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Mountain Vista Elementary teacher named Denver Nuggets “MVT”

Fourth-grader Karter Jackson nominated his teacher, Tasha Zelić, because “She helps me be less shy and she teaches us in new ways. In the middle of lessons, she likes to have fun with us and be funny."

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The week that was: A wrap-up of CCSD Athletics for the week of Jan. 23

CCSD wrestlers shine in local invitationals and Centennial League meets as they prepare for State Championships; and boys and girls basketball teams square off in exciting Centennial League play.

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School Board Recognition Month: Meet Board of Education member Kristin Allan

A practicing attorney and small business owner, Allan also served as a school and district volunteer, before being elected to the Board of Education.

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Four heroes receive puppies thanks to West MS students

It’s been a tradition at West Middle School for seven years to help raise funds for puppies to give to veterans. The puppy is provided to help veterans come back to the life they lost due to trauma while serving our country and communities. The partnership with Hero’s Puppy for Life has blossomed over the years.

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CCSD students participate in the annual Spelling Bee

Students in Cherry Creek Schools gathered for a "spell" at the district's annual spelling bee.

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CBS4: Cherry Creek Schools kick off donation drive to help families in need

Cherry Creek Schools kicked off a donation drive on Thursday to help families in need.

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Cherry Creek School District achieves highest-ever graduation rate

For the second consecutive year, the Cherry Creek School District achieved its highest-ever graduation rate. The on-time (or four-year) graduation rate for the class of 2022 is 90.9%, up from 90.7% for the class of 2021.

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Summer Leadership Academy students reflect on lessons

This past summer, students from across the district came together to experience the first Summer Leadership Academy (SLA), a program designed to empower students with skills like conflict resolution, communication, collaboration and more. This program, funded by the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, also includes a class-based component this semester. Two students from the program, Issa Zavala and Jay Dreger, shared some of what they learned from this valuable experience.

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Joliet students learn through adventure education

The Joliet Learning Center, which serves students with significant emotional disabilities, uses adventure education to help students grow out of their comfort zones and build lasting relationships.

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First graders at Homestead make cookbook to celebrate community

First graders at Homestead Elementary recently made a cookbook to learn about community in their social studies class. Social studies assignments like creating a community cookbook allow students to learn and practice skills such as reading and writing, collaboration, understanding similarities and differences, and considering traditions and culture.

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The week that was: A wrap-up of CCSD Athletics for the week of Jan. 16

CCSD girls and boys basketball teams start conference play; CCHS ice hockey team gets a split; and the Cherry Creek Unified Basketball Jamboree is a big hit!

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School Board Recognition Month: Meet Board of Education member Anne Egan

As a former Colorado education policy advisor, a longtime volunteer at both the school and district level, and the mother of four CCSD graduates, Egan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Education.

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Smoky Hill HS students find lunchtime connections, life skills in Zen Den

Thanks to a wellness grant from the district, the mental health team at Smoky Hill was able to decorate a room in the school to make it more calming and inviting for students and developed several opportunities for students to grow through lunchtime mental health programs.

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School Board Recognition Month: Meet Board of Education member Angela Garland

Experience as a mother of four and a school and district volunteer, combined with a career working with non-profits and community organizations gives Garland a a unique perspective on the most pressing issues related to public education.

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Cherry Creek Schools launches new social-emotional screener

Cherry Creek Schools is piloting a new social-emotional screener at eight schools from Jan. 17 to Feb. 3. The screener is a way for school staff to understand what students need to thrive when it comes to the five social-emotional competencies.

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School Board Recognition Month: Meet Board of Education Vice-President Janice McDonald

With deep family roots in Aurora and the Cherry Creek School District, McDonald uses her experience in education and mental health to benefit CCSD students and ensure that they are prepared for success in their futures.

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CCSD Middle School Honor Choir makes musical magic

More than 160 of the district's best seventh- and eighth-grade vocalists performed in the CCSD Middle School Honor Choir Concert. “The people here are amazing,” eighth-grader Flynn Latta said. “They’re all ‘music-heads’ and they just love music and love the atmosphere and we kind of bond over that.”

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School Board Recognition Month: Meet Board of Education President Kelly Bates

With a background in education and a history of volunteerism, Bates leads the Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education as it works to ensure that the children of Cherry Creek receive the best education possible.

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The week that was: A wrap-up of CCSD Athletics for the week of Jan. 9

The Eaglecrest boys and girls wrestling teams made their mark at area tournaments; CTHS and CCHS girls swim & dive teams do well at Smoky Hill Invitational; and boys and girls basketball teams are ready for conference play.

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Honoring the Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education during School Board Recognition Month

The five members of the Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education are dedicated public servants – unpaid volunteers – who work diligently to ensure that the children of Cherry Creek receive the best education possible.

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