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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
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Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
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Complete our survey and share your thoughts on the priorities of the new central kitchen
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The Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics is selecting Kathleen Anderson for her work
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This McElwain Elementary event brought families together to honor growth, connection and pride
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La Auténtica Poblana food truck celebrates graduates at Pathways with a delicious lunch
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Coach Randy Brings Heart, Hustle, and Positivity to Thunder Vista through sports
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4th and 8th grade engineering students participated in a PBL unit centered on wind energy
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5th graders brought history to life with a powerful performance of a play about the Boston Tea Party
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