Adams 12 Five Star Schools -

Today’s the day! New system, new look, same great news and information from the district and all schools.

As we shared at the end of last week, we are updating how we send communications - including text alerts, emails and phone calls - from both the district and our schools. For this announcement, you should have received:

• An email with a new look.

• A text message

  from 98900. This is the new official number for school and district text alerts. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to save it in your phone as “Adams 12 Text Alerts” so you can easily recognize our messages. 

• A push notification through the Adams 12 App - Get push notifications from the district and your school

We look forward to continuing to keep you informed and connected throughout the year.

We are now accepting applications for various district committees for 2026-27. We are looking for quality parent and community leaders to help inform and shape our district work.

Click on each of the committees below to learn more and apply today.

All applications are due by June 1, 2026.

District Accountability Committee (DAC)
The DAC is an educator, parent and community member committee working to advise and prioritize district initiatives to the Board of Education, including spending priorities, the district unified improvement plan (UIP) and charter applications. Meets once-a-month on Wednesday evenings.

Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
The FAC is a parent and community group who works to continuously improve upon the overall financial health of the district by providing reliable and unbiased fiscal oversight. Meets once-a-month, Wednesday mornings.

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LRPAC)
The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LRPAC) is a community-led oversight committee featuring parents and community members of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. The LRPAC also serves as a bond oversight and accountability committee for Bond Programs. Meets once-a-month on Thursday mornings.

Instructional Materials Review Committee
The committee meets to review and recommend learning resources that provide major support to instructional programs aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards and Adams 12 Five Star Schools curriculum.

Spots on all committees are limited. Acceptance is based on spots available, quality of application and a diverse geographical representation of the district.

📢 UPDATE: Hulstrom K-8 and STEM Lab will now be CLOSED today, May 6, due to power loss at both schools.

All other district schools will remain on a 1-hr delay.

🖥️ Join district leaders for an interactive webinar on declining enrollment and school consolidations — tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. Get the facts, hear real-time answers and participate in an interactive poll.

🗓️ Learn more & add the webinar to your calendar > https://www.adams12.org/school-consolidations

The 2026 Five Star 5K and Miles of Smiles is returning on Saturday, May 9!

Whether you run, jog, stroll, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this fun, family-friendly event is all about bringing our community together. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, and every step helps create a morning full of connection and celebration.

Even better, the event also features our FREE Multicultural Wellness Festival - open to the entire community - where you can enjoy:

🍴 Delicious food
🎲 Games and activities for all ages
🎁 Fun giveaways
💟 Community partners and wellness resources

Register today to guarantee your t-shirt size: adams12.org/fivestar5k

Board of Education Community Engagement Night
We believe our families are our greatest partners in student success. Join the Board of Education for an evening dedicated to listening, learning, and elevating family voices across our district.

Come share your experiences and help us envision the future of family engagement in our schools!

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: Educational Support Center (1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton)

RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 28.

All schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Early this evening, Xcel Energy notified us that they have revised their map to limit the area impacted by any potential planned power outage tomorrow.

Xcel has confirmed that no schools within our district boundaries will be subject to a planned power outage. As such, all schools will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 17.

📢 Thanks to our community’s support, 5B passed! Learn more about how we’ll use MLO funding to invest in staff, safety & expanded programs www.adams12.org/mlo-funding

📢 It’s official! Board of Education places $39.42 million mill levy override on the November ballot. Learn more > adams12.org/MLO-funding

Apply Today: Five Star Leadership Academy
Curious how schools are funded, how student assessments are used, or how we keep students safe? The Five Star Leadership Academy offers parents and community members a unique opportunity to learn about district and state education, connect with leaders and peers, and discover how you can make a difference.  Fill out the form in the app or learn more and apply today: www.adams12.org/fsla.

📢Families - Join your child’s classes in the app and be able to communicate directly with teachers! Here's How: 1. Open the district app | 2. Select Rooms at the bottom of the screen and | 3. Follow the prompts to log in (use email or cell # associated with your IC parent portal) | 4. You're IN!

🗓️First Day of School - Tues., August 12 for ALL Students! ⭐‼️Class schedules are now available in Infinite Campus (IC) for families that have completed online check-in. To find your child's schedule or to complete the process, login to the IC Parent Portal at https://ic.adams12.org/campus/portal/adams12.jsp