Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)

"Unlocking Learning through the Arts"

Based on the Expeditionary Learning model of instruction, MESA students expand their knowledge through the use of art and creativity. Linked firmly with high-quality, college preparatory instruction, MESA students embark on in-depth learning expeditions that explore relevant topics. Through various art forms, students demonstrate their learning throughout the year. Intensives - 8-day courses offered during the school year - offer MESA students the opportunity to study a specific subject or art form in depth.

MESA is characterized by:

  • Academic success and college preparedness.
  • Use of visual arts, drama, and music to expand student mastery of the core subjects of English, social studies, science, and math.
  • Students who demonstrate learning in humanities, science and math through public presentations of portfolios that incorporate the arts.
  • Close partnerships with students and their families that include multi-year relationships between students and teachers.
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts

Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts

School Address: (Map)
8990 York St.
Thornton, CO 80229

Phone: (303) 853-1270
Fax: (303) 853-1296

School Hours:
8:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

School Information:
School newsletter
En español aqui.

School Specs:
7th - 12th grade

General Information:
Director
Kathryn Dieck
dieckk@mapleton.us

School Secretary
Melodie Mull
mullm@mapleton.us



District Upcoming Events

August 10 – Board Meeting 6 p.m. Administration Building

August 18 – First Day of School

Because Mapleton supports a system of small-by-design schools, not all schools begin on the same day. Please consult your child’s school calendar to confirm your child’s first day of school.

August 24 – Board Meeting 6 p.m. Administration Building


School Registration Dates
Welby Montessori (PreK-6)
Aug. 9th - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Adventure Elementary (K-6)
Aug. 9th & 10th - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Explore Elementary (K-6)
Aug. 9th - 17th (excluding the 12th ) - 8-11 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m.
Aug. 12th - 4-6 p.m.

Achieve Academy (K-8)
Aug. 5th - Noon-7 p.m.
Aug 6th - 9-3 p.m.

Clayton Partnership (K-8)
Aug 5th - 1-7 p.m.
Aug 6th - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Valley View (K-8)
Aug. 9th - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug 10th - 1-7 p.m.

Meadow Community School (K-8)
Aug. 10th - 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 11th - 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 16th - 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Monterey Community School (K-8)
Aug. 4th 8 a.m.- noon
Aug 5th 1-3:30 p.m.

York International (K-12)
Aug. 3rd - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Aug 4th - 3-7 p.m.

Global Leadership Academy (K-12)
Aug 9th - Noon -4 p.m.
Aug. 10th - 8 a.m.-noon

MESA (7-12)
Aug. 4th (7th-8th grade) - 3:30 - 8 p.m.
Aug. 5th (9th-12th grade) - 3:30 - 8 p.m.

Mapleton Early College (9-12)
Aug. 12th & 13th - By appointment

Skyview Academy
Aug. 5th - 9-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 10th - 1-8 p.m.

North Valley School for Young Adults
Information Session - Aug. 3rd 4-6 p.m.
Aug 9th 2-4 p.m.
Aug 10th 2-4 p.m.
Registration Aug. 2nd Noon-2
Aug 3rd 2-4 p.m.
Aug 9th & 10th 4-6 p.m.

Please check your student(s) individual school calendar for the first day of school.

Summer hours for the Administration Building will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mapleton Public Schools (District 1) • 591 E. 80th Ave. • Denver, CO 80229 • Phone: 303-853-1000 • Fax: 303-853-1087
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