Crossroads Middle School

In 1975, the district’s commitment to hands-on learning took shape with the founding of the Bollman Occupational Center. Initially launched as a vocational education center with programs in auto mechanics, carpentry and electronics, Bollman quickly grew into a hub of opportunity. By 1980, the center, named for longtime school board leader Henry Bollman, offered 11 programs serving more than 750 students from across the district daily. Students explored welding, applied technology, computer-aided design (CAD) and industrial cooperative education in flexible, hands-on environments. Today, the district’s CTE landscape is thriving. With over 5,900 students enrolled annually, both the Bollman and Washington Square campuses are bustling.

Read the in-depth history of CTE in the Five Star District: www.adams12.org/newsroom/news-details/~board/district-news/post/career-and-technical-education-through-the-years

Take the annual Family-School Relationships Survey online today! The survey is open now through Feb. 20. It’s easy and provides great feedback to know where schools are succeeding and where they can improve.
👉www.adams12.org/familysurvey

When compared to nearby school districts, Adams 12 Five Star Schools ranks 14th out of 15 nearby school districts in per student mill levy override (MLO) dollars. That means we have less money than others for ongoing teacher salaries and academic programming.

We have a solution. If voters pass an MLO in November, the district would secure much-needed funding to invest in safety, world-class staff and academic programming. Learn more at: Adams12.org/MLO-funding

Time to get ready to cheer on your favorite teams and players. 🎉Know before you go > learn more about admissions, bag policy and more.
https://www.adams12.org/resources/athletics-activities/athletic-facilities/athletic-stadium-information

Families: Communicate with teachers in the District App 📲

Parents/Guardians - you can now log in to your child’s classes in the district app and communicate directly with teachers! Here's how:

✔️Open the district App
✔️Select Rooms at the bottom of the screen and
✔️Follow the prompts to log in (use email or cell # associated with your IC parent portal)

Learn More & Download the App (if you don't have it already): https://www.adams12.org/newsroom/news-details/~board/district-news/post/families-communicate-with-teachers-in-the-district-app

We are launching a brand-new app featuring our first-ever two-way communication tool. Stay up-to-date on news, important alerts, connect with your teacher and more!

✔️Get ready by downloading the app for free today.

❗️On Aug 7: Parent access to Rooms and Messages will be available

More information will be shared about creating your parent account next week. Stay tuned.

Learn more: https://www.adams12.org/our-district/communications/messaging-system/school-to-home-communication

The Vantage Point High School campus staff and students celebrated School Lunch Hero Day today! Their wonderful nutrition services staff Lady Pineda and Lilliana Whisenand sported their hero cape and mask in celebration. We appreciate the dedication and care they bring to students.

Join our Five Star Family today at our Employment Fair!
It takes all kinds of people to run great schools. From IT to finance, nutrition to front office staff, early childhood staff to bus drivers, special service providers to paraeducators, teachers to substitutes – our employees make a difference for kids every single day.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4DGmP-K9QLcsteb_cwUy2GhAofzvi8lks0e_W6qIPinsddg/viewform

Join us March 8, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Educational Support Center - 1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241