Centennial Elementary, Coronado Hills Elementary, Leroy Drive Elementary, STEM Launch and The Studio School are participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Children and will be offering free breakfast and lunch this summer.

Through June 30, 2013, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Grants Office will coordinate preparation of the annual Consolidated Application for federal education funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) formerly known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

This month, the Five Star Education Foundation is partnering with Elitch Gardens for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Days.

Elitch Gardens is offering specially priced tickets for $25.99 (face value $45.99) for admission on Saturday, May 11, May 18, or May 24. For every ticket purchased, $4 will be donated to the Five Star District through the Five Star Education Foundation. 

Children’s Hospital Colorado is offering free Comprehensive Athletic Physicals (CAPs) to all Adams 12 Five Star Schools students. Students who register for the physical have the opportunity to receive a general medical exam, an efficient orthopedic assessment and a thorough cardiovascular evaluation free of charge.

 Come see the Colorado Rockies play the San Francisco Giants on Friday, May 17, at 6:40 p.m. and support the Five Star Education Foundation.

The Rockies are offering discounted tickets for the game as well as donating $2 from each ticket sold to the Foundation. Ticket prices are $14 for the upper level and $20 for lower/mid level.

The following is a letter from the Board of Education concerning its desire to have open negotiations with the District Twelve Educators' Association (DTEA) for 2013-2014. For a PDF version of this letter, click here.

Superintendent Chris Gdowski presented his preliminary budget plan for the 2013-2014 school year at the board of education’s regular meeting on April 3. The plan calls for investing $6.4 million in programs and services with high priority needs: $4.5 million for ongoing investments and the remaining $1.9 million for one-time investments for the 2013-2014 school 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.

Our mission is to engage and inspire all students to innovate, achieve and succeed in a safe and supportive environment by ensuring high quality instruction in every classroom, every day.

With more than 43,000 students, the Five Star District offers families the benefits of a large district with a close-knit feel. That's reflected in the numerous opportunities for students, staff and parents at any of the district's 57 unique learning centers. Get the latest news about the Five Star District.