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Dry Creek Book Fair
Join us before and after school in the Library!
Kicks off May 6th
Ends May 9th at NOON
Carnival-Craft Fair
Explorers, join us on MAY 9th from 5-7pm for our annual carnival! We will also have the previously rescheduled craft fair during the carnival.
If you'd like to be a vendor, reach out to Brittani in the front office. Ballen3@cherycreekschools.org 720-554-3301
Field Day
Join the Explorers for the 2025 Field Day Fun!!!
May 16th starting at 8:30am
Rain date: May 20th
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5th-9th
Join us in showing gratitude for all they do. Thank you, teachers- you truly make a difference!!
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Ceremony Dates
We're excited to invite all our wonderful families to join us in celebrating our students at this year's Graduation and Continuation Ceremonies!
Let's honor their hard work and achievements together!
Attendance
If your student will be late or absent, please call the 24 hour attendance line, leaving a detailed message. Please include, student full name, parent name, dates and reason. Thank you for our support!
Explore With Us
Become an Explorer!
School Choice Applications are open! Complete your application online on the CCSD Admissions Page
Dry Creek Calendar of Events
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Dry Creek Elementary Library
What's Happening at Dry Creek
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Join Us at Dry Creek on May 9th for our Spring Carnival & Craft Fair!
Fun, Food, Tons of Vendors and Activities.
See you there!
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The Colorado Department of Education recently recognized 14 Cherry Creek School District schools for academic achievement and growth during the 2023-24 school year.
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The highlight of this year’s show was a unique collaborative project done by 2nd graders at Dry Creek Elementary and students at Cherry Creek High School.
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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.
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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.
District Announcements
Funding for Cherry Creek Schools - Make your voice heard
We have been sharing information about a proposed funding cut to K-12 education and the Cherry Creek School District. We know there have been questions about school funding, how we might be impacted, and how you can take action.
The video above with Superintendent Chris Smith and Chief Financial and Operating Officer Scott Smith explains more about how these cuts to K-12 education funding would dramatically impact our students and community. Please take the time to watch the video and continue to make your voice heard. Please visit www.kidsmattertoo.org to send a letter or visit our CCSD Legislative Updates page to call CCSD lawmakers.
Bell Schedule
Bell Schedule
Monday: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 1:45 pm*
Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
* School ends 1 hour early on Wednesdays to allow for staff learning and development
Mission Statement
TRAIL Behaviors
Dry Creek Students are on the TRAIL!
T - Teamwork
R - Respect
A - Act Safely
I - Integrity
L - Leadership