1. DPS App & Rooms
We’re excited to announce the launch of Rooms, our new two-way messaging feature, fully integrated into the official DPS app. You no longer need multiple accounts or apps to stay informed about your child’s school and district updates. Rooms allows you to receive important announcements, communicate with teachers, and keep track of coursework all in one convenient location.

Search for “Denver Public Schools” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

2. 2025–26 Guidance for Submitting Interpretation and Translation Requests
To better serve our multilingual community, the updated DPS Interpretation and Translation Guidance is now available on the Multilingual Communications page on The Commons. You can also review the Work Type Billing Rules for more details on how translation and interpretation requests are processed.

Before submitting documents for translation, please make sure your files are fully accessible:

• For Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, use the Grackle accessibility checker
• For PDFs, see Adobe’s accessibility guide

Update your document’s share settings to allow the DPS Translation team access. Beginning Nov. 1, non-accessible documents will be returned for revision before work can proceed.

Additional resources on creating can be found on the Accessibility page.

3. Support Suicide Prevention – Second Wind Walk/Run on Sept. 21
Join Team DPS for the 24th Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 21! This event raises awareness and funds to help remove financial and social barriers to youth mental health treatment.

Ways to participate:

• Register to walk or run
• Donate to support suicide prevention and Team DPS
• Invite people to join

4. Introducing Intelligence Bank: The New DPS and School Brand Portal
We’ve launched Intelligence Bank, our new Brand Portal and Digital Asset Management System. This platform replaces the old photo library and now houses all district and school brand resources in one place.

You’ll find:

• Brand snapshots
• Logos, colors, and fonts
• Accessible templates
• Photos and icons

DPS staff can log in at dps.intelligencebank.com using their dpsk12.net credentials. For assistance, email communications@dpsk12.org.

5. 2025–26 District Maps Now Available
The new 2025–26 district maps are now live! Use them to find school addresses and locations across DPS. Maps are available digitally via Google Maps, as downloadable PDFs, and in accessible formats.

Why All These Updates? Accessibility Matters
In June 2021, Colorado passed House Bill 21-1110, which strengthens state discrimination laws for people with disabilities and requires that all digital content from local governments, including school districts, be fully accessible. DPS is committed to ensuring every student, staff member, and family can access our resources.

In this special episode, proudly sponsored by the Denver Public Library, we welcome Cat Lovejoy, bilingual community connector with the Denver Children's Advocacy Center. Together, we dive into one of the most pressing issues facing youth today: teen stress. From social media pressures to identity development and peer relationships, we explore what’s really going on inside the minds of teens, and how we can help.

Cat shares practical insights on building resilience, supporting emotional growth, and the importance of real-life interactions in a digital world.

📚 Don’t forget to check out Summer of Adventure at summerofadventure.org, a free program to help kids and teens read, make, and explore all summer long.

🎒 Free goodies, sports tickets, and more await.

Tune in, learn, and grow with us.

En este episodio especial, orgullosamente patrocinado por la Biblioteca Pública de Denver, le damos la bienvenida a Cat Lovejoy, conectora comunitaria bilingüe del Centro de Defensa Infantil de Denver. Juntos, profundizamos en uno de los problemas más urgentes que enfrentan los jóvenes hoy en día: el estrés adolescente. Desde la presión de las redes sociales hasta el desarrollo de la identidad y las relaciones con los compañeros, exploramos qué sucede realmente en la mente de los adolescentes y cómo podemos ayudarlos.

Cat comparte ideas prácticas sobre cómo desarrollar la resiliencia, apoyar el crecimiento emocional y la importancia de las interacciones en la vida real en un mundo digital.

📚 No olviden visitar Summer of Adventure en summerofadventure.org, un programa gratuito para ayudar a niños y adolescentes a leer, crear y explorar durante todo el verano.

🎒 Les esperan regalos, entradas para eventos deportivos y mucho más.

Sintonícennos, aprendan y crezcan con nosotros.

Black Voices in Color – Mentorship
In this episode of Black Voices in Color, we explore the power of mentorship, who counts as a mentor, why we need them, and how they help shape our personal and professional growth. From broken chargers to spiritual guidance, from TikTok breaks to real-life role models, this episode is full of laughs, reflection, and real talk.

Produced by Denver Public Schools, this podcast centers Black identity, culture, and excellence—straight from the voices of Black students in our district.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support Black Voices in Color!

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Welcome to Black Voices in Color, a student-produced podcast from Denver Public Schools that amplifies the voices of Black students across the district. In this episode, hosts Annai, Paris, Savannah, and Josh reflect on the powerful moments from the 5280 Student Voice and Leadership Summit at the Colorado History Museum — where students tackled real issues like declining enrollment and school violence with bold proposals, creative skits, and visionary leadership.

We celebrate Black identity, culture, and excellence while diving deep into what it means to lead with purpose, practice a growth mindset, and create positive change — both in our schools and in our lives. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the field, or in your community, this episode is all about stepping up, staying focused, and showing up as your most authentic self.

Tune in, be inspired, and remember: you’ve got one shot at a gold mine.

This week on a very special edition of DPS Snapshots, we’re sitting down with Katia Lopez—special education teacher by day, Miss Denver by night!

Katia shares her incredible journey from a shy little girl in Texas to a fierce advocate for educational equity and the arts. Find out how a childhood love of theater, a big role in The Wizard of Oz, and a coffee chat with Miss Texas led her to the classroom—and the Miss America stage.

You won’t want to miss this inspiring story of purpose, passion, and impact.