Adams 14 and the School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) are hosting their first Community Career EXPO at Adams City High School on Feb. 1, 2023. The event is open to students starting at 2 p.m. and for the general public at 3 p.m. Click here to view a flyer for more information.
Learn about new career opportunities in industries such as automotive, cosmetology, construction, healthcare, hospitality, and many more. Be prepared with your resume as many employers are hiring on the spot.
Parent Workshops for “Read With Me” Program
Central Elementary School is hosting three workshops for the “Read With Me” program, which provides children ages 12 months to 8 years with a strong foundation for literacy by helping them develop early reading skills through quality interaction with adults. The program workshops are open to all elementary school parents. Click here to view a flyer.
The workshop meetings will be held from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. at Central Elementary School (6450 Holly Street, Commerce City) on the following dates:
Feb. 1, 2023
Feb. 8, 2023
Feb. 15, 2023
Adams 14 Virtual Listening Tour
Adams County School District 14 (Adams 14) and TNTP, a national nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of K-12 education, this summer formed a partnership focused on providing high-quality educational experiences for every student in every school throughout the district.
Each year in Colorado and across the country, students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who are learning the English language are given a test called the ACCESS for English Language Learners. The ACCESS test assesses the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of our bilingual students. This particular test provides important information for parents, teachers, and school leaders about our bilingual students’ proficiency level as they acquire the English language.
These tests are required to be given in-person and the tests will be administered between Jan. 9 – Feb. 10. Schools have created their individual testing schedules within the testing window and will contact the families of students who will participate in the ACCESS test.
The test helps teachers know when your child is proficient in English and no longer needs English language development classes or support.
The test helps you and your child’s teacher monitor your child’s progress in learning English.
The test helps you and your child’s teacher know if adjustments are needed in instruction in order to help your child succeed in learning English.
If you have any questions or concerns about ACCESS testing, please reach out to your student’s school.
Adams 14 understands that the decision to close schools, delay school start times, or dismiss students early due to inclement weather has a significant impact on our families. Thus, the district takes careful consideration when making a determination regarding our inclement weather options and is committed to informing families as early as possible.
Adams 14 is now participating in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Test-to-Knowprogram. This program can help slow COVID-19 transmission and reduce disruptions to in-person learning by making it easy for students to test at home.
The Test-to-Know program complements the COVID-19 School Screening Testing program; however, at this time, the district is not participating in the School Screening Testing program as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. Should guidance change or if there is an increase in COVID-19 cases, the district is prepared to move to the COVID-19 School Screening Testing program.
How the Test-to-Know program works Adams 14 will provide over-the-counter (OTC) rapid antigen tests to students, teachers, staff, and volunteers for testing at home. These tests can be administered by parents, guardians, caregivers, or students away from the school setting. Test results may be reported using the state’s reporting portal. Schools must report any positive COVID-19 test results for OTC tests from parents, teachers, students, and school staff to the local public health agency.
In the case of an outbreak, we will alert parents, guardians, and other appropriate parties. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school health clerk. Thank you for helping keep our kids, school, and community safe!
2022-2023 Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Policy
Adams County School District 14 announced its policy for determining the eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch (NSLP), School Breakfast Programs (SBP), and the Afterschool Care Snack Program. Click here to read the policy.
Kids First Health Care
Spring sports are just around the corner! If your child will be playing sports this spring, they will need an updated physical in order to participate.
Did you know?
Your child can receive a comprehensive sports physical inside any of Adams 14’s secondary schools at the Kids First Health Care school-based health centers!
Your child’s sports physical is good for an entire year – if they get their spring sports physical now, they are also covered for next year’s fall and winter sports.
Already have a doctor? No problem! Your child can still visit the school-based health centers at Adams City High School, Lester Arnold High School, Adams City Middle School or Kearney Middle School for a sports physical, or any other medical or mental health services. Call to make your child’s appointment today!
Adams City High School – 303-405-3050
Lester Arnold High School – 303-289-2983
Adams City Middle School – 303-853-5410
Kearney Middle School – 303-286-0566
For all children ages birth to age 21, please call our year-round Commerce City community clinic (7190 Colorado Blvd.) at 303-289-1086 to make an appointment for a physical, or any other comprehensive medical, mental or dental health services.