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WHY CHOOSE US?
The Cherry Drive family will provide a consistent, positive, caring and highly engaging optimal learning environment. To accomplish this we will foster supportive collaboration and hold everyone accountable to consistent high expectations. As a community of diverse learners, we will value and take pride in one another by celebrating growth and success. Together, through this hard work and dedication, we will be productive 21st century citizens and lifelong learners.
LATEST NEWS
![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.
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Come be a Cheetah!
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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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The Social Emotional Learning Specialist is training students on Restorative Practices
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DISTRICT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Special guest speakers included a police officer, a firefighter, a doctor, and a mail carrier
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Thornton Elementary hosted a Multicultural Festival to celebrate diversity in the community
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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
FIVE STAR PROUD
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I love Cherry Drive because the community is so committed to helping students succeed. The collaboration and creativity of parents, teachers, and all types of support staff make this a wonderful place to teach!
Katherine Finley, 2nd Grade Teacher