CCSD Heroes Profile: Melissa Pearlman

High Plains Elementary teacher Melissa Pearlman recently earned the Cherry Creek Heroes award for her consistent dedication to students and her inspirational, empathetic approach to instruction.

Endeavor Academy office manager's commitment to students persists through challenges

Jennifer Johnson has worked at Endeavor Academy since 2013, and she says the school has always felt like home. During a year full of challenges, Johnson has worked hard to ensure that students retain access to excellence, education and success.

Former Denver mayor, U.S. Energy and Transportation Secretary Federico Peña shares wisdom with Thunder Ridge students

Speaking to the group of Thunder Ridge Middle School students via Teams a few months ago, Peña detailed the course of his life and his varied career in public service. He stressed a message of hard work, focus and resilience to the students in Keily Evans' Spanish class.

CCSD Board of Education's statement on Superintendent's announcement to retire

CCHS teacher named NFHS Outstanding Music Educator for Colorado

For more than two decades, Tim Libby has helped Cherry Creek High School students find joy and achieve excellence in instrumental music. Not even a pandemic could stop him.

Season B sports begin

Strict safety protocols are in place as basketball, wrestling, girls swimming and diving, spirt and ice hockey begin.

Dr. Michelle Chambers wins prestigious Assistant Principal of the Year award

Dr. Michelle Chambers recently received the 2021 Colorado Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year for Elementary Schools award from the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) and the Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals (CAESP).

Pine Ridge students pay tribute to MLK with art and ideas

Fourth- and fifth-graders at Pine Ridge Elementary recently harnessed the power of art to address questions about social justice, racial equality and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Smoky Hill Principal Chuck Puga celebrated with surprise ceremony for CASE award

Chuck Puga accepted the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) 2020 Colorado High School Principal of the Year Award during a surprise ceremony held in the Smoky Hill cafeteria on Jan. 14.

Cherry Creek Heroes Profile: Cultural Liaisons

CCSD's cultural liasons received formal credit for their important work during an online ceremony last month, when Superintendent Dr. Scott Siegfried formally recognized the group as Cherry Creek Heroes, an honor that celebrates those in the community who make extraordinary efforts on behalf of the entire community.

CCSD students to help prepare “snack packs” for students in need

Valentine’s Day this year will bring paper hearts and candy as well as an opportunity for Cherry Creek Schools students to give back at a virtual upcoming "snack pack" event.

Student scholars from across CCSD are National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists

Student scholars from across the Cherry Creek School District have earned the prestigious status of National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists, an honor that’s all the more impressive after a year that’s offered plenty of hurdles and challenges.

Thinking outside the brain: an occupational therapist’s work

Polton Elementary's occupational therapist Juliana Padilla works with preschool students with developmental delays or disabilities, focusing on the brain-body connection. She collaborates with teachers and mental health providers to understand what students need.

Joy and excitement as CCSD students return to In-Person and Hybrid learning

Music, mascots and staff members waving and holding welcome back signs greeted elementary students on their first day of In-Person learning since mid-November.

Fox Ridge students take part in online forum with U.S. Space Force members

Before they headed off to Winter Break, a group of Fox Ridge Middle School students had an extraordinary opportunity to get a firsthand view into the operations of the U.S. Space Force during an online call with service members.