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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 meals for $5.
![Malley Drive Elementary students sit in the library and face the camera with books in hand]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684872634/adams12org/dp1lsibpdtu1vx2jwyh5/MalleyDriveLibraryGrantThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684872634/adams12org/dp1lsibpdtu1vx2jwyh5/MalleyDriveLibraryGrantThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684872634/adams12org/dp1lsibpdtu1vx2jwyh5/MalleyDriveLibraryGrantThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684872634/adams12org/dp1lsibpdtu1vx2jwyh5/MalleyDriveLibraryGrantThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684872634/adams12org/dp1lsibpdtu1vx2jwyh5/MalleyDriveLibraryGrantThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Engage
Malley Drive is the recipient of the 2022 Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Grant
![Staff and students win Aspiration in Computing Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684527817/adams12org/eevza6d9col7w8kkkh17/AspirationinComputingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684527817/adams12org/eevza6d9col7w8kkkh17/AspirationinComputingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684527817/adams12org/eevza6d9col7w8kkkh17/AspirationinComputingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684527817/adams12org/eevza6d9col7w8kkkh17/AspirationinComputingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684527817/adams12org/eevza6d9col7w8kkkh17/AspirationinComputingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Student Achievement
Students & Staff win at the Colorado Affiliate Award Celebration held at Colorado School of Mines.
![Sikandar Shams and Superintendent Chris Gdowski pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684182548/adams12org/gevdva4i3tfdozfmndr1/THSSikandarThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Focus on Students
Sikandar Shams, Northglenn High School, aspires to pursue Criminal Investigation after graduation
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![A pride flag blows in the wind]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685032898/adams12org/ruzbasb9y9rzr5ggu91f/pexels-markus-spiske-2027059.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685032898/adams12org/ruzbasb9y9rzr5ggu91f/pexels-markus-spiske-2027059.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685032898/adams12org/ruzbasb9y9rzr5ggu91f/pexels-markus-spiske-2027059.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685032898/adams12org/ruzbasb9y9rzr5ggu91f/pexels-markus-spiske-2027059.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685032898/adams12org/ruzbasb9y9rzr5ggu91f/pexels-markus-spiske-2027059.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685032898/adams12org/ruzbasb9y9rzr5ggu91f/pexels-markus-spiske-2027059.jpg","width":2200}])
The proclamation recognized the district’s commitment to fostering supportive school environments.
![Five board members smiling in front of the district building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685032738/adams12org/mrlupodzpjeej4oyb2th/2021_Board_v2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685032738/adams12org/mrlupodzpjeej4oyb2th/2021_Board_v2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685032738/adams12org/mrlupodzpjeej4oyb2th/2021_Board_v2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685032738/adams12org/mrlupodzpjeej4oyb2th/2021_Board_v2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685032738/adams12org/mrlupodzpjeej4oyb2th/2021_Board_v2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685032738/adams12org/mrlupodzpjeej4oyb2th/2021_Board_v2.jpg","width":2200}])
National Gun Violence Awareness Day is recognized on the first Friday of June.
![kindergartner classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660845338/adams12org/rhwduznh43ws4othvdtl/2022_SCE_4200.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660845338/adams12org/rhwduznh43ws4othvdtl/2022_SCE_4200.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1660845338/adams12org/rhwduznh43ws4othvdtl/2022_SCE_4200.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1660845338/adams12org/rhwduznh43ws4othvdtl/2022_SCE_4200.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1660845338/adams12org/rhwduznh43ws4othvdtl/2022_SCE_4200.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1660845338/adams12org/rhwduznh43ws4othvdtl/2022_SCE_4200.jpg","width":2200}])
- Leadership
The Board of Education has ratified the educator and support staff agreements.
![Seniors smiling at graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684867027/adams12org/v4yk1wirjolfyqcnigak/2023MRHSGraduatingSeniors.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684867027/adams12org/v4yk1wirjolfyqcnigak/2023MRHSGraduatingSeniors.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684867027/adams12org/v4yk1wirjolfyqcnigak/2023MRHSGraduatingSeniors.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684867027/adams12org/v4yk1wirjolfyqcnigak/2023MRHSGraduatingSeniors.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684867027/adams12org/v4yk1wirjolfyqcnigak/2023MRHSGraduatingSeniors.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684867027/adams12org/v4yk1wirjolfyqcnigak/2023MRHSGraduatingSeniors.jpg","width":2048}])
- Student Achievement
Congratulations to the more than 2,400 graduates for their accomplishments.
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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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![Five Star Online Academy Principal Adria Moersen on camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683576030/adams12org/sem2pafaf7ucrl91y2i4/FSOANewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683576030/adams12org/sem2pafaf7ucrl91y2i4/FSOANewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683576030/adams12org/sem2pafaf7ucrl91y2i4/FSOANewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683576030/adams12org/sem2pafaf7ucrl91y2i4/FSOANewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683576030/adams12org/sem2pafaf7ucrl91y2i4/FSOANewsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![McElwain students and authors on the Drew Barrymore Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681754509/adams12org/thme14idgj9jwdps2rob/DrewBarrymoreMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681754509/adams12org/thme14idgj9jwdps2rob/DrewBarrymoreMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681754509/adams12org/thme14idgj9jwdps2rob/DrewBarrymoreMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1681754509/adams12org/thme14idgj9jwdps2rob/DrewBarrymoreMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681754509/adams12org/thme14idgj9jwdps2rob/DrewBarrymoreMcElwainThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![Person preparing vaccine shot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677627052/adams12org/dwmfhkwaympkiamz9lfj/9NewsVaccineThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677627052/adams12org/dwmfhkwaympkiamz9lfj/9NewsVaccineThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677627052/adams12org/dwmfhkwaympkiamz9lfj/9NewsVaccineThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677627052/adams12org/dwmfhkwaympkiamz9lfj/9NewsVaccineThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677627052/adams12org/dwmfhkwaympkiamz9lfj/9NewsVaccineThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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![STEM Lab students face camera while working on a project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676669922/adams12org/whaho3so3vkcgt0ipdmt/DENVER7STEMLabthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676669922/adams12org/whaho3so3vkcgt0ipdmt/DENVER7STEMLabthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676669922/adams12org/whaho3so3vkcgt0ipdmt/DENVER7STEMLabthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676669922/adams12org/whaho3so3vkcgt0ipdmt/DENVER7STEMLabthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676669922/adams12org/whaho3so3vkcgt0ipdmt/DENVER7STEMLabthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
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