Posted January 30, 2026
| Message from the Principal | ||||||||
| Dear Summit Families, We know that recent news about immigration may be worrying for some of our students and families. We want to take a moment to reassure you that our school is, and will always be, a safe, welcoming place for every child. Summit is committed to protecting students’ rights, privacy, and access to education. Our focus every day is on helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. If a student is feeling anxious or distracted, our teachers, counselors, and staff are here to listen and help. Please know that we care deeply about our students and families, and we value the trust you place in us. If you have questions or concerns, or if your child needs additional support, we encourage you to reach out to the school. We are here for you. Thank you for being an important part of our Summit community. As we close this week, I want to take a moment to share a few updates and reminders to help keep everyone informed and prepared. This Week at School Students have been actively engaged in the ACCESS assessments, and many are working hard and doing their best. We will continue to offer make-up testing opportunities for students who were absent on their scheduled testing days. At the same time, we are seeing an increase in student absences. Currently, chronic absenteeism is 55% in middle school, which is 19% higher than our goal of 36%, and 66% in high school, which is 14% higher than our goal of 52%. Regular attendance is essential to student success. The most important way we can support students and help them stay on track for graduation is by ensuring they are in school every day and arriving on time. We encourage families to regularly check student grades through the Student or Parent Portal. If your student is not passing or needs additional support, please remind them to attend office hours at the end of the day, where they can receive help with missing assignments, make-up assessments, and clarifying questions to improve their understanding and grades. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success. Important Reminders * Please ensure students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. * Encourage students to complete and submit assignments through Schoology. * Be sure to check our school communication platforms for updates and notices, including Thrillshare, Facebook, and the school website. Upcoming Dates * February 16 – Presidents’ Day (No School) * February 27 – Teacher Work Day (No School for Students) Supervision & Transportation Reminders – The earliest students may enter the building is 7:50 a.m. There is no supervision before this time. – In the afternoon, there is no supervision after 3:55 p.m. – Bus shuttle pick-up at the old Summit building: *7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. – Bus shuttle drop-off times are approximately: *3:45 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. Kind regards, Mr. Osorio | ||||||||
| Parent Announcements | ||||||||
| Important dates: *No school February 16-President’s day * No school February 27-teacher work day | ||||||||
| As a reminder our grading policy establishes that in order to pass a class your student needs to get a C or higher grade. If a student gets a D or a lower grade, they will not be passing the class. For more information please see our grading policy which is also in our student-parent handbook and was shared with you during registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kvxr_fUT0Rc7_E7nPSgLGCjtOVM2NnDKaUxNppyGauQ/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| Congratulations to our Panthers of the month: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iQ31V0O3_tpnByzapmMEOdChxqgyGmlsVTURPv1l0vw/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| Please read the Career Exploration newsletter for upcoming exploration carreer opportunties in January. Students can always talk to Ms. Bri our school counselor if they are interested. https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/xplore/newsletters/xplore-january-update-exploring-what-s-next | ||||||||
| Please read the FACE newsletter for resources and events: https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/face-newsletter/newsletters/family-community-engagement-newsletter-1/5/2026 | ||||||||
| Please read this important information about immigration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17MlTTVGACaGi3IVnaVm1BKO-CKlv-F3GXvK3dJc9zCs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ioz8arvfn1ip | ||||||||
| Please read this important Attendance letter from our Social Emotional Team! | ||||||||
| Please keep talking to your student about safe use of social media as well as the importance of reporting anything they see or hear that will impact the safety of our Summit Community. | ||||||||
| Medical News Permission forms are now available for the dental clinic. Forms will be sent home with all 6th and 7th grade students this week. Middle school has until 2/6 to return forms, and then remaining spots will be open to all high school students. This free clinic includes screening, referral,a fluoride treatment and a sealant. Please call the Summit health office at 720-424-8996 with any questions. | ||||||||
| Please make sure you revise and are familiar with our student handbook for any questions you might have about dresscode, cell phone policy, school expectations (social media, substance use etc.) | ||||||||
| FAMILY RESOURCES | ||||||||
| Denver Public Schools Community Hub – The DPS Community Hub offers services at no cost to DPS families and community members. The Community Hub closest to Summit at Castro is located at Johnson Elementary School (1850 S. Irving St., Denver, CO 80219). Please call at 720-424-2970 to make an appointment for any need you may need support with. Link to website here. | ||||||||
| Vuela for Health – Denver-based organization focused on engaging the Latino community through partnerships that builds leaders, promotes public health, and promotes well-being. Vuela Health does this by providing families with access to nutrition, physical activity, obesity, heart disease, cancer, sexual health, child health, mental health, substance abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, injury prevention, access to health services, and more! Learn more on their website here. | ||||||||
| Family and Community Engagement (FACE) – We are the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department of Denver Public Schools. FACE provides access to resources, information, and support for everyone in the Denver Public Schools community at any point in their life journey. We strive to engage and empower our district’s diverse students and families. Check out family resources here! | ||||||||
| Servicos de la Raza – es una organizacion que ayuda con asesoria legal, recursos de comida, ropa, y otras necesidades. Para mas informacion vaya a este enlace. | ||||||||
| Denver Parks and Recreation – Kids ages 5-18 can sign up for a free My Denver Card, which gives them access to recreation centers, pools and cultural facilities. Link here. | ||||||||
| Food Bank of the Rockies – Food Bank of the Rockies distributes food through partner agencies in 30 counties in Colorado, including most of Metro Denver. Click here to enter your zip code or address and find the food pantry closest to you. Food Bank of the Rockies only distributes food directly to the public from its warehouse the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-noon. Link here. | ||||||||
| Mile High United Way – Mile High United Way has an online food assistance resource center, where families can find information on food pantries, food vouchers, soup kitchens, community meals and more. Link here. | ||||||||
| Child Care – Colorado Shines Child Care Referral at Mile High United Way offers a free child care resource and referral service. Contact a Child Care Navigator 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1-877-338-2273 or email childcareoptions@unitedwaydenver.org. | ||||||||
| Clothes to Kids of Denver – Clothes to Kids of Denver provides free clothes to kids, so kids can feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and focus on success. Click here for eligibility information. | ||||||||
| Toys for Tots – The local Toys for Tots campaign provides holiday toys to families in need. Families can request toys by contacting one of Toys for Tots local partner organizations; click here for a list of those organizations. | ||||||||
| Energy and Utility Cost Assistance or Rental Assistance – Administered by Denver Human Services, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps qualifying low-income households with winter heating costs by paying a portion of home energy bills. In Denver, 8,309 households received help with their utility costs during the 2016/2017 winter months thanks to LEAP. Residents who wish to apply may call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (432-8435). Click here for more information. | ||||||||
| Housing Crisis –The Temporary Rental Utility Assistance Program TRUA program provides rental and/or utility assistance to residents experiencing a housing crisis, offering up to six months of rent assistance and up to $1,000 in utility payments. The city is using the 3-1-1 call center to route residents looking to access housing assistance. Residents can dial Denver’s main information line, 3-1-1, and press 6 for help. Information is also available here. | ||||||||
| Safe2Tell – Safe2Tell is an anonymous report line to report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community. Reports are taken any time, any day. Call to make a report at 1-877-542-7233 to make a report or use their online reporting system at this link. | ||||||||
| Important Links | ||||||||
| School Bell Schedule | ||||||||
| School Calendar | ||||||||
| Parent-Student Handbook English | ||||||||
| Manual para Padres y Estudiantes |