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Thornton High School's International Baccalaureate Programme provides opportunities, expectations and support for each student to become a knowledgeable, open-minded, active, and caring citizen of an ever-changing world. To this end, the programme challenges students to think critically, develop respect for different points of view, and embrace a lifelong journey of learning, hard work and academic excellence.
LATEST NEWS
![Prom Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741966309/adams12org/j4wxoso3k0jppjrf0wt9/64495687c0edaimage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741966309/adams12org/j4wxoso3k0jppjrf0wt9/64495687c0edaimage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741966309/adams12org/j4wxoso3k0jppjrf0wt9/64495687c0edaimage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741966309/adams12org/j4wxoso3k0jppjrf0wt9/64495687c0edaimage.jpg","width":999}])
![Five Star Stadium photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639418800/adams12org/pojq0dsku9nnpbmbeabx/FiveStarStadium_Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639418800/adams12org/pojq0dsku9nnpbmbeabx/FiveStarStadium_Web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639418800/adams12org/pojq0dsku9nnpbmbeabx/FiveStarStadium_Web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639418800/adams12org/pojq0dsku9nnpbmbeabx/FiveStarStadium_Web.png","width":886}])
Starting March 2025, new admission and clear bag policy enforced at our two athletic stadiums
![Aim for the Stars Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709736177/adams12org/immxn2wrnnvjidjzqrks/2023_AimForTheStars_graphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709736177/adams12org/immxn2wrnnvjidjzqrks/2023_AimForTheStars_graphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709736177/adams12org/immxn2wrnnvjidjzqrks/2023_AimForTheStars_graphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709736177/adams12org/immxn2wrnnvjidjzqrks/2023_AimForTheStars_graphic.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1709736177/adams12org/immxn2wrnnvjidjzqrks/2023_AimForTheStars_graphic.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1709736177/adams12org/immxn2wrnnvjidjzqrks/2023_AimForTheStars_graphic.png","width":2200}])
Available to district high school seniors planning to attend college in Colorado.
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Newcomer Center teacher selected to be part of the Colorado Commissioner's Teacher Cabinet
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DISTRICT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Superintendent Gdowski photo and Message from Adams 12 Five Star Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738366486/adams12org/js3dfr5w8l70unyrsext/ChrisLetterOnEOsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738366486/adams12org/js3dfr5w8l70unyrsext/ChrisLetterOnEOsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738366486/adams12org/js3dfr5w8l70unyrsext/ChrisLetterOnEOsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738366486/adams12org/js3dfr5w8l70unyrsext/ChrisLetterOnEOsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738366486/adams12org/js3dfr5w8l70unyrsext/ChrisLetterOnEOsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Update from Superintendent Gdowski concerning Governor's proposal to cut K-12 funding for next year
![photo collage of students and staff at Arapahoe Ridge for One Book One School Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The One Book, One School event was successful and celebrated with a mosaic by an artist
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Mountain Range High School staff and students hosted this event to highlight career paths
![Group of emt students pose for the camera. "Five Star Stories" Adams 12 Five Star Schools logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680019040/adams12org/vzksanozuv73clczswck/march2023materialsreview.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680019040/adams12org/vzksanozuv73clczswck/march2023materialsreview.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680019040/adams12org/vzksanozuv73clczswck/march2023materialsreview.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680019040/adams12org/vzksanozuv73clczswck/march2023materialsreview.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680019040/adams12org/vzksanozuv73clczswck/march2023materialsreview.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680019040/adams12org/vzksanozuv73clczswck/march2023materialsreview.jpg","width":2200}])
Community members can review the materials and provide feedback for consideration.
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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