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CCSD students honored as 2024 Aurora Scholars

More than 200 Cherry Creek Schools students in kindergarten through 12th grade were honored as Aurora Scholars by the City of Aurora during five celebrations held April 23, 24, and 25 at the Aurora Public Library.

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CBS4: CCIC students build tiny homes to help the unhoused in Denver

Students at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus loaded up five tiny homes that they built themselves to help people who'd been living on the streets. One student had to overcome an obstacle this year but with the help of his teachers, family, and friends, he wants to continue his passion for construction at CSU.

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CCSD Athletics: Highlights from the week of April 22

The Grandview High School boys volleyball team wins the Centennial Challenge, and district teams prepare for the State Volleyball Championships; the CCHS girls tennis team is off to a great start at state; and it's the last regular season game for a high school baseball legend.

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Exceptional educators honored at Educator of the Year event

The honorees were selected by their schools because of their dedication to students, their innovative and inspiring teaching methods, and their commitment to helping all students reach their full potential and find their pathway of purpose.

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CCSD student Bryce Hunter selected as National Mental Health Youth Advisory Committee member

When Bryce Hunter learned that he would be part of a national committee to address mental health among American youth, he was excited to make a difference. Hunter, who is a junior at Cherry Creek Elevation, was selected to join the Mental Health Youth Advisory Committee member for Creative Visions.

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Sentinel: Teacher, students surprise Grandview High School student with news he'd won $40K Amazon scholarship

Inside Grandview High School’s lecture hall, senior Bruno Denegri sat with his classmates while listening to several Denver-based Amazon engineers talk about their careers. While students enjoyed asking the engineers advice, it was all a ruse to surprise Denergi with a scholarship.

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CBS4: Smoky Hill High School students start all girls auto club

There will always be a need for qualified auto mechanics, which is why some young women from Smoky Hill High School toured Groove Mazda and Ford on Arapahoe Wednesday and learned what it takes to be a mechanic.

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CCSD Athletics: Highlights from the week of April 15, 2024

Spring snow plays havoc with outdoor sports schedule; CCHS hosts John Strain Memorial Invitational swim and dive meet; EHS runners compete in Oregon Relays; and CCSD student athletes commit to play college sports on National Signing Day.

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Educators, students, and transportation professionals honored at the annual Golden Heart Awards

The 22nd annual Golden Heart Awards honored eleven outstanding individuals for their strong relationships with students who have special needs.

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CCSD Athletics: Highlights from the week of April 8, 2024

A big week for CCSD boys volleyball clubs as Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, and Grandview all had winning records last week, while CCHS and GHS girls soccer teams lead the way with 2-0 records last week!

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Mentoring the next generation of STEM leaders

Eaglecrest High School junior Zion Diriba enjoyed participating in the STEM Blazer program at her middle school so much that she returns as a mentor to a new group of Horizon Community students.

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Aurora TV: Arrowhead Elementary Teacher Celebrates 50 Years

Shelia Phillips has reached the golden anniversary of her career, with 50 years of teaching overall, including the past four decades at Arrowhead Elementary.

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Sentinel: Solar science shines through partial eclipse in Aurora for Fox Hollow students

Considering Jolly Ranchers, solar-powered twinkle lights and more, the Balloon Launch Club at Fox Hollow Elementary School hypothesized how the solar eclipse would affect science experiments on their annual balloon launch.

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9News: Fox Hollow Elementary students ask the real questions about the 2024 solar eclipse

Every year STEM students at Fox Hollow Elementary School launch experiments into the sky tethered to a helium balloon. Today, they're experimenting with the eclipse.

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CCSD Athletics: Highlights from the week of April 1, 2024

The CCHS Bruins baseball team celebrates a come-back win; the Regis Raiders honor retiring CCHS Coach Marc Johnson; and CCSD track & field teams continue to shine at metro meets.

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Cherry Creek schools honored for academic growth and achievement

Altitude Elementary and Willow Creek Elementary received both the John Irwin School of Excellence Award and the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award. Ten other schools also received the John Irwin School of Excellence Award.

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Cherry Creek Schools celebrates the solar eclipse

On April 8, every student and staff member across CCSD celebrated the solar eclipse! This rare celestial event presented an educational opportunity for our students to engage in scientific exploration and interdisciplinary learning.

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Cherry Creek Schools and STRIDE Celebrate Third School-Based Health Center

Thanks to the generosity of Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) voters, and in collaboration with STRIDE Community Health, the community came together to celebrate the Smoky Hill High School clinic. Those who attended had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facility, meet the dedicated team behind the clinic, and learn about the wide range of services offered.

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Cherry Creek Schools hosts first district-wide Financial Literacy Night

More than 100 parents, family members, students, staff, and community members came together on April 3 for the Cherry Creek Schools’ first district-wide Financial Literacy Night, sponsored by the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation.

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Alumni in Action: Anthony Lambatos

Overland High School graduate Anthony Lambatos has taken his family business to new heights through what he calls "heart leadership" and "intentional culture building." Now he's sharing what he's learned through a second company designed to help other businesses "make it better every day."

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