Week at Creek

At Cherry Creek High School, we proudly recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Month to honor the rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions, and significant contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous peoples to our community and nation. Our observation of this important month reflects our commitment to fostering understanding, respect, and appreciation for the first inhabitants of this land.

EMMA

by Kate Hamill

based on the Novel by Jane Austen

November 5-7, 2026

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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!!

Please join us for the last Accountability Meeting for 2026 on Wednesday, 11/18 from 5-6pm in the main conference room! We'll be learning about CCIC/AP/CE/Special Programming with Marcus McDavid. We hope to see you there!

Do you have a rising 9th grader who will be at CCHS during the 2027-2028 school year? Click here to learn more about several upcoming events to support your rising 9th grader's transition to CCHS: https://app.smore.com/n/q08au.

• 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!

• Congratulations to Troupe 1730 on their outstanding production of Emma. You still have THREE more opportunities to go see the play! Tonight, and twice tomorrow. Details above

• E-Sports continues to be ranked #1 in the state for Marvel Rivals!!! State is quickly approaching on December 9th. Go Bruins!

• 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.

• On behalf of the Cherry Creek Softball Team & Booster Club I’m happy to report that this season the softball team raised $1567 to donate towards the Women’s Cancer Developmental Therapeutics Program to directly support breast cancer research at the University of Colorado Hospital.

• Attention Ballers! Welcome head Coach Keegan Bell to the Girls Basketball program. Come show your skills and hoop it up!

  🏀 Girls Basketball training camp

  Monday 11/9 through Friday 11/13, 4:00-6:00pm.

  Meet at CCHS - South Gym

  🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts

  Mon 11/16, Tues 11/17, Wed 11/18, 4:00-6:00pm.

  CCHS South Gym

  Follow us on Instagram @cherrycreekgbb

• Congratulations to Volleyball for winning the Centennial League title. They also will be hosting a regional here on Friday November 6th beginning at 4:00. All students with an ID get in free! Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/7026509?schoolId=CO16295

• Congratulations to Football for winning the league title and earning the #1 overall seed in the state playoffs. The first game will be on November 13th at 7:00 in Stutler Bowl. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/7026656?schoolId=CO16295

• Congratulations to Field Hockey on an amazing season. They made it all the way to the state semi-finals!

• Gymnastics has had an incredible year and is seeded fifth overall heading into the state tournament. Sarah Hansen won the vault competition at regionals! State is Friday 6th with individuals on 7th. Good luck girls!

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

Our District competition is coming up on Monday, November 23, and we need judges. If you are interested in seeing the amazing ideas high school students come up with, please click this registration link to sign up and see more information. No prior experience is needed!

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 that is on Thursday, November 12th, click on the press release below!

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

Is your child vulnerable to problematic alcohol or substance use?

Any alcohol or substance use negatively impacts the adolescent brain, but children are more susceptible to addiction if any of following risk factors are present:

● Mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and/or ADHD

● Family history of problematic alcohol or substance use

● Past trauma, such as a family death; divorce; or emotional, physical or sexual abuse

● If your child engages in risky behavior without regard for consequences, or struggles to follow directions or safety guidelines

If any of these are present for your child, it is important to take any alcohol or substance use seriously. For tips, additional information, resources, and support check out the Partnership to End Addiction website: https://drugfree.org/prevention-and-early-action/

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

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!

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!

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

Our 3rd annual event will take place on November 26, 2026 at Village Greens Park (9501 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111). This fun community run welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers. Every registration includes one coffee or hot chocolate from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. Proceeds benefit the Cherry Creek XC team! We also collect non-perishable food items or unopened personal hygiene products to support the Cherry Creek School District's November donation drive. Sign up today and join the fun!

In conjunction with Swim Across America, we are hosting a swim-a-thon on Sunday, November 15 to raise money and awareness to fund cancer research and patient programs. For more information and to register, please click here.

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.

Please see the attached flier for information on the District Voices of Color meeting being held on Wednesday, November 18th from 6-7:30pm at ISF.

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.

We need your support, Bruins! We are currently at 42% of our $112,200 annual fundraising goal, and every donation makes a difference.

Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to fund our fall teacher grants, helping provide valuable resources and opportunities for our students and teachers. However, our current fundraising falls short of what we need to support other important PTCO initiatives. We don't currently have enough funds to provide staff appreciation celebrations or put on a safe and memorable After Prom.

With the transition to MySchoolBucks, PTCO donations are no longer included with school fee payments. We are asking families to consider making a direct donation to the PTCO so we can continue supporting our students, teachers, and staff throughout the year.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us get closer to our goal and makes a difference in our Cherry Creek community. We're asking each family to consider a donation of $75 per student.

Pay Here Via our Website

Pay Here via Venmo, Apple Pay, or PayPal

Thank you for your continued generosity and support!

Go Bruins! 💙🍒🐻

Cherry Creek PTCO

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!

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