Category: News

October 18, 2016

Emily Kesselring: Children’s Hospital Colorado Gifts for Patients Maker

“I just want to be able to help little kids that don’t feel good because that’s what they did for me when I didn’t feel good is people helped me out,” Denver Online High School student, Emily Kesselring, said. Kesselring knows all too well the power of one.... Continue Reading

October 6, 2016

Max Allen: Balarat Outdoor Education Teacher

Outside of Boulder, up a single lane dirt road, and past a quiet pond, you’ll find this special place tucked away: Balarat. Balarat is Denver Public Schools’ outdoor education center that runs year round. “As a high schooler, you can volunteer to go and work up here and help teach fifth graders all about like the cool place that is Colorado,”... Continue Reading

September 14, 2016

Randall Mendez: Football Player

“It felt like I had a whole crowd yelling, well there was a whole crowd, but I felt like I was in the NFL,” said Denver Online High School student Randall Mendez, recapping one of his favorite plays of the season.... Continue Reading

July 20, 2016

Denver Online Teacher Martha Wilcox Recognized for Living DPS Core Values

Martha Wilcox is technically a part-time teacher at Denver Online High School. But her commitment to students is certainly a full-time job. She was recently recognized by DPS at the Night of Honor for living out the core values of “Students First” and “Accountability.” We greatly value her at Denver Online and are proud of her continual efforts to ensure students have a successful start at Denver Online!... Continue Reading

July 7, 2016

Counselor and Teacher of the Year

When people envision an online school, many picture students alone, eyes glazed over sitting in front of a computer screen. But Denver Online High School has a far different vision for its students. Teachers and faculty work relentlessly to engage students,... Continue Reading

June 6, 2016

Luke Hansen: International Soccer Player

We all have wins we won’t forget. Showing off his team’s victorious cheer, Denver Online High School freshman, Luke Hansen, recapped his favorite win of the season. “I currently play for Colorado Rush, 16 Development Academy,” he said, practicing and competing roughly six days weekly and traveling out of state for games twice monthly.... Continue Reading

May 31, 2016

Student Profile: Christopher Hice

“I play faster than I should. But yeah, faster songs are more fun.” 9th grader at Denver Online High School Christopher Hice said. But when asked to choose a favorite genre, he said, “I don’t pick favorites that much. Favorite questions, I just draw a blank on.” He just can’t choose.... Continue Reading

May 31, 2016

Student Profile: Lori Grace

“This place gets people to where they need to be. Whether it’s through socializing or through music, and it’s made me more passionate about music,” said Lori Grace, Denver Online High School senior. For her, it’s all of the above. The grungy quaintness of the 7th Circle Music Venue became a special place where Grace volunteers now weekly.... Continue Reading

May 6, 2016

Teacher Appreciation 2016 Spotlight: Fighting Cancer While Teaching Online

Link to actual article. Written by: Ben McKee, DPSPublished: May 6, 2016 Sue Nelson’s love for teaching knows no bounds, and takes no time off – even when her family is on summer vacation. “The kids always hated summer break,... Continue Reading

April 22, 2016

Adele Sutton: Ballet Dancer

“Probably when I first started, the thing I liked most about dancing was, not only getting to dance, but watching the older girls, because they were just everything to me. They had point shoes, and I was just so impressed,” Adele Sutton said.... Continue Reading