Golden Family Newsletter
November 6, 2026
Demon News
Veterans Day Breakfast
Students and Families, we welcome you to invite your Veteran family members to our annual Veterans Day breakfast, in library, on November 12th! We would be honored to have them join us so we can recognize and thank them for their service and sacrifice. If you're interested, please fill out this form!!
Order your 2027 Yearbook Today!
Order your 2027 yearbook today through this link.
Unsure if you've ordered? Email laura.geselbracht@jeffcoschools.us
Jostens will be at GHS on Monday, November 9th
Jostens will be at Golden High School during lunch on Monday, Nov. 9! Students in grades 9–12 will have the opportunity to shop, get sized, and place orders! Cap & gown packages, class rings, letterman jackets, invitations, and custom belt buckles, and more. Click here to see all that Jostens has to offer.
GHS Parking Lot Reminders
A few reminders for the parking lot. To all those parked on campus without a valid parking permit, you will be ticketed and then booted. Parking permits are sold out for the year. If you get a parking ticket you will lose parking privileges in the future, including next year. In addition, the aptly named handicapped parking spots and staff visitor spots are for those people. Remember, if you get a ticket you lose parking privileges including next year.
Academic Updates
Discover Warren Tech at Our Open House!
Interested in Career and Technical Education (CTE)? Join us to explore hands-on learning, tour our classrooms, and meet our instructors!
- Date: Thursday, December 3rd
- Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: All three Warren Tech campuses
Students and families can visit multiple campuses in one evening. Programs listed by campus can be found here: https://warrentech.jeffcopublicschools.org/about/directory
Free Math Tutoring at School of Mines
Golden High School students can receive free, in-person math tutoring—including homework help, test prep, and direct instruction—courtesy of the Graduate School Chapter of the Structural Engineering Institute at Mines.
Click here for program information and registration.
Counselor Corner
Outdoor Lab Internship Applications Are Now Open!
Looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Applications for Outdoor Lab Internships are officially open! Serving as an intern is a fantastic way to gain valuable hands-on leadership experience, mentor younger students, and build your resume.
How to Apply: Head to your counselor’s Google Classroom page to find the application link and details.
Looking for Students Who...
- Are Seniors, Juniors or 2nd semester Sophomores
- Have good attendance and behavior records
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or better
Earn College Credits While in High School
College 4 All registration for Spring 2027 opened Wednesday, October 1st! College 4 All, also known as C4A, is a program designed to bring concurrent enrollment opportunities to students across the district who may not have equitable access to these opportunities within their home high school. Students join these courses virtually or asynchronously with other students from Jeffco Public high schools. There is no cost to students for these courses.
Spring Registration runs through Monday, January 11th or until the course fills... For more information and registration resources, view the College 4 All FAQ.
Work-Based Learning and Career Hub
Summer Internship Applications Now Open
NASA LAUNCH YOUR FUTURE Summer Program - Registration Link
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at 1-2:15 p.m. Mountain Time Webinar
Registration will close on Wednesday, Dec. 2.
To register you must create an account with NASA STEM Gateway and press the Apply button. Check age requirements. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
LOCKHEED MARTIN DENVER Summer Internship - Application Link
NIST (National Institute of Science and Technology) SHIP (Summer High School Intern Program) - Boulder, CO Campus. Apply here.
Students interested in science can spend their summers in the labs at the Boulder, CO, or the Gaithersburg, MD, campuses through NIST’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP). Students learn from top scientists at NIST and work on their own research project.
SHIP is a seven-week, unpaid educational internship.
Lutheran Hospital Job Shadow Spring 2027
Applications close November 11. Open to Juniors and Seniors (16 years +) interested in healthcare-related careers. This includes careers in facilities management and security in addition to medical careers. Must be available to attend all dates: Dates: January 21, February 4, February 18, March 4 (all Thursdays) 8-noon. Apply here.
Young Women in Leadership Career Panel
Our Young Women in Leadership Career Panel breakfast is open to any student at GHS. Registration is required. Students can view the list of speakers through their counselor’s Google Classroom under the Career Hub tab.
We are also looking for donations for the breakfast on November 18. We could use paper plates, cups, silverware, or gift cards for King Soopers or Costco. Contact Heather Emerson or Sarah Pokorny if you can help.
Senior Spotlight
Senior Recognition Ads (Baby ads)
Senior Recognition Ads (baby ads) are handled through The Yearbook Company and can be ordered here. The deadline is November 17th, and there is early bird pricing through October 30th.
Deadline extended: Last chance to order your Senior Class Picture
The GHS Class of 2027 Picture is in and it looks amazing! Check both the formal and funny versions on the Senior handprint wall.
The photographer has extended the order deadline until FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th. This is your last chance to order your class picture. Existing orders will be mailed out soon.
