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!

Lace up your running shoes or lend a helping hand—the 20th Annual Golden Gallop is on Sunday, September 20th!

As the biggest annual fundraiser for the Golden Schools Foundation (GSF), this milestone event directly supports educational excellence and thriving learning environments across Golden area public schools. With around 1,000 participants expected, the energy and atmosphere will be unmatched.

How you can get involved:

• Run or Walk: Bring your friends and family out for a great community race. Click here to register.
• Volunteer: Events like this can't happen without great volunteers. Click here to volunteer to lend a hand and score a free event T-shirt, community service hours, and plenty of good karma!

Let's come together to support our local students and schools!

Help support GHS homecoming during the parade or at the dance. Please see options and sign up below.

Homecoming Volunteer SignUp

School counselors will be visiting all Senior ELA classes on Monday and Tuesday to complete Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP). During these sessions, seniors will receive a physical copy of their official transcript to review for graduation requirements and post-secondary planning. Along with the transcript review, counselors will be explaining the college application process and sharing career exploration tools for those who are not college-bound. Please encourage your senior to ask questions during their session and bring their transcript home to review with you!

Eleventh-grade students will have the opportunity to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) at Golden High School on the morning Thursday, October 15th, 8 - 11:30 AM. We highly encourage eleventh-grade students to take the exam as it prepares them for the SAT and provides opportunities for scholarships, college searches and Advanced Placement (AP) potential.

Please complete this form if you plan on having your student take the PSAT/NMSQT on the morning of Thursday, October 15th. This is an optional test, and there is a fee associated with it. The cost is $25. The fee will be added to your student's school account. This fee is non-refundable. This registration form closes on Sept. 25.

For more information, go to College Board Parent Information Page.

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.

• When: Mondays & Thursdays (Aug. 31 – Dec. 3) | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Where: Mines Campus, McNeil Hall (Room 214) | 1400 Maple St., Golden
• What to Bring: Homework, classwork, or textbooks so tutors can best assist you.
• Registration: You must sign up at least 24 hours before each session to ensure adequate staffing. Click here to register.

More Info: Click here for more program information.

We are looking for industry partners to come work with our seniors to help them develop their career skills through their English classes. This is our annual Work-Based Learning Day to help students practice interview and networking skills. Help us spread the word by sharing with your workplace. We would love to represent a variety of careers. Please contact Heather Emerson with questions.

NOT TO BE MISSED! The 10th Grade Career Expo is coming up on October 15! Students will have the chance to meet with industry partners representing over 75 careers. This event is taking place at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Students will have the chance to network with professionals to ask about job shadows, mentorships, internships, and jobs. Scan the QR code to register. See Ms. Emerson with questions. Last day to register is September 25.

October 6: CU Anschutz Career Panel - Sign up here bit.ly/AnschutzGHS

Curious about careers in healthcare, science, and medicine? Join us for an interactive panel featuring professionals and students from CU Anschutz, including a GHS alumnus!

• Karen Parada: Science Communications & Social Media, Office of Clinical Trials
• Felicia Dahl: Doctor of Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health Student; active duty Army Public Health Nurse
• Emily Todd: Genetic Counselor, Department of Biomedical Informatics
• Liz Seelenfreund: Vice Chair, Finance & Administration, Department of Neurosurgery
• Rean Savi: GHS Alumni and Medical Student

Please log in to your account and complete the FERPA Authorization so your student's school records and transcripts can be submitted to colleges.

How Parents & Guardians Can Log Into Schoolinks

Step 1: Go to app.schoolinks.com

(Your account is automatically created using the email address you have on file with the school district.)

Step 2: Choose your login method:

• Option A: Single Sign-On (Easiest) If your district email is a Google, Microsoft, or LinkedIn account, click the corresponding button on the right side of the page and select your email.

