Five Star News & StoriesStay up to date with the latest news and happenings around our schools.
Filter Five Star Stories
Search Five Star Stories
Five Star Stories
![special guest speaker reads book remotely to students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744997469/adams12org/znlztjfxufz9g2y970gi/WoodglenElementaryBooksBreakfastThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744997469/adams12org/znlztjfxufz9g2y970gi/WoodglenElementaryBooksBreakfastThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744997469/adams12org/znlztjfxufz9g2y970gi/WoodglenElementaryBooksBreakfastThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744997469/adams12org/znlztjfxufz9g2y970gi/WoodglenElementaryBooksBreakfastThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744997469/adams12org/znlztjfxufz9g2y970gi/WoodglenElementaryBooksBreakfastThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Collaborate
- Engage
The Woodglen event allowed an active service member to join virtually to read to his daughter
![Students pose for the camera while holding up books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744755348/adams12org/shznkuw0n5xmfbsprm5k/CEEBoundbyBooks2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744755348/adams12org/shznkuw0n5xmfbsprm5k/CEEBoundbyBooks2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744755348/adams12org/shznkuw0n5xmfbsprm5k/CEEBoundbyBooks2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744755348/adams12org/shznkuw0n5xmfbsprm5k/CEEBoundbyBooks2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744755348/adams12org/shznkuw0n5xmfbsprm5k/CEEBoundbyBooks2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Focus on Students
Students in K-5 participated in book-themed activities to promote connection and creativity
![Westlake Color Guard students pose for the camera with their trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Focus on Students
The Westlake Color Guard team just completed their first winterguard season with a 2nd place!
![Students and staff pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Engage
The Horizon team played special guest teams Thornton PD and A12 Transportation Department
Filter District News
Search District News
District News
![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.
![Graduation ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744234413/adams12org/gaknpmyz7xuje8j9slvh/IMG_3024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744234413/adams12org/gaknpmyz7xuje8j9slvh/IMG_3024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744234413/adams12org/gaknpmyz7xuje8j9slvh/IMG_3024.jpg","width":640}])
- Resources
Find graduation times, dates, and locations to celebrate the senior classes across the district
![families gather for engagement night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683835963/adams12org/llcnmeosenxer6gfhw1h/IMG_4971.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683835963/adams12org/llcnmeosenxer6gfhw1h/IMG_4971.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683835963/adams12org/llcnmeosenxer6gfhw1h/IMG_4971.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683835963/adams12org/llcnmeosenxer6gfhw1h/IMG_4971.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683835963/adams12org/llcnmeosenxer6gfhw1h/IMG_4971.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1683835963/adams12org/llcnmeosenxer6gfhw1h/IMG_4971.jpg","width":2200}])
- Resources
Results from the survey will help inform district decisions around a future mill levy override proposal
![Close up photo of someone using a cellphone.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744825843/adams12org/kepalrmkth5vy9yrshkd/cellphone.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744825843/adams12org/kepalrmkth5vy9yrshkd/cellphone.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744825843/adams12org/kepalrmkth5vy9yrshkd/cellphone.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744825843/adams12org/kepalrmkth5vy9yrshkd/cellphone.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744825843/adams12org/kepalrmkth5vy9yrshkd/cellphone.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744825843/adams12org/kepalrmkth5vy9yrshkd/cellphone.jpg","width":2200}])
- Leadership
Any changes to the policy will be shared before the start of the 2025-26 school year.
We are building a community of storytellers.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is home to truly exceptional students and staff, and our entire community deserves to share and hear about the amazing things that happen here each and every day.
Now it's up to you, help us spread the good news. Tell us about a time that someone in the Five Star community (it could be you. Go ahead, toot your own horn!) did something that truly exemplified our district strengths - Care - Collaborate - Engage - Empower - Focus on Students. Share your good news stories today!
Never miss a story again.
Subscribe to Five Star News
Five Star News is the district's monthly newsletter sent to families, staff, secondary students and community members. Each issue includes highlighted Five Star Stories, need-to-know news and information, upcoming events, engagement opportunities and more.
Read past Five Star News Issues
Missed an email or simply want to look back at past issues, all Five Star News issues are archived here.
Read The Five Star Focus
The district's annual publication celebrates the impact our district has on the greater Five Star community. In each publication read stories of our community reaching for, and achieving goals established in our strategic plan.
In the News
![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
![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}])
As featured on Denver7
![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}])
As featured on CBS Colorado
![This photo shows Agaricus julius, commonly known as or the emperor mushroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739896795/adams12org/t5g42hblyru4iejsaxlh/YearofFungiCPRThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739896795/adams12org/t5g42hblyru4iejsaxlh/YearofFungiCPRThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739896795/adams12org/t5g42hblyru4iejsaxlh/YearofFungiCPRThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739896795/adams12org/t5g42hblyru4iejsaxlh/YearofFungiCPRThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739896795/adams12org/t5g42hblyru4iejsaxlh/YearofFungiCPRThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As seen on Colorado Public Radio
![John Reid P.E. teacher at McElwain Elementary on Denver7 story about McElwain & Avalanche collaboration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737502597/adams12org/shpktz8exghsddp4l5b9/McElwainAVsTrainingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As featured on Denver7