Faces & Places Colorado 2025

The Face of MAGNET EDUCATION Hulstrom K-8

PHOTO CREDIT: JENNY FOLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Dr. Colleen Urlik, Principal

H ulstrom K-8 is a district magnet school in Adams opportunities, and social-emotional learning. Our experienced team, led by a principal with a Doctorate in Gifted Education and a former president of the Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented, addresses gifted learners’ unique needs. Consistently ranked among Colorado’s top schools, Hulstrom K-8 inspires gifted and advanced

growth, and opportunity align with Hulstrom K-8’s vision for education. The state’s commitment to excellence and its diverse population creates an ideal environment for gifted learners. Hulstrom celebrates these aspects through responsive curricula and community events to continuously build a strong sense of belonging to ensure all students, staff, and families feel respected and supported. What services are offered? Hulstrom K-8 provides rigorous academic curricula including enrichment and social-emotional learning to support the development of the whole gifted child. For more information, visit hulstrom. adams12.org.

students to pursue their unlimited potentials within a diverse and supportive community. How does Hulstrom K-8 get involved with our community? Hulstrom K-8 fosters community engagement through academic programs, clubs, competitions, and collaborations with local organizations, promoting individual growth, inclusivity, celebration of diverse talents, and support for social-emotional learning. Our strong partnership with our parent-teacher association unites educators, parents, and students, enhancing the school environment and strengthening our community connections. What is special about Colorado to the school? Colorado’s values of innovation,

12 Five Star Schools, which specializes in advanced academics and gifted education for K-8 students. We nurture the whole gifted child through rigorous academics, enrichment

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