McElwain Elementary School

09/08/2026

Good morning,

Today, September 8th we are having a fundraiser with Papa John's (Only at a certain location). You get 30% off your entire order and McElwain gets 20% back!

Location: 880 E 88th Ave, Thornton, CO 80229 (Hours: 9:30 AM - 11:59 PM)

Use Promo Code: DOUGH

08/24/2026

Hello McElwain families,

This is a reminder that Fall individual picture day is tomorrow August 25th. Please make sure to bring your student(s)! As pictures are on a scheduled time. If you are ordering pictures please make sure to put the exact amount in the envelope and seal it (The office does not have any cash, meaning we do not have any change). The envelopes will be given to the photographer by the student at the time of their picture.

You may also order online:
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-Code: EVT3B46TC

08/20/2026

Hello McElwain families,

Fall individual picture day is Tuesday, August 25th. Please make sure to bring your student(s)! As pictures are on a scheduled time. If you are ordering pictures please make sure to put the exact amount in the envelope and seal it (The office does not have any cash, meaning we do not have any change). The envelopes will be given to the photographer by the student at the time of their picture.

08/10/2026

Hello McElwain families,

This is a reminder that the first day of school is tomorrow, August 11th of 2026. Please arrive by 7:30 AM, as we will have a parade to kick off the new school year! HERE WE GO TO ANOTHER GREAT SCHOOL YEAR !

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

08/06/2026

Come join us today for Meet the Teacher Night! It will be held from 3:30pm - 5:15pm. This will be a great opportunity for the student and the parents to meet their teacher and see the classroom. Also, there will be helpful information in the main entrance (Transportation, Nutrition Services , PEAK (After School Program), Health Services and some more). We hope to see you at this event!

08/01/2026

Adams 12 Back to School Bash! Today!

Today is the day! Join us for the Back to School Bash! AUGUST 1, 2026 | 8:30-10:30 AM FIVE STAR ST...

07/28/2026

All families with a child in a district school must complete the Online Check-in process by August 3. For more information, visit https://www.adams12.org/resources/online-check-in.
Please give us a call with any questions (720) 972-5500. We will also be supporting tomorrow, July 29th with New Enrollments and Online Check-in from 8am - 12:15pm and 1:30pm - 5:45pm, stop by tomorrow if you need support!

07/21/2026

Our office has reopened! We are here and ready to serve our families and incoming ones. If you know of any families that are wanting to enroll their KG student(s) have them give us a call (720) 972-5500 or they may come to the school's office as well. Our office hours are 7:30am - 3:15pm Monday-Friday. We hope you all are enjoying your summer!

For enrollment information please visit: https://www.adams12.org/enroll/enroll-now

07/16/2026

McElwain families,

📢 Online check-in for the 2026-2027 school year is LIVE! Log in to your Infinite Campus (IC) parent portal to start the process. All families with a child in a district school must complete the Online Check-in process by August 3.
For more information, visit https://.www.adams12.org/OnlineCheckin

06/05/2026

Our office has closed for the summer. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, July 21st of 2026 at 7:30am.