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![FutureForward student at 4Rivers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Gabriela Yanez wants to become a master diesel technician at 4Rivers Equipment and gets a tour
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The Future Educator Honor Roll event acknowledges the state's tip teacher candidates
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The Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics is selecting Kathleen Anderson for her work
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Pathways collaborated with several community partners to have students and staff clean the campus
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North Mor’s first Paint and Sip Night was a step toward strengthening community partnerships
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Thornton Elementary and STEM Launch 2nd graders collaborated as part of a Pen Pal Letter exchange
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The wonderful nutrition staff Lady Pineda and Lilliana Whisenand were celebrated at Vantage Point
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They voted unanimously to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
![community member hosts Mexican culture table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
This McElwain Elementary event brought families together to honor growth, connection and pride
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For students at Crossroads, National History Day let students dive deep on historical subjects
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16501 Alcott Way, Broomfield, CO 80023
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309
Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309
Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309
ESC, George W. Bailey Learning Center, Aspen Conference Room
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Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309
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.
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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