The new Thornton High School, currently in its design phase, will feature a wide range of impactful improvements that address outdated infrastructure, evolving educational needs and modern safety standards. Classroom design will support collaboration, hands-on learning and provide opportunities for technology integration, including specialized lab facilities for STEM fields. 

The new school is scheduled to open its doors for the 2029-2030 school year.

To improve the performance of the district’s IT infrastructure, cabling will be replaced at all schools and facilities. This project will enable faster, more reliable network connections and support modern technologies like high-speed Wi-Fi and advanced classroom tools. Upgraded cabling also reduces signal loss, minimizes downtime and prepares the network for future growth and higher data demands.

In order to improve the learning environment for students, decrease noise, and improve school safety and security, several classrooms in Prairie Hills Elementary are receiving new door hardware. Additionally, walls will be extended and cubbies/shelving relocated within the classrooms.

As part of a major effort to boost campus safety and security, the district is upgrading security cameras and card readers at all schools. These improvements will provide clearer video coverage, bolster facility safety and faster emergency response capabilities — helping to protect students, staff and visitors across the district.

New playground equipment will support student wellness and development by providing safe, modern spaces for active play and social interaction. Updated equipment also improves accessibility and ensures alignment with current safety standards, benefitting all students.

Parking lots and campus roads at several district schools are being resurfaced as part of an effort to improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow for students, staff and visitors. The resurfacing projects will also enhance the overall appearance of district campuses and support long-term maintenance efficiency.

Replacing the roof at several district facilities will enhance building safety, energy efficiency and long-term durability. The roof replacements also reduce the chance of disruptions to the learning environment while protecting the facility from weather-related wear and tear.

The new Thornton High School, currently in its design phase, will feature a wide range of impactful improvements that address outdated infrastructure, evolving educational needs and modern safety standards. Classroom design will support collaboration, hands-on learning and provide opportunities for technology integration, including specialized lab facilities for STEM fields. 

The new school is scheduled to open its doors for the 2029-2030 school year.

New playground equipment will support student wellness and development by providing safe, modern spaces for active play and social interaction. Updated equipment also improves accessibility and ensures alignment with current safety standards, benefitting all students.

The construction of athletic toilet facilities will enhance the usability of outdoor fields and sports areas by providing accessible, on-site restrooms for students, staff, families and community members. The new facilities will better support school events, athletic competitions and community use of school grounds, making campuses more welcoming and functional for all.

Mobile classrooms play a vital role in helping schools manage enrollment fluctuations and provide flexible learning spaces. Renovations will include updates to finishes, lighting and building systems, creating safer, more comfortable environments that continue to meet the evolving needs of our students, staff and community.

General renovations cover a wide range of upgrades to improve day-to-day learning environments, including everything from replacing worn flooring to adding functional storage and updating classroom equipment. By addressing aging infrastructure and outdated features, the renovations will create more organized, efficient and welcoming spaces that enhance both teaching and learning across the district.

New and upgraded furnishings will create more flexible, comfortable and functional learning environments that support a variety of teaching and learning styles. From classrooms to libraries and collaborative spaces, this investment will enhance student engagement, promote collaboration and better meet the needs of today’s learners and educators.

Cooler/freezer improvements will support safer, more efficient food storage and help maintain consistent temperatures, reducing food waste and ensuring meal quality. The upgraded equipment will also better accommodate fresh and perishable items, allowing the district’s nutrition services team to expand menu options and continue serving satisfying, healthy meals to all students.

Improvements to elevators at district facilities will enhance accessibility for students, staff and visitors with mobility needs, ensuring full access to each school. In addition to meeting modern safety and code standards, the upgraded elevator systems will offer greater reliability and long-term functionality, supporting a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

New career and technical education (CTE) classrooms at all K-8 and middle schools will give students hands-on experiences that connect learning to real-world skills. These spaces will allow middle schoolers to explore high-interest areas like pre-engineering, business and entrepreneurship. Early exposure to CTE helps students discover their interests, build confidence and envision future academic or career pathways well before high school.

New career and technical education (CTE) classrooms at all K-8 and middle schools will give students hands-on experiences that connect learning to real-world skills. These spaces will allow middle schoolers to explore high-interest areas like pre-engineering, business and entrepreneurship. Early exposure to CTE helps students discover their interests, build confidence and envision future academic or career pathways well before high school.

