Denver Public Schools is partnering with two local health care providers to offer COVID-19 vaccines to all students 16 and older.

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The school district has partnered with Denver Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado, who will be hosting vaccine clinics for students.

“This was a really important next step … in making sure that we can offer vaccines too as many eligible students and adults as possible,” said Winna MacLaren, a spokesperson for DPS. 

“I think this will go a long way in making sure we can return to something closer to normal as far as in-person learning is concerned, and that’s something our students and families have been anxiously awaiting.”

Denver Health will be offering six drive-up clinics held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning on Saturday, April 17 for eligible students. These will be held:

• Evie Dennis Campus: First dose – Saturday, April 17; second dose – Saturday, May 8.
• Abraham Lincoln High School: First dose – Sunday, April 18; second dose – Sunday, May 9.
• South High School: First dose – Saturday, April 24; second dose – Saturday, May 15.
• Manual High School: First dose – Sunday, April 25; second dose – Sunday, May 16.
• North High School: First dose – Saturday, May 1; second dose – Saturday, May 22.
• East High School: First dose – Sunday, May 2; second dose – Sunday, May 23.

Students that are eligible for the vaccine will be receiving an email from Denver Health with instructions on how to register. Those who are unable to attend the vaccine event can register for another appointment by using information provided in the same email.

Children’s Hospital Colorado is also offering students and family members appointments. Those interested can sign up by clicking here.

Both providers are offering free vaccines to everyone. For more information please call DPS’ School Based Health Centers at 303-602-8958, or click here.