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![John Reid P.E. teacher at McElwain Elementary on Denver7 story about McElwain & Avalanche collaboration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As featured on Denver7
![staff and students pose for a selfie during band practice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Community member details the significant effect of staff member on music program at Thunder Vista
![students and staff at school based holiday store]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The collective effort between multiple parties at Pathways gather resources for holiday store
![calendar graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":1560}])
The district calendar has some adjustments based on community feedback
![Board of Education meeting on January 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The board has adopted a resolution to support the community, regardless of immigration status
![Governor Polis talking with Superintendent Gdowski]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":2200}])
This cut would mean larger class sizes. Contact your legislators with concerns.
![A student in a purple cap and gown holds her diploma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":2200}])
The new classes will allow students to choose classes that align with their future career goals.
![students and staff work on project during presentation from guest speaker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Thanks to a guest speaker students at Hunters Glen develop problem solving skills
![students, staff and community members pose for the camera after a hike]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students at Century are a big fan of Oasis hiking club run by Science Teacher Cyndi Colston
![staff and student pose for the camera with Colorado Avalanche player graphic and student artwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736207114/adams12org/fu2mj1u0rfkodjkfhain/HCEAvalancheNextGenThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736207114/adams12org/fu2mj1u0rfkodjkfhain/HCEAvalancheNextGenThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736207114/adams12org/fu2mj1u0rfkodjkfhain/HCEAvalancheNextGenThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736207114/adams12org/fu2mj1u0rfkodjkfhain/HCEAvalancheNextGenThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736207114/adams12org/fu2mj1u0rfkodjkfhain/HCEAvalancheNextGenThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Hillcrest art students created Avalanche players' headshots for Next Generation Night
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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