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On Thursday morning, our partner Kids First Health Care held its 2023 Back-to-Health Breakfast fundraiser at Adams City High School. The event was a great opportunity for Kids First to highlight its work in our schools and in the community! Many of the patients that Kids First Health Care serves are students at Adams 14 and we greatly appreciate their partnership and commitment to our students’ wellbeing. 

Here are some of our partner’s accomplishments between 2021-2022:

• 10,201 health care visits for children
• 3,996 children served 
• 6,850 immunizations administered
• 21,838 school nurse screenings 

Adams City High School also participated in the event. Our cheerleading team welcomed attendees at the high school entrance, our culinary students baked and served pastries for attendees during the reception, and the JROTC color guard began the meeting by presenting the U.S. flag.

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 10-16. This week, we remind ourselves and our community that no one is ever alone in their mental health struggles and that there are resources to support them.

Our school district is firmly committed to promoting mental health, recognizing its vital role in our students' overall well-being. During National Suicide Prevention Week and every week, we prioritize providing resources and support to ensure the emotional and mental wellness of our students remains a top priority. 

Beginning Sept. 25 at our elementary, middle and high schools, mental health staff will be teaching staff and students about our new suicide prevention programs. These programs promote that we take care of ourselves and each other to continue promoting resilience and wellness. 

Dear Adams 14 Community, 

We would like to invite you to 14er On The Go, our first community forum of the 2023-2024 school year. Meet with Superintendent Dr. Karla Loría to receive updates and provide feedback on our strategic plan, school initiatives, and the socio-emotional well-being of our students and staff.

• DATE: Sept. 28, 2023
• TIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Adams City High School cafeteria

Dinner will be provided. Interpretation and child supervision will be available.

Click here to view a flyer.

Adams County School District 14 has defeated the Colorado State Board of Education's historic attempt to reorganize the district.

In May 2022, the Colorado State Board of Education took a first-of-its-kind action to force the Adams County School District 14 into reorganization along with Mapleton Public Schools, Adams 12 Five Star Schools and 27J Schools. The elected boards of education in each of the neighboring school districts, the Adams County Board of Commissioners and numerous organizations unanimously approved formal resolutions in support of Adams 14 and opposing reorganization. Despite the collective opposition and concern of Adams County elected officials and educators, the state board still ordered reorganization. 

In a process that lasted nearly a year, culminating on Aug. 11, 2023, when the Reorganization Committee (comprised of members of each school district) voted 10-0 in favor of approving a report instead of a formal plan of reorganization, recommending the reorganization is not a viable option for any of the districts involved; one committee member abstained from voting. 

The committee submitted the report for review to Education Commissioner Susana Cordova, who accepted the committee’s recommendation to end the reorganization process on Thursday evening. Read the letter Cordova sent to Adams 14 on Aug. 31, 2023, in English or Spanish.

“Colorado’s School District Reorganization Act is an outdated, unproven process that does not work and has no place in the accountability system,” said Reneé Lovato, the president of the Adams 14 Board of Education and chair of the Reorganization Committee. “It did nothing except instill fear and uncertainty among our students, staff and community.”

“Our collective work and collaboration in support of our students will lead to true improvement. We sincerely thank those State Board members who knew the folly of this punitive action and stood with Adams 14. We thank Commissioner Cordova for her thoughtful consideration and decision,” Lovato said.

Adams 14 Superintendent Dr. Karla Loría stated, “We thank the other three school districts for showing the State Board that Adams County fights for each other. It is our fervent hope that the State Board will stop taking negative actions against Adams 14 and allow us to focus on our students.” 

Dr. Loría held a press conference on Wednesday, celebrating the latest performance framework ratings from the Colorado Department of Education. The 2022-2023 school year report showed several of Adams 14’s schools had notable academic improvement, and the school district itself improved its state accountability rating.

“Adams 14 schools are the center of this community,” said Adams 14 Board of Education Secretary María Zubia. “Our district survives. Our district will thrive.”

Adams 14 is committed to moving forward and will continue to focus on improving the educational experience of all our students with the support of students, parents and the community. Together, we will continue to thrive and confidently write our own history.

In Colorado, there are more than 50 mountain peaks that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation, and these peaks are known as 14ers. Like the outdoor enthusiasts who embrace the challenge to reach the peaks of these 14ers in our state, so do the students and staff at Adams 14. Reaching new heights takes ambition, preparation, and an overall winning mindset.

This booklet shares how our drive to reach the summit has always been there from the start, how our big goals set a clear path for us to be prepared whenever a challenge arises, and how our team works together under one inspiring vision. The booklet was a companion piece to Adams 14’s annual State of the Schools event for stakeholders in the community. Click here to watch the 2023 State of the Schools event.

