Before & After School Programs

Notice: Changes to Gilpin After School Programming for 2026-2027

Notice regarding the coming school year: In the past few years, DLS has seen a steady decline of student participation in after school clubs and Dolphin Hall at our Gilpin campus. Because of this, we have made the decision to suspend Gilpin’s Dolphin Hall program and most Gilpin after school clubs indefinitely. 

Starting SY 26-27, clubs at Gilpin will be limited to two per trimester. The athletics program will not be affected by these changes. 

**Families with Whiteman students who bus to Gilpin: please ensure your child is picked up promptly once they arrive at the Gilpin campus, as the previously available after-school coverage will no longer be available** 

 

2025-2026 After School Programs

After School Enrichment

Enrichments Mission

The DLS Enrichments provides high quality after-school activities to help students achieve international competence, develop knowledge and skills necessary to be productive and valued citizens in a culturally diverse global economy.

After-School Enrichments Provide

  • Activities and experiences for our students that support our school’s Mission and Vision

  • Opportunities for students to develop new skills

  • A service to DLS Families by providing quality enrichment after-school programs

Enrichments Schedule for the 25-26 School Year:

Families have three opportunities to participate in Enrichments throughout the school year which correlate with our trimesters. Registration occurs in August, October and January and is run through a lottery system. 

  • Fall Session: September 8 - November 14, 2025

  • Winter Session: December 1 - February 27, 2026

  • Spring Session: March 9 - May 29, 2026

Community members with an outstanding balance in MySchoolBucks are expected to attend to this balance before signing up for after-school enrichments. This balance includes transportation costs, previous after-school clubs, and previous Dolphin Study Hall. An updated balance for your household can be found at www.myschoolbucks.com.

 

Dolphin Study Hall

DLS Dolphin Study Hall Mission

Denver Language School provides a study hall option after school to our K-8 students: Dolphin Study Hall. This DLS program provides a safe and supervised environment for families needing additional time for pick-up. It offers students the opportunity to complete homework, listen to read alouds or engage in independent reading/study in a supportive setting while prioritizing their safety and well-being. 

Dolphin Study Hall Provides:

  • A safe space for students to work on their homework, listen to read alouds or independent reading/study

  • Opportunities for students to develop interpersonal skills

  • A service to DLS Families by providing an extended program to allow for later pick-up times

To assign your student to Dolphin Study Hall, families will need to delegate them in PikMyKid by selecting a calendar date, selecting “After School” then selecting “Dolphin Study Hall.” If your student will attend regularly, you can make either of these options as their default pick-up mode in your settings. 

The first two weeks of school, Dolphin Study Hall will be drop-in only. The deadline to sign up for September’s monthly rate is the first Monday of September and registration can be completed in MySchoolBucks. For all following months, the deadline to sign up is the first of the month. Families who choose the drop-in option will be invoiced at the beginning of the following month. Parents must delegate their student to Dolphin Study Hall in PikMyKid on the days their student attends. 

Pricing

The drop-in rate is $9.50 per child per day. The monthly rate is charged at $6.50/instructional day. For students who qualify for financial assistance, the rate is $5.00 per student per instructional day. To inquire about financial assistance, please contact Financialaid@denverlanguageshool.org. Dolphin Study Hall correlates with our late pick up policy which you can read here.

 

Discovery Link

Discovery Link is a before and after school program run by Denver Public Schools at DLS Whiteman

Helpful Links

How to register link:  http://dps.arux.app

  1. Arux - Enrolling in Discovery Link Guide

  2. 2025-2026 Discovery Link Parent Handbook

Questions about online Issues please contact the Extended learning and Community Schools, Discovery Link information:

Email: discovery_link@dpsk12.org

Phone: (720) 423-1781

For any questions about on site please contact Chad B. Garden Program Supervisor (DLS):

Email: Chad_garden@dpsk12.net

Phone: (720) 556-4500

Discovery Link Information

  • Morning programming (AM) begins at 6:30 am at $12.00 per day. Drop In: $15 (tuition + $3 fee)

  • Afterschool programming (PM) M-Th ends at 6:00 pm at $18.00 per day. Drop In: $22 (tuition + $4 fee)

  • Early Release Days, (Fridays) at $30.00 per day. Drop In: $36 (tuition + $6 fee)

  • Full-Day Camps (Non-School Days) begin at 7:00am to 5:30pm at $55 per day.

  • Registration Fees: $50 for one student, $75 max per family.

  • Call (303) 906-5224 when you arrive at Door 8 to have someone answer the door for you.

  • Ratio: 1:15 for School Age

Discovery Link Staff: