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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.
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Instructional Coach Colleen Orotelli empowers and engages students in the Thunder Vista community
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This tradition at Century Middle School continues to rally community as a moment of pride
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As we draw closer to Election Day, Nov. 7, it’s important to keep the policy parameters in mind.
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Allison Jensen is attending the Wenzao University of Foreign Languages on a scholarship program
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CLDE Teacher Megan Alvarez spent the summer in Jordan as part of the Fulbright Scholar Program
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We are committed to celebrating Hispanic Americans, Coloradans, and the Five Star community
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Stargate K-12 had the honor of hosting Ministry of Education members from Tsukuba City, Japan
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Congratulations to Northglenn High School staff for operating and offering this community resource
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Staff at Hunter Glen Elementary have created a system to care for each other
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Congratulations to Hulstrom's Principal Colleen Urlik for her book she worked on with her colleague
EVENTS
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ESC, Training Center, Dogwood Room
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1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241 Grays & Torreys Conference Room
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1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, 80241 - Piñon Pine Conference Room
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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.
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