Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year:
I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2025-26 School Year. By choosing ALHS, you’ve just declared yourself a Lancer By Design, and we can’t wait to see how you’ll shape your future with us!
For 65 incredible years, Lincoln has been a cornerstone of excellence, and you’re stepping into a community where every student is a Lancer By Design—crafted with purpose and ready to soar. Whether you’re earning college credits through our partnerships with Community College of Denver, CU Succeeds, and Metro State (over 40 concurrent enrollment courses!), dominating the turf with Lancer Athletics (backed by the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies), or leading with honor in our National award-winning JROTC, this is your place to shine. From AP and honors classes to music, arts, and CareerConnect pathways, ALHS is where you design your high school story and trust us, it’s going to be legendary!
We have crafted this letter for you to have everything you need to know before the first day of school:
Student Registration Dates and Information:
Be sure to attend one of these dates with the necessary paperwork
Registration Dates 2025-26:
*Saturday, July 26. 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, July 29 3:00pm-7:00pm
Monday, August 04 3:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, August 06 3:00pm-7:00pm
* Saturday, August 09 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, August 12 3:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday, August 14 3:00pm-7:00pm
* Saturday, August 16 9:00am-1:00pm
*Vietnamese Interpretation Available
Please contact our Registrar, Aurora Padilla (aurora_padilla1@dpsk12.net) or call at 720-423-5045 for more information and support. Click here to learn more about the registration process: https://alhs.dpsk12.org/o/alhs/page/registration
First day of school
9th Grade Connect Academy: Tuesday, August 5th – Friday, August 8th, 2025.
All 9th-grade students will begin school on Tuesday, August 5th at 8:30 am for Connect Academy and will need to report no later than 8:15 am. All 9th graders will have 4 days of school to have a strong start in their high school career. - All 9th graders will experience our year-long Connect Academy to ensure all students are provided with support, resources, and connections to be successful Students. Students will receive extra graduation credit for starting school early.
MI & MIA Students entering grade 9 will start Monday, Aug 18th.
All 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will begin school on Monday, August 18th at 8:30 am and will need to report no later than 8:15 am.
Student Arrival
Students need to be at Lincoln each day by 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start time, and the school day ends at 3:50 pm. Students will enter through the main doors daily.
School Readiness
We expect all students to be ready to learn every day, which requires them to be highly organized. Each teacher will inform your child about the additional school supplies they will need to purchase to be successful. To support this, it is required that the following items be brought to school each day:
Students must be at school 100% of the time. This will provide the best opportunity for academic success
Chromebook- (Distribution will happen in the First two weeks of school)
Backpack
Pencils, pens
Water bottle
**Please bring your Chromebook laptop every day to school and make sure it is charged. If you do not have a Chromebook, we will assign one to you.
In-School Policies & Bell Schedule
Get ready to dive into the rhythm of high school life! Our In-School Policies & Bell Schedule page lays out the rules and daily flow that keep our campus vibrant and focused. Crafted to promote respect, safety, and success, these guidelines help every student thrive. Check out the bell schedule to navigate your day, from morning roll call to modified schedules, and make the most of your high school experience!
Please view In-School Policies & Bell Schedule here: https://alhs.dpsk12.org/o/alhs/page/in-school-policies-bell-schedule
Lunch time
All grade levels will have lunch for 45 minutes. Students are encouraged to eat in our cafeteria, but they also have the option to eat off campus. However, students must return to the school by 12:59 pm. to start period 4/5 class on time
Late start day (Thursdays)
Every Thursday, students will have a late start, beginning with period 2 at 9:30 a.m. We will use this additional time in the morning for teacher professional learning and student data reviews.
Athletics & Activities
At Abraham Lincoln High School, student-athletes excel in both academics and athletics, preparing for college opportunities through their dedication to study, practice, and competition. ALHS offers 17 varsity sports programs, along with year-round programs for 8th graders. The Lancers are competitive, with recent league championships in baseball and soccer. Additionally, our distinguished girls’ and boys’ wrestling programs have produced a state champion and secured a top-four finish at the state tournament.
Sign up for a Fall Sport: https://alhs.dpsk12.org/page/athletics
Explore Activities at Lincoln: https://alhs.dpsk12.org/page/activities
As your proud Principal, I am looking forward to a successful year. We’re counting down the days until you step through our doors and start living life as a Lancer By Design. Welcome to Abraham Lincoln High School, where your future is yours to Design!
In partnership,
Néstor Bravo
Principal