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27J Schools breaking ground on first magnet school in Thornton

27J schools is breaking ground on a new science based school in Thornton
27J schools is breaking ground on a new science based school in Thornton 00:21

27J Schools are breaking ground on a new science-focused K-8 magnet school Thursday.

It's in the Willow Bend community of Thornton.

It should be ready by the 2023-2024 school year.

Students will be chosen through a lottery-based enrollment process.

This is the first time the district is offering a magnet learning option for students.

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