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We ROAR at Cottonwood Creek.
At Cottonwood Creek we show Respect for people and property. We take Ownership for our behavior. We have a positive Attitude. We are Responsible citizens in our learning community.
Learn more about our PTO
This website allows for streamlined communication, mobile access, and an online directory. Be sure to check it out and register your family.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Our 2025-26 school year calendar at a glance.
Student Payments Moving to MySchoolBucks
Beginning March 23rd, student fees and purchases have moved to MySchoolBucks, the system already used for meal payments. Families can now manage meals and fees in one place.
Create a MySchoolBucks account(if you don't already have one)
Community Financial Literacy Night | April 13
CCSD parents, families, students, and staff are invited to the annual Community Financial Literacy Night! Attend sessions on budgeting and saving, debt management, investing, credit and financing, college financial aid, and entrepreneurship. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Monday, April 13th
5:30 pm
Smoky Hill High School (map)
Preschool enrollment is open for 2026-27!
Big imaginations start here! Preschool enrollment is open - come learn, play, and explore with us.
School Supplies 2026-2027
Families may can purchase supplies 1 of 2 ways:
1) Use the grade level list below to make purchases and bring to COT in August.
Link to Supply Lists - All Grades
2) Purchase a preassembled kit through EPI, a PTO partner. Supplies will be delivered to Cottonwood in July and delivered to your student’s classroom.
Cottonwood Creek Calendar of Events
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Art Room
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Stutler Bowl Stadium (9300 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, United States)
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Hamilton Gym @ Ritchie; ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.; Denver, CO
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Hamilton Gym @ Ritchie; ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.; Denver, CO
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Room 111
all day
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Ritchie Center ~ 2240 Buchtel Blvd S.; Denver, CO
What's Happening at Cottonwood Creek
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Each honoree was selected for their dedication to students, innovative teaching, and commitment to helping every learner reach their potential.
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The Colorado State Board of Education approved Cherry Creek School District’s Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program, a partnership with the Community College of Aurora that allows aspiring teachers to earn a degree and licensure while working in classrooms.
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Cherry Creek High School's Jennifer Sheets has been awarded this month’s Cherry Creek Schools Teacher's Belt.
District Announcements
Board of Education District D Vacancy
CCSD is accepting applications for the Board of Education Director vacancy for District D. The application deadline is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Join our dedicated team of bus drivers
Take advantage of paid training with great benefits in a supportive and fun work environment. No CDL? No problem!
Starting pay:
Bus Drivers - $24.39/hr
Non-CDL Drivers - $21.99/hr
Bus Assistants - $19.75/hr
Inside Out Summer Enrichment Program
The Inside Out summer enrichment program offers rising first through eighth grade students a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and effective communication skills. Inside Out offers classes with options for half-day or full-day for one or two weeks during June 2026. Registration is open March 30th - April 20th.
Bell Schedule
Bell Schedule
Pre-Kindergarten
AM Session - 8:00am - 10:55am
PM Session - 11:50am - 2:55pm
K-5
Start Time 8:00am End Time 2:45pm (Early Dismissal Wednesdays 1:45pm)
Students may enter the building at 7:50am and should be in their seats ready to learn at 8:00am.
This Month's Events
Cottonwood Calendar of Events
Non-Contact Day for Students
all day
Cottonwood Calendar of Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
all day
Cottonwood Calendar of Events
Choir Club
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Cottonwood Calendar of Events
Play-Well LEGO
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Cottonwood Calendar of Events
Science Matters
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STEM B