First Week Reminders + First Day Celebration — August 18, 2025

Posted August 13, 2025

We’re holding our First Day Celebration bright and early on Monday, August 18, beginning at 7:15 AM on our playground! We’ll have special “first day” selfie frames and our school office staff will be available to answer any questions you may have! 

Hours & Contact Information

• School hours for students: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Front office hours: 7:15 PM to 3:15 PM
• Attendance line: (720) 424-5603
• Main office line: (720) 424-5600
• Main office email: McKinley_Thatcher@dpsk12.org 

Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Locations

• ECE, kindergarten, and 1st grade classes use their exterior classroom door for student drop-off and pick-up. 
• 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes use a specific exterior building door. 
• Please click here to see a map of our school grounds with these doors marked by grade level.

Please note: exterior classroom doors close promptly at 7:30 AM. If your student arrives after 7:30 AM, they must enter the school building through our main door. 

If you are running more than 5 minutes late to pick up your student at dismissal, please plan to pick them up through our main door.

ECE ONLY: Special First Week Schedule

The first day of school for ECE students is Tuesday, August 19.

ECE students will have a special half-day schedule for Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20. Please note, there will be no Discovery Link or school bus service for ECE students on our Tuesday and Wednesday half-days.

• Monday, August 18 – NO SCHOOL for ECE ONLY!
  • No Discovery Link care for ECE students.
• Tuesday, August 19 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for ECE; HALF-DAY with dismissal at 11:30 AM.
  • Lunch will be served at school before dismissal.
  • No Discovery Link care for ECE students.
• Wednesday, August 20 – HALF-DAY with dismissal at 11:30 AM.
  • Lunch will be served at school before dismissal.
  • No Discovery Link care for ECE students.
• Thursday, August 21 – full day with dismissal at 2:30 PM.
• Friday, August 22 – full day with dismissal at 2:30 PM.

Have Questions or Need More Information?

Call our office at (720) 424-5600, email McKinley_Thatcher@dpsk12.org, or visit us in-person!