Order Link: http://bit.ly/BestClassPicture. Please email the photographer, BestClassPicture@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Stay Updated on Senior News & College Visits
Check out the latest Class of 2027 announcements and upcoming college representative visits on the Golden High School Homepage. Simply scroll down and click on Class of 2027 Latest News.
Clubs & Activities
📣 Join the 2026 Winter Guard Team!
Are you ready to perform, learn flag spinning, and dance as part of an incredible team? Winter Guard is open to all students in 9th–12th grade! No experience is necessary—you will be taught all the fundamentals safely.
Tryout Details:
- Dates: Monday (11/09), Wednesday (11/11), and Friday (11/13)
- Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Location: Band Room
- What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and bring water
Support GHS Instrumental Music Program
Join us on November 10th at Magill’s Ice Cream to support the Golden High School Instrumental Music program! Mention "GOLDEN MUSIC" at the counter to contribute to the fundraiser, and don't miss the live Pep Band performance from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Sports Updates
🏆 Congratulations to GHS Cross Country Team 🏃♂️🏃♀️
A huge congratulations to our cross country team on a fantastic showing at the State Championships!
- GHS Boys team secured an impressive 4th place finish overall.
- Jackson Ferguson took 2nd place with a blistering time of 14:58.
- GHS Girls team placed 15th overall.
- Dillon Shaklee earned a top-10 finish by placing 8th with a time of 18:17.
We are so proud of all our runners for their hard work, grit, and dedication this season. Way to represent Golden on the State stage!
🚨 Winter Sports Registration is Open!
Registration for Winter Sports at GHS - Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Girls Basketball and Girls Swim/Dive. Registration closes at 3pm on November 11th.
REGISTER NOW - Athletic Registration
Please reach out to coaches for information on tryouts and preseason workouts.
🏊🏻♀️ Swimming-Girls (begins 11/9/26 ALL LEVELS)
Gail Laurence 720-771-7745
EMAIL - gail.laurence@jeffco.k12.co.us
🤼 Wrestling-Boys (begins 11/16/26)
Parent meeting 11/12/26 in room 149 at 6:30pm
Eric Kimble 720-979-6026
EMAIL - eric.kimble@jeffco.k12.co.us
🏀 Basketball-Boys (tryouts 11/16/26)
Lou Vullo 720-917-5524
EMAIL - luigi.vullo@jeffco.k12.co.us
🏀 Basketball-Girls (tryouts 11/16/26)
Tanner Hobbs
EMAIL - 183877e@jeffcoschools.us
Support the GHS Jazz Dance Booster Club
Start your holiday shopping early while supporting our dancers. Kendra Scott is partnering with GHS Jazz Dance for a special online give back event.
- Where: www.kendrascott.com
- When: Starting 12:00 AM on 11/19 through 11:59 PM on 11/20
- How: Enter code GIVEBACK-NCSCL at checkout, and 20% of your purchase will be donated directly to the GHS Jazz Dance Booster Club!
Thank you for supporting our team!
GHS Boys Lacrosse
Join us for a meeting to learn about the GHS Boys Lacrosse program and meet the coaches.
- Date: Monday, November 16th
- Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
- Location: GHS Library
PTA Updates
Vintage Spirit Wear Drive
PTA's 4th annual Vintage Spirit Wear Drive is Live! We're collecting new & used spirit wear that others can proudly wear. Drop off donations at the school office in November. Then, join us at the Holiday Bazaar on Dec 5 (10am-3pm) to shop new and vintage gear - perfect for gifts! Collected items under $5 and entry is free.
GHS Holiday Bazaar
💛 Join the Golden High School PTA
Joining the Golden High School PTA is a quick and easy way to connect with our school community, stay informed, and help shape what happens at Golden. Membership cost is:
- $10.00 for parents, caregivers, students and community
- $7.25 for staff
As a member, you’ll receive monthly meeting updates, meet great people, and have the opportunity to vote on budget decisions. Everyone is welcome!
🛒 Support GHS PTA Through King Soopers Community Rewards
You can support Golden High School PTA every time you shop at King Soopers—at no additional cost to you!
- Visit kingsoopers.com and sign in to your account.
- Select My Account → Community Rewards.
- Search for Golden High School PTA.
- Select us as your organization and save.
- Shop as usual—King Soopers will donate automatically!
You’ll still keep your fuel points and rewards, and your everyday shopping will help support Golden students. It costs you nothing and makes a big difference!
💛 Thank you for supporting Golden High School PTA.
Questions? Contact us at president@goldendemonspta.org.
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Important Dates
- 11/10 | 4:30 PM: School Accountability Commitee Meeting
- 11/10 | 5:45 PM: PTA Meeting
- 11/12 | 8:30 - 11:00 AM: Veterans Day STUCO breakfast
- 11/16: First Day Winter Sports
- 11/19 | Demon Academy: Grade 10 Warren Tech Presentation
- 11/23 - 11/27: Thanksgiving Break - No School