Family Resources
Parent & Family Resources
General Resources
- Cole Middle School Supply List
- Free and Reduced Price Lunch (FRL) Application
- Lab Safety Contract
- Pay Yearly Student Fees
- Parent Portal
- LiveSchool
- Daily Behavior Report
Family Communication
Policies and ProceduresS
Student Services
Heath & Nursing
Food & Nutrition
Transportation
Gifted and Talented Program
The Cole Middle School Gifted and Talented Plan, 2026-2027
The Gifted and Talented program is project-based, emphasizing student voice and independent learning. GT students will choose a topic of study, complete research, and develop a project presenting their research. These projects will be presented in public-facing forums, such as the DSST network-wide SPUR showcase (For 7th and 8th grade and occurring the last week of February) and a Cole community Dragon Fire event (which includes all grades) in which students display the final products of their research.
Students will have bi-monthly, one-to-one meetings with the GT coordinator or mentor. These will serve to monitor both academic and social-emotional/affective progress. Students also will participate in bi-monthly grade-level meetings. Additionally, GT students will meet at monthly morning meetings, which will combine GT students from all grade levels.
Programming needs for the GT program are planned for the year. Professional development centered around identification, differentiation, and the SEL needs of GT children will be planned. Additionally, training and support of GT mentors will also take place on a monthly basis.
Talent pool students can choose to participate in project completion. and attend morning meetings and grade-level meetings. They will have monthly check-ins, and progress will be monitored during 1:1 check-ins and Google form. We will expand our pool with a renewed focus on the arts and leadership, as well as developing and instituting a portfolio process for students who show indicators of giftedness, but struggle to achieve the data points needed on standardized tests.
Athletics
DSST: Cole Middle Schools athletic program is designed to inspire both participation and enjoyment through interscholastic team competition and non-competitive fitness activities. Our program promotes the development of advanced skills, strategic thinking, teamwork, and sportsmanship while cultivating school spirit, character, and joy.
We aim to create an environment where every student feels a sense of belonging, motivation, and achievement, striking a balance between challenge and encouragement. Athletics at DSST: Cole are not just extracurricular activities, they are a vital extension of our curriculum and a powerful expression of our Core Values in action.
Sports offered at DSST: Cole Middle School
Cole Middle School All-Sports Contest
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Boys and Girls Golf
- Boys and Girls Soccer
- Boys and Girls Volleyball
- Co-Ed Cheer
- Co-Ed Flag Football
Requirements to Participate in Athletics
- Current Physical Examination
- Pay the Annual Athletic Fee of $20, in the office with card, cash or check.
- Register Online with FamilyID
Arts
Check out our Music Website. Click here.
Food Assistance & Resources
Metro Caring- Their Fresh Foods Market is a free grocery store that welcomes thousands of community members each week to choose from nutritious, culturally rooted, and locally sourced foods.
1100 E. 18th Ave. Denver, CO 80218
Denver Inner-City Parish Food Bank- Every 3rd Thursday of the month from noon-1pm at the Thomas Connole Apartments.
1710 N Williams St., Denver, CO 80218
The Gathering Place- A community program for women and children that ffers a drop-in space where guests can access essential services and find pathways toward greater stability and well-being. Services include:Nap room, Showers and laundry,Hot meals, Mail access, Clothing bank, etc.
1535 High St, Denver, CO 80218
The Epworth Foundation- Cole neighborhood community organization that does an annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway for thousands of local families, and a food pantry that is open to the public Tuesdays 11am-12pm and Fridays 11am-2pm.
1865 Bruce Randolph Avenue, Denver, CO 80205
Tasty Food (Johnson Rec Center) free after-schools snacks and dinner for kids ages 3-18, hosted at Johnson. 4:00-7:30pm M-F.
4809 Race St., Denver 80216
Tasty Food (St. Charles Rec Center) free after-schools snacks and dinner for kids ages 3-18, hosted at St. Charles. 4:00-7:30pm M-F.
3777 Lafayette St., Denver 80205
Tasty Food (Swansea Rec Center) free after-schools snacks and dinner for kids ages 3-18, hosted at Swansea. 4:00-7:30pm M-F.
2650 E. 49th Ave., Denver 80216
More resources are available on the DSST Family Resources page.