Achieve Gala

Achieve Gala 2026

Save the Date! Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026 for the DPS Foundation’s annual Achieve Gala. We hope you’ll be part of this inspiring evening celebrating DPS students and schools. This year’s theme is A Community of Possibility: In School and Beyond — mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Achieve Gala 2025: A Recap of a Great Evening

Achieve Gala 2025 was a night filled with music and joy, with student entertainment performances from the Denver South High School drumline and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy theatre group, performing the song “C’Mon Everybody” from the All Shook Up Musical.

We also sang along during a special duet performance featuring a 4th grade student from Asbury Elementary School and a senior student from George Washington High School.

Lastly, we wrapped up the evening by watching DPS Superintendent, Dr. Alex Marrero join the Grant Beacon Middle School Band on stage for an exciting musical performance to the song Dedication Fanfare, by Carol Brittin Chambers.

Fundraising Impact

Thank you again for joining the fun and inspiration at our Achieve Gala. Together we raised more than $945,000 in support of DPS students and schools. To further support and make a difference in the lives of our students, donate today to help us ensure our students become to leaders and societal contributors we need.

Honorees

The evening was extra special as we honored Grand Peaks as our Community Champion awardee, as well as Kedibona Ochs, an inspiring DPS educator at Northfield High School.

Thank you Achieve Gala 2025 Co-Chairs!

Kourtny Garrett and Adeeb Khan

Live Auction

Congratulations to all of our Live Auction winners at Achieve Gala 2025!

Thank you to our Achieve Gala 2025 Co-Chairs!

Kourtney Garrett is the President & CEO at Downtown Denver Partnership, while Adeeb Khan serves as the Executive Director for Denver Economic Development & Opportunity | City and County of Denver.