News Archive
Kindergarten early entrance applications are now being accepted for the 2010-11 school year
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Apply through March 1
The district is taking applications for kindergarten early entrance consideration through March 1, 2010. The kindergarten screening process will take place through March 31, 2010 for placement in the fall. Once an application is submitted, the district's Gifted and Talented Department will call to set up an appointment.
Seven schools earn ENERGY STAR distinction
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ENERGY STAR schools cost 40 cents per square foot less to operate
Seven schools in the Five Star District have earned the national ENERGY STAR distinction for their superior energy performance. The ENERGY STAR label identifies the most efficient buildings in the nation.
Bollman Open House
Bollman Technical Education Center is holding an open house on January 20th, 2010 from 5-8:00 p.m.
Board of education takes action on two charter applications
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Resolutions outline reasons for denying the applications
At its regular board meeting on Dec. 16, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education took action on two charter school applications.
The Studio School accepts applications for 2010-2011 through Monday, February 1
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Arts magnet school to host tours in January
The Studio School, an arts integrated magnet school, will host an Open House/Tour on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 12, 2 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20, 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, January 27, 5 - 6 p.m.
Thornton High School accepts applications for International Baccalaureate program
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Applications accepted through Dec. 18
Thornton High School will accept applications for its International Baccalaureate program from all current eighth-grade students for the 2010-1011 school year until Dec. 18, 2009. For more information and to download the application and recommendation forms, click here.
Annual report information now available online
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Visit schoolview.org
Annual report information for the 2008-2009 school year is now available online from the Colorado Department of Education at schoolview.org. For direct access to student achievement information for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, click here.
National Western Stock Show offers discounted tickets to families of the Five Star District
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Tickets free of all service charges
The National Western Stock Show is offering employees, families and invited guests of Adams 12 Five Star Schools discounted prices on reserve seating at select events. In addition to the discount, the special offer is free of all service charges. Learn more.
Hulstrom Options School accepts applications for next school year through January
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School serves students in grades K-8 for entire district
Hulstrom Options K-8 School is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year through Jan. 29, 2010. For more information, including an application, please visit the Hulstrom Web site. Qualified students are selected by lottery and space availability.
Five Star District honors veterans in naming of new aquatic center
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center scheduled to open August 2010
Superintendent Chris Gdowski announced Tuesday, Nov. 10 that the district’s new aquatic center will be named Adams 12 Five Star Schools Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. The 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool with seating for 800 spectators is scheduled to open in August 2010. The district broke ground on the project in June 2009, and it’s located near 136th Ave. and Holly St.