• Option B: Standard Email & Password If your district email is not Google, Microsoft, or LinkedIn:

  1. Click Forgot Password (below the Log In button).

  2. Enter the email address registered with the district and click Reset Password.

  3. Check your email for a reset link, create a password, and return to the login page to log in.

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.

Golden High School is proud to partner with American Exchange Project to send our high school seniors on fully-funded trips across the United States. Students will participate in a two-week exchange (one week of traveling to discover a new town; one week of rediscovering Golden alongside visiting students). Have your student fill out an interest form, or consider becoming a host family today. For more information, reach out to Melissa Champion at mchampio@jeffcoschools.us or visit americanexchangeproject.org.

Our Demons Marching Band is taking the field for their very first competitive performance of the season! Join us on Tuesday, September 15th at Jeffco Stadium (6th & Kipling) for the Jefferson County Marching Band Festival.

• Event Starts: 5:00 PM
• Golden Performs: 7:00 PM

Let's fill the stands to give our band a massive cheering section! Wear your Demons gear and we'll see you at the stadium.

Students and families: this is your last chance to learn more about the May/June 2027 travel experience to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand with Mr. Oster before enrollment officially closes! Students will explore Ho Chi Minh City, cruise the Mekong Delta by long-tailed boat, visit the Củ Chi Tunnels and Angkor Wat, experience Bangkok’s temples and canals, and more. Register today using the link on the posters and flyers around school: https://bit.ly/4bOecqO. Registration is required to attend the meeting and receive follow-up information.

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.

Head over to the Library on September 14th at 5:00 PM for the Girls' Soccer "Meet and Greet"! Come meet our new head coach, hear about the upcoming season, and learn more about the vision for the program. All returning players, prospective athletes, and families are welcome to attend!

Head over to The Golden Mill on Tuesday, September 15, from 5 to 8:00 PM for the GHS Boys Golf Fundraiser. 10% of all sales during the event will go directly to supporting the boys golf team. Bring your family and friends to eat, drink, and help our athletes succeed!

Support the GHS Dance Team while enjoying dinner at The Golden Mill. Simply mention "GHS Dance Team Dine Back Night" when you check in, and a portion of proceeds will benefit the team.

• Tuesday, September 22
• 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden

Calling all K-8th grade cheerleaders! Registration is now open for the Golden Demons Mini & Jr Cheer Camp. Participants will learn cheer fundamentals and perform alongside the GHS Cheerleaders at halftime during the Golden Demons vs. Bear Creek football game!

See the flyer for details and registration information.

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.

Our students have picture retake day coming up on September 29th, and we can use your help with getting them lined up and ready for their new pictures. If you are available to volunteer for any of the time slots below, we will appreciate your help!

Picture Retake Volunteer SignUpGenius

Joining the PTA is one of the easiest ways to support our students and staff. Membership helps fund classroom resources, events, teacher appreciation, and more. Even if you can’t volunteer, becoming a member strengthens our community and ensures we can continue offering meaningful programs. Every membership truly matters.

We’re looking for a dedicated parent to lead this year’s After‑Prom Committee. After‑Prom is one of our most loved traditions — a safe, fun, memory‑making night for our students. The chair coordinates volunteers, activities, and decorations (don’t worry, you’ll have a full team behind you). If you enjoy planning events or just want to help create something special for our teens, we’d love to have you. If interested, please email president@goldendemonspta.org

Our annual Silent Auction is the backbone of our PTA budget — it funds nearly all of our programs for the year. We’re seeking a chair to organize item collection, oversee bidding logistics, and help promote the event. If you’re organized, creative, or simply passionate about supporting our school, this role makes a huge impact. If interested, please email president@goldendemonspta.org.

Details to come.

• 9/18: Teacher/Staff Development - No school for students
• 9/20, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Golden Gallop
• 9/20: GHS Powder Puff Game
• 9/25: End of 1st 6-week grading period
• 9/25: Homecoming Parade
• 9/25: Homecoming Game
• 9/26: Homecoming Dance