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Skinner Junior High/Middle School-Part 3: Interior Features and Early Operation

When Skinner’s first students arrived at the school in September 1922 they found the large building included academic classrooms, a library, eight vocational training rooms, two commercial rooms, two gymnasiums (one for the boys and another for the girls), twoContinue Reading

Origins of Skinner Junior High/Middle School Part 2: Architecture and Landscape

By: Historic Berkeley Regis The City of Denver and Denver Public Schools (DPS) saw its early twentieth century schools as modern and efficient institutions of education, contributors to the lasting beauty of Denver, and centers for neighborhood activity. As such,Continue Reading

Origins of Skinner Junior High/Middle School Part 1: Choosing a Name

By: Historic Berkeley Regis Skinner Junior High/Middle School is now celebrating its 100th year. We’ve been researching the school’s beginnings because our schools represent the “largest and most important of neighborhood civic structures.” Denver Public Schools (DPS) understood this significanceContinue Reading

Skinner School Store

We have an exciting online store OPEN NOW for Skinner families to purchase new Skinner gear! 3 different logos and lots of attire options! Store closes Sunday, October 9 at 11:59 pm. Items delivered to Skinner around October 28. ItemsContinue Reading

Scorpions in Puerto Rico!

A group of Skinner students and teachers went on a service learning trip to Puerto Rico in June. Click here to view photos from the trip. Go Scorpions!