Golden Family Newsletter

The Mountain Bike team raced hard in Steamboat last weekend! Notable performances include the Varsity athletes Ben Bravman and Riley Nelson, who each won their respective categories. This race also allowed participants to see major improvements in time from their previous years, ranging from 4 to 17 minutes off their previous times! Congratulations to each and every person who lined up on Saturday!

Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 18th year running on Sunday, September 22! We look forward to seeing everyone on our same great course through downtown under the Golden 'Welcome' arch, with the start and finish at Golden High School. There are options for everyone including your K9 companion (5k, 10k and Kids Fun Run)! The Golden Gallop is the annual fundraiser for the Golden Schools Foundation, which provides educational funding for our 7 Golden neighborhood schools. Register today at Goldengallop.com!

We can't put on this special event without our amazing volunteers! Click here to volunteer! Volunteers receive a FREE T-shirt and we are happy to certify the volunteer hours you put in. This is especially helpful for students.

Student school photos have arrived. If you ordered a school photo, your student may pick it up in the Main Office during lunch or an off block.

Late orders are still being accepted online through Dorian Studios. It will ask you for an access key which you can obtain through this link.

Dorian will return for picture retakes on October 25.

The Senior Class Panoramic Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 2 in the gym during Homeroom. This will be the only opportunity to capture the entire Senior class together, so it’s important for everyone to attend this special event. Order online at https://bestclasspicture.com. When ordering:

• ALL laminated photos come with a 5-year money-back guarantee!
• Order both packages with the formal and funny photos laminated and automatically SAVE 20%! (No Promo Code Necessary).

Click HERE to be entered into the contest! Email the photographer, BestClassPicture@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Senior Pictures are due November 1. Submit your senior quotes along with your pictures. Learn More.

Babies and Buddies Ads are due on November 19. Learn More.

This month, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the USDOE will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The USDOE will make the application available to all students on or before December 1.

In anticipation of the 2025-2026 FAFSA, the Colorado Department of Higher Education invites you to join us for FAFSA/CASFA Fun Day on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Join CDHE for a 90-minute event filled with engaging FAFSA/ CASFA trivia and an open forum where students, families and professionals can get answers to lingering questions or concerns about the FAFSA/CASFA. Register Here.

Join Red Rocks Community College for a virtual session on October 3rd, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This informative workshop will cover the basics of financial aid, helping families navigate options and resources available for education. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make college more affordable!

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated students like you. We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are free and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and their community, and work hard to improve it. Sound like you? Then apply to join an incredible community of over 5,000 Daniels Scholars and alumni across the country.

Learn more and apply online September 16 — October 18 at www.danielsfund.org/scholarships.

Join us on November 11, 6 p.m. in the Library to discuss The Anxious Generation. Read the book ahead of time and come for a community discussion. Questions? Email sarah.pokorny@jeffcoschools.us. Please RSVP here.

With the start of September comes the beginning of AP Registration season. The following infographic has the information you'll need to both register for and opt out your student from AP testing. Registration fees are set by College Board and Jeffco; Registration fees for AP Seminar are $147 and $99 for all other exams. You can find more information on testing dates via College Board's website.

The first important deadline is AP Classroom Registration. It is a requirement for students to sign up for their class(es) AP classroom(s) regardless of whether or not they intend to test. Students will sign up in their classes by 9/16. Please keep an eye on your email and SMORES throughout the year for important deadlines and updates.

ThesCon Registration is LIVE! Spots for IEs fill up fast, so the sooner I know who is doing what the better! New this year, the hotels will be reserved on the CO Thespians server so our hotel registration won't be able to be changed after we finalize registration. I am submitting our registration on September 27, but can add kids/change IEs/add IEs anytime before that provided there is space available.

Please see the attached presentation for detailed cost and FAQs

ThesCon Presentation

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Have you considered pursuing music, theatre, or dance in college? Are you wondering how to nail the application and audition process, or even earn arts scholarships? Meet representatives from the top performing arts programs in Colorado and have all your questions answered. Tuesday, September 24th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Jeffco Ed Center Board Room.

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The GHS Cheerleaders work hard to bring cheer and spirit to sporting and school wide events all year long. Please support the GHS Cheerleader’s bid to compete at Nationals. There are many opportunities for you to show your support! A little goes a long way and we appreciate all the support you can give! Mark your calendars and please help spread the word about these great opportunities to come together to support our Golden Cheer Team!

Restaurant Fundraisers

• October 2 | Golden Mill | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• October 22 | Chick-fil-A Denver West | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

September 22 - Golden Gallop

October 2 - Senior Class Photo

October 7 - 11 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)

October 8 - Fall Choir Concert (7 p.m.)

October 13 - Demon Dash (8 a.m.-11 a.m.)

October 13 - STUCO Powder Puff (12 p.m.)

October 14 - 18 - Homecoming Week

October 17 - Homecoming Dance (8 - 10 p.m.)

October 18 - Homecoming Parade (4 p.m.)

October 18 - Homecoming Football Game (7 p.m. @ Mines)