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![Family Outreach Liaison Veronica Martinez accepts award on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737488621/adams12org/b3wqfvjmbeeht3gtquuj/VeronicaMartinezFOLAwardoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737488621/adams12org/b3wqfvjmbeeht3gtquuj/VeronicaMartinezFOLAwardoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737488621/adams12org/b3wqfvjmbeeht3gtquuj/VeronicaMartinezFOLAwardoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737488621/adams12org/b3wqfvjmbeeht3gtquuj/VeronicaMartinezFOLAwardoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737488621/adams12org/b3wqfvjmbeeht3gtquuj/VeronicaMartinezFOLAwardoftheYearThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Care
- Empower
Congratulations to Veronica Martinez, FOL at several schools, for winning this award
![Students stand next to CBS news staff in studio and pose for photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737484648/adams12org/wy9lthjmge1dyxljrbno/NSECBSnewsTripThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737484648/adams12org/wy9lthjmge1dyxljrbno/NSECBSnewsTripThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737484648/adams12org/wy9lthjmge1dyxljrbno/NSECBSnewsTripThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737484648/adams12org/wy9lthjmge1dyxljrbno/NSECBSnewsTripThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737484648/adams12org/wy9lthjmge1dyxljrbno/NSECBSnewsTripThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
- Collaborate
- Engage
5th graders at North Star Elementary learned about news by visiting CBS News in Denver
![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
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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/v1737491531/adams12org/aysce4pxdq2iesqwbcam/FamilySchoolSurvey_Banner-ENG.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737491531/adams12org/aysce4pxdq2iesqwbcam/FamilySchoolSurvey_Banner-ENG.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737491531/adams12org/aysce4pxdq2iesqwbcam/FamilySchoolSurvey_Banner-ENG.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737491531/adams12org/aysce4pxdq2iesqwbcam/FamilySchoolSurvey_Banner-ENG.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737491531/adams12org/aysce4pxdq2iesqwbcam/FamilySchoolSurvey_Banner-ENG.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737491531/adams12org/aysce4pxdq2iesqwbcam/FamilySchoolSurvey_Banner-ENG.png","width":2200}])
- Climate & Culture
- Focus on Students
Elevate your child's educational experience! Take the annual Family-School Relationships Survey
![Hundreds of students in caps and gowns attend a high school graduation ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737574452/adams12org/s1m6d6fim1hkcg3zek13/2024gradphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737574452/adams12org/s1m6d6fim1hkcg3zek13/2024gradphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737574452/adams12org/s1m6d6fim1hkcg3zek13/2024gradphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737574452/adams12org/s1m6d6fim1hkcg3zek13/2024gradphoto.jpg","width":1080}])
- Student Achievement
The district's 87.3% on-time graduation rate is 3.1% above the statewide average.
![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
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!
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In the News
![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