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We’re thrilled to share that our elementary school has been nominated in the Best of Westword Readers’ Choice Poll for 2026. That recognition reflects the incredible students, families, and educators who make our school so special. Thank you for being part of that success!

Now, we’d love your help shining a spotlight on another standout in our community: our middle school. We know how exceptional it is, and this is our chance to make sure the wider Denver community knows it too.

How you can help:

Vote for our elementary school once a day (per email address) in the Readers’ Choice Poll

Nominate our middle school so it can be considered as well once a day (per email address)

Voting is open now through March 9, 2026 and every vote and nomination makes a difference.

The Best of Denver® 2026 results—both editorial picks and Readers’ Choice winners—will be announced on March 26. Let’s show how strong our school community is by lifting up our elementary and middle school!

Thank you for your continued support and school pride—we couldn’t do this without you!

Do you want to help keep our students safe while making a positive impact on the Slavens community? We are looking for volunteers or paid crossing guards to assist with student safety during arrival and dismissal. This is a great way to get involved, help children keep safe, and even earn a little extra money.

New: We’re inviting fathers, father figures, and all caregivers to help students and families cross safely and start the day with a smile. Students benefit from seeing men model care, calm, and safety at school. Your presence at the curb sets a powerful tone—and it’s for everyone, not just dads. (Grandfathers, uncles, big brothers, neighbors, aunts, grandmothers, and all caregivers are encouraged, too!)

Sign-Up For a Volunteer Shift

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Darcie Forde at [email protected]. Your help makes a difference!

Want a tree? The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees program offers free and low-cost trees to all Denver residents. All you have to do is apply! A dozen species, all suited for Denver’s climate. Plant a tree, grow a greener life. Apply today at www.TheParkPeople.org. Apply by Feb 15th!

We have been working over the past few months to develop some services and resources for our community while our building is closed. While these will continue to evolve, currently we have:

We are excited to continue to develop services for this area. Please check out our website at denverlibrary.org/southeast to find our most up to date information. We look forward to seeing you around the University Hills community.

The city is aware that some residents have recently received an email that appears to have come from the City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development department with the city’s logo, requesting payment for outstanding rezoning fees. Technology Services can confirm that the City and County of Denver did not send these emails and “[email protected]” is not a valid city email address.

Some tips to help protect yourself include:

Donate Funds to Support JFS

JFS food expenses have risen 20% since July. We urgently need your support now to keep our pantry shelves full and ready to respond to this crisis. When you give $50, you provide a week’s worth of groceries for a family in need. Donate and learn more at https://jewishfamilyservice.org/food-support

Donate Food & Hygiene Supplies

To donate shelf-stable food and hygiene items, see the above Top 11 List. Items can be dropped off at JFS, Monday through Friday, 8:15am – 4:15pm. Ring the doorbell for service.

Volunteer with JFS Food Programs

We particularly need volunteers at our Mobile Food & Hygiene Pantry. Shifts are Mondays through Fridays from 10:30am – 2:00pm.

To learn more visit - https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/volunteer-food-programs

The Kennedy Golf Course is getting a new clubhouse! Denver Golf would like your feedback on the style and atmosphere of the new clubhouse! Please take the survey and share with your friends and neighbors. Be on the lookout for more information on an open house in February about next steps on the design. The survey closes on January 31st. Fill out the survey here!

How would YOU spend $2 million to improve your community!? With the Denver People’s Budget, you have the chance to share your ideas. The People’s Budget is Denver’s participatory budgeting program, where the community invests a portion of taxpayer dollars to neighborhood projects.

We want your ideas for neighborhood infrastructure projects that would improve Denver. What’s infrastructure? Think physical items that serve the community—playgrounds, trails, trees, crosswalks, benches, and more!

The top ideas will advance to the community ballots next fall and the winners will be constructed by the City. Who knows, your wish list idea could become a reality! Check out the website to see what projects have won in the past or head online to submit your idea now!

What: Denver Water’s contractor, Concrete Works of Colorado, will be starting a vault improvement project. As parts of Denver Water’s system reach the end of their useful life, they are prioritized for repairs or replacement to ensure you receive a continuous supply of high-quality water.

When: Work wrap up before summer 2026.

Where: The southwest corner of South Colorado Boulevard and East Yale Avenue.

If neighbors have questions about the project, they should contact Denver Water Customer Care at 303-893-2444. An interactive project map can be found at denverwater.org/Construction

What: Denver Water’s contractor, Concrete Works of Colorado, will be starting a vault improvement project. As parts of Denver Water’s system reach the end of their useful life, they are prioritized for repairs or replacement to ensure you receive a continuous supply of high-quality water.

Where: Primarily in the greenbelt along the Highline Canal Trail at South Ash Street.

If neighbors have questions about the project, they should contact Denver Water Customer Care at 303-893-2444. An interactive project map can be found at denverwater.org/Construction.

Closure of on-ramp to Santa Fe NB from Evans for New Pedestrian Bridge

Starting Wednesday, January 21, and lasting for up to 12 weeks, DOTI, in coordination with CDOT, will close the on-ramp to northbound Santa Fe Drive at Evans Avenue. Detour routes will be posted and are shown on the attached map. The closure of the northbound on-ramp to Santa Fe Drive at Evans is required to accommodate construction of a pier that will support a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge being built at West Jewell Ave.

The new pedestrian bridge at Jewell Ave. will provide people a safe way to cross over Santa Fe Dr. and freight and RTD rail lines and a more comfortable alternative to using Evans Avenue, which is a busy corridor for cars. When completed, the 370-foot, 30-foot-high, and 12-foot-wide structure will connect neighborhoods east and west of Santa Fe Dr. and provide a new and convenient way to access the Evans Ave. RTD light rail station.

Stretch of Iowa Avenue Closes for Underpass Improvements

DOTI will begin making improvements to an underpass along Iowa Avenue east of Santa Fe Drive to make travel better for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project will reconstruct the existing sidewalk along the north side of the underpass, replacing the existing stairs with ramps, enhancing multimodal safety and connectivity between adjacent neighborhoods, providing ADA access, and making travel more comfortable. New lighting along the pathway is also planned, along with public art.

To ensure safety during demolition and reconstruction of the sidewalk, DOTI will need to fully close Iowa Avenue to cars in both directions between Acoma Street and Santa Fe Drive starting Monday, January 26, for about nine (9) months. Access will be maintained in the underpass for pedestrians and people who bike.

For both projects, alternate routes to Santa Fe northbound for drivers are Mississippi Avenue to the north and Dartmouth and Hampden avenues to the south.

The Sidewalk Implementation Plan will detail the path forward for building and upgrading sidewalks across the city in both the short term and the long term. The purpose of the plan is to:

The Sidewalk Implementation Plan is kicking off now, with three main phases of development through the end of 2026: documenting the state of Denver’s sidewalk network today, developing an understanding of the work and resources needed to reach network build-out, and determining the path of action that connects where we are today and a fully completed sidewalk network in Denver.

To stay informed as the project evolves, sign up for project updates here.

If you have questions or comments about the Sidewalk Implementation Plan, please send them to [email protected] or leave a voicemail on our project hotline at 720-337-6380.

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