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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
![Logos of schools that will be receiving the Helping Kids Grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678823782/adams12org/upjgmmflhfi5mxiqpnrf/HelpingKidsGrantThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
We were one of only 16 recipients of the grant awarded by The School Superintendents Association
![Michael Wyatt presents to families in classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677261911/adams12org/pnki5qwqtn1wh437rpjg/WyattMcElwainPTLT.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677261911/adams12org/pnki5qwqtn1wh437rpjg/WyattMcElwainPTLT.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677261911/adams12org/pnki5qwqtn1wh437rpjg/WyattMcElwainPTLT.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677261911/adams12org/pnki5qwqtn1wh437rpjg/WyattMcElwainPTLT.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677261911/adams12org/pnki5qwqtn1wh437rpjg/WyattMcElwainPTLT.png","width":1560}])
The Parent Teacher Leadership Team had a successful meeting thanks to Michael Wyatt's presentation
![Greg Mortimer from the ESC reads to students at McElwain]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677886929/adams12org/b10uu5wuebzhx5qvf4e7/McElwainRADThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677886929/adams12org/b10uu5wuebzhx5qvf4e7/McElwainRADThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677886929/adams12org/b10uu5wuebzhx5qvf4e7/McElwainRADThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677886929/adams12org/b10uu5wuebzhx5qvf4e7/McElwainRADThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677886929/adams12org/b10uu5wuebzhx5qvf4e7/McElwainRADThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students at McElwain Elementary have a visit from the ESC to celebrate Read Across America Day
![Elementary Cheerleaders facing camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675459507/adams12org/muszebe9tq006me78wyr/MCECheerleadersthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675459507/adams12org/muszebe9tq006me78wyr/MCECheerleadersthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675459507/adams12org/muszebe9tq006me78wyr/MCECheerleadersthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675459507/adams12org/muszebe9tq006me78wyr/MCECheerleadersthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675459507/adams12org/muszebe9tq006me78wyr/MCECheerleadersthumbnail.png","width":1560}])
19 McElwain Elementary cheerleaders cheer at basketball game thanks to collaboration
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![Northglenn High Student gains hands-on experience with preschool children]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680276834/adams12org/gq5s7npgmkpkxk2gefmj/NGHSECEThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680276834/adams12org/gq5s7npgmkpkxk2gefmj/NGHSECEThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680276834/adams12org/gq5s7npgmkpkxk2gefmj/NGHSECEThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680276834/adams12org/gq5s7npgmkpkxk2gefmj/NGHSECEThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680276834/adams12org/gq5s7npgmkpkxk2gefmj/NGHSECEThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Early Childhood Education students at Northglenn High School volunteer at a preschool center
![Allison Jensen and other students at Disney Dreamers Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680029092/adams12org/v2tyjglbpmil8nzywrzn/DisneyDreamerAcademyThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680029092/adams12org/v2tyjglbpmil8nzywrzn/DisneyDreamerAcademyThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680029092/adams12org/v2tyjglbpmil8nzywrzn/DisneyDreamerAcademyThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680029092/adams12org/v2tyjglbpmil8nzywrzn/DisneyDreamerAcademyThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680029092/adams12org/v2tyjglbpmil8nzywrzn/DisneyDreamerAcademyThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Disney Dreamers Academy is for those looking to hone their skills in a positive environment
![Student and Family Outreach Program members at Clothes to Kids Denver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679438008/adams12org/vav1aud0xamshd7v4dly/ClothesToKidsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679438008/adams12org/vav1aud0xamshd7v4dly/ClothesToKidsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679438008/adams12org/vav1aud0xamshd7v4dly/ClothesToKidsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1679438008/adams12org/vav1aud0xamshd7v4dly/ClothesToKidsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679438008/adams12org/vav1aud0xamshd7v4dly/ClothesToKidsThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Student and Family Outreach Program took students to Clothes to Kids Denver
![Thornton Middle students perform for staff and parents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680027268/adams12org/qemmuyyf2evc7373wfj6/CougarCafeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680027268/adams12org/qemmuyyf2evc7373wfj6/CougarCafeThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680027268/adams12org/qemmuyyf2evc7373wfj6/CougarCafeThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680027268/adams12org/qemmuyyf2evc7373wfj6/CougarCafeThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680027268/adams12org/qemmuyyf2evc7373wfj6/CougarCafeThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students shared musical pieces, writing, and other art with their community
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