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Come Explore, Discover & Play at STEAM-A-Palooza 2025!
Saturday, October 4 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thunder Ridge Middle School | Aurora, CO
Get ready for a FREE, family-friendly event where curiosity and creativity collide!
🎟️ Registration is free, but required to help us plan for supplies, activities, and event access.
Upcoming Events
8/8 - Optional Meet and Greet
2-4pm Come drop off supplies to your class and meet your 25-26 teacher.
8/11 First Day of School - Grades 3, 4 and 5 ONLY
8/12 First Day of School - Grades 1 and 2 ONLY
8/13 All Grades Report to School - Grades PK - 5
8/20 Back to School Night
Session 1: 5:30 - 5:50, Session 2: 6:00 - 6:20
Only need to attend one session per child.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Our 2025-26 school year calendar at a glance.
25-26 School Year Registration
Are you new to the school district? All registration is done online. Please use the link below for more information
Attendance Matters
Regular daily school attendance is a critical factor in school success. Students who are chronically absent from school are at risk of falling behind in academic learning. Poor attendance in early grades can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade. By sixth grade, chronic absence can be a predictor of whether a student is at risk for dropping out of school. Help us meet our goal of having every child in school every day. If your family anticipates an issue with attendance this year, please reach out to our office and we will make a plan to ensure your student gets to school.
New Breakfast and Lunch App
All lunches and breakfasts are free this school year but if your student would like to purchase snacks they will need to have money in their account.
Money may be deposited in your student’s meal
account by cash, check, or by visiting the online payment portal My School Bucks.
Community Celebration Alert!
Join Cherry Creek Schools on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for an unforgettable afternoon honoring Veterans and Military members.
- Free and open to all! 💥
- Activities, music, military displays, and more! 🎉
- Lunch for Veterans, Military members, and their families 12-2 p.m.
- Community festivities start at 2 p.m.
- Football game kickoff at 6 p.m.
Join the celebration at Legacy Stadium
Black Forest Hills Calendar of Events
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Fox Ridge Middle School (26301 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 80016, United States)
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Instructional Support Facility (5416 S Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015-3500, United States)
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Instructional Support Facility (5416 S Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015-3500, United States)
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Student Achievement Resource Center 14188 E. Briarwood Avenue Centennial, CO 80112
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Eaglecrest High School (5100 S Picadilly St, Aurora, CO 80015, United States)
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Grandview High School (20500 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 80016, United States)
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What's Happening at Black Forest Hills
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This week, the Cherry Creek School District will celebrate 75 years and welcome back nearly 53,000 students from preschool through 12th grade. As a top performing school district in Colorado and the nation, CCSD celebrates this historic anniversary and commits to continued excellence for each and every student in the years to come.
![Denver NWSL to break ground on performance center in Centennial]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749502193/cherrycreekschoolsorg/adag2ozj4fqktputixs0/NWSLDenver.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749502193/cherrycreekschoolsorg/adag2ozj4fqktputixs0/NWSLDenver.jpg","width":300}])
The new NSWL Denver state-of-the-art performance center broke ground Monday morning; a one-of-a-kind partnership between Denver NWSL and the Cherry Creek School District. The goal is to help advance women’s youth, amateur, and professional sports in Colorado and support CCSD’s vision of a Pathway of Purpose for every student.
![Battle of the books builds literacy and teamwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743700059/cherrycreekschoolsorg/dpl0d7xnshgczdghfihg/SquareBattleoftheBooks_2096.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743700059/cherrycreekschoolsorg/dpl0d7xnshgczdghfihg/SquareBattleoftheBooks_2096.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743700059/cherrycreekschoolsorg/dpl0d7xnshgczdghfihg/SquareBattleoftheBooks_2096.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743700059/cherrycreekschoolsorg/dpl0d7xnshgczdghfihg/SquareBattleoftheBooks_2096.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743700059/cherrycreekschoolsorg/dpl0d7xnshgczdghfihg/SquareBattleoftheBooks_2096.jpg","width":1439}])
There was both excitement and tension in the air as six teams of students demonstrated their deep knowledge of 15 books as they vied for the title of Battle of the Books Champion.
![CCSD and NWSL partner to build new athletic facility]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743530871/cherrycreekschoolsorg/grlrwjrfky1vmrqpcan8/032725_DenverNWSL_CPaul-158_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743530871/cherrycreekschoolsorg/grlrwjrfky1vmrqpcan8/032725_DenverNWSL_CPaul-158_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743530871/cherrycreekschoolsorg/grlrwjrfky1vmrqpcan8/032725_DenverNWSL_CPaul-158_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743530871/cherrycreekschoolsorg/grlrwjrfky1vmrqpcan8/032725_DenverNWSL_CPaul-158_1.jpg","width":1000}])
In alignment with our Core Values and our vision of a Pathway of Purpose for every student, CCSD and the Denver NWSL are collectively investing to build soccer fields and a stadium in Centennial.
![Janice McDonald named to CCSD Legacy Stadium Wall of Fame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743191228/cherrycreekschoolsorg/nozxaboh8990nasologw/SquareMcDonald.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743191228/cherrycreekschoolsorg/nozxaboh8990nasologw/SquareMcDonald.jpg","width":500}])
The Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education has named longtime district volunteer, employee, and former board member Janice McDonald as the newest inductee to the Legacy Stadium Educational Leadership Wall of Fame.
District Announcements
Donation Drive Supports CCSD Food & Resource Pantries
CCSD food and resource pantries are supported by monthly donation drives across each high school feeder areas. Donate money, fulfill the Amazon Wishlist, or donate food & toiletries!
September: Overland & Cherokee Trail feeder schools
October: Eaglecrest & Smoky Hill feeder schools
November: Cherry Creek High & Grandview feeder schools
CCSD included in Forbes America's Best-in-State Employers 2025 List
For the fifth year in a row, Cherry Creek School District has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025! This prestigious recognition highlights organizations that excel in employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and community impact.
At CCSD, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. This award is a testament to their dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting every student, every day.
Bell Schedule
Bell Schedule
School Day
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Wednesday - 8:00 am - 1:45 pm
First bell rings at 7:50 am
Tardy bell rings at 8:00 am
Breakfast - 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Before & After Care - 6:30 am - 7:50 am and 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Office Hours - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm