Posted May 20, 2022
Library Books
All library books need to be returned to the library before June 1st to avoid charges.
8th Grade End of Year Events
Reminders for 8th Grade Continuation: Save the Date for June 2nd from 5:30-7 pm. Each student may bring 3 guests to the event and children under 2 years old do not count as a guest but they must be on the lap of an adult. The auditorium gets warm when it’s packed. Bring a fan and water. Please dress your best and be on time. Late entries may not get a seat.
8th Continuation Needs You!
Please consider sharing your photos and contributing to the 8th-grade slideshow for the 2021-22 school year. Click on this form to share photos.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with 8th-grade end-of-year events. Please consider signing up and helping make 8th-grade memorable.
8th Grade Dance
Comprehensive Health Courses will be starting next week. Learn more about the courses here.
End of Year Chromebook Letter to Families– Please see the letter sent to families this week about Chromebooks.
8th Grade Opportunities
Check out this AMAZING + FREE cultural experience for Black/AA & Latinx identifying students! Like truly AMAZING. Get enrolled! Here is a double-sided, visual depiction of AEA cultural experiences (with translation). Apply here!
The Denver Public Schools Culture, Equity & Leadership Team (CELT) is excited to offer a summer program for incoming 9th-grade students to learn more about themselves, their cultural identities and gifts, and to develop their leadership skills in a fun and joyful ways that include workshops, numerous field trips, and more! CELT strives to provide engaging, culturally-relevant student learning and leading opportunities and experiences that build trust within the communities our district serves. This new summer program is being offered as part of the district’s efforts to ensure equitable opportunities especially for (but not exclusive to) our diverse student populations. We are thrilled to be a part of your learning, growth, and cultural identity & development journey this summer! We need you and your excellence. You won’t want to miss this!
Students and Families: Learn More – Students Enroll Today!
Here are two flyers that you could print and put in 8th-grade teacher mailboxes:
DPS Asian Education Advisory Council Hamilton Winners
Our Hamilton instrumental teacher, Priscilla Shaw was asked to present at the DPS Asian Education Advisory Council Award Ceremony last night.
Congratulations to Safa Yesir who was the Middle School Academic Winner.
Congratulations to Kenna (Jae) Murakami who was the Middle School Special Talent Winner.
Student Council
Student Council had a successful cleanup day last weekend. Thank you all for the wonderful work you did.
Get excited about the last few days of school by participating in our Alphabet Countdown.
Check out June 1st…which is U Day. U Can Pay $5 for Kona Ice: Kona Ice will be here at 3:30 pm to sell shaved ice for $5. Pre-purchase your Kona (and souvenir cup) at lunch or wait in line after dismissal!
Amazing School Trips for 2022-23
8th Grade Washington DC Trip for 2022-23 School Year– Visit our page here for more information.
7th Grade Yellowstone Trip for 2022-23 School Year– Visit our page here for more information.
Registration for 2022-23 School Year
All new and returning Hamilton students must register each school year. Early bird online registration starts May 2nd-May 20th. Register through the Parent Portal. The following items are needed to register your child at Hamilton Middle School:
Important Information on Transportation
The Opt-In Program for the 2022-23 school year will go live April 15 and close June 30. Read more here
Note from TJ
Hello class of 2026 TJ families!!! We are excited to share that we will be hosting a 9th grade orientation night on May 24th starting at 6:00 pm! This will be the best time to see your schedule for next year, and if needed, make adjustments to that schedule (if you’ve changed your mind on classes or if your first choices were full). You will also have a chance to get a tour of the school and meet some of the TJ faculty. We’d love to see you there!
Students in DPS who love music and/or singing are invited to a summer camp at TJ! There is a flyer with more information.
Denver Art Museum Showcasing Hamilton Students
Students have 10 pieces of artwork on display at the Denver Art Museum from May 5th-May26th. Support our students and visit the display if you can. Congratulations to: Quincy Sihon, Isabel Shearer, Landon Spaulding, Ariam Cox, Abigail Napitupulu, Hadley Gannon, Kyra Ensafian, Paige Nathan, and Veronica Ryan.
Hamilton Baseball made it to the 2nd round of playoffs. Congratulations on winning the home playoff and being 2nd in the division.
All HMS sports have ended.
If you have any other questions, contact the coach directly or visit Hamilton’s Athletics page for more information. Coach Elmore Victoria_Elmore@dpsk12.net
Visit the nurse’s page for the most up-to-date information.
Kona Truck is coming to Hamilton
Wednesday, June 1st $5 per Kona cup Kids who ride the bus will be able to buy tickets ahead of time to be exchanged for their Kona cup. Bus riders will be dismissed at 3:30 pm to create their Kona treat. They will board the buses at their normally scheduled time. Kids who walk or take cars will be dismissed at the normal time and can purchase a Kona treat after school 20% of sales goes to Hamilton PTSA to support school projects and funding requests.
Thank you to everyone that supported our Skate City Beach night. The kids that were able to make it had a great time. We look forward to more events like this next school year.
Thank you to everyone that supported the Hamilton PTSA this school year. We look forward to a continued partnership between parents, the community, and the school in the 2022-2023 school year!
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 Partnerships
Parents, do you have a business?
Become a sponsor or donor with cost-effective advertising benefiting our schools!
Visit our website or call 720-232-4554
The 8th Annual All For One Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Benefiting Our Neighborhood Schools
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com and tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions. AmazonSmile will donate to Hamilton Middle School PTA, at no cost to you!
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.
Connect your Loyalty Card to Southmoor Elementary!
Thank you Hamilton families for your support. Your help with donating any of these classroom supplies at any time during the school year is appreciated. If you would like to donate school supplies, click here for more information. If you have any questions, contact the school liaison at 720-423-9456.
| Registrar | Esther Blackmon | esther_blackmon@dpsk12.org/720-423-9505 |
| Attendance | TJ Ramey | thomas_ramey@dpsk12.org/ 720-423-9504 |
| Technology | Wes Akers | Wesley_Akers@dpsk12.net/720-423-9542 |
| School Liaison | Dimarlys Suarez | dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net/ 720-423-9456 |
| Transportation | transportation@dpsk12.org/ 720-423-4699 | |
| GT/504/SpEd | Rachel Langberg | rachel_langberg@dpsk12.org |
