Paw Prints🐾

We Did It, Walnut Hills! 🎉

Announcement(s) From Our Amazing PTCO💜

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Walnut Hills community, this year's Fun Run raised over $20,000! A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, shared fundraising pages, volunteered and cheered on our students. Your support makes a meaningful difference for our school, and we couldn't have done it without you. Way to go, Cougars!

Parents, It’s Your Turn to Have Some Fun! 🎉

Did you know the “C” in PTCO stands for community? Building connections among our Walnut Hills families is a big part of what we do! Now that the kids have had their fun at the Fun Run, it’s the parents’ turn to get together.

Mark your calendars for two upcoming parents-only events hosted by WHPTCO!

🎨 PAINT & POUR | Sunday, October 25, 10 a.m.–noon

Grab a friend and join us for a relaxing morning of paint-by-numbers, mimosas and good company! Your $30 ticket includes all painting materials, a mimosa bar and light refreshments. No artistic experience is required. Click here to register!

🍻 TRIVIA NIGHT | Wednesday, November 4, 7–9 p.m.

Put your knowledge to the test at Resolute Brewery's Trivia Night! Gather your smartest (or funniest) friends to form a team, or join one when you arrive. Entry is just $5 per person, with dinner available for purchase from the Meaty Boyz food truck. Plus, a portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit Walnut Hills Elementary! Register by clicking here!

And don't forget to dress the part—there will be a costume contest for the best-dressed team!

Whether you're looking to reconnect with familiar faces or meet some new ones, we hope you'll join us!

Join Us at Our Next PTCO Meeting!

Want to get more involved or hear what's happening at Walnut Hills? Join us for our next PTCO meeting on Tuesday, November 10, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the school library. All parents and caregivers are welcome, and we'd love to see you there!

Picture Day Is October 20th!

Update to Dismissal Procedures

If your child’s dismissal plan needs to change, please call the front office before 2:30 p.m. to let us know.

Providing us with changes as early as possible allows our staff enough time to communicate the change to your child’s teacher and ensure that everyone involved in dismissal is informed. This helps us keep dismissal safe, organized, and running smoothly. We greatly appreciate your help and understanding.

If your child normally rides the bus but will be picked up instead:

Please call the front office before 2:30 p.m. to let us know your child will not be riding the bus.
Please do not go directly to the bus to pick up your child.
If your child has already boarded the bus when you arrive, you will need to go to the front office first and check your child out. For safety reasons, students cannot be released directly from the bus. This process allows us to verify your identity and ensure your child is released to an authorized adult.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized for all of our students. The earlier we know about a change, the better we can prepare. We truly appreciate your cooperation and support.

Fall Conference Week 11/2-11/6

Conference Week Schedule

teachers will reach out to families to sign up for their 30 minute conference time.

Mon. Nov. 2nd After School In Person (virtual if preferred by family)

Tues. Nov. 3rd After School In Person (virtual if preferred by family)
Wed. Nov. 4th After School In Person (virtual if preferred by family)
Thurs. Nov. 5th After School In Person (virtual if preferred by family)
Fri. Nov. 6th All Day- In person (virtual if preferred by family)

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Walnut Hills!

Get Ready for Adventures in Reading

SAVE THE DATE for November 2 -6, 2026 and get your reader excited to pick out their own books! We have some amazing books coming this year and you can start exploring together now:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/walnuthillselementaryschool4

The Book Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the school year for students—but we will need volunteers to make it happen. Your help is crucial in making the Fair a truly unforgettable experience for our children. We hope you’ll consider offering your time and talents to get it running! A sign-up link will be sent out to families soon. Thank in advance for helping make this the best fair ever!

Veterans Day Thursday Nov 12th

Our Veterans Celebration will include a patriotic slideshow honoring our veterans. If you have a veteran you would like us to recognize, please email their photo to Jen Hager at jhager2@cherrycreekschools.org. We welcome photos of veterans who will be joining us in person or in spirit. Thank you for helping us celebrate and recognize the veterans in our school community!

Photos need to be submitted to Mrs. Hager by Tuesday, November 3rd.

More Than Free Meals: Additional Benefits for WAL Families!

Did you know that the Student Benefit Form can help connect families with additional resources and benefits beyond free school meals?

While breakfast and lunch are free for all Cherry Creek students, families who qualify may also be eligible for discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utility assistance, Summer EBT benefits, and more!

Completing the form also helps Walnut Hills receive funding and qualify for additional school and community programs, including resources that support the health and well-being of our students.

We encourage families to take a few minutes to see if they qualify. Providing this information helps ensure eligible families and our school have access to available resources!

Learn More:

Click this link to fill out application: Complete the Student Benefit Form / Completar la solicitud

Spanish-language application options may be available after selecting Cherry Creek School District.

Es posible que haya una opción en español después de seleccionar el Distrito Escolar Cherry Creek.

Thank you for helping us support our WAL students and families!