Explore PK-8

Bringing Academics to Life

    • Welcome to Explore PK-8!

      Explore PK-8 offers students an innovative and inclusive learning environment grounded in relationships, rituals, and traditions.  Explore partners with EL Education to consider three dimensions of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character development and high-quality student work. Students merge meaningful math, science and social studies content, anchored in challenging literacy experiences.  Explore teachers are committed to personal and intellectual success for each and every student.

       

       

      Fall FAQ's

          • No uniforms for Explore for 23/24 school year
            • We will continue to use the Mapleton school board approved dress code
          • School hours
            • School doors open: 7:28
            • Parent drop off begins: 7:28AM
            • School begins: 7:48
            • Parent Pickup begins: 2:50PM
          • Grades K-6 school supply lists are on the district website
          • Enrollment questions?
            • Call the Mapleton Welcome Center at 303.853.1780

       

       

    What's Up in Mapleton!

    • October Count

      You Count! October Count is Monday, Oct. 2

      All school districts, including Mapleton, receive funding from the state to support the learning needs of each student enrolled and in attendance during October Count. During the October Count, student attendance is how districts receive most of their funding to support student learning. Let’s be sure we count you in on count day, Monday, Oct. 2!

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    • Attendance Matters

      Attendance Matters!

      Attendance is key to school success! We care about each student in Mapleton, and when they are in school each day, we know they are staying safe, having fun, and learning. However, when students are not in school, they are falling behind. Learn more about why Attendance Matters in Mapleton.

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    • Mapleton Reads

      Mapleton Reads

      Mapleton Reads, our community reading program is back with three new titles! Learn more!

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    • Classified DNF

      Classified School Employee Week - Oct. 9-13

      Mapleton celebrates Classified School Employees week! Help us salute these employees for the valuable service each provides to Colorado’s students and communities.

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    • National Principals Month

      National Principals Month

      The Board of Education extends sincere appreciation to school directors and assistant directors for their individual and collective commitment to the success of all students in Mapleton Public Schools. All month long we invite you to share the reasons why you appreciate your school directors!

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    • 4A Mill Levy Override - Project Update

      Funds from Mapleton's Mill Levy Override are supporting school rebuilds, career and technical preparation opportunities, safety and security improvements, and competitive salaries for teachers and staff. Learn more!

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    • Healthy School Meals for All

      Healthy School Meals for All

      Beginning this year, all students in Mapleton Public Schools will have access to healthy, nutritious school meals at no cost thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All program approved by Colorado voters. All students will also continue to have access to breakfast at no cost.

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    • CTE

      CTE Pathways - Curricular Material Approved by Board of Education

      The Board of Education approved the adoption of the Cengage Career and Technical Education curricular materials to support the development of Mapleton's CTE programs. Learn more!

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    Explore PK-8 Mission Statement

    • The mission of Explore PK-8, an innovative, inclusive, and adventurous learning community, is to guarantee brilliant success intellectually and personally for each and every student through a system characterized by:

      • A nurturing community that facilitates risk-taking and passion for learning;
      • Authentic experiences that connect students to the diverse world that is our classroom;
      • Rich and in-depth learning expeditions that promote character development, self-discovery, and life-long learning
      • Two cycles of dynamic inquiry and meaningful reflection
      • Unlimited opportunities to discover our abilities, beliefs, and social/environmental responsibilities.

    Address

    • 10310 York St.

      Thornton, CO 80229

       

    Admin

    School Hours

    • School Hours:
      7:48 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.


       
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