John Adams Elementary School

08/13/2026

What an AMAZING day! We absolutely LOVED seeing all our students and families back in the building, your smiles, your excitement, and your energy made our school feel alive again. This Wolfpack is ready for an incredible year.

Tomorrow, we keep the momentum going with another great day of learning, teamwork, and showing strong H.O.W.L. behavior:

H — Have a positive attitude
O — Own your actions
W — Work in teams
L — Learn respectfully

Let’s keep building a space where everyone feels HEARD, SEEN, VALUED, and LOVED.

Tomorrow, we do it all again, with pride, joy, and unstoppable Wolfpack spirit! 🐺✨

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08/13/2026

08/12/2026

WE ARE ADAM ELEMENTARY💙

Thank you to all the incredible organizations that took time to visit with our families today! Your presence, support, and dedication mean so much to our Wolfpack community.
A huge thank‑you to:

K‑Land
Concrete Couch
Mobile Smile
Leading Edge
Food Services
Our essential teachers: Mr. Silvey, Miss Robnett, Coach, and Mr. Koller
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Grand Canyon University
CAMAF
ITSCO

You answered when the community called, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our students and families.

And of course, a massive shoutout to our amazing teachers who show up every day with heart, passion, and unstoppable Wolfpack pride. 🐺💙

We are John Adams Elementary, strong, united, and building a community where every student is HEARD, SEEN, VALUED, and LOVED.

Wolfpack, this is who we are. This is what we do and THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! And together….WE ARE WOLFPACK STRONG.
Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow 😉

!Gracias a todas las increíbles organizaciones que se tomaron el tiempo para visitar a nuestras familias hoy! Su presencia, apoyo y dedicación significan muchísimo para nuestra comunidad.
Un enorme agradecimiento a:

K‑Land
Concrete Couch
Mobile Smile
Leading Edge
Food Services
Nuestros maestros esenciales: Mr. Silvey, Miss Robnett, Coach y Mr. Koller
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Grand Canyon University
CAMAF
ITSCO

Ustedes respondieron cuando la comunidad llamó, y estamos profundamente agradecidos por su compromiso con nuestros estudiantes y familias.
Y por supuesto, un enorme reconocimiento a nuestros maestros, quienes cada día llegan con corazón, pasión y un orgullo a la comunidad imparable. 🐺💙
Somos la primaria John Adams : fuertes, unidos y construyendo una comunidad donde cada estudiante es ESCUCHADO, VISTO, VALORADO, y AMADO.
Esto es lo que hacemos. ¡Y ESTE ES EL MEJOR LUGAR PARA ESTAR!
Juntos… SOMOS UNA MANADA DE LOBOS FUERTES.
¡No podemos esperar a verlos mañana! 😉

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08/12/2026

08/05/2026

Are you ready, Wolfpack? 🐺💙 The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we are beyond excited to welcome you back! This year is going to be full of growth, adventure, and unforgettable moments. Don’t forget to save the date for our Back‑to‑School Event on August 11th from 3:30-5:00! It’s a wonderful opportunity to get your school supplies, connect with your teacher, and start building the memories that make our community so special. Get ready to learn, lead, and show your Wolfpack pride.

John Adams Elementary is the place to be!

¿Están listos manada de lobos? 🐺💙 ¡El año escolar 2026–2027 está casi aquí y estamos más que emocionados de darles la bienvenida de regreso! Este año estará lleno de crecimiento, aventura y momentos inolvidables.
No olviden guardar la fecha para nuestro Evento de Regreso a Clases el 11 de agosto de 3:30 a 5:00 PM. Será una excelente oportunidad para recoger sus útiles escolares, conocer a su maestro(a) y comenzar a crear los recuerdos que hacen que nuestra comunidad sea tan especial.
Prepárense para aprender, liderar y mostrar su orgullo Wolfpack.

¡La primaria John Adams es el lugar donde deben estar!

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08/02/2026

Hello Wolfpack! 🐺💙

We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for a brand‑new school year!🎊🎊

Join us for our Back‑to‑School Event on August 11th from 3:30–5:00 PM!

We’ll have many community resources, getting to know your classroom events and tons of positive energy to kick off an amazing year together.

We’ve included our school supply list so your student can start the year off Wolfpack ready. 🎒✏️📓

We can’t wait to see our Wolfpack again! 📚✨

¡Hola manada de lobos! 🐺💙

¡Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para un nuevo año escolar! 🎊🎊

Acompáñanos en nuestro Evento de Regreso a Clases el 11 de agosto de 3:30 a 5:00 PM.

Tendremos muchos recursos comunitarios, actividades para conocer tu salón de clases, y muchísima energía positiva para comenzar juntos un año increíble.

