SCHS Rising Ninth Newsletter

Ninth graders, we look forward to having you join the Sand Creek High School community! Please read the information in this newsletter to help you start successfully.

Ninth grade students and families, please join us on 20 July 2026 between 8:00 am-3:00 pm for Fall Check-In as follows:

• A-E, 8:00-9:30

• F-K, 9:30-11:00

• Lunch break, 11:00-12:00

• L-P, 12:00-1:30

• Q-Z, 1:30-3:00

Tenth-twelfth grade families will join us on 21 July 2026 any time between 8:00 am -3:00 pm.

Students from any grade can come during our evening hours on 21 July from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

During this time, students can view their schedules, take and receive their student ID, pay fees, find information about clubs/activities, sign up for a locker, get vision/hearing screenings, and speak to front office staff for back to school support. Students, you can come in as your schedule permits; this should not take all day.

Students can also purchase an activity pass for $10 during fall check-in, which grants them entry into all home games for free!

Important Note: school supply lists are provided by teacher after the first day of school. There are no school-wide supply lists.

We look forward to seeing you!

Students, we look forward to seeing you again in August! School starts at 7:20 am.

• 3 Aug 2026: grade nine (no backpacks needed; only bring lunch if students want to bring their own)
• 4 Aug 2026: grades nine-twelve (no backpacks needed)

1. Students, check your email daily starting at the end of July.
2. Come to school daily and strive to arrive on time. Missing time in school can become stressful as classes are hosted every other day. This means that more learning takes place every class meeting.
3. Applying for free/reduced lunch can bring benefits beyond the lunchroom, including discounted rates for activities and similar. Apply today to see if your family qualifies!

C Days: periods 1-4; Monday, Wednesday, and alternating Fridays

N Days: periods 5-8; Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternating Fridays

Classes start at 7:20 am Monday-Thursday and at 8:20 am on Fridays, with the end of day bell ringing at 2:40 pm each day.

Deans of Academic Advisement

• Mike Sory, last names A-L
• Sarah Rawlinson last names M-Z

Counselors

• Tracy Chipps last names A-F

• Ana Palacios last names G-M

• Myranda Taylor last names N-Z

Schedules will be available in Powerschool in July for returning students and students coming from other D49 schools. Students coming to Sand Creek from charter schools or out of district schools can be set up with PowerSchool during Fall Check In.

Please read this document to understand how to request a schedule change.

Athletics

Below are some summer opportunities for athletics at SCHS if a rising ninth grader may be interested in playing these sports in the upcoming school year. These can also be found on individual web pages on the SCHS Website. Each coach's name is hyperlinked to their email if you have questions.

• Girls Volleyball will host open gyms throughout the summer from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on 26 May. Visit their page for more specific information!
• Football will practice Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning on 25 May. Visit their page for information on practice, 7v7 dates, weights days and the start of the school year scrimmage date.
• Girls Basketball has already begun their open gyms. Check out their page for dates and times.
• Baseball is asking anyone interested in playing for the 26-27 school year to fill out this interest form.

Sand Creek Summer Strength and Conditioning

Sand Creek is hosting its fourth annual summer strength and conditioning program. Summer weights are for any Sand Creek Athlete, incoming ninth through twelfth grade. Summer strength and conditioning includes linear speed, agility, plyometrics, and lifting.

Each session is 90 minutes.

Block 1: June 1st- July 24th
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Two sessions: 7:00-8:30 am(men’s sports) & 8:30-10:00 am (women’s sports)
Who’s it for? All current Sand Creek athletes
Cost? Free to all Sand Creek athletes

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMGedQOrIqmr6DlHWtMydVq7LukqtvMW-sXh_It3YtFteXRw/viewform

Ninth graders, make an effort to take part in our Homecoming activities. Although we will share more daily activities as the dates approach, please mark your calendars for the major events now.

We look forward to creating memories together!

Homecoming Football Game: 28 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm versus Highlands Ranch HS

Homecoming Dance: 29 Aug 2026, 7:00-10:00 pm, SCHS gym

(719) 495-1160, main phone line

sandcreekleadershipteam@d49.org