First Episode of the 2025-26 School Year: DPS Snapshots District updates for 8/15

1. DPS App & Rooms
We’re excited to announce the launch of Rooms, our new two-way messaging feature, fully integrated into the official DPS app. You no longer need multiple accounts or apps to stay informed about your child’s school and district updates. Rooms allows you to receive important announcements, communicate with teachers, and keep track of coursework all in one convenient location.

Search for “Denver Public Schools” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

2. 2025–26 Guidance for Submitting Interpretation and Translation Requests
To better serve our multilingual community, the updated DPS Interpretation and Translation Guidance is now available on the Multilingual Communications page on The Commons. You can also review the Work Type Billing Rules for more details on how translation and interpretation requests are processed.

Before submitting documents for translation, please make sure your files are fully accessible:

• For Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, use the Grackle accessibility checker
• For PDFs, see Adobe’s accessibility guide

Update your document’s share settings to allow the DPS Translation team access. Beginning Nov. 1, non-accessible documents will be returned for revision before work can proceed.

Additional resources on creating can be found on the Accessibility page. 

3. Support Suicide Prevention – Second Wind Walk/Run on Sept. 21
Join Team DPS for the 24th Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 21! This event raises awareness and funds to help remove financial and social barriers to youth mental health treatment.

Ways to participate:

• Register to walk or run
• Donate to support suicide prevention and Team DPS
• Invite people to join

4. Introducing Intelligence Bank: The New DPS and School Brand Portal
We’ve launched Intelligence Bank, our new Brand Portal and Digital Asset Management System. This platform replaces the old photo library and now houses all district and school brand resources in one place.

You’ll find:

• Brand snapshots
• Logos, colors, and fonts
• Accessible templates
• Photos and icons

DPS staff can log in at dps.intelligencebank.com using their dpsk12.net credentials. For assistance, email [e-mail].

5. 2025–26 District Maps Now Available
The new 2025–26 district maps are now live! Use them to find school addresses and locations across DPS. Maps are available digitally via Google Maps, as downloadable PDFs, and in accessible formats.

Why All These Updates? Accessibility Matters
In June 2021, Colorado passed House Bill 21-1110, which strengthens state discrimination laws for people with disabilities and requires that all digital content from local governments, including school districts, be fully accessible. DPS is committed to ensuring every student, staff member, and family can access our resources.