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District accredited with performance rating for second year

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 12:15pm

Significant achievement growth solidifies district in the “performance” category

Adams 12 Five Star Schools has been accredited as a Performance District for the second consecutive year. According to the recent state release of preliminary performance ratings for schools and districts, the Five Star District further solidified its position in the “performance” category due to gains in academic achievement, and postsecondary and workforce readiness.

The Five Star ...

How you can help Hurricane Harvey victims

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 11:00am

Five Star community offers its thoughts and support

The Five Star community offers it thoughts and support to the residents and families of the Greater Houston area in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. As residents face unprecedented flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, many across the nation are asking how they can help. It's no different for our school communities, who demonstrate time and time again their desire to help others through ...

Community meetings planned for school expansion projects

Friday, August 18, 2017 - 3:00pm

Construction to begin in early 2018

The anticipated start of construction is about four months away on two major school expansion projects and now parents and community members will have a chance to get a first look at design and construction plans for both schools.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools will host pre-construction community meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18 , at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary and 6:30 to ...

Evening P-8 Base Camp parent meeting scheduled for Sept. 27

Friday, August 18, 2017 - 10:15am

Group will define vision, mission, values for new school

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is looking for the voice and participation of parents planning for their children to attend the new P-8 School No. 33 currently under construction in the Anthem community of Broomfield.

A evening meeting has been set for 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Parkside Community Center.

P-8 Principal Teresa Benallo explained that the purpose of ...

Achievement scores rise for second year

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:00am

District closes performance gap with the state

For the second straight year, student achievement has made strong gains in the Five Star District. To start the school year, the district celebrates significant growth in student performance on statewide assessments in English language arts, math and science. The recent release of achievement scores further closes the performance gap between Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state ...

Board of Ed to hold school year's first regular meeting

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 2:45pm

Aug. 16 agenda includes CASB legislative resolutions, oil and gas presentation

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold its first regular meeting of the 2017-2018 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.

Agenda items include:

An overview of Great Western Oil and Gas Company's request to lease 39 acres of subsurface mineral rights from the district An update on member recruitment for the district's Finance and Audit Committee Review of ...

The Great American Eclipse

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 11:30am

August 21, 2017

On August 21, 2017 at 11:47 a.m., our district will experience a 93% eclipse of the sun. It has been nearly 100 years since this rare phenomenon last occurred in the United States. As such, many of our teachers are excited to use this event as an opportunity for students to engage in real-world learning activities. To ensure a safe and enjoyable learning experience, all students and staff will ...

Parents encouraged to attend Back to School Bash on Aug. 4

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 3:30pm

Find resources to support your child's learning

Join us on August 4, 2018 for the Adams 12 Five Star Schools' "Back to School Bash"! Hosted by Student Engagement Initiatives, the bash provides needed resources to students in the Five Star District for the 2018-19 school year. Join us at the Five Star Stadium to find resources on online enrollment, transportation and even free backpacks!

DATE: Saturday, August 4, 2018 TIME: 9 a.m. ...

Two board of education seats up for election this November

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 8:00am

Interested candidates must submit an application by 4:30 p.m., Sept. 1

Adams 12 Five Star Schools calls for nomination of candidates for two board of education seats up for election this November. Nominated candidates will be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

At this election two directors will be elected, one from Director District No. 3, and one from Director District No. 4 for a four-year ...

Back to School: celebrating success, building for the future

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 8:00am

Read Superintendent Chris Gdowski's welcome back letter

Summer is a time for students, families and staff to relax, recharge and enjoy time with family and friends. As the break comes to an end, we cannot wait to welcome back students, staff, families and the entire Five Star community for the 2017-18 school year. Don't forget to visit our online back to school resource page for all you need to know to start the school year off on the right foot, ...

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