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WHY CHOOSE US?
McElwain is a caring community striving to challenge and empower each mind to achieve his or her greatest potential academically, socially and emotionally. We were recognized by the Colorado Department of Education as a leader in Promising Partnership Practices for our strong community partnerships.
Core Values: Empathy - Relational Connectedness - Resilience - Growth Mindset - Integrity
LATEST NEWS
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![Sara Snider from McElwain Elementary named Javits-Frasier Scholar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693240090/adams12org/eqtrdjcrgb0o7rzuczvp/SaraSniderNAGCJavits-FrasierThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693240090/adams12org/eqtrdjcrgb0o7rzuczvp/SaraSniderNAGCJavits-FrasierThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693240090/adams12org/eqtrdjcrgb0o7rzuczvp/SaraSniderNAGCJavits-FrasierThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1693240090/adams12org/eqtrdjcrgb0o7rzuczvp/SaraSniderNAGCJavits-FrasierThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693240090/adams12org/eqtrdjcrgb0o7rzuczvp/SaraSniderNAGCJavits-FrasierThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Congratulations to Sara Snider at McElwain for being named a Javits-Frasier Scholar by the NAGC.
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By applying for free and reduced benefits families receive assistance and they help your child's school.
![McElwain students tour the Busload of Books bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681326598/adams12org/whikttqfjq7phyfyeuru/BusloadofBooksThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681326598/adams12org/whikttqfjq7phyfyeuru/BusloadofBooksThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681326598/adams12org/whikttqfjq7phyfyeuru/BusloadofBooksThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1681326598/adams12org/whikttqfjq7phyfyeuru/BusloadofBooksThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681326598/adams12org/whikttqfjq7phyfyeuru/BusloadofBooksThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr visited McElwain Elementary as part of their tour
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English Language Learners at Thornton High explain the importance of Latino culture in English
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The Parent Teacher Leadership Team collaborates on their major improvement strategy
![Thornton High and Newcomer Center students pose for camera at Latinas First Foundation Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695055750/adams12org/nt0z6zglbad57covq0p1/LatinasinActionLuncheonThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695055750/adams12org/nt0z6zglbad57covq0p1/LatinasinActionLuncheonThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695055750/adams12org/nt0z6zglbad57covq0p1/LatinasinActionLuncheonThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695055750/adams12org/nt0z6zglbad57covq0p1/LatinasinActionLuncheonThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695055750/adams12org/nt0z6zglbad57covq0p1/LatinasinActionLuncheonThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students from Thornton High and the Newcomer Center learn about college and other options
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High school students are invited to join this one day event to learn about Cybersecurity
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