Week at Creek

Hearing Screenings are conducted for students in their schools, according to the Colorado Department of Education Guidelines. These guidelines indicate that all students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth grades receive vision and hearing screening. The hearing screening is done by district audiology at no charge to the parent. ALL 9th grade students who have not been screened, students with IEPs, and students new to the district will receive a screening. You will be notified only if your student does not pass the screening.

Hello Parents! Are you curious about how to see the results from College & Career Readiness Day? If your student took the official PSAT or NMSQT, results will be available in students’ College Board accounts on November 5th. If your student took a practice test in Illuminate they can follow this tutorial to access their scores today!

SENIOR PARENTS:

• SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE NOV 1st, LINK HERE!
• A Senior Recognition Ad is a special opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate everything your student has accomplished to this point while also looking ahead to all that is still to come. Due date to submit a Senior Recognition Ad is Nov 5th. More information in regard to requirements and pricing can be found HERE.
  
• Any yearbook questions please contact Lauren Mulligan

Make-up work: Students should not miss classes to make up a test/assessment in another class. Please work directly with the teacher to find an appropriate time to make up work and/or an assessment. Thank you!

EMMA

by Kate Hamill

based on the Novel by Jane Austen

November 5-7, 2026

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Smart, charming, and a little too confident in her matchmaking abilities, Emma Woodhouse is determined to find love for everyone except herself. Kate Hamill’s lively adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel brings wit, romance, and sharp comedy to the stage as Emma discovers that matters of the heart are more complicated than she imagined.

Emma contains covert innuendo. PG.

Emma is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by

TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/Voices of Color

(formerly P.A.S.S)

Meeting November 17th in IC at 5:30pm-6:45pm.

Our next meeting will focus on data related to students of color, learn about how the library celebrates diversity, and spotlight the Black Student Union Club.

Join us and get free CCHS merchandise!!

• CCHS Was on the TODAY SHOW!!! We had an incredible turnout of over 600+ students and staff to show Creek pride at 5:30 AM! Here is the link to the clip if you did not get to view that morning. Thanks to all for their support!

• Congratulations to Marching Band on a successful season, and placing 8th in the state last weekend. We are so proud of you all! Up next, Hollywood Parade in Los Angeles!

• DECA hosted the 2026 Creek Challenge last weekend in preparation for their competitive season. No doubt they are ready to take on districts!

• E-Sports State will be held on Tuesday, December 8th at Localhost. We look forward to supporting our Bruins and will send out more information on timing as we get closer to the competition!

• Thank you to the Class of 2030 for their outstanding participation in the Project Reboot assembly this past Wednesday. Here are the follow-up resources for students and for parents/advocates. More follow-up to come!

• We are preparing for our annual Veteran's Appreciation Football Game on Friday, November 13th. If you or any of your family members are interested in attending and being honored, please complete this form by Wednesday, November 11th. Thank you for your service!

• Future Bruins Night is Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 PM. This is an amazing evening for our rising Bruins to experience the academic and extracurricular highlights of Creek! More information can be found here.

For a full list of important dates and events for CCHS, click here.

• Winter Sports registration is now open, click Student Registration to register.

• Girls & Boys Cross Country qualified for the State Meet this weekend in Colorado Springs, Good Luck Bruins!

• The Gymnastics team is competing in the State Tournament Regional Competition today! Let's wish them luck!

• Boys Soccer won their first playoff game on Wednesday and will move on to the second round of Play Offs! Good Luck Boys!

• Boys Tennis took Second Place in State! Individual State Champions include the following:

  • Aidan Washer — No. 2 singles
  • Devan Shah and Kapil Bhandaram — No. 1 doubles
  • Ryan Raleigh — No. 3 singles

Yearlong and 1st semester AP course exam registrations must be completed by November 6th. AP exam fees will show up as MySchoolBucks invoices. The invoices may take a few days to show up. Students should check College Board AP dashboard to confirm that they are registered for exams. Visit the AP Exam information page on the Creek website for details.

Join us as we celebrate our student-athletes who are continuing their athletic careers at the next level!

📍 Location: CCHS South Gym
🕞 Arrival: 3:45 p.m.
⏰ Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. sharp

To be included in the ceremony:

• Complete all required steps by Wednesday, November 4, by the end of the day.
• Missed the deadline? Contact Nancy in Athletics at 720-554-2461.

