A vital part of of the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood for 20 years, Omar D. Blair Charter School helps its diverse student population thrive by providing a foundation of social emotional support to students. The school’s safe and supportive environment is the focus of December’s 9News Cool School.
CMAS: What You Need To Know
Every spring in Denver, a familiar end-of-year exam happens in our schools. Across the city, students sit down to take the Colorado Measures of Success, better known as CMAS. This year, CMAS testing for Denver Public Schools (DPS) runs from April 6 to April 24, 2026. During that window, students in grades 3-8 will take assessments in some combination of English Language Arts, math, science and social studies. Specific school calendars may vary. For some families, CMAS can feel like