Please plan to join us on Thursday, August 28th for our Back To School Night from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet your student's teachers and DCISM administration, learn more about classes, sign up for Parent Portal, and find out about enrichment opportunities. We look forward to seeing you at 5:30 p.m. | Read More...

Dear DCISM Families:

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Elysia Belser, one of our 12th grade students who was our student-body president and soon-to-be 2017 valedictorian. Elysia lost her valiant fight early Saturday morning from a medical condition. Elysia was extraordinarily brilliant and compassionate, and one of the most determined students. Her amazing heart and courage touched many of our students and staff throughout the six years she has been at DCISM.

We have met with our faculty and staff and students who were closest to Elysia and her family. We will have school supports for those who need it. Continued support will be available for students and staff.

Your student may have questions or be upset, and you may wish to discuss further with your son or daughter about death and grief. The following signs may indicate that your son or daughter is having difficulty, but with time they should decrease. Signs of stress:

Most importantly, marked changes in usual ways of behaving, including decline in school productivity or mood changes
Changes in sleeping or eating problems
Disorganization
Withdrawing behaviors
Easily distracted
Physical symptoms
Acting out behavior, including aggression
Passivity or listlessness
Tearfulness
Our assistant principals, school social workers, school counselors, school psychologist, school deans, nurse and myself are all available for support and may be contacted at 720-423-5900. Please do not hesitate to contact us if needed.

Out of privacy and respect for the family, we will not be giving out personal information. For those community members who know the family, we suggest you watch for funeral arrangements and announcements in the newspaper.

Our thoughts are with the family at this time.

Sincerely,

Dr. Julie Murgel
Principal | Read More...

Our first day of school is Friday, August 8th (7:15am-3pm). We can't wait to meet/see you all! We will be making sure everyone feels safe, happy, comfortable, and ready for a GREAT school year. You will receive more information at registration on July 29th and 30th. See you soon! | Read More...

We invite you to join us this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. (until 6:30pm) for a DCISM family social. You will have the opportunity to meet your teachers and our new school leaders, and purchase uniforms. We look forward to seeing you! | Read More...

Looking for fun summer activities? Check out these exciting programs for students here in the Far Northeast! Here's just one of the many great programs being offered: Noel Boys & Girls Club will have summer camp at Montbello Rec Center starting June 16th. The camp is free and open to all students 12 - 18 years old. Call 720 496 5653 or 720 989 3945 for more info. Click here for other activities/programs. | Read More...

Congratulations on finishing the 2013-14 DCISM school year! We are so proud of our students and grateful to all our parents for their support and collaboration throughout the year. Summer office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-1pm until June 27th should you need to call (720 423 5900)/come to the school office. Have a wonderful summer! | Read More...

The 2013-14 school year is coming to an end quickly and there are a variety of events and calendar items we want to make sure everyone is aware of. Please note that there is no school for students on Friday, May 9th and Monday, May 12th; Memorial Day holiday is May 26th, and there is no school for students on Tuesday, May 27th. The last day of school is Thursday, June 5th. For more details on early releases and other calendar items please see here. | Read More...

Please note that the meeting that was scheduled to take place this evening with our newly appointed 2014-15 principals - Dr. Julie Murgel and Mr. Ruben Morris - has been cancelled. We are rescheduling it and will be in touch soon with the new date and time. Thank you for your understanding. | Read More...

We are pleased to announce that the new DCISM principals for the 2014-15 school year have been selected. Julie Murgel, who comes to us with over 19 years of experience with DPS including the last 8 years at Cole Arts and Science Academy will take primary responsibility for the high school and Ruben Morris who is our current Principal Resident will assume primary responsibility for middle school. The leaders will also share responsibilities to ensure the needs of the school are being successfully met.
The qualifications and experience of both candidates are aligned with the characteristics previously identified by DCISM staff, students, and parents at a number of meetings including the community forum held in March. See below for more information. | Read More...

We hope everyone has had a wonderful Spring Break! Students' first day back at school is Tuesday, April 8th. Let's finish off this school year strong! Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday by 7:30 A.M. | Read More...