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.

November 17, 2026 5:30pm in IC A102 (IC BUILDING)

*We invite you to join us for an engaging evening as we celebrate community, culture, and student voice.

TOPICS:

• Dr. Krista Keogh will present on Cherry Creek High School's Unified Improvement Plan and school goals, with a focus on how these efforts support our students of color.
• Black Student Union Club Spotlight
  Hear directly from our student leaders as they share the work and vision of the Black Student Union.
• Principal Ryan Silva will provide updates on the state of Creek and provide time for questions.
• Library Cultural Showcase with Michelyne Gray
  Take a brief "field trip" to our library and learn how the space intentionally honors and celebrates diverse cultures through its resources, displays, and programming.

CCHS merchandise giveaway to the first attendees to arrive!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Voices of Color
Cherry Creek High School

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 look forward to celebrating our community Veterans this evening at the Veteran’s Appreciation Football Game and Dinner. Thank you for your service!

• Our Bruins are traveling!! DECA seniors just returned from New York City this week, our Troubadours head to Disneyland in California this week, USJ to Orlando for a journalism conference next week, and Marching Band to Los Angeles at the end of the month. Enjoy!

• The CCHS Math Team had the first, second, and third place finishers at the Soifer Olympiad at UCCS. Congratulations!!

• A huge shoutout to the CCHS Visual Arts team for putting on an amazing Fine Arts Friday last week. It is amazing to see all our current and future Creek artists come together. Thank you!

• Congratulations to Troupe 1730 on an incredible Fall Play. The hard work, talent, and professionalism of this group was on display for the entire community. Bravo!!

• 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.
• CCHS Senior, Michael Zhang, won the National Philanthropic Youth award for Colorado. This award is presented to an individual youth volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism through their work in the community. We are so proud of you Michael!

  Here is the full link:

  National Philanthropy Day Colorado 2026 - Outstanding Youth Outstanding Youth Group - YouTube

• Please check the CCHS calendar linked below for all the amazing holiday concerts coming up!

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

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

• Good Luck to our Girls Volleyball team for making it to the State Tournament that is happening this weekend at the Denver Coliseum. Brackets and times are posted at CHSAANow.com: 5A

  • Please buy tickets and parking online and in advance! CHSAA ticket prices are $17 for adults and $14 for students (kids 5 and under free) and senior citizens (60+). All Session passes are $46 for adults and $36 for students/senior citizens
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  • session passes and tickets for all days and parking may be purchased here.

• Girls Tennis Kick Off Meeting: Thursday, December 3rd @ 6pm (Shillinglaw Auditorium)

  Coach Zurcher will be holding a mandatory kickoff meeting for all 2027 players (new and returning) and parents. Topics include program structure, the registration process, eligibility, booster club updates as well as key details and dates leading up to the spring season.

  Please email creekgirlstennis@gmail.com to join the Creek Girls Tennis email distribution list.

• Attention Ballers! Come show your skills and hoop it up!

  Girls Basketball Tryouts

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

  CCHS South Gym

  Follow us on Instagram @cherrycreekgbb

• See below attached flier for information on Boys Basketball Tryouts Monday Nov 16th-Wednesday Nov 18th

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!

What Parents Need to Know About Today’s THC

Potency of THC has changed dramatically: In the 1990s, marijuana averaged around 4% THC. Today, the average is about FIVE TIMES STRONGER.

Products are designed to blend in:

Many THC edibles are packaged to resemble ordinary candy, gummies, and snacks. Vape pens are small, easy to hide, and produce little or no odor, which means use can happen at school, at home, or in a car without detection.

Don’t believe the health claims:

Teens are hearing that marijuana relieves anxiety, depression, pain, poor sleep, and nausea, but these claims have little to no scientific backing. In fact, research has linked regular marijuana use to worsening anxiety and depression, not relief. Many of these messages come straight from marketing. Dispensaries, retailer websites, and social media ads often borrow the language of health and wellness, using medical symbols and words like “health” or “medical” to sound credible, while rarely mentioning side effects or risks.

What parents can do now:

Learn what current products look like, including edibles and vapes, so you can recognize them. Make sure your teen knows they can come to you, even after a mistake. Revisit the topic regularly rather than relying on a single talk.

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 for more information.

Leigh Taylor, PhD, LCSW, LACC

ltaylor5@cherrycreekschools.org

720-554-2302

Several Cherry Creek High Schools including CCHS, Eaglecrest and Grandview were fortunate to host Tiffany Jackson last week. Hundreds of students read her award-winning books and attended her inspiring presentation.

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!

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

Join DECA in building awareness for the Cherry Creek Unified Program by participating in the 2nd Annual Unified Turkey Trot on Saturday November 21st. Start time is 10am at Stutler Bowl. Free t-shirts for the first 50 participants. Run/walk/roll, this event is open to all abilities!

See the attached special "Thank you" offer from Lifetouch, buy your students school photos at a great rate by November 30th!

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!

Wellfest runs from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Smoky Hill High School, and the SECOR Mobile Market provides free groceries to CCSD students and families while supplies last.

We are excited to have the SECOR Cares Mobile Market joining us during the final hour of Wellfest, from 1:00–2:00 p.m.

The mobile market will offer a variety of food items, including shelf-stable groceries and some fresh, perishable fruits and vegetables.

Even if you aren't able to attend Wellfest, please know that you are welcome to stop by during the 1:00–2:00 p.m. hour specifically to shop at the SECOR Mobile Market! We want everyone to know this resource is available and encourage you to spread the word to your students and staff.

A few reminders:

• Date: Saturday, November 14
• SECOR Mobile Market: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
• Location: 16100 E. Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, CO 80015
• Bring your own bags!
• Here is the link to the Wellfest event 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.

💙🍒 We’re 57% of the way there, Bruins! We’ve raised $63,636.75 toward our $112,200 goal! We have now funded fall teacher grants and our staff appreciation for the year. We still need your help to host a fun and safe After Prom!

Help us cross the finish line!

We're asking every family to consider making a donation today. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps us get closer to our goal and directly benefits our students, staff, and the entire Cherry Creek community.

Pay via our website: https://www.cchsptco.com/packet/358

Pay via PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Pay: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CYVSZK268V2DL

We would also like to thank our 🍒 Cherry on Top 🍒 corporate sponsors: The Now Massage, Sam’s No3 Diner, Brakes Plus, Toll Brothers, and Dry Bar! Please consider supporting these local businesses who support Creek!

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!