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Share your thoughts on what the district should prioritize in the new central kitchen by completing our survey
![Students listen to guest speaker on Career Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747777503/adams12org/ou1t2wggdpvsdjevu2my/LeroyCareerDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747777503/adams12org/ou1t2wggdpvsdjevu2my/LeroyCareerDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747777503/adams12org/ou1t2wggdpvsdjevu2my/LeroyCareerDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747777503/adams12org/ou1t2wggdpvsdjevu2my/LeroyCareerDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747777503/adams12org/ou1t2wggdpvsdjevu2my/LeroyCareerDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Special guest speakers included a police officer, a firefighter, a doctor, and a mail carrier
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Thornton Elementary hosted a Multicultural Festival to celebrate diversity in the community
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Schools recognized by the Colorado Department of Education for achievement and growth
![Michelle Pearson holding her National Teacher Hall of Fame of the year award, pictured with her principal and a former student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747683923/adams12org/hwoknbiqmwxbbxixo68x/Pearson_NTHF.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747683923/adams12org/hwoknbiqmwxbbxixo68x/Pearson_NTHF.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747683923/adams12org/hwoknbiqmwxbbxixo68x/Pearson_NTHF.jpg","width":640}])
Michelle Pearson from Century Middle one of five educators inducted this year
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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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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