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![student poses for the camera with graduation frame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748984465/adams12org/x88upm88fkynycfqr90n/Pathways2025GradsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748984465/adams12org/x88upm88fkynycfqr90n/Pathways2025GradsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748984465/adams12org/x88upm88fkynycfqr90n/Pathways2025GradsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748984465/adams12org/x88upm88fkynycfqr90n/Pathways2025GradsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748984465/adams12org/x88upm88fkynycfqr90n/Pathways2025GradsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Focus on Students
La Auténtica Poblana food truck celebrates graduates at Pathways with a delicious lunch
![Student and staff pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748969374/adams12org/kqcodlscww1wrhrlr4ph/THVCoachRandyThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748969374/adams12org/kqcodlscww1wrhrlr4ph/THVCoachRandyThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748969374/adams12org/kqcodlscww1wrhrlr4ph/THVCoachRandyThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748969374/adams12org/kqcodlscww1wrhrlr4ph/THVCoachRandyThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748969374/adams12org/kqcodlscww1wrhrlr4ph/THVCoachRandyThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Focus on Students
Coach Randy Brings Heart, Hustle, and Positivity to Thunder Vista through sports
![students working on KidWind Challenge project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748974801/adams12org/paxyqr787gbn2fzasm5c/STEMLaunchWindEnergy2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748974801/adams12org/paxyqr787gbn2fzasm5c/STEMLaunchWindEnergy2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748974801/adams12org/paxyqr787gbn2fzasm5c/STEMLaunchWindEnergy2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748974801/adams12org/paxyqr787gbn2fzasm5c/STEMLaunchWindEnergy2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748974801/adams12org/paxyqr787gbn2fzasm5c/STEMLaunchWindEnergy2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Engage
4th and 8th grade engineering students participated in a PBL unit centered on wind energy
![Students pose for the camera after stage performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748627565/adams12org/ss77hkdmxdivqkfsdium/TarverTeaPartyThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748627565/adams12org/ss77hkdmxdivqkfsdium/TarverTeaPartyThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748627565/adams12org/ss77hkdmxdivqkfsdium/TarverTeaPartyThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748627565/adams12org/ss77hkdmxdivqkfsdium/TarverTeaPartyThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748627565/adams12org/ss77hkdmxdivqkfsdium/TarverTeaPartyThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Engage
5th graders brought history to life with a powerful performance of a play about the Boston Tea Party
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![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.
![texting on cell phone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748383544/adams12org/tvatojbakjst0jfe0fmg/pexels-olly-3766218.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748383544/adams12org/tvatojbakjst0jfe0fmg/pexels-olly-3766218.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748383544/adams12org/tvatojbakjst0jfe0fmg/pexels-olly-3766218.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748383544/adams12org/tvatojbakjst0jfe0fmg/pexels-olly-3766218.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748383544/adams12org/tvatojbakjst0jfe0fmg/pexels-olly-3766218.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748383544/adams12org/tvatojbakjst0jfe0fmg/pexels-olly-3766218.jpg","width":2200}])
- Leadership
The district is launching a brand-new app featuring our first-ever two-way communication tool
![Architect’s concept of the cultural hub at the center of the redesigned Thornton High School Note: Preliminary designs are subject to change.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748368745/adams12org/na2anco0uepb9tq9b1vn/entry_withstructure1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748368745/adams12org/na2anco0uepb9tq9b1vn/entry_withstructure1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748368745/adams12org/na2anco0uepb9tq9b1vn/entry_withstructure1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748368745/adams12org/na2anco0uepb9tq9b1vn/entry_withstructure1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748368745/adams12org/na2anco0uepb9tq9b1vn/entry_withstructure1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748368745/adams12org/na2anco0uepb9tq9b1vn/entry_withstructure1.jpg","width":1920}])
- Bond
The core team that will design and rebuild THS and FutureForward at Bollman is complete.
![Graduates looking up and smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747859146/adams12org/cnhscxxbxtcamwr2c2kf/8Q4A0262.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747859146/adams12org/cnhscxxbxtcamwr2c2kf/8Q4A0262.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747859146/adams12org/cnhscxxbxtcamwr2c2kf/8Q4A0262.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747859146/adams12org/cnhscxxbxtcamwr2c2kf/8Q4A0262.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747859146/adams12org/cnhscxxbxtcamwr2c2kf/8Q4A0262.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747859146/adams12org/cnhscxxbxtcamwr2c2kf/8Q4A0262.jpg","width":2200}])
- Student Achievement
We recognize the dedication and perseverance that brought our students to graduation
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In the News
![Superintendent Gdowski speaking at press event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749827393/adams12org/ffvdzi5hmkwxluaub1mk/ColoradoGdowskiStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749827393/adams12org/ffvdzi5hmkwxluaub1mk/ColoradoGdowskiStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749827393/adams12org/ffvdzi5hmkwxluaub1mk/ColoradoGdowskiStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749827393/adams12org/ffvdzi5hmkwxluaub1mk/ColoradoGdowskiStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749827393/adams12org/ffvdzi5hmkwxluaub1mk/ColoradoGdowskiStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As seen in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
![Hall of Fame Teacher Michelle Pearson 9News news story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748449045/adams12org/bvnjrq9olj19a2n7p1ba/9NewsPearsonTeacherHoFThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748449045/adams12org/bvnjrq9olj19a2n7p1ba/9NewsPearsonTeacherHoFThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748449045/adams12org/bvnjrq9olj19a2n7p1ba/9NewsPearsonTeacherHoFThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748449045/adams12org/bvnjrq9olj19a2n7p1ba/9NewsPearsonTeacherHoFThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748449045/adams12org/bvnjrq9olj19a2n7p1ba/9NewsPearsonTeacherHoFThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As featured on 9News
![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}])
As featured on Fox31
![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}])
As featured on CBS Colorado
![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}])
As featured on 9News