All school buildings closed Mon., March 16 - Fri. April 17 | Remote Learning starts Wed., April 1 Fri, 04/17/2020 (All day) More Information

All school buildings closed Mon., March 16 - Fri. April 17 | Remote Learning starts Wed., April 1

School(s): All SchoolsDate: Thursday, March 12, 2020 (All day) to Friday, April 17, 2020 (All day)

Governor Polis announced on Wednesday, March 18 that schools should plan on remote learning through at least April 17.

Given this, all school buildings will remain closed through at least April 17. The district will implement remote learning and modified operations on Wednesday, April 1. 

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As a reminder, you can visit Community Letters & Resources for:

  • All up-to-date information

  • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • A growing list of learning resources

  • Talking points and resources for families to talk to children about COVID-19 

  • Information about the district's grab and go food plan

During this rapidly evolving situation, more information will be communicated at the link above in the days and weeks to come.

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El Gobernador Polis anunció el miércoles, 18 de marzo que las escuelas deberían planear en aprendizaje remoto hasta por lo menos el 17 de abril. 

Dado esto, las escuelas permanecerán cerradas hasta por lo menos el 17 de abril. El distrito implementará aprendizaje remoto y operaciones modificadas el miércoles, 1ro de abril.

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Como recordatorio, puede visitar Cartas y recursos para la comunidad para:

  • Toda la información actualizada

  • Respuestas a preguntas frecuentes

  • Una lista creciente de recursos de aprendizaje

  • Temas de conversación y recursos para que las familias hablen con niños acerca de COVID-19

  • Información sobre el plan de comidas recoger y llevar del distrito

Durante esta situacion rapidamente cambiante, comunicaremos más información en el enlace anterior en los días y semanas por venir. 

Thornton Elementary School

991 Eppinger Boulevard, Thornton, CO, 80229 - 720-972-5660 - Website
Thornton Elementary building 2016
Project rating - 1 $1.3-$1.5M
Project rating - 1

Complete - New and improved! We're excited to say, your investment plan is now complete. This process was a collaborative effort. With your help, we're engaging and inspiring all students to innovate to achieve and succeed in a safe environment.

Latest Updates

Bond improvement work at Thornton Elementary, which took place in Summer 2019, included:

  • Technology upgrades in all classrooms
  • Secure vestibule entrance for the front of the school
  • Renovation and upgrade of the library
  • Upgrades to the gym, music and art rooms
  • New permanent walls and new windows in every classroom
Construction Start Year(s) 

2019: All proposed work listed below in building structure, building interiors, building systems/safety & security, school grounds, and renovations & remodels - COMPLETED

Building Structure

  • Replace failing exterior doors - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019

Building Interiors

  • Replace failing flooring in critical locations - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019

Building Systems / Safety & Security

  • Improve cafeteria/kitchen plumbing components - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019
  • Replace aging plumbing fixtures - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019
  • Replace deteriorating sewer system components - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019
  • Install digital security camera system - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019

School Grounds

  • Repair/restore failing sidewalks and stairs - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019

Renovations & Remodels

  • Remodel priority items, such as ceilings, walls, floors, windows, doors, painting upgrades, paving restoration, lunch rooms, classrooms and bathrooms *Significant Renovation - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019
  • Repair or replace specials (music, art, gym) program components such as wall panels, ceiling tiles, flooring and program specific equipment - COMPLETED SUMMER 2019

Instructional Upgrades

  • Each school is provided with funding for instructional upgrades that will be determined through a collaborative process with the school and community. Categories can include furniture, technology, space modifications, safety & security upgrades and specials/electives.