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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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![Speaker talking with HHS football player in front of school assembly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663866799/adams12org/nauww6jirpivisrwe809/IMG_4124.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663866799/adams12org/nauww6jirpivisrwe809/IMG_4124.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663866799/adams12org/nauww6jirpivisrwe809/IMG_4124.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663866799/adams12org/nauww6jirpivisrwe809/IMG_4124.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663866799/adams12org/nauww6jirpivisrwe809/IMG_4124.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663866799/adams12org/nauww6jirpivisrwe809/IMG_4124.heic","width":2200}])
Motivational speaker Kevin Atlas shares personal story that inspires to be better, do better.
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Highly-trained security work with staff to provide a safe learning environment for students.
![Middle School Sports have returned to the Five Star District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663779740/adams12org/tgak05ar1oyhidk5amzy/MSSportsENGThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663779740/adams12org/tgak05ar1oyhidk5amzy/MSSportsENGThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663779740/adams12org/tgak05ar1oyhidk5amzy/MSSportsENGThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663779740/adams12org/tgak05ar1oyhidk5amzy/MSSportsENGThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663779740/adams12org/tgak05ar1oyhidk5amzy/MSSportsENGThumbnail.jpg","width":1560}])
Here is a video about what district staff and students have to say about their return.
![HCE Mascot, Students and Community posing for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663615334/adams12org/vixsiwpvr68bvwezpgqm/HCEBacktoSchoolNight1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663615334/adams12org/vixsiwpvr68bvwezpgqm/HCEBacktoSchoolNight1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663615334/adams12org/vixsiwpvr68bvwezpgqm/HCEBacktoSchoolNight1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663615334/adams12org/vixsiwpvr68bvwezpgqm/HCEBacktoSchoolNight1.jpg","width":1024}])
HCE's back-to-school night showed the importance of culture in our community.
![A group of elementary school students sit on the floor reading]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663692565/adams12org/gdmbvvvme7fre7mc6vy6/Elementary_students_reading.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663692565/adams12org/gdmbvvvme7fre7mc6vy6/Elementary_students_reading.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663692565/adams12org/gdmbvvvme7fre7mc6vy6/Elementary_students_reading.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663692565/adams12org/gdmbvvvme7fre7mc6vy6/Elementary_students_reading.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663692565/adams12org/gdmbvvvme7fre7mc6vy6/Elementary_students_reading.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663692565/adams12org/gdmbvvvme7fre7mc6vy6/Elementary_students_reading.jpg","width":2048}])
Students have access to grade-level learning and individualized instruction.
![Author Tom Phillips smiles at the camera. A monkey is perched on his left shoulder.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663697035/adams12org/ehutbajx7kknfcnulzsf/Tom_Phillips.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663697035/adams12org/ehutbajx7kknfcnulzsf/Tom_Phillips.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663697035/adams12org/ehutbajx7kknfcnulzsf/Tom_Phillips.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663697035/adams12org/ehutbajx7kknfcnulzsf/Tom_Phillips.png","width":806}])
Author has dyslexia and uses his passion for storytelling to write books that kids can enjoy.
![RME Ram and Student posing for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663613669/adams12org/bf9wjihbkys8jujsuzmm/RMEOfficeDepot2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663613669/adams12org/bf9wjihbkys8jujsuzmm/RMEOfficeDepot2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663613669/adams12org/bf9wjihbkys8jujsuzmm/RMEOfficeDepot2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663613669/adams12org/bf9wjihbkys8jujsuzmm/RMEOfficeDepot2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663613669/adams12org/bf9wjihbkys8jujsuzmm/RMEOfficeDepot2.jpg","width":1560}])
Rocky Mountain, Federal Heights and North Star Elementary Schools awarded free school supplies.
![Students and Staff at MRHS posing with their donation check]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663352430/adams12org/p4b1irnbp2e9fd48jkcj/MRHS1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663352430/adams12org/p4b1irnbp2e9fd48jkcj/MRHS1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663352430/adams12org/p4b1irnbp2e9fd48jkcj/MRHS1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663352430/adams12org/p4b1irnbp2e9fd48jkcj/MRHS1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663352430/adams12org/p4b1irnbp2e9fd48jkcj/MRHS1.jpg","width":1407}])
MRHS set a fundraising record and Superintendent Gdowski takes a Pie in the Eye.
![Truck loaded with books and three staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1661802324/adams12org/kpvaiwmceetw40tthu1g/TAEBookDrive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1661802324/adams12org/kpvaiwmceetw40tthu1g/TAEBookDrive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1661802324/adams12org/kpvaiwmceetw40tthu1g/TAEBookDrive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1661802324/adams12org/kpvaiwmceetw40tthu1g/TAEBookDrive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1661802324/adams12org/kpvaiwmceetw40tthu1g/TAEBookDrive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1661802324/adams12org/kpvaiwmceetw40tthu1g/TAEBookDrive.jpg","width":2200}])
Generosity led by Tarver fourth graders give BVSD community a gift at the start the year.
![Three female students from diverse backgrounds hugging while smiling and looking at the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1661535510/adams12org/q79imtivcxjvwtdnijae/20220815_Office_Depot_Back_to_school_04131.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1661535510/adams12org/q79imtivcxjvwtdnijae/20220815_Office_Depot_Back_to_school_04131.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1661535510/adams12org/q79imtivcxjvwtdnijae/20220815_Office_Depot_Back_to_school_04131.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1661535510/adams12org/q79imtivcxjvwtdnijae/20220815_Office_Depot_Back_to_school_04131.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1661535510/adams12org/q79imtivcxjvwtdnijae/20220815_Office_Depot_Back_to_school_04131.jpg","width":1500}])
Fall update regarding the district equity review and opportunities to be involved.
EVENTS
OUR HIGHLIGHT PROGRAMS
Preschool
Tuition, Colorado Preschool Program and Special Education spots available throughout the district.
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education programming gives all students a competitive advantage as they enter college, career or the military.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted programming is designed to help students navigate their growth and develop their full potential comprising four broad categories.
Special Education
Student Support Services supports student academic performance and nurtures student social development.
Alternative Education
We have a number of alternative education options for students. Some you can apply directly to, and some that are referral programs.
STEM
STEM programming uses science, technology, engineering and math to bring relevance to student work and make connections to society and the global world we live in.
FIVE STAR PROUD
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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