Closure Recommendation
On October 7, 2026, the Board of Education voted to approve the district’s closure and consolidation recommendation.
Shadow Ridge was included in the recommendation and will close at the end of this school year.
Based on your home address, students will move to Century or Rocky Top middle schools. Enter your home address into the School Finder to see which school if your new boundary school for the 2027-2028 school year. If you live out of Shadow Ridge's current boundary, you can choose which of the two schools you'd like to attend.
Dedicated Family Engagement
We are here to help your family navigate this transition smoothly. Members of our Shadow Ridge team will be reaching out to you directly in the days and weeks to come. If you have immediate questions or would like to be connected with a member of our Family Engagement Team, please contact the main office directly. Our front desk staff will ensure you are promptly connected with the right team member.
Contact Info
Main Office Phone
720-972-5040
Office Hours
8am - 4pm
Upcoming Important Dates
Century Middle
Open House
OCTOBER 28
5:30-7 pm
Location: Century Middle
13000 Lafayette St, Thornton, CO
Rocky Top Middle
Open House
OCTOBER 28
4:30-6:30 pm
Location: Rocky Top14150 York St, Thornton, CO
Five Star
Expo
NOVEMBER 2
4:30-7 pm
Location: Mountain Range High School
12500 Huron St, Westminster, CO
The Recommendation
CLOSE
Shadow Ridge Middle School
MOVE TO
Century & Rocky Top middle schools
Current Boundary Map
Proposed Boundary Map
Considerations
- Middle school enrollment of less than 600 and is our smallest middle school by enrollment.
- Only middle school where less than half of the building is being used.
- Unable to offer students a variety of elective options.
- Teachers currently teach multiple grade levels and content areas.
Shadow Ridge Enrollment
Current 26-27: 529
Building Utilization: 45%
Century Enrollment
Current 26-27: 667
Building Utilization: 58%
Rocky Top Enrollment
Current 26-27:
1,017
Building Utilization: 76%
Consolidated Enrollment at Century Middle
Estimated Enrollment for 27-28 school year: ~960
Estimated Building Utilization: ~78%
Consolidated Enrollment at Rocky Top Middle
Estimated Enrollment for 27-28 school year: ~1020
Estimated Building Utilization: ~75%
Upcoming Important Dates
Community Connection meeting
SEPTEMBER 14
5:30-7 pm
Location: Shadow Ridge Middle
School-based public hearing
SEPTEMBER 22
5-6 pm
Location: Horizon High School
Board of Education meeting
OCTOBER 7
Board of Education decision announced to community