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![Metropolitan State University welcomes the Newcomer Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701901871/adams12org/xzcwhefad8u6zro1bj6n/NewcomerCenterMSUThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Focus on Students
Multilingual students from Thornton High School and Newcomer Center visited MSU to learn options
![Legacy AP Physics students learn about string tension in a conical rotation scenario in the “flying pigs” lab.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701898253/adams12org/i49ooddrywjgqvfz1dxg/LegacyHighAPScienceThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Focus on Students
Read how AP Sciences courses at Legacy High School hit a 20 year record high pass rate
![Leroy students preparing Thanksgiving baskets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701893826/adams12org/cswdatkpabapeinajsqf/LeroyThanksgiving2023Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Collaborate
Leroy Elementary students worked together to provide families with Thanksgiving baskets
![Horizon students at More Than GT Mornings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700086395/adams12org/wjdlxvr0galcjizxd5h1/MorethanGTMorningsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Collaborate
- Engage
GT students meet once a month on Wednesday morning in an inclusive and comfortable environment
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![Student teacher leading a class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692042593/adams12org/d8xpagxpkamxux42ijas/2023_HCE_FirstDay_6900.jpg","width":1000}])
- Resources
The Choice window opens December 1, 2023 and the deadline for priority is January 31, 2024
![Introducing our new Board of Education members for Adams 12 Five Star Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700170072/adams12org/hkocixsn3daewllgywlw/NewBoEThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700170072/adams12org/hkocixsn3daewllgywlw/NewBoEThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700170072/adams12org/hkocixsn3daewllgywlw/NewBoEThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700170072/adams12org/hkocixsn3daewllgywlw/NewBoEThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700170072/adams12org/hkocixsn3daewllgywlw/NewBoEThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Leadership
The district welcomes new directors and says farewell to those who served for the last eight years.
![A table has copies of new books being considered for adoption into the district's curriculum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698179016/adams12org/xykwikrkzbfixpnza4fg/PXL_20231024_201435415.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698179016/adams12org/xykwikrkzbfixpnza4fg/PXL_20231024_201435415.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698179016/adams12org/xykwikrkzbfixpnza4fg/PXL_20231024_201435415.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698179016/adams12org/xykwikrkzbfixpnza4fg/PXL_20231024_201435415.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698179016/adams12org/xykwikrkzbfixpnza4fg/PXL_20231024_201435415.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1698179016/adams12org/xykwikrkzbfixpnza4fg/PXL_20231024_201435415.jpg","width":2200}])
- Resources
Community members can review the materials and provide feedback for consideration.
![Collage of Principals for the year 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697736912/adams12org/msppp9cjjounhwbvos4e/NationalPrincipalsMonth2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697736912/adams12org/msppp9cjjounhwbvos4e/NationalPrincipalsMonth2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697736912/adams12org/msppp9cjjounhwbvos4e/NationalPrincipalsMonth2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1697736912/adams12org/msppp9cjjounhwbvos4e/NationalPrincipalsMonth2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1697736912/adams12org/msppp9cjjounhwbvos4e/NationalPrincipalsMonth2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697736912/adams12org/msppp9cjjounhwbvos4e/NationalPrincipalsMonth2023.jpg","width":1650}])
- Leadership
We recognize the important role that our principals play for National Principals Month
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![CU student presents to Northglenn High students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701198828/adams12org/jgccjbp3xrkncmsoyv7d/2023_NGH_CUPosterPresentation_0243.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Teacher and student busy at work at the Newcomer Center housed in Thornton High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698766224/adams12org/dcq2prfmqien0z2mbomt/CBSColoradoNewcomerCenterThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698766224/adams12org/dcq2prfmqien0z2mbomt/CBSColoradoNewcomerCenterThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698766224/adams12org/dcq2prfmqien0z2mbomt/CBSColoradoNewcomerCenterThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698766224/adams12org/dcq2prfmqien0z2mbomt/CBSColoradoNewcomerCenterThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698766224/adams12org/dcq2prfmqien0z2mbomt/CBSColoradoNewcomerCenterThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![Students at the newcomer center taking a math test]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697746951/adams12org/wxbgwmulmha10e6wsaca/NewcomerCenter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697746951/adams12org/wxbgwmulmha10e6wsaca/NewcomerCenter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697746951/adams12org/wxbgwmulmha10e6wsaca/NewcomerCenter.jpg","width":756}])
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![Hulstrom student at the spelling bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686003352/adams12org/fphubpqvroj9qdrzkgvk/52938827298_4d141d3551_k.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686003352/adams12org/fphubpqvroj9qdrzkgvk/52938827298_4d141d3551_k.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686003352/adams12org/fphubpqvroj9qdrzkgvk/52938827298_4d141d3551_k.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1686003352/adams12org/fphubpqvroj9qdrzkgvk/52938827298_4d141d3551_k.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1686003352/adams12org/fphubpqvroj9qdrzkgvk/52938827298_4d141d3551_k.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686003352/adams12org/fphubpqvroj9qdrzkgvk/52938827298_4d141d3551_k.jpg","width":2047}])
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![Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee champion Aditi Muthukumar. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684779048/adams12org/w8fjozmjaqwabehdvgye/DenverPostSpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684779048/adams12org/w8fjozmjaqwabehdvgye/DenverPostSpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684779048/adams12org/w8fjozmjaqwabehdvgye/DenverPostSpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684779048/adams12org/w8fjozmjaqwabehdvgye/DenverPostSpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684779048/adams12org/w8fjozmjaqwabehdvgye/DenverPostSpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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