Cresthill Cougar Courier

October 28th: Highlands Ranch High School Future Falcon Showcase 5:30-8:00

October 29th: Cresthill Sensory Friendly ONLY Trick or Treat Street - 5:00-7:00

October 30th: Halloween Dance - 2:45pm-4:00pm

November 2nd: Our FIRST Restaurant Night @ Chipotle 4:00-8:00

November 2nd: Student Led Conferences - 3:30-6:30

November 2nd-5th: Book Fair

November 4th: Honor Roll Assembly for 6th Grade - 9:19-9:51

November 5th: Student Led Conferences - 3:30-6:30

November 6th: Professional Development Day (NO STUDENTS)

November 10th: School Accountability Committee Meeting (SAC) - 5:00-7:00

November 11th: Honor Roll Assembly 7th Grade - 9:19-9:51

November 14th: Choir Feeder Festival @ HRHS 10:00-2:00

November 18th: Honor Roll Assembly 8th Grade - 9:19-9:51

November 19th: Turkey Bingo - 6:00-7:30

November 20th: Career Day for 8th Grade (Take a look HERE for more information)

November 23rd-27th: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to share a few important reminders to help keep our school safe, focused, and ready for learning.

Dress Code: Blankets, slippers, stuffed animals (stuffies), costume ears, tails, and flags are not permitted at school, as they can create distractions and/or safety concerns.

Cell Phones & AirPods: Cell phones and AirPods must remain off and in students' backpacks throughout the school day. We have noticed an increase in students using these items in the building.

NeeDohs: NeeDoh sensory toys must be no larger than a cell phone. We are also seeing students break them open and spread the contents on others. Please remind your student to use these items appropriately.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school a safe and productive learning environment!

Some Cresthill parents are partnering with local restaurants to make fundraising fun and delicious!

When you dine at participating restaurants during our designated Restaurant Nights, a percentage of sales will come back to Cresthill Middle School. These funds will help support important school projects, including cubbies, outdoor learning improvements, and beautifying our amazing school. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to support our school community while enjoying some of your favorite local spots. Thank you for participating!

Our First Restaurant Night: Chipotle!

Mark your calendars for Monday, November 2, from 4–8 PM! Join us at Chipotle for our first Cresthill Restaurant Night. When you dine in or order carryout during the event, 25% of event sales will be donated back to Cresthill Middle School!

Be sure to mention Cresthill Middle School when ordering or use code CW9A2KL at checkout. Grab dinner, skip the cooking, and help support our amazing school! Every order makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

A huge thank you to the Cresthill Community for your incredible donation of over 200 coats! 🧥✨

Thanks to your generosity, this year’s Bud's Home Team 7th Annual Coat Drive for Coats for Colorado collected and donated over 700 coats in total. We are continually blown away by the kindness of our community.

We’re so grateful for your partnership and support! A special shout-out to Chris Brock, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Highlands Ranch, for providing gift cards as donor incentives.

What’s Next? We’re excited to team up with Bud Doyle once again for the Bud's Home Team 7th Annual Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots on Saturday, December 12th. Keep an eye out for more details coming in November!

See HERE how you or someone you know can be a part of SAC and how you can make a difference!

What could the 2026 Mill Levy Override mean for @DCSDK12 students, staff and families? In this short video, Superintendent Erin Kane provides an overview of what the 2026 Mill Levy Override (MLO) would provide for students, staff and families in Douglas County if approved by voters in November.

Link to video: https://youtu.be/iFEbUCtJdAU?si=ZG5lAaMcVtf69FoE

Video #2 - How Would Students Benefit from the 2026 MLO?
The 2026 MLO would expand Career and Technical Education opportunities for students all across Douglas County. Superintendent Kane explains the need and demand for these courses, including the trades. @DCSDK12

Link to video: https://youtu.be/XL6yj6Ko1Co?si=nJbHTdpkbDFwmA1K

Current Sports are listed below. Come support our Cresthill Athletes!

• 7th Grade Girls Basketball. Game Schedule can be found HERE.
• 6th/7th/8th Grade COED Wrestling. Meet Schedule can be found HERE.
• All sports registration information can be found HERE.

We have a lot of exciting activities and fundraisers happening over the next month! Our Student Council has been working hard to plan some fun ways for our Cresthill community to get involved while also supporting some great causes. Here is everything you need to know.

📚The Library is getting ready to present the Fall Book Fair November 2-5!

The Book Fair will be available for shopping before school, during lunch, after school, and during Student Led Conferences that entire week: as well as any time their teacher schedules to bring their class down during the school day.

This quick tutorial will introduce you to getting started with setting up your students' Scholastic e-wallet.

We are looking for volunteers to present about their careers on Friday, November 20th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. See HERE for details and sign up form.

Our picture re-take day was October 21st.

If you need to order pictures or need assistance, please contact Dorian Studios @ mydorianstudio.com or 800-826-3535.

We’re looking to stock the staff lounge with sweet treats to give our hard-working teachers and staff a quick boost during the day! If you would like to contribute, we are accepting donations of unopened, individually wrapped candy, especially chocolate. We will also be happy to take that extra Halloween candy off of your hands at the end of this month. 😉

You can drop any donations off in the main office. You can also ship it to us at:

9195 Cresthill Lane

Highlands Ranch, 80130

Our school health room is currently looking for donations of new or gently used clothing to keep on hand for students who need a quick change during the school day (spills, accidents, or weather changes happen!).

We are seeking items in sizes suitable for middle schoolers (ages 10–14):

• Bottoms: Elastic-waist shorts, sweatpants, or leggings (sizes Youth M–XL and Adult S–M)

• Tops: T-shirts and hoodies/sweatshirts

• New Items: Unopened packages of socks and underwear

Please ensure all gently used items are freshly washed and free of stains or holes. You can drop off any donations at the main office or have your student bring them to the health room.

Thank you so much for your support in keeping our students comfortable and ready to learn!

🚌 Bus Route Cancellations For November 2nd-6th : Route #5- cancelled

2026/2027 Bus Cancellations

Before anything else, a quick thank you. Trey Buckland, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, is the sponsor of the Pro Athlete Advantage mental toughness program at Highlands Ranch High School. His support is what allows us to run this program for our football, boys/girls volleyball, Cheer and Dance athletes, and we're grateful for it.

Now he's doing something else for our HRHS and Feeder families.

If you have a student heading to college in the next few years, you've probably already had the “how are we going to pay for this” conversation at your kitchen table. For most families it's the biggest expense they'll ever plan for, and nobody hands you a playbook. Trey is hosting a free 30-minute webinar with Nuveen & Scholar's Choice for current and future Highlands Ranch parents on college funding. He'll walk through:

• Expected costs for college and ways to save

• Qualified expenses and how to use your savings

• How financial aid (FAFSA form) and scholarships fit into the picture

• Mistakes families often make along the way

• Your questions at the end

When: 11/4/26 at 12:00pm

Where: Online ( Link: https://edwardjones.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vg5nl0iOSxOspKkfAZO7OA)

How long: 30 minutes

Cost: Free

It’s time to start looking ahead to high school! Tour registration is now open for Highlands Ranch High School. This is a great opportunity for you and your student to explore the campus, get a feel for the environment, ask questions about academics and extracurriculars, and meet key staff members. Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to register early to secure your preferred date and time.

Visit THIS LINK to view available time slots and sign up.

Career Path Expo is Thursday November 5th. See all event info and registration links HERE.