Golden Family Newsletter

Congrats to the cast and crew of Alice in Wonderland on a fantastic show weekend!

Check out the Performing Arts section below about auditions for Stage Right's next production, Hamlet and Radium Girls!

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.

Monday, September 16 from 5 - 8 p.m. - don't cook dinner! Drop by Golden Mill instead and benefit the PTA's ongoing efforts to benefit teachers and students.

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. All ordering is 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.

Jostens was on campus last week taking cap and gown orders for seniors. If your student did not turn in an order, they still can be ordered online at GHS Jostens Store.

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 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.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us last week by providing food, rides to IHOP, and purchasing tickets to Alice in Wonderland. The show was a success, and we turned a surprising profit that will make it possible for us to continue creating incredible student experiences and purchase additional tools for our students to use!

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

Stage Right is seeking performers and technicians for Hamlet, coming to the GHS stage this October/November! Auditions are Sept 16 and 17 and Tech Sign Ups are due Sept 20.

Thespian Troupe 2681 will also put on Radium Girls as a competition cut to be performed at this year's Colorado Thespian Conference. Auditions are Sept 16 and 17- students should prepare 2 contrasting dramatic monologues for these auditions (one in the style of Hamlet and one in the style of Radium Girls). More info on the Stage Right Website

Please click here to view this week's Stage Right Family Newsletter.

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 20 - No School - Teacher Work Day

September 22 - Golden Gallop

October 2 - Senior Class Photo

October 7 - 11 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)

October 8 - Fall Choir Concert (7pm)

October 13 - Demon Dash (8am-11am)

October 13 - STUCO Powder Puff (12pm)

October 14 - 18 - Homecoming Week

October 17 - Homecoming Dance (8pm-10pm)

October 18 - Homecoming Parade (4pm)

October 18 - Homecoming Football Game (7pm @ Mines)