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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.
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By applying for free and reduced benefits families receive assistance and they help your child's school
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Families who pre-register for the 2024-2025 school year will have first access to their preferred preschool.
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Silver Hills Latinos in Action group build relationships with students at Arapahoe Ridge
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The Choice window opens December 1, 2023 and the deadline for priority is January 31, 2024
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools is extremely proud of the variety of choices offered for quality, advanced academic programming available at each of its high schools.
![Rocky Mountain Elementary staff and student pose for the camera at Cherry Creek State Park with Rocky Mountain Rams logo above them]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728317007/adams12org/f9wi7zezwyyhirybi2l3/RMESSNFieldTrip2024Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728317007/adams12org/f9wi7zezwyyhirybi2l3/RMESSNFieldTrip2024Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728317007/adams12org/f9wi7zezwyyhirybi2l3/RMESSNFieldTrip2024Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728317007/adams12org/f9wi7zezwyyhirybi2l3/RMESSNFieldTrip2024Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728317007/adams12org/f9wi7zezwyyhirybi2l3/RMESSNFieldTrip2024Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Students had a field trip day at Cherry Creek State Park during the annual AMG Fishing Derby
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The PTO at STEM Lab is hosting a fundraiser and staff dye their hair to show the community support
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Amazon donated backpack and school supplies to the community thanks to the help of Five Star Staff
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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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