Denver Jewish Day School

The Farmette at DJDS is thrilled to welcome students back into its lush setting full of produce to be harvested for classes to nibble on and cook with 💚

Congratulations to Maya Friedlander, a recent graduate from the class of 2024, who becomes the first-ever collegiate cross country and track and field athlete to sign from Denver Jewish Day School! She’ll be attending Case Western Reserve University this fall. We wish her luck 🏃‍♀️!

Did you know that Class of 2024 graduate Keenan Winnerman accepted an offer to play basketball at The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan? Keenan becomes the third DJDS player to play collegiate basketball, in addition to Ari Grant (Class of 2012 - Pratt Institute) and Ashley Licht (Class of 2017 - Denison College) We wish you the best of luck in your next chapter, Keenan! 🏀

Good luck at The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan, Keenan!

Good luck at Boston University, Mia!

Good luck at The University of Arizona, Skyelar!

Good luck at the University of Denver, Erika!

Good luck at Colorado State University, Dave!

Good luck at the University of Colorado Denver, Lior!

"As Jesse reflects on DJDS, he remembers Mr. Cogan, his English teacher. He looked forward to attending this class. He says he appreciated the small class sizes, small student-to-teacher ratio, and high-quality teachers. To this day, he knows where his classmates are living and what they’re doing. Delivering his high school graduation speech, he recalls he confidently proclaimed, “I can be in the top 10 of my class with 8 total in the class”. He attributes his love of teamwork to Color War, a competition in which students competed effectively together."

Check out our most recent alumni profile featuring Jesse Blum, Class of 2000!

Alumni Profile: Jesse Blum (Class of 2000) As he reflects on DJDS, he remembers Mr. Cogan, his English teacher. He looked forward to attending this class. He says he appreciated the small class sizes, small student-to-teacher ratio, and high-quality teachers. To this day, he knows where his classmates are living and what they’re doing. Del...

Good luck at Northwest Florida State College, Ty!

Good luck at University of Colorado Denver, Lavi!

Good luck at the University of Denver, Hannah!

Good luck at University of Miami, Lev!

Farmette Summer Camp is a huge success this summer, we just wrapped up our 2nd session. So much fresh food to harvest and cook snacks with, hands on projects, caring for and playing with the animals, engaging visits from Rosemark and Modena Senior Centers, making solar lanterns and tie dye tees! Cooling down at the creek wraps the week. It’s been a good one, two more sessions left 💚

Good luck at Case Western Reserve University, Maya!

Good luck at the University of Colorado Boulder, Ari!

Good luck at The Ohio State University, Levi!

Good luck at University of Colorado Boulder, Aaron!

Good luck at Colorado State University, Megan!

Good luck at Tulane University, Sami!

To the Class of 2024, we wish you luck as you embark on the next chapter of your lives! You will always be part of our Good luck at New York University, Emi!

The ‘Summer Wonder’ construction project in the 50’s Wing is officially underway! Exciting things are happening at DJDS 👀

School may be out at DJDS but Farmette Summer Camp is jam packed with campers and activities! We are harvesting and making daily fresh snacks, building a teepee, caring for and playing games with our animals, building bee houses, taking Cherry Creek hikes, enjoying homemade popsicles, and designing camp tshirts! Amongst other things that keep our campers engaged outdoors and full of wonder. 💚☀️🌱🐓🐝

Faculty & staff appreciation post! A huge thank you to the DJDS PTO for putting together such a lovely breakfast for our faculty & staff at the end of the school year. And mazel tov to all of our honorees celebrating career milestones at Denver Jewish Day School:

Craig Halper - 36 years, Krista Boscoe - 25 years, Josh Lake - 25 years, Lena Shtutman - 18 years, Marty Zimmerman - 18 years, Patrick Sawyer - 10 years, and Gayle Bush, Pam Kalinowski, Erin SanchezThomas, Sam Raizen Walsh, Tia Woods - 5 years.

Our second recipient of the Rose Medical Center Student Athlete of the Year Award is Patrick Marshall! Patrick played Soccer, basketball, and baseball for DJDS this year. What stands out the most about Patrick is his character and respect for others on the field and in the classroom. Patrick is constantly looking out for others and always stays cool, calm, and collected. Patrick loves baseball and is looking forward to all 3 sports his senior year.

Congratulations to one of this year’s recipients of the Rose Medical Center Student Athlete of the Year Award, Ruby Friedman! Ruby played Varsity Soccer, Varsity Volleyball, and basketball for DJDS this year. Ruby is known best for always being a role model for her teammates and underclassmen. Ruby displays her leadership skills in all 3 sports and she builds great relationships with her coaches. Stay tuned to see who our other recipient is!

Last week's bridging ceremony for our 5th graders was special! We can't wait to welcome you guys into the Upper Division next school year!

More photos from Chaggigat HaChumash!

Our 2nd graders put on a wonderful Chaggigat HaChumash program last Friday! It included a VR experience for all guests attending and our 2nd graders sang various songs and were all given brand new chumashim!