Golden Family Newsletter

Thanks to Healthy School Meals for All, all Jeffco students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. While applications are not required for free meals, submitting one is strongly encouraged to qualify for additional benefits! Qualifying families can receive waivers and discounts on school fees, parking permits, sports fees, AP Exam waivers, field trips, transcript requests, and more.

Apply online through SchoolCafe, or scan the QR code on the flyer. Have questions about the application at GHS? Reach out to Financial Secretary Ms. Ortiz for assistance!

BGOLDN provides food-insecure students and families within Golden with sustainable access to fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate food. Visit our website to learn more about our organization and how you can support.

Order your 2027 yearbook today through this link.

Unsure if you've ordered? Email laura.geselbracht@jeffcoschools.us

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.

The Jeffco Postsecondary Advisory Board needs your input!

Help guide us in selecting course offerings for College 4 All for the 2027-28 school year by completing this anonymous, 5-question survey. The survey will be open through 10/28/2026.

Get ready, seniors! Colorado Free Application Days take place October 20–22, 2026. You can apply to all public four-year colleges and universities, as well as participating private institutions across Colorado, free of charge.

💡 Why You Should Start Your Applications NOW

While the free submission window opens on October 20, don't wait until then to begin!

• Complete the heavy lifting early: Draft your personal statements, fill out background information, request transcripts, and list your extracurriculars.

• Save time: Having your applications 90% ready means you will only need to enter the specific fee-waiver code or select the waiver option and hit Submit on October 20–22.

Need help with your application questions, essays, or fee-waiver steps?

• 📅 When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

• 📍 Where: GHS Library

• 👥 Who: School Counselors will be available all day to assist you!

Bring your charged device and your application drafts so we can help you review and submit!

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is open now! Go to FAFSA to apply. For FAFSA assistance, consider getting help from Red Rocks Community College -Red Rocks FAFSA help. You do not need to be attending Red Rocks in order to receive this assistance. The first session is on October 10th. It is recommended that the student start the FAFSA and then invite their parent/contributor.

Seniors! Submit your portrait and quote through this link. The deadline is October 30th. Due to strict Yearbook printing deadlines, we cannot accept late photos.

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.

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.

Congratulations to our Speech & Debate team for an outstanding showing at this past weekend's tournament!

• 3-1 Finish: Bradley Thedinger & Connor Hart (only dropping rounds to the overall tournament winner)
• Excellence Ranking: Ethan Heard (Extemporaneous Speaking)
• Superior Ranking: Xavier Diamond (Informational Speaking)

Thank you our varsity members who came to support and help judge. Thank you for always supporting our program!

GHS Music department invites you to an evening of live music. Experience musical performances by our talented students in the String Orchestra, Concert Band, and Chamber Orchestra.

• Date: Thursday, October 14
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: GHS Auditorium
• Admission: Suggested $5 donation

We hope to see you there!

Stage Right Productions presents our first show of the year: Macbeth. Witness the murder, manipulation, and war that led to the rise and fall of Shakespeare’s tragic protagonist right here at Golden High School.

Don't miss it! October 22nd–24th in the GHS Auditorium.

• Evening Showtimes at 6:30 PM (Oct 22 & 23)
• 2:00 PM Matinee (Oct 24)

Get your tickets now: https://gofan.co/app/school/CO16319_1.

Show your Demon pride in style! The GHS Football Boosters have partnered with YoColorado to launch a custom Yo Fader Hat for $35.

All proceeds from this fundraiser directly support the GHS football team—helping cover uniforms, equipment, operational expenses, and player family costs. Grab yours at an upcoming home football game or order online today via the Google Form QR code.

Thank you for supporting GHS Football on and off the field!

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner plan? Join us for Golden High School Boys Soccer Spirit Night on Thursday, October 22nd, between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Lil’ Ricci’s Golden! 15% of your pre-tax sales will be donated back to the GHS Boys Soccer team.

Do you love to ski and want to participate in a winter high school sport? Students attending any school in the Front Range can participate in skiing as a school sport by joining the Jeffco Ski Team (based out of Evergreen High School).

Attend our Information Night at Evergreen High School on October 20th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. See the link below for details about our team: Jeffco Ski Info Night

Visit our website: www.jeffcoskiteam.com Follow us on Instagram: @jeffco.ski.team

Join us for the 2026 GHS Mini Poms Dance Clinic! Open to all youth dancers—no prior dance experience required.

• Clinic: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Performance: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
• Cost: $50 per dancer. Includes clinic, pom poms, game admission for the dancer, and a clinic t-shirt.

Click here to sign up.

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 is:

• $10 for parents, caregivers, community members, and students
• $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!

Givebacks - Support the causes you care about

You can support Golden High School PTA every time you shop at King Soopers—at no additional cost to you!

1. Visit kingsoopers.com and sign in to your account.
2. Select My Account → Community Rewards.
3. Search for Golden High School PTA.
4. Select us as your organization and save.
5. 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!

Questions? Contact us at president@goldendemonspta.org.

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• 10/12 - 10/13 | Fall Break - No School for Students
• 10/13, 5:45 PM | PTA Meeting
• 10/14, 6:30 PM | Band & Orchestra Concert
• 10/15 | 10th Grade Career Expo
• 10/15 | 8:15 - 11:30 AM: 11th Grade PSAT/NMSQT
• 10/15 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM: 11th & 12th Grade ASVAB Test
• 10/20-10/22 | CO Free Application Days
• 10/22 | 6:30 PM: Fall Theatre Production - Macbeth
• 10/23 | 6:30 PM: Fall Theatre Production - Macbeth
• 10/24 | 2:00 PM: Fall Theatre Production - Macbeth