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Our school shares pride in our vision: Arapahoe Ridge joyfully engages all learners to be critical thinkers who are empowered to reach their highest potential. With this scope, we will collectively help your child succeed in a learning environment that is encouraging, safe, and engaging. Our staff is dedicated to using best practices to help every student create a deeper love of learning while developing their emotional, social, and academic growth. We look forward to working closely with you throughout the school year so your child has an excellent experience in elementary school.
LATEST NEWS
![photo collage of students and staff at Arapahoe Ridge for One Book One School Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742505291/adams12org/fdmipre3ozj2xvjqyc0o/ARE2025OneBookOneSchoolCollageThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The One Book, One School event was successful and celebrated with a mosaic by an artist
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The Arapahoe Ridge PTO was thrilled to welcome over 275 students and their families to the school
![Students pose for the camera with their Food Drive contributions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741281885/adams12org/bklpgvctge891kneco9n/ARESweetFoodDrive2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741281885/adams12org/bklpgvctge891kneco9n/ARESweetFoodDrive2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741281885/adams12org/bklpgvctge891kneco9n/ARESweetFoodDrive2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741281885/adams12org/bklpgvctge891kneco9n/ARESweetFoodDrive2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741281885/adams12org/bklpgvctge891kneco9n/ARESweetFoodDrive2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Student Leadership Council teamed up with Food for Hope to collect sweet treats
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Ms. Bonifas' class at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary contributed food items to the school resource room
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DISTRICT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Survey Results: Family-School Relationships Survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744908067/adams12org/wmypknak7ejtzysgdj9i/Panorama2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744908067/adams12org/wmypknak7ejtzysgdj9i/Panorama2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744908067/adams12org/wmypknak7ejtzysgdj9i/Panorama2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744908067/adams12org/wmypknak7ejtzysgdj9i/Panorama2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744908067/adams12org/wmypknak7ejtzysgdj9i/Panorama2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
These allow us to measure trends for your school to ensure we are best serving your family
![Westlake Color Guard students pose for the camera with their trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744750136/adams12org/z1t4nentlks5sxayoz58/WLMColorGuardSilverMedals2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Westlake Color Guard team just completed their first winterguard season with a 2nd place!
![Students and staff pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744748446/adams12org/kcuftrn1d17oet1xyt5x/UnifiedBasketballHHS2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Horizon team played special guest teams Thornton PD and A12 Transportation Department
![Students and staff pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744658085/adams12org/zsgms1isft0ymwecmhdw/CU_TrailNGHSThumbnail_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744658085/adams12org/zsgms1isft0ymwecmhdw/CU_TrailNGHSThumbnail_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744658085/adams12org/zsgms1isft0ymwecmhdw/CU_TrailNGHSThumbnail_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744658085/adams12org/zsgms1isft0ymwecmhdw/CU_TrailNGHSThumbnail_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744658085/adams12org/zsgms1isft0ymwecmhdw/CU_TrailNGHSThumbnail_1.png","width":1560}])
Students are focused on using Tava Sandstone injectites to learn about geochronology and geology
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Arapahoe Ridge is so much more than an elementary school. The community of support and advocacy from teachers, leadership and student families is like nothing I've experienced before. All are welcome, valued and needed.
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