Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

08/18/2025

More than 70 vendors and community partners welcomed Jefferson County families Aug. 9 at the second annual Jeffco Back to School Bash, offering everything from free vaccinations to student DJ performances as families prepare for the upcoming school year.

More than 70 vendors and community partners welcomed Jefferson County families at the Jeffco Back to School Bash, with free vaccinations, student DJ performances, and enrollment services.

08/11/2025

Residents and some Thornton City Council members have denounced two of their own because they turned their backs to a resident who was speaking during public hearings on items of a July 22 council meeting.

Residents and some Thornton City Council members have denounced two of their own because they turned their backs to a resident who was speaking during public hearings on items of

08/07/2025

A local travel-team softball coach announced he will sponsor partial fees for two 12U players to honor his late mother, his first Colorado baseball coach, who sacrificed so he could play as a kid.

A local travel-team softball coach announced he will sponsor partial fees for two 12U players to honor his late mother, his first Colorado baseball coach, who sacrificed so he could play as a kid.

08/06/2025

When school lets out for the summer, many children lose access to the consistent meals they rely on during the academic year. In Colorado, one in seven children faces food insecurity.

In response, Anythink Libraries has maintained a long-standing partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies to offer more than just books. At three Adams County branches, families can count on a nutritious meal and a welcoming space. Learn more:

Anythink Libraries and Food Bank of the Rockies provide free summer meals to kids in Adams County, helping fight hunger and support families in need.

08/05/2025

Adams 12 Five Star Schools' Back to School Bash on August 2 was a hit! Over 2,700 backpacks, vaccinations, and registration support helped launch the district’s 75th year 🎒✨

Thousands of families came out to Five Star Stadium to prepare for the school year with community partners, health services, tech help, and more.

Read the full story:
https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/08/05/adams-12-back-to-school-2025/

08/05/2025

A special firefighter’s ax was handed to new North Metro Fire Rescue District Chief Mark Daugherty Thursday, symbolizing Daugherty’s assuming the command of the district.

A special firefighter’s ax was handed to new North Metro Fire Rescue District Chief Mark Daugherty Thursday, symbolizing Daugherty’s assuming the command of the district. He was given the ax by retiring North Metro Fire Chief David Ramos, who is finishing up his 40 years of service to North Metr...

08/04/2025

Tanner Lothrop, a recent Riverdale Ridge High School grad, was awarded one of a handful of national scholarships from the Kaylee Scholarship Association, one of the nation’s leading organizers of high school sporting events.

A recent Riverdale Ridge High School grad was awarded one of a handful of national scholarships from the Kaylee Scholarship Association, one of the nation’s leading organizers of high school sporting events.

07/31/2025

💬 “We need adults who stay.”
That’s what Colorado teens are saying about mental health.

In this new article, psychologist Lisa Damour offers 7 practical, research-backed ways adults can offer meaningful, lasting support without waiting for a crisis.

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Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares 7 research-based ways adults can better support teen mental health, trust, and emotional resilience.

07/22/2025

The City of Northglenn’s new $38 million city hall and Mayor Meredith Leighty are being recognized nationally for enacting innovations that protect and harness the natural environment.

The City of Northglenn’s new $38 million city hall and Mayor Meredith Leighty are being recognized nationally for enacting innovations that protect and harness the natural environment. Leighty and Northglenn received a Small City Honorable Mention in the 2025 Mayor’s Climate Protection Award pro...

07/18/2025

“If you’re a weirdo right now, please keep living,” said Rayanne Hussain, a peer leader with Youth on Record. “Young weirdos will see you in the street and know they’ll be okay.”

That unforgettable line (and many more — came from a youth mental health panel at Colorado’s statewide summit. Students didn’t ask for more resources. They asked for adults who stay.

🔗 Read what young people say actually supports their mental health:
https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/18/colorado-teen-mental-health-support/

Colorado teens say mental health starts with consistent adult support, not crisis response, at statewide youth mental health summit.

07/18/2025

Adams County reports two human cases of West Nile Virus.

The first two human cases of West Nile Virus in Colorado have been reported by the Adams County Health Department. Officials said the two human cases likely contracted the virus from mosquitoes in late June. Officials added the West Nile virus has not been detected in mosquitoes in Adams County. “...

07/16/2025

Parents of Adams 12 & nearby districts: take note! This fall, students will still bring their phones—but only silenced and out of sight during class (K–8 all day; 9-12 during lessons).
Parents of Adams 12 & nearby districts: take note! This fall, students will still bring their phones—but only silenced and out of sight during class (K–8 all day; 9 12 during lessons).

Curious about how the policy works in real life? Read our full guide and find out what’s new.

Adams 12’s new cell phone policy limits student device use during school hours, with stricter rules for younger grades starting fall 2025.