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![Students reach new heights with NASA TechRise Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675122340/adams12org/jgethwjmnflk3tebm699/STEMLabNASAFSSthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675122340/adams12org/jgethwjmnflk3tebm699/STEMLabNASAFSSthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675122340/adams12org/jgethwjmnflk3tebm699/STEMLabNASAFSSthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675122340/adams12org/jgethwjmnflk3tebm699/STEMLabNASAFSSthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675122340/adams12org/jgethwjmnflk3tebm699/STEMLabNASAFSSthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Collaborate
- Student Achievement
STEM Lab wins NASA TechRise Challenge for the second year in a row for their newest experiment
![Prairie Hills Club completes challenge of writing novel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674757497/adams12org/fkgtbwl1uqocchxzydgk/NaNoWriMothumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674757497/adams12org/fkgtbwl1uqocchxzydgk/NaNoWriMothumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674757497/adams12org/fkgtbwl1uqocchxzydgk/NaNoWriMothumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674757497/adams12org/fkgtbwl1uqocchxzydgk/NaNoWriMothumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674757497/adams12org/fkgtbwl1uqocchxzydgk/NaNoWriMothumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Focus on Students
Students authors at Prairie Hills Elementary complete novel and celebrate at Author Release Party
![NHS Teacher engages students with "Survivor" curriculum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674670004/adams12org/fw2rydwm2xrzcggdlnvz/NGHSSurvivorthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674670004/adams12org/fw2rydwm2xrzcggdlnvz/NGHSSurvivorthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674670004/adams12org/fw2rydwm2xrzcggdlnvz/NGHSSurvivorthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674670004/adams12org/fw2rydwm2xrzcggdlnvz/NGHSSurvivorthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674670004/adams12org/fw2rydwm2xrzcggdlnvz/NGHSSurvivorthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Focus on Students
Northglenn High School teacher, Joe Croteau, integrates the hit show "Survivor" into his class
![Cotton Creek Elementary hosts Sports Equipment Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674580500/adams12org/iqly0xuseiayagthchus/CCESportEquipmentthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674580500/adams12org/iqly0xuseiayagthchus/CCESportEquipmentthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674580500/adams12org/iqly0xuseiayagthchus/CCESportEquipmentthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674580500/adams12org/iqly0xuseiayagthchus/CCESportEquipmentthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674580500/adams12org/iqly0xuseiayagthchus/CCESportEquipmentthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Focus on Students
3rd graders Bodie and Carter at Cotton Creek organized a sports equipment drive to give back
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![Take the annual Family-School Relationships Survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674499158/adams12org/ococ22pcfhitagaei8vb/2023_Survey_graphics_web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674499158/adams12org/ococ22pcfhitagaei8vb/2023_Survey_graphics_web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674499158/adams12org/ococ22pcfhitagaei8vb/2023_Survey_graphics_web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674499158/adams12org/ococ22pcfhitagaei8vb/2023_Survey_graphics_web.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674499158/adams12org/ococ22pcfhitagaei8vb/2023_Survey_graphics_web.png","width":1560}])
- Climate & Culture
- Focus on Students
Elevate your child's educational experience! Take the annual Family-School Relationships Survey.
![New instructional materials up for consideration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675202687/adams12org/qcpdhtug2pdmgjs8voif/InstructionalMaterials.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675202687/adams12org/qcpdhtug2pdmgjs8voif/InstructionalMaterials.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675202687/adams12org/qcpdhtug2pdmgjs8voif/InstructionalMaterials.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675202687/adams12org/qcpdhtug2pdmgjs8voif/InstructionalMaterials.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675202687/adams12org/qcpdhtug2pdmgjs8voif/InstructionalMaterials.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675202687/adams12org/qcpdhtug2pdmgjs8voif/InstructionalMaterials.jpg","width":2200}])
The community is invited to share feedback on these materials through Feb. 13.
![Five Star District to conduct an online community survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673388983/adams12org/zco0f71jdk2dvt964df0/SurveyFeedbackthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673388983/adams12org/zco0f71jdk2dvt964df0/SurveyFeedbackthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673388983/adams12org/zco0f71jdk2dvt964df0/SurveyFeedbackthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673388983/adams12org/zco0f71jdk2dvt964df0/SurveyFeedbackthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673388983/adams12org/zco0f71jdk2dvt964df0/SurveyFeedbackthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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Help shape future programming, facility improvements and learning opportunities for students
![A hand holds a glass of water]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673453552/adams12org/bbecdqg1bfmewimud7i6/Waterimage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673453552/adams12org/bbecdqg1bfmewimud7i6/Waterimage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673453552/adams12org/bbecdqg1bfmewimud7i6/Waterimage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673453552/adams12org/bbecdqg1bfmewimud7i6/Waterimage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1673453552/adams12org/bbecdqg1bfmewimud7i6/Waterimage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1673453552/adams12org/bbecdqg1bfmewimud7i6/Waterimage.jpg","width":2200}])
- Focus on Students
Sources of drinking water will be tested at all elementary and K-8 schools.
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![Students facing camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674848204/adams12org/qrhazoybijobrcuyceb7/STEMLabNASAthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674848204/adams12org/qrhazoybijobrcuyceb7/STEMLabNASAthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674848204/adams12org/qrhazoybijobrcuyceb7/STEMLabNASAthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674848204/adams12org/qrhazoybijobrcuyceb7/STEMLabNASAthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674848204/adams12org/qrhazoybijobrcuyceb7/STEMLabNASAthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![Thornton student sitting on steps surrounded by shoes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671467220/adams12org/bregadzl7rqagjrxwhso/SneaksforCleats.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671467220/adams12org/bregadzl7rqagjrxwhso/SneaksforCleats.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671467220/adams12org/bregadzl7rqagjrxwhso/SneaksforCleats.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1671467220/adams12org/bregadzl7rqagjrxwhso/SneaksforCleats.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671467220/adams12org/bregadzl7rqagjrxwhso/SneaksforCleats.png","width":1317}])
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![Football player looking at the field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662052310/adams12org/w9mn6tdlitcqaeyejgzd/9News_HHSFootball.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662052310/adams12org/w9mn6tdlitcqaeyejgzd/9News_HHSFootball.png","width":510}])
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![Firefighting students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655928866/adams12org/aznzhwdiraouzjemqoza/Future-Forward-1-copy.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655928866/adams12org/aznzhwdiraouzjemqoza/Future-Forward-1-copy.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655928866/adams12org/aznzhwdiraouzjemqoza/Future-Forward-1-copy.webp","width":768}])
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