One Last Splash Before School
Hidden Lake Families,
We hope you’re enjoying a fun and relaxing summer! As we prepare to welcome students back on Wednesday, August 12, we’ve put together this Back-to-School Guide to help your family get ready for the 2026–2027 school year.
Inside, you’ll find important dates, reminders, and everything you need for a smooth and successful start. We can’t wait to welcome our Hidden Lake Heroes back for another great year!
Online Registration
Please complete your online registration as soon as possible. Completing registration secures your student's spot at Hidden Lake for the 2026–2027 school year.
Upcoming Important Back to School Dates
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Mandatory Student Check-In for All Returning Students All returning students are required to attend Student Check-In to ensure a smooth start to the 2026–2027 school year. During Student Check-In, students and families will: Attendance is required for all returning students. Completing these important back-to-school steps during Student Check-In will help ensure students are prepared and ready for the first day of school.
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Competency-Based System Updates.
Supply List
Please click link below to download school supply list.
2026/2027 School Calendar
School Lunch Application
Even if you're certain that your household income does not qualify for free or reduced-price meals, we still encourage you to complete the application. Every application submitted helps our district receive important funding that supports students and schools. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help support our community!
Immunization Requirements
Students in WPS must be compliant with the Colorado school immunization law in order to attend school. If your child has already received the required immunizations or has an exemption on file with the student’s school, please provide their immunization records/exemptions to the school office.
Low cost vaccines are available at Kids First Health Care and the Adams County Health department. Please ask your front office staff for more information.
Colorado State law requires all students entering 6th through 12th grades to have the Tdap, unless exempt, for school attendance:
- 1 Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine (6th-12th grade)
- 5 DTaP – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (5 doses of DTaP vaccines are required unless the 4th dose was given on or after the 4th birthday, in which case only 4 doses are required.)
- 4 IPV – Polio (4 doses of Polio vaccine are required unless the 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday, in which case only 3 doses are required.)
- 2 MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- 3 Hep B – Hepatitis B (must be appropriately spaced with the 3rd vaccine given after six months of age)
- 2 Varicella –2 Chickenpox vaccines or history of disease provided by doctor/health provider
The summer break is a great time to get the required shots for the upcoming school year. Please make arrangements for your student at their health provider.
Colorado school immunization law allows exemptions for personal, religious and medical reasons. For details refer to the Colorado Immunization website at cdphe.colorado.gov/vaccine-exemptions.
Annual Student Fees
Families, please remember to complete payment for annual student fees. Payments can be made:
💻 Online via the Parent Portal
📞 Over the phone
🏫 In person at the main office
Need assistance? Contact the office—we're happy to help with payment plans and other options!
Stay Connected
Email: rdiehl@wps.org
Website: https://hiddenlake.wps.org/
Location: 7300 Lowell Blvd, Westminster, CO, USA
Phone: 303-428-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenLakeHS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenlakeheroes/?next=%2F
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