Hawk Talk 4/10

Multicultural Festival Save the Date

Skyhawks, we need your help! Hill's Multicultural Festival is Thursday, April 23 from 1:30pm-3:30pm at Hill. 

Please help by donating: 

  • Small prizes/treats that have cultural significance. This can include favorite prepackaged snacks or candies like Stroopwafels, Takis, Hi-Chews, Chamoy Candies, Rice Crackers or Kinder Eggs. 

  • Larger prizes for our games such as soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, 

  • A dish from your native country like Fried Rice, Spaetzle, Hamentaschen, Empanadas, or anything else you want to share with the Hill Community! Sign-up here so we can include you in our plan for utensils, etc. 

Donations can be left in Hill's Main Office or with Ms. Jennifer in room 201. 

Hill families and students are invited for a fun celebration of the multitude of cultures at Hill. There will be 3x3 soccer tournament (students can sign-up here), games, and displays of countries from around the world. 

8th Grade Class Photo

The 8th Grade Panoramic Class Pictures will be taken on TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH @ 3:40 PM in the gym. This is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of the whole class, so please make sure your student is in school and on time for this special event. All ordering is online at https://bestclasspicture.com.

Remember when ordering....

> ALL laminated photos come with a 5-year replacement guarantee!

> Order the BOTH package with the formal and funny photos laminated and automatically SAVE 20%! (No Promo Code Necessary)

Please email the photographer, BestClassPicture@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

8th Grade Community Service Opportunity:

8th graders are invited to sign-up to help at Steck’s school dance, which will be at Hill on Friday, April 24. You must sign up if you want to volunteer. This is a fun way to get community service hours!

Steck Dance Volunteers

MLE DAC Meeting

Please join us for our Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting.

Date:  Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

Location:  Robert F. STEAM Academy 

 Breakfast, Interpretation, and Childcare provided.

Volunteer Sign up here

Please see the  April MLE DAC Flyer here available in the 8 most common DPS languages

For questions, contact Sary Portillo, 720-423-2661

sary_portillo@dpsk12.net

 

Important Dates

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

Apr 22 - Principal Advisory Committee (5:15-6:15pm)

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

May 1 - No School (in-service day)

May 5-7 - Dine For Dollars - Walters 303

May 7 - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

May 20 - Last Day of School for 8th Grade

May 21 - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)

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

May 25 - No School (public holiday)

May 29 - Last Day of School for 6th & 7th Grade - Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)