To improve the performance of the district’s IT infrastructure, cabling will be replaced at all schools and facilities. This project will enable faster, more reliable network connections and support modern technologies like high-speed Wi-Fi and advanced classroom tools. Upgraded cabling also reduces signal loss, minimizes downtime and prepares the network for future growth and higher data demands.

The construction of athletic toilet facilities will enhance the usability of outdoor fields and sports areas by providing accessible, on-site restrooms for students, staff, families and community members. The new facilities will better support school events, athletic competitions and community use of school grounds, making campuses more welcoming and functional for all.

New playground equipment will support student wellness and development by providing safe, modern spaces for active play and social interaction. Updated equipment also improves accessibility and ensures alignment with current safety standards, benefitting all students.

Improvements to elevators at district facilities will enhance accessibility for students, staff and visitors with mobility needs, ensuring full access to each school. In addition to meeting modern safety and code standards, the upgraded elevator systems will offer greater reliability and long-term functionality, supporting a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

New and upgraded furnishings will create more flexible, comfortable and functional learning environments that support a variety of teaching and learning styles. From classrooms to libraries and collaborative spaces, this investment will enhance student engagement, promote collaboration and better meet the needs of today’s learners and educators.

Mobile classrooms play a vital role in helping schools manage enrollment fluctuations and provide flexible learning spaces. Renovations will include updates to finishes, lighting and building systems, creating safer, more comfortable environments that continue to meet the evolving needs of our students, staff and community.

General renovations cover a wide range of upgrades to improve day-to-day learning environments, including everything from replacing worn flooring to adding functional storage and updating classroom equipment. By addressing aging infrastructure and outdated features, the renovations will create more organized, efficient and welcoming spaces that enhance both teaching and learning across the district.

The district is building a centralized food warehouse and scratch kitchen to offer students a wider variety of fresh, high-quality meals. The new warehouse will improve oversight and streamline product procurement, ensuring menu options better align with student preferences.

The central kitchen will allow for scratch-made meals using local ingredients, enhancing menu creativity and providing better control over ingredients and allergens. Together, these facilities will expand on-site production of fresh meals and deliver greater menu variety for students.

The district is building a centralized food warehouse and scratch kitchen to offer students a wider variety of fresh, high-quality meals. The new warehouse will improve oversight and streamline product procurement, ensuring menu options better align with student preferences.

The central kitchen will allow for scratch-made meals using local ingredients, enhancing menu creativity and providing better control over ingredients and allergens. Together, these facilities will expand on-site production of fresh meals and deliver greater menu variety for students.

General renovations cover a wide range of upgrades to improve day-to-day learning environments, including everything from replacing worn flooring to adding functional storage and updating classroom equipment. By addressing aging infrastructure and outdated features, the renovations will create more organized, efficient and welcoming spaces that enhance both teaching and learning across the district.

New and upgraded furnishings will create more flexible, comfortable and functional learning environments that support a variety of teaching and learning styles. From classrooms to libraries and collaborative spaces, this investment will enhance student engagement, promote collaboration and better meet the needs of today’s learners and educators.

The community’s needs have changed substantially since the original Thornton High School was built over 50 years ago. The new Thornton High School will provide pathways for all students in a new building that’s suited to the needs of the communities it serves. 

The new building will offer a wide range of improvements over the original school, including modern infrastructure, inviting learning environments and common spaces, and much more. Classroom design will support collaboration, hands-on learning and provide opportunities for technology integration, including specialized lab facilities for STEM fields. 

The new school is scheduled to open its doors for the 2029-2030 school year.

Mobile classrooms play a vital role in helping schools manage enrollment fluctuations and provide flexible learning spaces. Renovations will include updates to finishes, lighting and building systems, creating safer, more comfortable environments that continue to meet the evolving needs of our students, staff and community.

The district’s career and technical education (CTE) programs have benefitted tens of thousands of students, but student demand in recent years has outpaced the capacity of our programs.

To respond to demand, we’re expanding our programs at both of our primary high school CTE campuses: FutureForward at Bollman and FutureForward at Washington Square.

The district is adding preschool classrooms across several elementary schools as part of the 2024 bond. Expanding the district’s preschool program will give more young learners an early boost in literacy, cognitive growth and social skills. 

Preschool plays an essential role in early childhood development and lays the foundation for future success. It also provides opportunities for early intervention, allowing educators to identify and address potential learning challenges before they affect long-term achievement.

