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Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
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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
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Michelle Pearson from Century Middle one of five educators inducted this year
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