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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
![CDE Commissioner talking about school and district awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747760444/adams12org/rpof4gasxigsnpsigjqk/54530485614_fbc0afa487_k.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747760444/adams12org/rpof4gasxigsnpsigjqk/54530485614_fbc0afa487_k.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747760444/adams12org/rpof4gasxigsnpsigjqk/54530485614_fbc0afa487_k.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747760444/adams12org/rpof4gasxigsnpsigjqk/54530485614_fbc0afa487_k.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747760444/adams12org/rpof4gasxigsnpsigjqk/54530485614_fbc0afa487_k.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747760444/adams12org/rpof4gasxigsnpsigjqk/54530485614_fbc0afa487_k.jpg","width":2048}])
Schools recognized by the Colorado Department of Education for achievement and growth
![Arapahoe Ridge choir students and staff pose on stage for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745856965/adams12org/tk2imbtwrst21svgffy8/AREChoirGoFishThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745856965/adams12org/tk2imbtwrst21svgffy8/AREChoirGoFishThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745856965/adams12org/tk2imbtwrst21svgffy8/AREChoirGoFishThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745856965/adams12org/tk2imbtwrst21svgffy8/AREChoirGoFishThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745856965/adams12org/tk2imbtwrst21svgffy8/AREChoirGoFishThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Arapahoe Ridge choir students performed their rendition of "Go Fish" with song and dance
![Free summer meals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":2200}])
Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
![Arapahoe Ridge Student Nina Geraci poses for the camera with her Lego Eiffel Tower and presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744999822/adams12org/ui3wssmbmu3u0vpaxjaq/AREFieldTripToFranceThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744999822/adams12org/ui3wssmbmu3u0vpaxjaq/AREFieldTripToFranceThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744999822/adams12org/ui3wssmbmu3u0vpaxjaq/AREFieldTripToFranceThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744999822/adams12org/ui3wssmbmu3u0vpaxjaq/AREFieldTripToFranceThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744999822/adams12org/ui3wssmbmu3u0vpaxjaq/AREFieldTripToFranceThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Nina, 4th grader at Arapahoe Ridge, studied the country of France and shared her info to her class
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Schools recognized by the Colorado Department of Education for achievement and growth
![Michelle Pearson holding her National Teacher Hall of Fame of the year award, pictured with her principal and a former student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747683923/adams12org/hwoknbiqmwxbbxixo68x/Pearson_NTHF.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747683923/adams12org/hwoknbiqmwxbbxixo68x/Pearson_NTHF.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747683923/adams12org/hwoknbiqmwxbbxixo68x/Pearson_NTHF.jpg","width":640}])
Michelle Pearson from Century Middle one of five educators inducted this year
![FutureForward student at 4Rivers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747161575/adams12org/dfn8zbwa13cfg1mvhqly/GabyYanez4RiversStoryThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Gabriela Yanez wants to become a master diesel technician at 4Rivers Equipment and gets a tour
![students pose for the camera at future educators event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746736116/adams12org/icepp9aktygmtbjcrbqh/A12FutureEducatorHonorRoll2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746736116/adams12org/icepp9aktygmtbjcrbqh/A12FutureEducatorHonorRoll2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746736116/adams12org/icepp9aktygmtbjcrbqh/A12FutureEducatorHonorRoll2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746736116/adams12org/icepp9aktygmtbjcrbqh/A12FutureEducatorHonorRoll2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746736116/adams12org/icepp9aktygmtbjcrbqh/A12FutureEducatorHonorRoll2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
The Future Educator Honor Roll event acknowledges the state's tip teacher candidates
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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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