Golden Family Newsletter

We are thrilled to announce that the Battle of the Bands was a resounding success! Five incredible bands took the stage, showcasing their talent and passion for music. Congratulations to Gilded Legion 2025 for winning the competition! Thank you to all the bands and attendees for making this event unforgettable.

April 10th, show at 7 p.m. - Dine at Bob's from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. to support the GHS Performing Arts Booster Club (PABC).

April 11th, show at 7 p.m. - Chile Con Quesadilla Food Truck will be at GHS from 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.. Proceeds will support GHS PABC.

April 12th, show at 4 p.m.

Tickets on sale at stagerightgolden.org starting at $10

Prices increase by $2 at the door! Save and buy online!

Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2025 will be held at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Saturday, April 19th from 8 to 11 p.m. The theme this year is Lost in the Cosmos! Tickets will be sold the week of April 14 -18 before school, during lunch, and after school.

Join the Golden High School Parent Academy on April 24th and meet America's Got Talent golden buzzer winner Mandy Harvey, hosted by GHS school resource officer D. Hyde. This inspiring evening will be focused on overcoming life's challenges and what is needed to be successful in coming out stronger in the end. Hear her story, enjoy her singing and be inspired. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will end at 8 p.m. Admission is free but it is a ticketed event so claim your tickets soon. All the information needed, including a QR code to claim tickets, is on the flyer. Hope to see you there.

Hey Demons it is time to donate again to BGOLDN! BGOLDN is a non-profit organization that partners with local schools to meet children's immediate food needs as well as providing low-income families with a consistent source of fresh food. Right now boxes are in the office to donate! With the help of Girls Global Outreach (GGO) our girls soccer teams are competing to see which team can collect the most food for BGOLDN and we would love your support!

Only one more day to bid on auction items!

Reserved parking spaces for next school year!

Private mountain bike tour with Mr. Swift

Nuggets tickets

Senior photo shoots

Favorite local restaurants and breweries

Water World passes

And much more!

Funds will support grants to teachers and staff for classroom and school needs, the after-prom celebration, and senior scholarships!

Please join the Golden Community in providing a safe and memorable Golden High School DISCO Themed After Prom Party for our students. All Junior and Senior students and their guests are invited to attend the FREE party on Saturday April 19, 2025. All Juniors & Seniors may attend - even if they do not go to Prom and regardless of attendance or grades.

We need help for set-up, during the party, and for breakdown/cleanup. The party itself gets started at 10:30 p.m. and ends at 1:30 a.m.. The students rely on our entire community to pull off this fun and engaging event, so please consider how you, your friends, neighbors and family can help make it happen! Help needed Friday April 18 AND Saturday April 19 -and new this year- we are hosting a "Prop Build Party" on Saturday April 12! For more details and to sign up, visit the Signup Genius.

Not able to volunteer but still want to help? Consider donating to the After Prom!

Register now for the Safe Student Summit at Wheat Ridge High School on Wednesday, April 9, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Child safety experts dedicated to equipping families with the knowledge and tools necessary to keep our students safe will lead this informative and empowering evening. Childcare and interpretation services will be available. Please indicate your needs on the registration form.

Learn more about session topics on the Safe Student Summit webpage. Space is limited so register now to reserve your spot!

On Thursday, April 10th, during Demon Academy, the counseling department will be hosting a Chief Operating Officer (COO) career speaker. A chief operating officer is a senior executive who oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of an organization. Essentially, they're responsible for making the CEO's strategic vision a reality. This would be a great career speaker to attend if you are considering going into business.

Key characteristics of a Chief Operating Officer are: strong leadership and management skills, excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, strong analytical and financial acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

College 4 All, also known as C4A, is a program designed to bring concurrent enrollment opportunities to students across the district who may not have equitable access to these opportunities within their home high school.

Students join these courses virtually in real-time with other students from Jeffco Public high schools. There is no cost to students for these courses.

For more information, including registration resources and what courses are offered this upcoming semester, families can review the Family College 4 All FAQ.

There will be drop-in Postsecondary Opportunities (PSO) virtual office hours for students, families, and staff to assist with registration and answer questions. Just join on any of the following dates using this Google Meet link!

Tuesdays from 2 - 3 p.m. from 3/11-4/22 (no office hours on 3/18 or 3/25)

Fridays from 12 -1 p.m. from 3/14-4/25 (no office hours on 3/21, 3/28, or 4/18)

Mini-Summer Session Registration: March 10th-May 21st, 2025

Fall Registration Registration: March 10th- August 8th, 2025

Your student can register to attend these visits in their Naviance account. It’s an excellent opportunity to get their foot in the door or to ask questions that will help them decide where to go! These visits occur in the counseling office at GHS. Advanced registration is required.

• University of Northern Colorado: 4/4 at 1:30 p.m.

• University of Kansas: 4/21 at 11 a.m.
• Colorado State University: 4/17 at 10 a.m.

If you are an ally for youth health and well-being, this workshop is meant for you. Created with parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, mentors and more in mind, this FREE, two-hour interactive course will introduce the essential elements of effective communication to build trust and reduce risk for teens. This topic will be offered virtually (on Zoom) for Jeffco Public Schools' families on Thursday, April 10, 6 - 8 p.m.

Register today! Visit bit.ly/T4April2025.

If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Ludwigsen at rludwigsen@jeffco.us.

Senior Yard Signs are available now! Quantities are limited so preorder now. Signs are double sided and come with a metal frame. They will be available for pickup on April 9th in the main office.

A couple of GHS track athletes who attend Compass Montessori have organized a Springtime Sprint 5k as part of a school project. Come have an awesome time and race in the 5k or Fun Run on April 26th, 2025 at the Compass Montessori Golden Campus! There will be T-shirts, snacks, and awards for top 3 finishers per age category. All proceeds will go to Compass Montessori.

April 4 - End of 2nd 6 weeks

April 8 - PTA Meeting (5:30 p.m.)

April 10 - Spring Musical Hello Dolly (7 p.m.)

April 11 - Spring Musical Hello Dolly (7 p.m.)

April 12 - Spring Musical Hello Dolly (4 p.m.)

April 15 - PSAT 9 & 10

April 15 - Biliteracy Test (Afternoon)

April 16 - SAT (Juniors)

April 16 - Athletic Signing Day

April 19 - Prom (8 p.m.)

April 25 - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students