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Our first story is a reminder that SchoolChoice Round 2 is still open@ 

1. SchoolChoice Round 2 is still open!

If you missed Round 1 of SchoolChoice, changed your mind since Round 1, are new to Denver, or are an ECE-4 applicant who didn’t get matched through Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK), Round 2 is for you!

Unlike Round 1, Round 2 applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis within school admission priorities, so you are encouraged to apply soon. If space is available, your student will be offered a seat; otherwise, they’ll be added to the waitlist. If you’re already on a waitlist from Round 1, there is NO need to re-apply to the same school— you’re already in line.

If you have any questions, please email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org or call the Choice Hotline at 720-423-3493. 

2. Redrawing Our District Equitably: School Boundary and Enrollment Zone Update

All families deserve equitable access to the schools that are the best fit for their students. Denver’s changing population means that as a district, we must adapt to ensure every student has access to robust programming. The Redrawing Our District Equitably: School Boundary and Enrollment Zone Update initiative will allow us to evaluate our boundaries and zones to better balance our resources, support healthy school enrollments and address Denver’s shifting population. The  goal is to ensure every student in DPS can thrive, regardless of their zip code.

The first Virtual Community Engagement session happened last night, Thursday May 21 at 5 p.m. If you missed this opportunity, you are invited to RSVP to attend the next Virtual Community Engagement session happening TODAY Friday, May 22 at 7:30 a.m. If participating in a virtual engagement session is not for you, you can also share your thoughts via the survey linked in our shownotes. That survey will remain open until June 5. 

• Complete the survey, open through June 5.
• RSVP for Community Engagement session 

3. Our third story is about City and County of Denver Programming and Resources

• To learn more about summer programming and resources throughout the City and County of Denver, utilize the locator and connect with events and activities near you! The Youth Program Locator is linked in our shownotes.
• Additionally, youth ages five through 18 have free access to Denver’s recreation centers, swimming pools and cultural centers with their My Denver Card. We also have the My Denver Card linked in our shownotes for easy access. 

 
4. Our fourth story is about the MLE DAC on May 27th

Join the Multilingual Education (MLE) District Advisory Committee (DAC) on Wednesday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m., at  the Children’s Museum of Denver, located at 2121 Children's Museum Dr. All are welcome at this Year‑end MLE DAC Celebration. Th