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![staff and students pose for a selfie during band practice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737483239/adams12org/jmyv6uoptwygtdmyc7r5/SutphinTVP8BandThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Empower
- Focus on Students
Community member details the significant effect of staff member on music program at Thunder Vista
![students and staff at school based holiday store]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737151187/adams12org/aby0lw2ops94crk7xsmk/PathwaysHolidayStore24_25Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Focus on Students
The collective effort between multiple parties at Pathways gather resources for holiday store
![students and staff work on project during presentation from guest speaker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736810134/adams12org/pgqtp86224txnhmsxoji/HGEZoharPresentationThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Focus on Students
Thanks to a guest speaker students at Hunters Glen develop problem solving skills
![students, staff and community members pose for the camera after a hike]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736370544/adams12org/ex6ohm7jvltgr0bxbemn/CMSOasisHikingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Engage
- Focus on Students
Students at Century are a big fan of Oasis hiking club run by Science Teacher Cyndi Colston
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![calendar graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676498745/adams12org/dytxpcb5gzxg5nrj8jkq/calendaroptions_staff.png","width":1560}])
- Resources
The district calendar has some adjustments based on community feedback
![Board of Education meeting on January 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737485588/adams12org/uozsu3lzveydkc902gf6/BoEImmigrationResolutionThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Leadership
The board has adopted a resolution to support the community, regardless of immigration status
![Governor Polis talking with Superintendent Gdowski]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737046852/adams12org/k8uoovu4hbb4hobrlksj/2019_CEE_GovPolisVisit_2059.jpg","width":2200}])
- Leadership
This cut would mean larger class sizes. Contact your legislators with concerns.
![A student in a purple cap and gown holds her diploma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737047514/adams12org/f88jqz1bn6im2t1hkf47/20240812_091059.jpg","width":2200}])
- Resources
The new classes will allow students to choose classes that align with their future career goals.
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![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
![Firefighting students participating in live fire training]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734131751/adams12org/gceupoiogxc5fojc5mpv/ColoradoCommunityFFWSFirefightingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734131751/adams12org/gceupoiogxc5fojc5mpv/ColoradoCommunityFFWSFirefightingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734131751/adams12org/gceupoiogxc5fojc5mpv/ColoradoCommunityFFWSFirefightingThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734131751/adams12org/gceupoiogxc5fojc5mpv/ColoradoCommunityFFWSFirefightingThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734131751/adams12org/gceupoiogxc5fojc5mpv/ColoradoCommunityFFWSFirefightingThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As seen in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
![student working on computer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732750143/adams12org/trkvrgfou2svkbonrgk4/CBSPTechStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732750143/adams12org/trkvrgfou2svkbonrgk4/CBSPTechStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732750143/adams12org/trkvrgfou2svkbonrgk4/CBSPTechStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732750143/adams12org/trkvrgfou2svkbonrgk4/CBSPTechStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732750143/adams12org/trkvrgfou2svkbonrgk4/CBSPTechStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As featured on CBS Colorado
![Staff and students in elementary gymnasium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732645119/adams12org/ptlzknwdstrqnwvltnhy/VeteranVoicesFox312024Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732645119/adams12org/ptlzknwdstrqnwvltnhy/VeteranVoicesFox312024Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732645119/adams12org/ptlzknwdstrqnwvltnhy/VeteranVoicesFox312024Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732645119/adams12org/ptlzknwdstrqnwvltnhy/VeteranVoicesFox312024Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732645119/adams12org/ptlzknwdstrqnwvltnhy/VeteranVoicesFox312024Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As featured on Fox31 News
![Thornton Middle School Student sets up wickets to play a game of cricket]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732311963/adams12org/rmuwiqrvrtqr7hathrzv/COMiddleSchoolCricketCPRThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732311963/adams12org/rmuwiqrvrtqr7hathrzv/COMiddleSchoolCricketCPRThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732311963/adams12org/rmuwiqrvrtqr7hathrzv/COMiddleSchoolCricketCPRThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732311963/adams12org/rmuwiqrvrtqr7hathrzv/COMiddleSchoolCricketCPRThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732311963/adams12org/rmuwiqrvrtqr7hathrzv/COMiddleSchoolCricketCPRThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
As seen on Colorado Public Radio