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![FutureForward student at 4Rivers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Engage
Gabriela Yanez wants to become a master diesel technician at 4Rivers Equipment and gets a tour
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- Empower
- Engage
The Future Educator Honor Roll event acknowledges the state's tip teacher candidates
![teacher helps students with assignment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746733350/adams12org/ph9as3ep4b3lx4hcevpm/CCTMKatieAwardThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746733350/adams12org/ph9as3ep4b3lx4hcevpm/CCTMKatieAwardThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746733350/adams12org/ph9as3ep4b3lx4hcevpm/CCTMKatieAwardThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746733350/adams12org/ph9as3ep4b3lx4hcevpm/CCTMKatieAwardThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746733350/adams12org/ph9as3ep4b3lx4hcevpm/CCTMKatieAwardThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Focus on Students
The Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics is selecting Kathleen Anderson for her work
![Students and staff pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746565781/adams12org/g2rr7ivbcfznkfaqhbd5/PathwaysEarthDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746565781/adams12org/g2rr7ivbcfznkfaqhbd5/PathwaysEarthDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746565781/adams12org/g2rr7ivbcfznkfaqhbd5/PathwaysEarthDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746565781/adams12org/g2rr7ivbcfznkfaqhbd5/PathwaysEarthDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746565781/adams12org/g2rr7ivbcfznkfaqhbd5/PathwaysEarthDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Collaborate
- Engage
Pathways collaborated with several community partners to have students and staff clean the campus
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![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}])
- Leadership
Michelle Pearson from Century Middle one of five educators inducted this year
![Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Advancing Leaders Through Innovation; May 2024; #AANHPOHeritageMonth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Leadership
They voted unanimously to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
![Free summer meals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":2200}])
- Resources
Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
![construction worker looking at project site]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744918096/adams12org/cz7oj9pus9rsrwbncg3a/construction-worker-stem-lab.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744918096/adams12org/cz7oj9pus9rsrwbncg3a/construction-worker-stem-lab.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744918096/adams12org/cz7oj9pus9rsrwbncg3a/construction-worker-stem-lab.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744918096/adams12org/cz7oj9pus9rsrwbncg3a/construction-worker-stem-lab.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744918096/adams12org/cz7oj9pus9rsrwbncg3a/construction-worker-stem-lab.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744918096/adams12org/cz7oj9pus9rsrwbncg3a/construction-worker-stem-lab.jpg","width":2200}])
- Bond
See which schools are slated for general construction and IT projects this spring and summer.
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![Invitation to Northglenn Middle's Trashion Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745520728/adams12org/vaugumgr1ld8jirqcxo7/NGMSTrashionShowInvite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745520728/adams12org/vaugumgr1ld8jirqcxo7/NGMSTrashionShowInvite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745520728/adams12org/vaugumgr1ld8jirqcxo7/NGMSTrashionShowInvite.png","width":548}])
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![Smiling student typing on laptop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745520324/adams12org/fxaixctrjd1trpcolgfy/CMSAnnaBeers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745520324/adams12org/fxaixctrjd1trpcolgfy/CMSAnnaBeers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745520324/adams12org/fxaixctrjd1trpcolgfy/CMSAnnaBeers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745520324/adams12org/fxaixctrjd1trpcolgfy/CMSAnnaBeers.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745520324/adams12org/fxaixctrjd1trpcolgfy/CMSAnnaBeers.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745520324/adams12org/fxaixctrjd1trpcolgfy/CMSAnnaBeers.png","width":1964}])
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![Volunteer works with student on reading a book]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741898747/adams12org/rbte9orrzwfpqkku1tq9/Denver9NewsMDEReadnSwingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741898747/adams12org/rbte9orrzwfpqkku1tq9/Denver9NewsMDEReadnSwingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741898747/adams12org/rbte9orrzwfpqkku1tq9/Denver9NewsMDEReadnSwingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741898747/adams12org/rbte9orrzwfpqkku1tq9/Denver9NewsMDEReadnSwingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741898747/adams12org/rbte9orrzwfpqkku1tq9/Denver9NewsMDEReadnSwingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![Adams 12 Five Star Schools Educational Support Center entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741028247/adams12org/s8jzvgwysftjdmnessax/Denver7A12BudgetStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741028247/adams12org/s8jzvgwysftjdmnessax/Denver7A12BudgetStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741028247/adams12org/s8jzvgwysftjdmnessax/Denver7A12BudgetStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741028247/adams12org/s8jzvgwysftjdmnessax/Denver7A12BudgetStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741028247/adams12org/s8jzvgwysftjdmnessax/Denver7A12BudgetStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![CBS 4 Covering Colorado First; Chris Gdowski ; Superintendent, Adams 12 Five Star School District thumbnail for CBS4 news video story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741027878/adams12org/tbdrvuyx8xayjf5rj7qj/CBS4GdowskiA12BudgetCutsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741027878/adams12org/tbdrvuyx8xayjf5rj7qj/CBS4GdowskiA12BudgetCutsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741027878/adams12org/tbdrvuyx8xayjf5rj7qj/CBS4GdowskiA12BudgetCutsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741027878/adams12org/tbdrvuyx8xayjf5rj7qj/CBS4GdowskiA12BudgetCutsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741027878/adams12org/tbdrvuyx8xayjf5rj7qj/CBS4GdowskiA12BudgetCutsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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