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![Thornton High Coordinator supports student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669766419/adams12org/t16n63gnmwcm98zuqx2j/BarnesThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669766419/adams12org/t16n63gnmwcm98zuqx2j/BarnesThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669766419/adams12org/t16n63gnmwcm98zuqx2j/BarnesThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669766419/adams12org/t16n63gnmwcm98zuqx2j/BarnesThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669766419/adams12org/t16n63gnmwcm98zuqx2j/BarnesThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Kelsey Barnes receives the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award
![Legacy teacher leaves lasting impression]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669753130/adams12org/qgba7eomsi0a6eebklyv/BynarowiczThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669753130/adams12org/qgba7eomsi0a6eebklyv/BynarowiczThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669753130/adams12org/qgba7eomsi0a6eebklyv/BynarowiczThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669753130/adams12org/qgba7eomsi0a6eebklyv/BynarowiczThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669753130/adams12org/qgba7eomsi0a6eebklyv/BynarowiczThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Beth Bynarowicz receives University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award
![Former Legacy Star steps onto World Cup Stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669667041/adams12org/rnahilxxx07vvlakrzft/TajonBuchananthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669667041/adams12org/rnahilxxx07vvlakrzft/TajonBuchananthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669667041/adams12org/rnahilxxx07vvlakrzft/TajonBuchananthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669667041/adams12org/rnahilxxx07vvlakrzft/TajonBuchananthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669667041/adams12org/rnahilxxx07vvlakrzft/TajonBuchananthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Legacy Alumni Tajon Buchanan has worked his way into the starting lineup for Canada
![Colorado Department of Education recognizes McElwain]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669051316/adams12org/axflzzjieiuq7z3629dg/CDEMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669051316/adams12org/axflzzjieiuq7z3629dg/CDEMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669051316/adams12org/axflzzjieiuq7z3629dg/CDEMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669051316/adams12org/axflzzjieiuq7z3629dg/CDEMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669051316/adams12org/axflzzjieiuq7z3629dg/CDEMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
McElwain's Parent Teacher Leadership Team has been recognized for its partnerships
![Westlake Middle School Community Liaison has heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668718431/adams12org/fuod3nifm7jvfxzjbz71/WMSHoBthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668718431/adams12org/fuod3nifm7jvfxzjbz71/WMSHoBthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668718431/adams12org/fuod3nifm7jvfxzjbz71/WMSHoBthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668718431/adams12org/fuod3nifm7jvfxzjbz71/WMSHoBthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668718431/adams12org/fuod3nifm7jvfxzjbz71/WMSHoBthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Veronica Martinez is the recipient for the 2022 Heart of Broomfield Education Award
![Century Middle School Student inspires those around him]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668713093/adams12org/igctcjbstgqpcmgrvbjq/CMSXCthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668713093/adams12org/igctcjbstgqpcmgrvbjq/CMSXCthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668713093/adams12org/igctcjbstgqpcmgrvbjq/CMSXCthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668713093/adams12org/igctcjbstgqpcmgrvbjq/CMSXCthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668713093/adams12org/igctcjbstgqpcmgrvbjq/CMSXCthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Middle School sports create the perfect outside of the classroom learning experience.
![Northglenn Middle welcomes Newcomers with open arms]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668454486/adams12org/mwbdneb7ihyjczbdntyr/Newcomerfamilythumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668454486/adams12org/mwbdneb7ihyjczbdntyr/Newcomerfamilythumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668454486/adams12org/mwbdneb7ihyjczbdntyr/Newcomerfamilythumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668454486/adams12org/mwbdneb7ihyjczbdntyr/Newcomerfamilythumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668454486/adams12org/mwbdneb7ihyjczbdntyr/Newcomerfamilythumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Newcomer family night welcomes many to the Five Star District with a wonderful experience.
![McElwain brings families together with Cocoa and Coats]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668452481/adams12org/vm08yanouwvmnelmxcpj/CocoaCoatsthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668452481/adams12org/vm08yanouwvmnelmxcpj/CocoaCoatsthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668452481/adams12org/vm08yanouwvmnelmxcpj/CocoaCoatsthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668452481/adams12org/vm08yanouwvmnelmxcpj/CocoaCoatsthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668452481/adams12org/vm08yanouwvmnelmxcpj/CocoaCoatsthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
McElwain Elementary gave back to the Five Star Community with their annual Cocoa and Coats event.
![Homegrown staff honored with CCLD Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668105533/adams12org/nra6c2mtz9xejko2eci4/CCLDSPEDthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668105533/adams12org/nra6c2mtz9xejko2eci4/CCLDSPEDthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668105533/adams12org/nra6c2mtz9xejko2eci4/CCLDSPEDthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668105533/adams12org/nra6c2mtz9xejko2eci4/CCLDSPEDthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668105533/adams12org/nra6c2mtz9xejko2eci4/CCLDSPEDthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Colorado Council of Learning Disabilities awards homegrown staff with Teacher of the Year
![Choice for the 2023-2024 School Year Opens December 1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668117420/adams12org/qdon0n1gwxg9wez3fhcg/Choice23opensthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668117420/adams12org/qdon0n1gwxg9wez3fhcg/Choice23opensthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668117420/adams12org/qdon0n1gwxg9wez3fhcg/Choice23opensthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668117420/adams12org/qdon0n1gwxg9wez3fhcg/Choice23opensthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668117420/adams12org/qdon0n1gwxg9wez3fhcg/Choice23opensthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Choice window opens December 1, 2022 and the deadline for priority is January 31, 2023
EVENTS
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Vantage Point Campus - 10900 Huron St, Northglenn, CO 80234
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1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 - Cottonwood/Blue Spruce 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 - Flatirons Conference Room
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1500 E 128th Ave Thornton, CO
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Legacy High School Large Gymnasium
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Vantage Point Campus - 10900 Huron St, Northglenn, CO 80234
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1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 - Cottonwood Conference Room
Educational Support Center (ESC)
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