The community’s needs have changed substantially since the original Thornton High School was built over 50 years ago. The new Thornton High School will provide pathways for all students in a new building that’s suited to the needs of the communities it serves. 

The new building will offer a wide range of improvements over the original school, including modern infrastructure, inviting learning environments and common spaces, and much more. Classroom design will support collaboration, hands-on learning and provide opportunities for technology integration, including specialized lab facilities for STEM fields. 

The new school is scheduled to open its doors for the 2029-2030 school year.

To improve the performance of the district’s IT infrastructure, cabling will be replaced at all schools and facilities. This project will enable faster, more reliable network connections and support modern technologies like high-speed Wi-Fi and advanced classroom tools. Upgraded cabling also reduces signal loss, minimizes downtime and prepares the network for future growth and higher data demands.

Mobile classrooms play a vital role in helping schools manage enrollment fluctuations and provide flexible learning spaces. Renovations will include updates to finishes, lighting and building systems, creating safer, more comfortable environments that continue to meet the evolving needs of our students, staff and community.

The district’s career and technical education (CTE) programs have benefitted tens of thousands of students, but student demand in recent years has outpaced the capacity of our programs.

To respond to demand, we’re expanding our programs at both of our primary high school CTE campuses: FutureForward at Bollman and FutureForward at Washington Square.

General renovations cover a wide range of upgrades to improve day-to-day learning environments, including everything from replacing worn flooring to adding functional storage and updating classroom equipment. By addressing aging infrastructure and outdated features, the renovations will create more organized, efficient and welcoming spaces that enhance both teaching and learning across the district.

New and upgraded furnishings will create more flexible, comfortable and functional learning environments that support a variety of teaching and learning styles. From classrooms to libraries and collaborative spaces, this investment will enhance student engagement, promote collaboration and better meet the needs of today’s learners and educators.

The district is adding preschool classrooms across several elementary schools as part of the 2024 bond. Expanding the district’s preschool program will give more young learners an early boost in literacy, cognitive growth and social skills. 

Preschool plays an essential role in early childhood development and lays the foundation for future success. It also provides opportunities for early intervention, allowing educators to identify and address potential learning challenges before they affect long-term achievement.

To improve the performance of the district’s IT infrastructure, cabling will be replaced at all schools and facilities. This project will enable faster, more reliable network connections and support modern technologies like high-speed Wi-Fi and advanced classroom tools. Upgraded cabling also reduces signal loss, minimizes downtime and prepares the network for future growth and higher data demands.

The district’s career and technical education (CTE) programs have benefitted tens of thousands of students, but student demand in recent years has outpaced the capacity of our programs.

To respond to demand, we’re expanding our programs at both of our primary high school CTE campuses: FutureForward at Bollman and FutureForward at Washington Square.

Mobile classrooms play a vital role in helping schools manage enrollment fluctuations and provide flexible learning spaces. Renovations will include updates to finishes, lighting and building systems, creating safer, more comfortable environments that continue to meet the evolving needs of our students, staff and community.

Parking lots and campus roads at several district schools are being resurfaced as part of an effort to improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow for students, staff and visitors. The resurfacing projects will also enhance the overall appearance of district campuses and support long-term maintenance efficiency.

General renovations cover a wide range of upgrades to improve day-to-day learning environments, including everything from replacing worn flooring to adding functional storage and updating classroom equipment. By addressing aging infrastructure and outdated features, the renovations will create more organized, efficient and welcoming spaces that enhance both teaching and learning across the district.

New and upgraded furnishings will create more flexible, comfortable and functional learning environments that support a variety of teaching and learning styles. From classrooms to libraries and collaborative spaces, this investment will enhance student engagement, promote collaboration and better meet the needs of today’s learners and educators.

Investments in school grounds, including the construction and repair of retaining walls, enhance both safety and functionality on campus. These improvements help prevent soil erosion, protect building foundations, and create more stable, usable outdoor spaces for students. By maintaining safe and attractive school grounds, the district also contributes to the overall appearance and value of the surrounding community.

The district is installing new synthetic turf fields at several sites. These all-weather fields will support year-round use for day-to-day school activities, athletics and community activities. Turf fields require less maintenance and can withstand heavy use, making them a valuable long-term investment that benefits students, staff and local residents alike.