Hemos incluido nuestra lista de útiles escolares para que su estudiante pueda comenzar el año listo al estilo Wolfpack. 🎒✏️📓

¡No podemos esperar para ver nuevamente a nuestra manada! 📚✨

07/24/2026

Wolfpack, it’s almost time! 🐺✨

We’re gearing up for an incredible school year and can’t wait to welcome our students back. Colorado Springs has so many awesome back‑to‑school events happening, and we’ve gathered a few highlights for you:

💪 YMCA (August 1, 2026) —
Southeast Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Drive

Free backpacks, pizza, games, and priority access for military/veteran families.

🌈 Hillside Community Center (August 1,2026 from 11AM-2PM)
Hillside Community Center, 925 South Institute Street

— Backpack drive, free haircuts, youth sports, and food.

🎓 Mitchell High School (August 1,2026 at 9AM)
Mitchell High School, 1205 Potter Drive

— Free pre-registered backpacks and support services for K-12 students.

💛 Alyssa Mazzetti (July 26,2026 from 2PM-4PM)
Audubon Park 2460 N Circle Dr

— Supporting families with additional back‑to‑school resources and community connections.

Pikes Peak United Way Community Block Party (July 25, 2026, at 10AM)
Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Drive

Free backpacks, haircuts, health resources, and food.

Stay tuned! We’ll be posting details about our own back‑to‑school event next! Let’s start this year strong together! 📚🔥

06/08/2026

Update: The project is coming along! We will need more help this week. More updates coming soon!

03/21/2026

🎉Congratulations, Mrs. Mihalko! 🍎✨

Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to your students shine in everything you do at John Adams Elementary!Winning the Crystal Apple Award is a beautiful reflection of the impact you make on a day to day basis, through your kindness, your creativity, and your belief in every learner who walks into your classroom.
Thank you for inspiring future minds, nurturing confidence, and reminding your students that they are capable of great achievements. This honor is so well deserved, and we all celebrate you today.
Here’s to the difference you make and the countless lives you continue to shape. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement and we are so grateful to have such an amazing teacher over at John Adams, you are so deserving of this award and more!

03/11/2026

Dear John Adams Community,

We need your feedback on how to spend ONE MILLION dollars to support students at John Adams!

District 11 is exploring a potential November 2026 bond measure designed to address long-standing facility needs and create safer, more modern learning environments for every student across the district.

Here is what the data tells us: the average age of D11 facilities is 58 years, and 70% of our buildings do not meet current K–12 standards. District assessments have identified over $422M in necessary facility improvements, while only $17M is available annually for repairs, limiting the district to urgent fixes rather than meaningful upgrades.

The bond planning approach is structured so that every school receives meaningful investment, with additional upgrades prioritized based on facility condition, educational adequacy, and, most importantly, community input.

Potential improvements include:
• Classroom improvements
• Daylighting and energy efficiency
• Entry improvements
• Updates to play areas, athletic fields, and common spaces, and more!

As your Principal and school Bond Liaison, we are committed to making sure John Adams Elementary's voice is part of this process. Together, we will:

• Identify our school's most pressing facility needs
• Gather input from staff, families, and community members
• Submit our school's priorities through the district planning tool
• Keep you informed with factual, consistent communication throughout

To hear more and share your perspective, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming community listening sessions. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes and is open to all families, staff, and community members.

Session 1: SURVEY LINK- We want your feedback on how to spend the BOND Dollars at Adams!

Survey link: How would you spend ONE MILLION DOLLARS to support John Adams Elementary ?! – Fill out form

Session 2: Wednesday, March 11 from 5:00-5:45 pm in the library
Link to join live: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTYwZDM1YmYtYjA1ZS00MTFmLWJmYjgtOTcyNGExMWY2NDhi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b5a33716-1e23-4b33-ba9a-618a56e76a18%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e28126a6-bc5e-49c8-9e5d-d34936f37176%22%7d

Session 3: Wednesday, March 18 from 2:45-3:30 pm in the library
Link to join live: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjAxYjgxNzktZDM1Ni00YzE3LWI4MTctYTFhYjY0ZjcxY2U1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b5a33716-1e23-4b33-ba9a-618a56e76a18%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e28126a6-bc5e-49c8-9e5d-d34936f37176%22%7d

Unable to attend in person? You can still share your input by submitting feedback online at https://www.d11.org/bond.
Learn more about the process at the bond website: www.d112026bondplanning.com

We look forward to hearing from you, your perspective matters and will directly shape how our school is represented in this planning process.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Graham

Building the Foundation for Excellence. Explore facility data and help shape bond investments for Colorado Springs District 11 schools.