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![Metropolitan State University welcomes the Newcomer Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Multilingual students from Thornton High School and Newcomer Center visited MSU to learn options
![Legacy AP Physics students learn about string tension in a conical rotation scenario in the “flying pigs” lab.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Read how AP Sciences courses at Legacy High School hit a 20 year record high pass rate
![Leroy students preparing Thanksgiving baskets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Leroy Elementary students worked together to provide families with Thanksgiving baskets
![CU student presents to Northglenn High students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Horizon students at More Than GT Mornings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
GT students meet once a month on Wednesday morning in an inclusive and comfortable environment
![SWAP students attending "Ready, Set, Explore" career event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700077068/adams12org/f7t283xzcy3atq0eyst5/Adams12SWAPCareerEventThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700077068/adams12org/f7t283xzcy3atq0eyst5/Adams12SWAPCareerEventThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700077068/adams12org/f7t283xzcy3atq0eyst5/Adams12SWAPCareerEventThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700077068/adams12org/f7t283xzcy3atq0eyst5/Adams12SWAPCareerEventThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700077068/adams12org/f7t283xzcy3atq0eyst5/Adams12SWAPCareerEventThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
School to Work Alliance Program students from the Five Star District met with 25 presenters
![Horizon French National Honor Society students post for their camera with cookie spiders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700073910/adams12org/nlmclxeosvuvv3bpq1cc/HorizonFrenchNHSHalloweenDecoratingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700073910/adams12org/nlmclxeosvuvv3bpq1cc/HorizonFrenchNHSHalloweenDecoratingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700073910/adams12org/nlmclxeosvuvv3bpq1cc/HorizonFrenchNHSHalloweenDecoratingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700073910/adams12org/nlmclxeosvuvv3bpq1cc/HorizonFrenchNHSHalloweenDecoratingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700073910/adams12org/nlmclxeosvuvv3bpq1cc/HorizonFrenchNHSHalloweenDecoratingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Horizon's club sponsored chocolate spider decorating with SSN students, teachers and paras
![Student teacher leading a class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":1000}])
The Choice window opens December 1, 2023 and the deadline for priority is January 31, 2024
![Yesenia Sanchez, Family Liaison, poses for the camera with her Family Liaison Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700071121/adams12org/gnueifj7ojxe4dnrmcu5/YeseniaSanchezLiaisonoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700071121/adams12org/gnueifj7ojxe4dnrmcu5/YeseniaSanchezLiaisonoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700071121/adams12org/gnueifj7ojxe4dnrmcu5/YeseniaSanchezLiaisonoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700071121/adams12org/gnueifj7ojxe4dnrmcu5/YeseniaSanchezLiaisonoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700071121/adams12org/gnueifj7ojxe4dnrmcu5/YeseniaSanchezLiaisonoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Yesenia Sanchez was recognized by the CU Boulder's Bueno Center for Multicultural Education
![Centennial students and mascot pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700069773/adams12org/bpbtqaivxaflg4jxeh13/CentennialLibraryEquityThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700069773/adams12org/bpbtqaivxaflg4jxeh13/CentennialLibraryEquityThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700069773/adams12org/bpbtqaivxaflg4jxeh13/CentennialLibraryEquityThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700069773/adams12org/bpbtqaivxaflg4jxeh13/CentennialLibraryEquityThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700069773/adams12org/bpbtqaivxaflg4jxeh13/CentennialLibraryEquityThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Centennial Elementary has created opportunities for families to read before and after school
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OUR HIGHLIGHT PROGRAMS
Preschool
Preschool is the perfect place for your child to begin their learning journey in the Five Star District.
Career and Technical Education
CTE programming gives all students a competitive advantage as they enter college, career or the military.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted programming helps students navigate their growth and develops their full potential.
Special Education
Student Support Services supports student academic performance and nurtures student social development.
Alternative Education
We have a number of alternative education options. Some you apply to, and some are referral programs.
STEM
STEM uses science, technology, engineering and math to bring relevance to student work.
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What makes it home for us, is watching him thrive and be happy when he goes to school.
Jamie Fries, parent of Deaf and Hard of Hearing child
