8th Grade Career Fair
Every year DPS hosts a career fair for 8th grade students as a part of their preparation for high school and life after.
This year the career fair is Thursday, Nov. 13th during the school day from 12:30-1:30pm at Empower Field at Mile High (Denver Broncos Stadium). 8th graders will leave school with provided buses at 11:45am and will return to school at 1:45pm. Students will still have lunch at school prior to leaving for the career fair.
We encourage students to dress to impress! For most this will be their first opportunity to interact with businesses, different industries, and colleges. In addition, we are asking that students leave their backpacks, handbags, or anything similar at home for this day due to the safety and security process at the stadium for time sake. Each personal item would have to be searched and scanned resulting in time taken away from them to experience the career fair.
Attached below are links to a parent letter with some additional information. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Director Turner. Take care!
Hill Harvest Baskets
Harvest Baskets are an annual tradition at Hill where we support our community during the holidays. We are looking to feed 75 families this year. In addition, we are working hard to raise funds and stock a food pantry at Hill that can help beyond the holiday season. There are 2 ways to help! You can donate food or volunteer time and support.
Helping with Food Donations through our Grade Level Competition:
Nonperishable food items and grocery gift cards can be donated from November 3rd - November 18th by grade level. The winning grade level will win a grade level celebration!!
Points will be awarded as 1 food item = 1 point, and grocery store gift cards will be awarded for the face value of the gift card for instance $25 gift card= 25 points.
Nonperishable goods wish list: canned corn, canned green beans, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, cornbread mix, ramen, canned black beans/pinto beans, soup, canned tuna/chicken
If you are interested in receiving a Harvest Basket this year, please email Nurse Merri at merri_hoffman@dpsk12.net
Helping with Harvest Baskets &/or Food Pantry
We need volunteers to ensure our holiday tradition and food pantry can go smoothly for families. Our Harvest basket event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. After this date, we will be keeping our pantry open to distribute food to families building up to winter break. If you are willing to help us with this event or willing to be an ongoing volunteer, please use the following form to sign-up.
GT Family Series
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5 -6:15 pm, the GT department will present a virtual session for families on “neuroscience-based strategies to support and enrich gifted student learning," as part of the DPS GT family series. Click here for more information.
Speech and Debate Club
Hill’s Speech and Debate Club is back! Led by Mr. Henley and Maggie Duffy, Hill Alum and Captain of the George Washington Speech and Debate team. The club aims to help students gain valuable skills in public speaking and research. Whether through performing a speech or persuading in a debate, joining Speech and Debate Club boosts confidence in all areas and is super fun! The first meeting is Monday November 17th from 4:15-5:15 pm in Mr. Henley's room (211) and will be weekly.
Current Hill After School Clubs
Monday - Journalism Club w/Ms. Harper (rm 215) until 5pm
Monday - D&D + Board Games Club w/Mr. Alijah (rm 11) until 5:15pm
Monday - Speech and Debate Club w/Mr. Henley (rm 211) until 5:15pm
Tuesday - LEGO Club w/Mr. Pablo (rm 2) - 6th gr. only during lunchtime
Tuesday - VoCo Choir w/VoCo Choir (auditorium) 5:15pm
Tuesday - Dance/Cheer/Majorette Club w/Mr. Mills (rm 132) until 5:15pm
Wednesday - Anime Club w/Mr. Benjamin (rm 305) until 5:30pm
Wednesday - Tutoring From High Schoolers w/Ms. Bessie (rm 120) until 5:15pm
Wednesday & Friday - Elite Boys Soccer Club w/Mr. Saul (field) until 5:30pm
Save the Date - Skyhawk Winter Showcase!
All Hill families are invited to the biggest event of the school year! Featuring student work from all elective classes, the Skyhawk Winter Showcase is a night to remember.
Important Dates
Please save the below dates to join us for these special events!
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)