Hawk Talk 10/10

Posted October 10, 2025

🎃 Get Ready for Spirit Week and the Boo Bash – October 27-30

Spirit Week is October 27-30.

Students voted on themed days that are included in the link below!

Also, our spooktacular school dance, the Boo Bash, is on Thursday, October 30 from 6:00-7:30! Students are invited to dress in school-appropriate costumes and enjoy a fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and Halloween cheer. Only current Hill students allowed. Don’t miss it!📌More details to Spirit Week and the Boo Bash can be found here.

Communicate With Teachers Using the DPS App

DPS  launched a new two-way messaging feature this school year: Rooms and the DPS app! Families can use the DPS app to communicate with teachers directly. To download and start using the app:

  • Download the Denver Public Schools app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Once installed, open the app, then tap “Rooms,” then “Continue to sign in.”
  • Type in your guardian email address or phone number.
  • If you typed in your email address, tap “Log in with code.” If you typed in your phone number, you will automatically receive a code. Type this code in when prompted.
  • You will be prompted to select your preferred communication language.
  • You will be automatically signed into your students’ Rooms.

Still have questions about Rooms? Visit the Rooms FAQ page. 

D&D + Board Games Club

Starting Monday, Oct. 20 from 4:15-5:15pm in Room 11, Mr. Alijah welcomes students to join the D&D+Board Games Club! Imagination, strategy, creativity and friendship awaits!

Tutoring Club

Wednesdays, in Room 120, from 4:15-5:15pm, students are invited to receive tutoring from G.W. high schoolers. 

Dance, Cheer and Majorette Club

Starting October 7th, we will have this club on Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 in room 132. We hope to also rehearse outside and in the gym, when possible. Each week, the team will work on routines, with the hopes of presenting a showcase. Please see Mr. Mills with any questions.

Voco Choir Club

Hill is excited to be bringing an awesome modern choir club program to Hill on Tuesdays after school. If you love to sing, dance, were in choir last year or want to try something new, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. The first meeting is Tuesday, Sep 16 in room 130. Use this link to sign-up!

Journalism Club

Writers wanted! If you enjoy ELA class, have interest in non-fiction writing, and/or are a little bit nosey – we need you to write for our new online school newspaper. 

Due to popular demand, Journalism Club will begin meeting WEEKLY on Mondays after school (4- 5pm).  

Additional Information:

The new Hill newspaper ( to be named by the students) is a student-run online publication.

Who: Open to 7th and 8th Grade Students 

Important Dates

Please save the below dates to join us for these special events!

Oct 13 – No school (Fall Break)

Oct 23 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Oct 27-30 – School Spirit Week

Oct 30 – Fall Ball (6-7:30pm)

Oct 31 – No school (teacher professional learning day)

Nov 5 – Principal Advisory Committee meeting (5:15-6:30pm)

Nov 6 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Nov 12 – School Photo Retake Day

Nov 20 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Nov 24-28 – No school (Thanksgiving Break)

Dec 4 – Winter Skyhawk Showcase (5-8pm)

Dec 11 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Dec 22-Jan 5 – No school (Winter Break)

May 21 – 8th Grade Continuation (5:30pm @ George Washington High School)