Past Achieve Galas

Check out highlights from past Achieve Galas!

Achieve Gala 2024

Achieve Gala 2024 was a night filled with music and joy, with student entertainment performances from the Denver School of the Arts, our student emcee Jaci with an amazing song performance and a special speech with student emcee Charlotte and her friend Tyjuan. We wrapped up the evening by dancing along with the Northfield High School Dance Team and special guest, DPS Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero.

Five students wear sashes that read "DPS Trivia Ambassador" at the 2024 Achieve Gala

Four students of mixed races in formal attire stand in front of a backdrop that has DPS Foundation logos and Achieve Gala logos.

Donors fill a large room during an auction at the Achieve Gala, a large amount of them raising their paddles to make a donation.

Northfield cheerleaders in uniform pose with Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools.

A group of students perform a number from Newsies at the 2024 Achieve Gala.

A white woman and a black man in formal attire smile together at the Achieve Gala.

Honorees of the 2024 Achieve Gala, Christine Benero and Fabiola Lozada Hernández, with DPS Foundation CEO Sara Hazel.

A group of high school aged drummers form a drum line on stage at the 2024 Achieve Gala.

A group in formal attire in the ballroom of the Achieve Gala.

A representative from Chevron presenting behind a podium on stage at the Achieve Gala.

Members of the DPS Foundation board pose with Sara Hazel, CEO of the DPS Foundation in front of a backdrop at the 2024 Achieve Gala.

Two middle aged adults pose with a young magician doing a card trick in front of the 2024 Achieve Gala backdrop.

Fundraising Impact

Thank you again for joining the fun and inspiration at our Achieve Gala. Together we raised more than $815,000 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 former DPS Foundation Board Member and current President & CEO of Mile High United Way, Christine Benero for her longtime dedication to DPS students and schools, as well as Fabiola Lozada Hernández, a Bilingual Special Education Teacher at Valdez Elementary School.

Thank you Achieve Gala 2024 Co-Chairs!

From left to right: Stephen Brackett, Deana Perlmutter, Michael Niyompong, and Angela Baier