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Adams 12 Five Star Schools is a caring, inclusive, and engaging district which exists so the students it serves can attain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue the future of their choosing and are equipped to navigate and thrive in our rapidly changing world.
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Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase meals for $5.
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Malley Drive is the recipient of the 2022 Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Grant
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The proclamation recognized the district’s commitment to fostering supportive school environments.
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National Gun Violence Awareness Day is recognized on the first Friday of June.
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Students & Staff win at the Colorado Affiliate Award Celebration held at Colorado School of Mines.
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The Board of Education has ratified the educator and support staff agreements.
![Sikandar Shams and Superintendent Chris Gdowski pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Sikandar Shams, Northglenn High School, aspires to pursue Criminal Investigation after graduation
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Congratulations to the more than 2,400 graduates for their accomplishments.
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On Wednesday, May 10th, Thunder Vista had their first annual Family and Culture Fair
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The Colorado Department of Education has renewed the grant for a total of $1,169,370 over 3 years
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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