Week at Creek

Please join us on Tuesday October 27th from 11:30 am -1:00 pm in the IC Community Rooms. Principal Ryan Silva will discuss what is going on at Creek and any relevant topics. You will have the opportunity to ask him questions. This is a great meeting to go to and learn more about Creek. If you cannot make it to the meeting in person, please feel free to JOIN THE MEETING through Microsoft Teams. If you know someone who is interested in coming, please tell them to send an email to CCHS.PrincipalLunch@gmail.com to be added to the list.

Forgot to purchase a yearbook at check in? It's not too late to secure your own copy of the 71st edition of The Patriot! Order a yearbook today on MySchoolBucks before prices increase on January 1st!

SENIORS:

• Submit your senior photo by Nov. 1st. More information on how to submit your photo, as well as a list of preferred photographers, can be found HERE

SENIOR PARENTS:

• They only graduate high school once!! Senior year is more than the end of high school—it’s the culmination of years of hard work, growth, challenges, accomplishments, friendships, and memories that have shaped your student into the person they are today. A Senior Recognition Ad is a special opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate everything they have accomplished to this point while also looking ahead to all that is still to come. More information in regard to requirements and pricing can be found HERE . (If your child qualifies for free and reduced lunch, please reach out to monica@theyearbookcompany.com directly for more information on your pricing options.)
  

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!

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

• A HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up this morning for the Today Show broadcast!! If you did not tune in, we will share the link in next week’s Week at Creek.

• Best of luck to Marching Band as they compete in the State competition this afternoon and weekend!! Go Band! Go Bruins!

• Class of 2030 Parents! Dino from Project Reboot, a tech-intentionality company, will be coming to Cherry Creek's campus on Wednesday, 10/28, for a special freshman assembly about digital wellness.

  The assembly will be held in the Fine Arts theater during the Advisory period. Students will be given research-backed strategies, tools, and take-home resources to help manage their relationship with screens. Student learning outcomes include:

  · How phones, social media, and screens in general can influence focus, mood, and relationships.

  · Whether your online habits support what students actually care about and want to accomplish.

  · Practical ways to manage distractions and take more control of their time.

  · How to make room for friendships, interests, and experiences they value.

  We are very excited to host Dino and Project Reboot!

  Click here if you want to learn more about Dino Ambrosi. We had the privilege to welcome him to CCHS last year to speak to all four grade levels.

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

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.

The DECA, FBLA and FCCLA chapters invite you and your families to our annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is free to the community.

This event provides a safe, festive environment for our community to celebrate the season together. We encourage you and your children to attend in your favorite Halloween costumes. There will be candy, creative car decorations, and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy.

• We are thrilled to congratulate Christopher Loftis on being chosen as the 2025-2026 NFHS Colorado High School Boys Swim and Dive Coach of the Year! He was chosen out of all CHSAA Coaches in the sport for this prestigious recognition, we are extremely proud to have him on our athletic staff!

• For those interested in trying out for Baseball in the Spring there will be an informational meeting on October 28th in Shillinglaw at 6pm. Parents and athletes are encouraged to attend.

• Do you love to ski and want to participate in a winter high school sport? Students attending any school in the Front Range can participate in skiing as a school sport by joining the Jeffco Ski Team (based out of Evergreen High School). See the link below for details about our team: Jeffco Ski Info Night

  Attend our Information Night at Evergreen High School on October 20th, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

  Visit our website: www.jeffcoskiteam.com Follow us on Instagram: @jeffco.ski.team

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

LAST CHANCE! The nomination deadline for EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR has been extended! We are privileged to have an incredible, highly qualified group of teachers at Cherry Creek High School. Each year, we ask CCHS families, students, and staff to nominate an educator of their choice as the CCHS Educator of the Year. If you have a teacher who you would like to nominate, please submit your response here: https://forms.gle/1yNLYhirQG8P77x8A by end of day, Monday, October 26.

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!

As we kick off another year, the Creek Community Cupboard wants to thank the entire CCHS community. With everyone’s support, we are in our 6th year of supporting the Creek community and we were able to assist 1016 people last year. Additionally, the Cupboard helped provide food that was distributed to students through the Counseling Office.

Because of increased needs and how we were able to support our community, we will continue to schedule appointments for families to come in and select what they need. If you are in need of support, please complete the following: https://forms.gle/S5Vpztajn5cSGm5V6. We ask that parents complete the form by Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. for the week that they would like support. Students can speak to a faculty member at any time to receive support.

As always, we appreciate the support of the Cherry Creek community! As we kick off the year, we are critically low in all of our resources. If you would like to donate food or hygiene products, please click here for a list of what is needed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NCGu9zXdxH9B4_ETbE40PeSGCTyO3pGEVc5m1dCvmdY/edit?usp=sharing

(Donations can be dropped off at any of the Security Kiosks)

If you would like to donate money, you can donate through My School Bucks:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZ62VGMRWM2U8OB_ZZ69YQEKYVWVLBI

(All donations remain within CCHS and it’s feeder schools)

Please contact Dr. Krista Keogh, Assistant Principal, at kkeogh@cherrycreekschools.org

or Chris Win, Counselor, at cwin@cherrycreekschools.org if you have any questions!

Thanks again for your support!

Boys Swim & Dive families: this is your last chance to order your custom towel for your swimmer or diver. The deadline to order is tonight, October 23. Click HERE to place your order.

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!

Follow us on Instagram here

Follow us on Facebook here

Cherry Creek School District would like to invite you to the District Voices of Color meeting on Wednesday, October 28th from 6:00-7:30 PM, see the attached flier for additional details.

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.

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