Adams 12 Five Star Schools must cut $4.9 million from its operating budget for 2008-2009. Last year the district cut $4.7 million and in 2006-2007 it cut $6.2 million. That's nearly $16 million in total budget cuts which equates to about what it costs to operate six elementary schools for just one year.

Located just seven miles north of downtown Denver, Adams 12 Five Star Schools is close to the conveniences of a major city center yet far enough to offer the quiet of the suburbs. The five stars represent the five unique communities the district serves: Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.