welcome newsletter back to school 2025

Welcome to Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences!

You are receiving this message because your student is enrolled to attend Hill Campus for the 25-26 school year. We are so excited to welcome your family! Please read below for important details about the start of the school year.

*If your student IS NOT planning to attend Hill Campus for the upcoming school year you must call Hill immediately at 720-423-9680 or email your student’s name and new school name to hillattendance.groups@dpsk12.net to let us know.

Online Registration

Your student is already enrolled in Hill Campus for the 25-26 school year. However, every DPS family must complete Online Registration. Online Registration is a yearly request to ensure we have correct information in regards to your student. Please complete Online Registration by following this guidance. You must complete your student’s Online Registration by Thursday, August 14, 2025. 

If you are not able to complete online registration the school will be open on Aug 7 & 8 from 10am-2pm to provide support with the process.

25-26 School Calendar

Here is the overview of our school calendar. It is important to note that grade-levels will have a staggered start.

Monday, August 18, 2025 - 6th Grade Academy - review the agenda here*

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 6th Grade Academy- review the agenda here*

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - First Day of School for 7th & 8th Graders

The school day starts at 9am and finishes at 4pm. On the school calendar you will note that there are a total of 19 half-days in the school year. These dates are noted with a light green square. School dismisses at 1pm on half-days.

School Supply List - Please ensure your student is ready for their first day!

Student Schedules

Your student’s class schedule will be available on the Student/Parent Portals by Friday, August 15, 2025.

25-26 Athletic Information

We are excited for another school year with DPS Prep League. For information about Hill Sports please visit our school website. Registration for Boys Baseball, Girls Soccer, and Co-Ed Cross Country is open!

DPS Transportation

Bus routes have been assigned to students that qualify. If you have questions regarding a school bus, please contact DPS Transportation at 720-423-4600. If your student rides a DPS school bus, please read the updated information here. It is really important that your student has their lunch number memorized for their first (and every) ride.

Important Fall Dates

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

Aug 18 - First day for 6th Grade

Aug 20 - First day for 7th and 8th Grades

Aug 28 - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Aug 28 - Back To School Night (5-7pm)

Sep 1 - No school (Labor Day)

Sep 11 - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Sep 22 - No school (teacher professional learning day)

Sep 25 - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Oct 6-8 - School Photo Days

Oct 9 - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

Oct 13 - No school (Fall Break)

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

Oct 31 - No school (teacher professional learning day)

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)