Posted May 21, 2021
We know that the change in mask guidance from the CDC has caused confusion. Per DPS’s policy we are still requiring masks for the remainder of the school year for all events, including those attending sporting events. Please click here to read more.
Can’t attend the ceremony? Watch it live online!
To watch in English: https://youtu.be/T0T_F_xn4CY
To watch in Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/hms8thcontinuation
This year’s ceremony will take place on Thursday May 27 at the Hamilton Middle School Field. The photo booth will open up at 5pm, and the ceremony will start at 6pm!
You will be receiving a keepsake invitation. This invitation will be sent to families after they RSVP, and it will include important information for the ceremony including your table number. You will need to bring this invitation with you to the ceremony.
At the ceremony the following health and safety guidelines must be followed:
We will be taking continuation photos so dress accordingly, you will be able to take your mask off for pictures!
After receiving your invitation, if you have any questions, please contact Savannah Mcclinton Savannah_McClinton1@dpsk12.org or Natasha Forrest Natasha_Forrest@dpsk12.org for assistance.
We are truly excited about this year’s event and look forward to hearing from all of you!
If you are not able to attend we will be livestreaming the ceremony.
Students who are leaving DPS or going to a charter school must return their devices to Mr. Driggers before their last day of school. Failure to do this may result in a fine charged to you. All other students may use their devices for the summer and bring it with them the following school year if they are staying in the DPS schooling system. Please contact Mr. Driggers to return your device. Email DAYTONA_DRIGGERS@dpsk12.org
The deadline to order yearbooks has been extended to May 25! To buy a yearbook go to: yearbookordercenter.com enter Job Number: 10045. They are $25 a piece!
PLEASE the form to select your top choices for your year-long electives and STEM elective for next school year. Reminder that ALL students will take PE for a semester long elective and you do not need to choice in to that class. Your email will be recorded when you submit this form. Only incoming 6th grade students, and current 6th and 7th grade students need to complete the form!
We are excited to announce our bell schedule for next year! Our start and end times have been updated to 9:05-4:05.
We also will have a HUSKY DAY where the advisory is 60 minutes long once per week and students will get to engage with one another and we will be able to build up our school culture! This model is still being worked on, and we will share it once it is complete!
| 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Elective 9:05 – 10:03 | Core 1 9:05 – 10:03 | Core 1 9:05 – 10:03 |
| Elective 10:05 – 11:03 | Core 1 9:05 – 10:03 | Core 2 10:05 – 11:03 |
| Core 1 11:05 – 12:03 | Lunch 11:03-11:33 | Core 3 11:05 – 12:03 |
| Core 2: 12:05 – 1:03 | Elective 11:35 – 12:33 | Lunch 12:03- 12:33 |
| Lunch: 1:03-1:33 | Elective 12:35- 1:33 | Core 4 12:35- 1:33 |
| Core 3 1:35- 2:33 | Core 3 1:35- 2:33 | Elective 1:35- 2:33 |
| Core 4 2:35 – 3:33 | Core 4 2:35 – 3:33 | Elective 2:35 – 3:33 |
| Advisory 3:33- 4:03 | Advisory 3:33- 4:03 | Advisory 3:35- 4:05 |
Mark your calendars, 6th Grade Academy will be on August 10th, and August 11th from 9-11:30am. 6th Grade Academy is a fun way to learn your way around the school, meet your teachers and classmates, and participate in fun activities to get ready for middle school! We will be sending out communications soon about how to sign up!
To help with the transition back to full in-person learning We will be holding 7th and 8th Grade Orientations this year! At orientation students will participate in fun activities, and get their schedules for the 2021/22 school year!
7th Grade Orientation will be on August 12th from 9-11:30am, 8th Grade Orientation will be on August 12th 12:30-2pm!
Thank you for watching! Our goal is to ensure family clarity around math progression in the middle school and how it connects to high school math trajectories including concurrent enrollment and AP courses.
Questions? Contact Information
Amber_Shearer@dpsk12.org | Stephanie_campbell@dpsk12.org | Jon_Poole@dpsk12.org | Brock_Strickland@dpsk12.org
As you may be aware, everyone in Colorado who is 12 years of age and older is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In DPS we have about 27,000 students who are ages 12 to 15 years old and are newly eligible. We are happy to share that to date, more than 40% of 16- and 17-year-olds in Denver have already received at least one dose of COVID vaccine. Every student and family member that gets their vaccine brings us one step closer to a 2021-22 school year that is much safer and less restrictive! I am excited to let you know that DPS’ healthcare partners would like to support our students in accessing the COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, for those who would like to get one. Please note, students are not required to get the vaccine, because we know this is an individual and personal choice. However, we encourage all in our school communities to receive the vaccine when they are able in order to increase our collective health and safety. We’ve created this webpage for students and their families with all the information they need regarding student vaccinations. To support students in accessing a COVID-19 vaccine, DPS’ health care partners have multiple ways to support DPS students and their families in signing up for a vaccine appointments:
Denver HealthDenver Health is our longtime health care partner and serves thousands of DPS students every year through our School Based Health Centers. They are able to offer vaccination appointments to all eligible DPS students and their families through their many clinic locations throughout the city. The following vaccination events have also been confirmed for DPS students and their families (available to all eligible DPS students and their families):
| Event Date | Location & Address |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 22 | North High School, 2960 North Speer Blvd. Denver, CO 80211 |
| Sunday, May 23 | East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO 80206 |
| Tuesday, June 1 Tuesday, June 8 Tuesday, June 22 Tuesday, June 29 | Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St, Denver, CO 80249 |
| Wednesday, June 2 Wednesday, June 23 | Abraham Lincoln High School, 2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219 |
Eligible students and family members can sign up one of three ways:
We encourage 12- through 17-year-olds to come in with a parent or guardian. If parent or guardian is unable to be present Denver Health staff can obtain verbal consent prior to or on the day of the appointment.
Children’s Hospital ColoradoChildren’s Hospital Colorado is one of the country’s premier health care providers and a key partner providing the COVID-19 vaccine to DPS educators. They are a Pfizer-only vaccine clinic and are able to provide vaccine appointments for both eligible DPS students and their family members. Here is how students and family members can sign up:
Children’s Hospital Colorado requires that all individuals under the age of 18 receiving a vaccine during Phase 2 have exactly one parent or legally authorized guardian present with them to sign a physical consent form at both the first and second dose appointments. Full instructions for navigating the Children’s Colorado process can be found here. Patients and families with questions about receiving the vaccine at Children’s Colorado can review these FAQs for patient families. Questions regarding scheduling a COVID vaccine appointment can call the Children’s Colorado COVID vaccine hotline at 720-777-8889.
JOIN THE PTSA!
The Hamilton Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) welcomes ALL Hamilton families, staff, and students to become members! CLICK HERE to complete a membership form and pay annual dues.
SUPPORT OUR HUSKIES
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BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Learn more at boxtops4education.com.
DPS CARES Employee Volunteer tutors in the virtual classroom can be great resources for both students and teachers. Please complete this form is you are interested in a DPS CARES Employee Volunteer Tutor
https://go.pardot.com/e/742223/ajJRoaoY9G8BT6jS9/c798l/284650377?h=k-b6uzFpVC3Hzy2-fT_vxYnjK6isBIqj-2e–Dxni7g
No-Cost Child Safe Kits for Hamilton Families. Use the digital request form to request your FREE kit. Digital request form
The recording is now available for… Social Emotional Learning at Home Click HERE to access the recording and presentation materials in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.Have a great day!