In recent years, studies regarding insufficient amounts of sleep in adolescents have caused many school districts across the country to consider adjusting bell schedules. The research suggests later start times for students in grades 6-12 would result in healthier adolescent students and increased academic performance over time.
While our district acknowledges this research ...
On Nov. 6 the Board of Education will host a community conversation about the district’s focus on Social-Emotional Learning and Safe Schools. As part two of the two-part “web of safety” series, the conversation will highlight social-emotional learning curriculum, supports and staff at all grade levels; and mental health supports in Adams 12 Five Star Schools.*
WHEN : November 6 from ...
Inclement weather can come at any time and Adams 12 Five Star Schools uses a variety of resources to determine if conditions exist that will impact schools.
The district closely monitors weather reports and road conditions and makes a decision regarding school on a daily basis between the following three options :
All schools/offices are Open : All ...
After a year-long engagement process, Adams 12 Five Star Schools is excited to reveal the new logo to represent Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming in the district.
We had nearly 2,000 responses to our survey earlier this month and it was very clear what the preferred logo was out of the five we presented. Out of the five options, 55 percent of respondents ...
Hilary Wimmer, Career and Technical Education Instructional Leader, DECA Advisor and High School of Business coordinator at Mountain Range High School, was named the Colorado Department of Education Teacher of the Year for the state of Colorado at a surprise assembly at her school on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
For more information, visit the Teacher of the Year page through the ...Parents of 2020-2021 kindergartners in Adams 12 Five Star Schools are invited to an informational fair to learn the ins and outs of attending school:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Come anytime between 5:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Hosted at the Educational Support Center located at 1500 E 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241.This event will provide opportunities to learn about the district ...
The Five Star Journal is a quarterly publication (October, December, March and May) of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. The Journal features news from our more than 50 schools, districtwide learning initiatives, tips for parents to support their students and much more. The families of our more than 39,000 students receive the Journal.
Stories you won’t want to miss in this issue: ...
As we draw closer to Election Day, Nov. 5, it’s important to keep in mind the legal parameters involved in election matters.
District Policy 8500 , “Political and Campaign Matters,” outlines the expectations for employees and community members.
There is a specific protocol for the distribution of political and campaign literature on school grounds. While this is ...
The Colorado State Legislature has spent its time between legislative sessions addressing two very profound issues relating to K-12 public schools. The first of which is the school finance interim committee, which is charged with reviewing the state’s formula for funding public education in Colorado. The second is the School Safety Committee, which is charged with reviewing existing statutes ...
Hilary Wimmer, Career and Technical Education Instructional Leader, DECA Advisor and High School of Business coordinator at Mountain Range High School, was named one of the Colorado Department of Education seven finalists for the 2020 Colorado Teacher of the Year competition on Monday, September 9. In May 2019, Mrs. Wimmer was named Adams 12 Five Star Schools Educator of the Year.
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