To learn more, click here (English | Spanish).

All families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. By applying, families receive more than free and reduced-price school meals, and your child’s school also benefits.

Some of the many benefits are:

• Your child’s school can receive additional funding to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• School fees can be waived or reduced, including athletic fees, course fees, and activity and field trip fees tied to curriculum.
• Students in grades 9-12 can receive assistance with post-graduation planning, scholarships, state and national testing (including SAT, ACT, Advanced  Placement, and International Baccalaureate), and postsecondary enrollment.
• Families can qualify for additional resources, such as medical, food, and financial assistance.
• Families can receive support with community services, such as internet, gym memberships, and passes to museums and cultural events.

Not only does your application ensure that your student has nutritious meals, but your student’s school also receives benefits, such as additional funding, waived program and assessment fees, and much more. If you have questions or would like a paper application, please contact klarson@adams14.org or call 303-853-7929.

Students and families are invited!

Adams 14 families are invited to join students on their bus routes for a round trip ride on
Aug. 4, 2023.

Your student’s bus route information will be mailed to you soon! For questions, please contact us at 303-853-7909.

For the school schedule, visit www.adams14.net/school-calendar.

Join us for the 2023-2024 Adams 14 Back-to-School Resource Fair! The fair will be held at Adams City High School (7200 Quebec Pkwy) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to view a flyer.

Our community partners will be providing valuable resources and services including school backpacks and supplies, food and clothing assistance, haircut vouchers, vaccines, and much more.

Volunteers will also be available to help enroll new and returning students. All enrolled Adams 14 students will receive school supplies and resources to start the school year successfully!

Dear Adams 14 Community,

As a result of your feedback, we are excited to announce the launch of a new website for the Adams County School District 14 (Adams 14) in the 2023-2024 school year. The new websites will allow online visitors to easily find the information they need while keeping them informed of the latest district and school news.

As part of the new website, there will also be a new mobile application that integrates content from the website into a single application (app). Website information such as school notifications, events, staff directories, cafeteria menus, and additional resources will all be available to families through the new app. 

Starting July 1, the district will begin transitioning from the ReachWell app (formerly known as Flyer Connect) to its new mobile app. This transition will allow us to better communicate with families while reducing expenditures and reallocating funds to students’ needs.

We expect the new websites and mobile app to begin operating by the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. In the meantime, we will share all updates and information with the community through email, our current websites, and social media.

We look forward to serving you through these new platforms.

Sincerely,

Adams 14

Dear Adams 14 Community, 

As progress continues on the school district’s turnaround work, our staff members have requested additional training and lesson-planning time to effectively implement new curricular materials in their classrooms. 

To accommodate this request, the Adams 14 Colorado Classified School Employees’ Association and the Adams 14 Classroom Teachers’ Association proposed having one school day each week that operates on a delayed schedule.

Upon review from the district’s calendar committee and with the approval of the Adams 14 Board of Education and Adams 14 Superintendent Dr. Karla Loría, all schools in Adams 14 will adopt a two-hour delayed start on Thursdays each week during the 2023-2024 school year. For example, on Thursdays, the school start time is 10 a.m., if the school’s regular start time is 8 a.m. This change applies to all grade levels in each school. Buses will run in the morning on a two-hour delay on Thursdays. Dismissal time will be as usual. 

As part of the review process for this change, Adams 14 administrators reviewed the delayed start and early release schedules of neighboring school districts to determine how it affects their academic ratings by the state and found no evidence to suggest this decision would negatively impact our students’ academic performance. 

We understand this decision may affect families differently. It is extremely important for our students to be at school during regular hours. That is why the district is working with the Suncor Boys and Girls Club, the Commerce City recreation center, and non-instructional staff to host clubs and programs for students to participate in during the delayed start on Thursdays. 

The district will release more information regarding the clubs and programs as it becomes available. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Adams 14

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The WOW! Summer Program is off to a great start! We are really enjoying having students in grades K-8 participate in project-based learning and are excited for all of our Adams 14 families to join us for The Celebration of Learning on July 13, 2023. The event will be hosted at your student’s summer site on the last day of summer school. Light refreshments will be served. We hope everyone can join us for this exciting event featuring your student’s hard work this summer!

• Alsup Elementary School and Central Elementary School (Grades K–5): 12:00–1:00 p.m.
• Adams City High School (Grades 6–8): 12:30–1:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s summer school site.
• Alsup Elementary School: 303-288-6865
• Central Elementary School: 303-287-0327
• Adams City High School: 303-289-3111

Sincerely,

The Adams 14 WOW! Summer Program