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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.
LATEST NEWS
![Centennial students attend city council meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678809763/adams12org/uwcjsm7ri94fw7tj57g8/CentennialStoplightThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678809763/adams12org/uwcjsm7ri94fw7tj57g8/CentennialStoplightThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678809763/adams12org/uwcjsm7ri94fw7tj57g8/CentennialStoplightThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678809763/adams12org/uwcjsm7ri94fw7tj57g8/CentennialStoplightThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678809763/adams12org/uwcjsm7ri94fw7tj57g8/CentennialStoplightThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students Bentley Cotter and Sophia Anderson work together to present at city council meeting
![Logos of schools that will be receiving the Helping Kids Grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
We were one of only 16 recipients of the grant awarded by The School Superintendents Association
![Students dress up as raccoons as part of Wild Senses workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678484174/adams12org/t4sl0lleiv7nsc5k74xs/TSSWildSensesThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678484174/adams12org/t4sl0lleiv7nsc5k74xs/TSSWildSensesThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678484174/adams12org/t4sl0lleiv7nsc5k74xs/TSSWildSensesThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678484174/adams12org/t4sl0lleiv7nsc5k74xs/TSSWildSensesThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678484174/adams12org/t4sl0lleiv7nsc5k74xs/TSSWildSensesThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Studio School had a visiting field trip from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
![Horizon students pose for the camera with German students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678472263/adams12org/ez3zagt70vtefhcy74fp/HorizonGAPPThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678472263/adams12org/ez3zagt70vtefhcy74fp/HorizonGAPPThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678472263/adams12org/ez3zagt70vtefhcy74fp/HorizonGAPPThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678472263/adams12org/ez3zagt70vtefhcy74fp/HorizonGAPPThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678472263/adams12org/ez3zagt70vtefhcy74fp/HorizonGAPPThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The German American Partnership Program works with Horizon to build life-long relationships
![March is National Athletic Training Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678911029/adams12org/m7i95hc1sej1sayaascv/NATMRecognitionThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678911029/adams12org/m7i95hc1sej1sayaascv/NATMRecognitionThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678911029/adams12org/m7i95hc1sej1sayaascv/NATMRecognitionThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678911029/adams12org/m7i95hc1sej1sayaascv/NATMRecognitionThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678911029/adams12org/m7i95hc1sej1sayaascv/NATMRecognitionThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
We recognize our team of Athletic Trainers for the phenomenal job that they do
![Shadow Ridge Middle School presents A Midsummer Night's Dream]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678470929/adams12org/pfd6jme9dkyrgfpudwpi/SRMSDramaThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678470929/adams12org/pfd6jme9dkyrgfpudwpi/SRMSDramaThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678470929/adams12org/pfd6jme9dkyrgfpudwpi/SRMSDramaThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678470929/adams12org/pfd6jme9dkyrgfpudwpi/SRMSDramaThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678470929/adams12org/pfd6jme9dkyrgfpudwpi/SRMSDramaThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Drama students at Shadow Ridge Middle School are excited to share their newest production
![Aditi Muthukumar and her family face the camera with her trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678744905/adams12org/jgd2tyh0cvvoxwwxtnt7/A12SpellingBeeChampThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678744905/adams12org/jgd2tyh0cvvoxwwxtnt7/A12SpellingBeeChampThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678744905/adams12org/jgd2tyh0cvvoxwwxtnt7/A12SpellingBeeChampThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678744905/adams12org/jgd2tyh0cvvoxwwxtnt7/A12SpellingBeeChampThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678744905/adams12org/jgd2tyh0cvvoxwwxtnt7/A12SpellingBeeChampThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Hulstrom student Aditi Muthukumar is victorious after competing in the Colorado State Spelling Bee
![Students at Stellar pose with their Stellar Starcups beverage cart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678229107/adams12org/s4xk0eb3hkdtu508skcv/StellarStarcupsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678229107/adams12org/s4xk0eb3hkdtu508skcv/StellarStarcupsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678229107/adams12org/s4xk0eb3hkdtu508skcv/StellarStarcupsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678229107/adams12org/s4xk0eb3hkdtu508skcv/StellarStarcupsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678229107/adams12org/s4xk0eb3hkdtu508skcv/StellarStarcupsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students at Stellar Elementary started a class business to sell beverages and feel accomplishment
![Prudential Emerging Visionaries logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677174963/adams12org/tlks6xdlkc41ox8lcodh/EmergingVisionariesThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677174963/adams12org/tlks6xdlkc41ox8lcodh/EmergingVisionariesThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677174963/adams12org/tlks6xdlkc41ox8lcodh/EmergingVisionariesThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677174963/adams12org/tlks6xdlkc41ox8lcodh/EmergingVisionariesThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677174963/adams12org/tlks6xdlkc41ox8lcodh/EmergingVisionariesThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Jack Bonneau is the only student from Colorado to be named a 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionary
![Teacher helps student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678390576/adams12org/lu9jetuk2dnylwb63bzy/CommunitySurveyThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678390576/adams12org/lu9jetuk2dnylwb63bzy/CommunitySurveyThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678390576/adams12org/lu9jetuk2dnylwb63bzy/CommunitySurveyThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678390576/adams12org/lu9jetuk2dnylwb63bzy/CommunitySurveyThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678390576/adams12org/lu9jetuk2dnylwb63bzy/CommunitySurveyThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Survey indicates 86 percent of parents have favorable opinion of Adams 12 Five Star District
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1500 E 128th Ave Thornton, CO
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1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 - Piñon Pine Conference Room
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ESC, Training Center, Dogwood Room
ESC, Training Center, Aspen Room
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1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 - Blue Spruce Conference Room
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CSEA, 1480 Roseanna Drive, Northglenn, 80234
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1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 - Piñon Pine Conference Room
Educational Support Center (ESC)
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Educational Support Center (1500 E. 128th Ave. Thornton, CO)
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
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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