We are excited to announce the inductees for the Arts, Sciences and Humanities Hall of Fame ~ Class of 2026

David Becker- Election Law Expert, Alumni 1984

Ali Bouzari- Food Scientist and Writer, Alumni 2006

Lorenzo Gonzales, Assistant Principal 1988-2006

Kemba (Bowles) Hendrix- Attorney & Policy Leader, Alumni 1994

Gregory Camp- Musicology Professor, Alumni 2003

Peggy Benedict- Speech & Debate Coach 1978-2003

Kathy McInerny, English Teacher 1989-2017

Lauren Rhoades- Writer and Community Organizer, Alumni 2007

Jessica Rothenberg- Actress, Alumni 2005

Saverio Eric Spagnolie- Professor of Mathematics, Alumni 1998

For more information about how to purchase tickets for the event, click on the press release below!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HlpIvqFgRmTsJuIXZNwJik6JXlmT7YwqdEaI0-BcNGU/edit?usp=sharing

• Click here to apply. Due date is November 30, 2026.
• Click here to learn more.

The More You Know…

Setting Boundaries Without Shaming

Teens are more likely to respect limits when they feel heard rather than judged. Set clear boundaries around substance use but avoid scare tactics or shame-based messages—they often backfire. Instead, use curiosity and empathy: ask open-ended questions like, “What are your thoughts on drinking at parties?” or “How do you feel when others offer you something to smoke?” Reflect their feelings and share your concerns calmly, emphasizing that your rules come from care, not control. Examples of healthy boundaries might include saying, “You need to check in with me if you’re going to a party where substances might be present,” or “I expect you to come home by a certain time, and if you’re not feeling well, we can talk about options.” Building trust helps keep communication open—even when it’s hard.

Did you know Cherry Creek School District has an Adolescent Substance Use Prevention, Intervention, Resources & Education (ASPIRE) Team of school health professionals that supports students and school communities with substance use prevention, intervention and education? If you feel your child is in need of support, reach out to your school for more information.

Leigh Taylor, PhD, LCSW, LACC

ltaylor5@cherrycreekschools.org

720-554-2302

Come see what the CCHS Arts students has been up to!

Friday, November 6th

4:30-6:30 PM

Visual Arts Hallway

Does your child need academic support? National Honor Society offers FREE tutoring for Math, Science, English and Social Studies! NHS tutors both after school (3:30-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday, in the library) and online (6-7pm, Sunday-Thursday), link on our website or use the QR code on our fliers for more information.

Did you know Creek offers all-level Spanish tutoring daily during all lunch periods. See the flier and follow the QR code for the tutoring schedule.

Tests coming up? We've got you covered! Students can sharpen skills, learn test- taking strategies, and get some extra practice at Standardized Test Prep Club. We meet every other Wednesday at 3:40 in the East Resource Center. Join our remind with code @eakhdk and encourage your student to drop in and prep with us!

This month, Cherry Creek High School is hosting a Donation Drive to support CCSD Resource Pantries across the district! Along with the other schools in our feeder area, we will be collecting individually packaged snacks, shelf-stable items, and toiletries until November 24, 2026.

If you'd like to make a monetary donation, please use this link. To purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist, click here. Donation drives are one of many ways we support students through our strategic plan, which includes a focus on literacy, whole wellbeing, and disproportionality.

Visit CherryCreekSchools.org/DonationDrive for more information!

Please see the attached for additional information regarding the need for Severe Needs Para-Educators in the CCSD.

You are invited to the Cherry Creek Schools Special Education Advisory Committee November meeting on 11/12/26 at 9:30am at the SARC Building. See the attached fliers for additional information.

What: West Middle School 60th Celebration (Past. Present. West.)

When: November 19th at 2:45 PM

What to Expect: Food, student-led tours, an interactive community wall, and a Staff vs. Student basketball game!

How can parents and guardians support PTCO?

PTCO is powered by our Cherry Creek families, and there are so many ways to get involved! Whether you have time to volunteer, would like to make a tax-deductible donation, or simply want to stay connected, your support makes a difference.

❤️ Give to PTCO
We invite families to support the programs and experiences that help our school community thrive—from teacher appreciation and classroom grants to community and student events like Safe After Prom.

Make a monetary donation:

· Pay Here Via Venmo Apple Pay or PayPal

· Pay Here Via our Website

🙌 Volunteer Your Time
There are TONS of opportunities to volunteer throughout the school year, and there’s something for every schedule. Whether you can give an hour, help at an event, or take on a larger volunteer role, we’d love to have you join us!

Find volunteer opportunities here

📱 Stay Connected
Follow Creek PTCO on social media for school news, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our Bruins!

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Cherry Creek School District provides FREE English classes to Non-English speaking parents within the school district, click HERE for more information!