senior, Charlie Korman, knows all about what it’s like to be in the limelight. Starting his professional acting career at the age of five, he has been living his passion ever since. “Being able to transform into different characters gives me so much freedom that I can’t find in normal life,”... Continue Reading

March 11, 2020

Destynee Martinez: Home Advisor Apprentice and Young Invincibles Intern

A place with foosball tables, ping pong, and a two story slide doesn’t exactly seem like work, but for Denver Online High School senior, Destynee Martinez, this is the location of her job at Home Advisor. She said, “If I was a homeowner,... Continue Reading

November 1, 2019

Darrick DoBynes: Arts Street Intern

“Arts Street is a nonprofit organization that helps kids and families,” Denver Online High School junior, Darrick DoBynes, said. The nonprofit breathes art into local communities, and DoBynes is an intern there. “You might see me taking pictures around the neighborhood because we use the photos.... Continue Reading

September 30, 2019

Beck Strommer: Competitive Figure Skater

When Denver Online High School student, Beck Strommer, skates onto the ice this season for his short program, he’ll be skating to “Believer” by Imagine Dragons. “It personifies like being yourself, and being strong, and not being worried about what others think of you,” Strommer said.... Continue Reading