Home
Ballot Issues 5D & 5E
WHY CHOOSE US?
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.
LATEST NEWS
![staff and students play a game in the gymnasium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726684336/adams12org/q5xgytfoaffcnilmkeqb/Fox31McElwainMarineStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726684336/adams12org/q5xgytfoaffcnilmkeqb/Fox31McElwainMarineStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726684336/adams12org/q5xgytfoaffcnilmkeqb/Fox31McElwainMarineStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726684336/adams12org/q5xgytfoaffcnilmkeqb/Fox31McElwainMarineStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726684336/adams12org/q5xgytfoaffcnilmkeqb/Fox31McElwainMarineStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As featured on Fox31 News
![2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month design]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726597065/adams12org/qxu1z8hzbcllbikbrsrp/2024NationalHHMThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726597065/adams12org/qxu1z8hzbcllbikbrsrp/2024NationalHHMThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726597065/adams12org/qxu1z8hzbcllbikbrsrp/2024NationalHHMThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726597065/adams12org/qxu1z8hzbcllbikbrsrp/2024NationalHHMThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726597065/adams12org/qxu1z8hzbcllbikbrsrp/2024NationalHHMThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The theme for Hispanic Heritage Month this year is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together
![Staff helps student with assignment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725914117/adams12org/tgnbhkg4kq8wvh2x3yii/FiveStarSTEMandCUThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725914117/adams12org/tgnbhkg4kq8wvh2x3yii/FiveStarSTEMandCUThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725914117/adams12org/tgnbhkg4kq8wvh2x3yii/FiveStarSTEMandCUThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725914117/adams12org/tgnbhkg4kq8wvh2x3yii/FiveStarSTEMandCUThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725914117/adams12org/tgnbhkg4kq8wvh2x3yii/FiveStarSTEMandCUThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Northglenn HS STEM and STEM Launch K-8 are teaming up with CU to launch a STEM Learning Center
![Prairie Hills logo and photos of students using ST Math techniques and posing with the ST Math mascot, a penguin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725905804/adams12org/vraqwkd7zqzazisje0ph/PrairieHillsSTMathThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725905804/adams12org/vraqwkd7zqzazisje0ph/PrairieHillsSTMathThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725905804/adams12org/vraqwkd7zqzazisje0ph/PrairieHillsSTMathThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725905804/adams12org/vraqwkd7zqzazisje0ph/PrairieHillsSTMathThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725905804/adams12org/vraqwkd7zqzazisje0ph/PrairieHillsSTMathThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Prairie Hills Elementary gets a special visit from a special math-centered penguin
![Staff, students and families meet for Equity and Engagement Committee meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725903197/adams12org/grkszs3isbxw3ybrl52v/DistrictEECommitteeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725903197/adams12org/grkszs3isbxw3ybrl52v/DistrictEECommitteeThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725903197/adams12org/grkszs3isbxw3ybrl52v/DistrictEECommitteeThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725903197/adams12org/grkszs3isbxw3ybrl52v/DistrictEECommitteeThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725903197/adams12org/grkszs3isbxw3ybrl52v/DistrictEECommitteeThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Equity and Engagement Department hosts committee meeting for families to engage with district staff
![The SCFD Westlake Committee face the camera after receiving the SCFD grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725901715/adams12org/gwjjlnezzvsnqzvrwbnd/WestlakeSCFDGrantThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725901715/adams12org/gwjjlnezzvsnqzvrwbnd/WestlakeSCFDGrantThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725901715/adams12org/gwjjlnezzvsnqzvrwbnd/WestlakeSCFDGrantThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725901715/adams12org/gwjjlnezzvsnqzvrwbnd/WestlakeSCFDGrantThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725901715/adams12org/gwjjlnezzvsnqzvrwbnd/WestlakeSCFDGrantThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District awards grant to Westlake Middle School
![CDE State of Colorado - be it known that Vantage Point Campus has been recognized for their promising partnership practice Post-Secondary Preparation Night representing Supporting Student Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725389650/adams12org/t3tlrzdjv1wqzxglqfvn/CDEVPCPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725389650/adams12org/t3tlrzdjv1wqzxglqfvn/CDEVPCPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725389650/adams12org/t3tlrzdjv1wqzxglqfvn/CDEVPCPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725389650/adams12org/t3tlrzdjv1wqzxglqfvn/CDEVPCPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725389650/adams12org/t3tlrzdjv1wqzxglqfvn/CDEVPCPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Vantage Point receives recognition from CDE for their Post-Secondary Success event
![CDE State of Colorado - be it known that Adams 12 Five Star Schools has been recognized for their promising partnership practice Newcomer Resource Fair representing Collaborating with Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725386063/adams12org/mp8u8oxskrhmyszlhgwd/CDENewcomerPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725386063/adams12org/mp8u8oxskrhmyszlhgwd/CDENewcomerPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725386063/adams12org/mp8u8oxskrhmyszlhgwd/CDENewcomerPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725386063/adams12org/mp8u8oxskrhmyszlhgwd/CDENewcomerPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725386063/adams12org/mp8u8oxskrhmyszlhgwd/CDENewcomerPromisingPartnershipThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Rocky Mountain Elementary hosted a Newcomer Resource Fair that received recognition from CDE
![Trashion Show - An Earth Day Celebration, Northglenn Middle School, Northglenn, CO - Colorado Department of Education, students participate in trashion show at school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725382679/adams12org/n8usradtqlgm1fu173x8/NGMSTrashionShowThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725382679/adams12org/n8usradtqlgm1fu173x8/NGMSTrashionShowThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725382679/adams12org/n8usradtqlgm1fu173x8/NGMSTrashionShowThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725382679/adams12org/n8usradtqlgm1fu173x8/NGMSTrashionShowThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725382679/adams12org/n8usradtqlgm1fu173x8/NGMSTrashionShowThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Northglenn Middle School students hold a Trashion Show at their Earth Day Celebration
![Students, staff and families gather around food and culture at Pathways Future Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725051072/adams12org/cpow0l1wvn3yrnaddkow/PathwaysWelcomeBBQnCarShowThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725051072/adams12org/cpow0l1wvn3yrnaddkow/PathwaysWelcomeBBQnCarShowThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725051072/adams12org/cpow0l1wvn3yrnaddkow/PathwaysWelcomeBBQnCarShowThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725051072/adams12org/cpow0l1wvn3yrnaddkow/PathwaysWelcomeBBQnCarShowThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725051072/adams12org/cpow0l1wvn3yrnaddkow/PathwaysWelcomeBBQnCarShowThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Pathways Future Center kicks off school year with Welcome BBQ and First Annual Car Show
EVENTS
-
1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 -Cottonwood Conference Room
-
ESC-Pinon Pine
-
Mountain Range High School 12500 Huron Street, Westminster, CO 80234 - Library
-
ESC, Dogwood Conference Room
all day
-
CSEA Office
all day
all day
all day
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.
FIVE STAR PROUD
Here Add Image
Here Add Quote Text
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