Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

The countdown is on! 🎉

Join us for the third annual Jeffco Back to School Bash THIS Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium for a free day of fun before the school year begins!

🎈 Bounce houses, face painting, crafts, games & a live DJ
🌭 FREE hot dogs
💉 Free immunizations from Jefferson County Public Health
💻 Chromebook, educational app & screen time support from Jeffco EdTech
📝 Enrollment support for families
🤝 Connect with more than 55 community partners offering valuable resources for students and families

It's shaping up to be a warm day, so be sure to wear sunscreen, dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle. There will be water refill stations available!

We can't wait to welcome you back, Jeffco! See you there! 💙💛

Summer is still in full swing, but the Back-to-School edition of the Community Update is here! 🎒📚

From first-day details to registration deadlines, our Back-to-School Bash, and everything you need to know about Jeffco Shows Up, this issue has what you need to start the year off right.

Click the link below to read it now!

Student Benefits Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026-27 school year!

While all Jeffco students eat FREE thanks to Healthy School Meals for All, completing your Student Benefit Application unlocks additional perks for your family AND extra funding for your school!

Apply today on SchoolCafé: www.schoolcafe.com/jeffcosd

Jeffco has been working with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights on how new federal Title IX guidelines interact with Colorado law. We've been told that continuing to follow state law could put more than $50 million in annual federal funding at risk — funding that supports programs and services for many of our most vulnerable students. At the same time, knowingly violating state law is not an option.

Because federal guidance and state law directly conflict, Jeffco has filed a lawsuit seeking clarity on which direction we must follow. This comes only after months of good-faith efforts to resolve the conflict outside of court, and it does not signal any change in our commitment to students.

We recognize that legal action comes with costs at a time when our district has already made difficult budget reductions. This is not an expense we wanted or one we could avoid, but resolving this conflict will require district resources regardless of the path we take.

Two things remain constant: Jeffco will continue to follow the law, and every student belongs here. Our schools remain committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces where all students are treated with dignity and respect.

Please click the link below to visit our website and read the full letter.

Back-to-school support is coming to you!

As we prepare for the new school year, we are hosting enrollment support events to help families prepare for a successful start. Staff will be available to answer enrollment questions and share information about the Student Benefits Application, which will open soon. Free vaccine clinics will also be available on Monday and Wednesday to help students get ready for the first day of school.

🗓️: Monday, August 3, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. – Arvada High School, 7951 West 65th Ave., Arvada, CO
🗓️: Tuesday, August 4, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Alameda International School, 1255 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO
🗓️: Wednesday, August 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. – Everitt Middle School, 3900 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Summer Food Service Program is still available through the end of next week! All kids and teens (ages 1–18) are welcome for free meals at any of the sites below — no sign-up or paperwork needed!

Eiber, Lumberg and Patterson Elementary Schools: now through July 31.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Click the link below to learn more!

Reminder: you're invited!

Join us for the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium (500 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO)! This free event is open to all students, families, staff and community members, offering a day full of fun ahead of the first day of school!

Today, when state funding and local voter-approved funding are combined, Jeffco ranks last among neighboring Front Range school districts in total funding per student. That means Jeffco receives about $1,878 less per student each year — a funding gap of nearly $140 million annually. Our students deserve access to the teachers, programs and opportunities that help them thrive. We believe it's time to close the gap and invest in Jeffco's future.

Click the link below to learn more.