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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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Walnut Hills Elementary students demonstrate their learning during Launch Day
Students in every grade impressed their parents, grandparents, and other community members by explaining books they read, research they conducted, and projects they completed on topics of their own choosing.
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The week that was: A wrap-up of CCSD Athletics for the week of Jan. 2
Sports action resumes after winter break and CCSD student athletes shine in basketball, ice hockey, and wrestling.
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Denver Post: Cherry Creek's Blake Purchase named Gatorade Colorado Football Player of the Year
The 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior edge rusher helped lead the Bruins to a 12-2 record and their fourth consecutive Class 5A state title this past fall, with 18 sacks, 12 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles. He had 11 tackles, one forced fumble and ran in what ended up being the game-winning touchdown in Creek’s 24-17 win over Valor Christian in the 5A title game.
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Denver7: Sky Vista student gifted with grand piano to support talent
Sky Vista Middle School student Jude Kofie was gifted with a grand piano after a Denver7 story. A professional piano tuner technician who gave the piano said this kid is Mozart level.
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