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Thornton High School is committed to providing students with purpose-driven educational pathways that allow them to experience individualized journeys across advanced placement, concurrent enrollment, and career & technical education coursework to prepare them for their post-secondary lives. All students are safe, known, valued and empowered by a supportive community with access to challenging and relevant grade level learning experiences, positioning students to pursue the future of their choosing.
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Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
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Read our newsletter to stay up to date on Trojan happenings.
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We recognize the dedication and perseverance that brought our students to graduation
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Community celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Thornton High School
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Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
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On June 1, 2026, Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 26-1282, concerning the elimination of duplicative regulation of school district child care centers.
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The Board of Education's proclamation highlights the district's commitment to celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQ+ community.
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District prepares application for federal funds and encourages the community to comment
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Our academic programs are designed to offer every student the opportunity to excel and to build a strong foundation for success after high school.
Charles Arellano, Principal