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Free Summer Food Program
June 2nd - July 24, 2025 | Monday - Friday
- Serving Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Serving Lunch 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
- No service on June 19th and July 4th
Summer Office Hours
Explore With Us
Become an Explorer!
School Choice Applications are open! Complete your application online on the CCSD Admissions Page
Summer with CCSD
Our core values are important all summer long.
– Growth Mindset, Equity, Relationships, Whole Wellbeing, and Engagement –
From free meals for students to summer camps to year-round access to health care, Cherry Creek Schools wants your child to have a healthy, safe, and fun summer!
Back to School Ice Cream Social
Come meet your new teachers and have some ice cream with friends to kick off the new school year!
CCSD Back to School Hub
The Cherry Creek School District hopes you’re enjoying a wonderful summer! In order to help our 53,000+ students and their families get ready for the 2025-26 school year, the district has created a Back-to-School Hub, a one-stop online resource to make it easier for parents and guardians to get the information and complete forms necessary to start the school year.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Our 2025-26 school year calendar at a glance.
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!
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Dry Creek Calendar of Events
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Laredo Middle School (5000 S Laredo St, Aurora, CO 80015, United States)
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West Middle School (5151 S Holly St, Greenwood Village, CO 80121, United States)
What's Happening at Dry Creek
![NWSL Denver Podium]([{"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.
![Cherry Creek schools honored for academic achievement and growth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745277289/cherrycreekschoolsorg/rxneznugqaouowchgeqt/SquareDSC00794.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745277289/cherrycreekschoolsorg/rxneznugqaouowchgeqt/SquareDSC00794.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745277289/cherrycreekschoolsorg/rxneznugqaouowchgeqt/SquareDSC00794.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745277289/cherrycreekschoolsorg/rxneznugqaouowchgeqt/SquareDSC00794.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745277289/cherrycreekschoolsorg/rxneznugqaouowchgeqt/SquareDSC00794.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745277289/cherrycreekschoolsorg/rxneznugqaouowchgeqt/SquareDSC00794.jpg","width":2200}])
The Colorado Department of Education recently recognized 14 Cherry Creek School District schools for academic achievement and growth during the 2023-24 school year.
![2nd grader Cora Higgins with her monster "Rainbow Puppy Paws"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744922212/cherrycreekschoolsorg/q3ynxscgclbjpikvfple/DRY2ndgraderCoraHiggins.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744922212/cherrycreekschoolsorg/q3ynxscgclbjpikvfple/DRY2ndgraderCoraHiggins.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744922212/cherrycreekschoolsorg/q3ynxscgclbjpikvfple/DRY2ndgraderCoraHiggins.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744922212/cherrycreekschoolsorg/q3ynxscgclbjpikvfple/DRY2ndgraderCoraHiggins.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744922212/cherrycreekschoolsorg/q3ynxscgclbjpikvfple/DRY2ndgraderCoraHiggins.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744922212/cherrycreekschoolsorg/q3ynxscgclbjpikvfple/DRY2ndgraderCoraHiggins.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![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.
![children and staff pose for partnership photo]([{"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.
District Announcements
Free Summer Food Program
June 2nd - July 24, 2025 | Monday - Friday
18 years and younger are welcome!
- Serving Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Serving Lunch 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
- No service on June 19th and July 4th
- *Park locations only serve lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Summer Opportunities
Cherry Creek Schools offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for students of all ages. Whether your student wants to stay active, get ahead, or try something new, there’s something for everyone!
- Extended Child Services Summer Camps
- Summer Sports and Activity Camps
- In-Person and Online High School Summer School
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Internship Program
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