Category: News

Whole Child Distinguished School

Slavens Named Whole Child Distinguished School We are proud to announce that Slavens K-8 has been named a 2024–2025 Whole Child Distinguished School by Denver Public Schools—one of only 10 schools in the entire district to receive this honor! ThisContinue Reading

Darcie Forde Receives DPS Asian/Pacific Islander Administrator Award

We’re proud to share that Principal Darcie Forde has been honored with the 2024–25 Asian/Pacific Islander Denver Public School Administrator Award. This recognition celebrates her commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive school community where students and staff can thrive.Continue Reading

8th Grade Continuation Details & Reminders

You are invited! Everything you need to know about 8th grade continuation is here for your reference. Continue to check this page for all the important dates, to-dos and exciting celebration details. We can’t wait to honor the work yourContinue Reading

Disco Fever: Slavens Auction – April 26, 2025!

Get ready to groove, because this year’s Slavens Auction is bringing the heat with a Disco Fever theme! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6–10 PM at the Hyatt Regency DTC. Here’s some great auction updates youContinue Reading

SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 25-26 School YearCloses at 4 pm February 18, 2025. 

All Parents: If your student will not be attending Slavens for the 2025-26 school year, please complete this form. Your response will greatly assist us in planning for the upcoming school year. Kindergarten Parents: Do you have a rising kindergartner? DoContinue Reading

Attention Parents: The drop-off Zone is provided to ensure your student arrives safely at school.

🚗 Drop-Off Safety Reminder 🚸 To ensure student safety and keep traffic flowing smoothly, please follow these important guidelines: Recent reports have highlighted near accidents due to unsafe drop-off practices, including cars making U-turns, stopping in the middle of theContinue Reading

Thanksgiving Lunch

Thanksgiving Lunch- Wednesday, November 20 Families are invited to join their Slavens student during their lunch time for a traditional Thanksgiving Meal. The cost for adults is $7 each and the cost for non-DPS students is $6 each. Tickets may beContinue Reading

Halloween Fun

Reminder: Weapons Are Not Allowed with Costumes If you plan on coming into the school during the festivities, you must check in at the front office. Please bring your ID and patience, as we expect many visitors throughout the day.Continue Reading

2024-25 Online Registration

To participate in online registration, you must have an active DPS Parent Portal account – click here to create an account, or to check that your account is active and ready. For more information about how to complete online registration please click here. Once a familyContinue Reading

Summer Reading for Middle School

Attention Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and parents – this summer, each middle school student needs to select a book from the Summer Reading List. As students read the book, they need to fill out the reading log toContinue Reading

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