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Free program prepares Colorado high school students to enter the workforce (opens in new window/tab)
As seen on CBS News Colorado
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By applying for free and reduced benefits families receive assistance and they help your child's school
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As seen in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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As seen in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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La Auténtica Poblana food truck celebrates graduates at Pathways with a delicious lunch
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Coach Randy Brings Heart, Hustle, and Positivity to Thunder Vista through sports
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4th and 8th grade engineering students participated in a PBL unit centered on wind energy
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5th graders brought history to life with a powerful performance of a play about the Boston Tea Party
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Arapahoe Ridge wrapped up the 2024–2025 school year with a spectacular Field Day Celebration
EVENTS
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Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington St., Thornton, CO
all day
*This does not apply to K-8 schools
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ESC, Dogwood Conference Room
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ESC, George W. Bailey Learning Center, Aspen Conference Room
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ESC, Dogwood Conference Room
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ESC, Training Center, Aspen Conference Room
all day
all day
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ESC, Dogwood Conference Room
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