The Cherry Creek School District is committed to honoring our heroes, the active service members and veterans who've sacrificed to ensure our freedom, our happiness and our safety. Our schools have put together breakfasts, parades, concerts and more -- see the list below to find a school near you! Please note that some schools require an RSVP.

All Schools

• Nov. 11-15
• Lunch periods at all schools.
• All veterans are welcome to join us for a lunch meal at no cost in any school cafeteria across the district hosted by the CCSD Food and Nutrition Services.
• No RSVP required.

Elementary Schools

Altitude Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 1:30 p.m.
• Altitude Elementary is proud to hold its annual Veterans Day Parade, featuring all Altitude students, clubs and activities from Fox Ridge Middle School and Cherokee Trail High School, units from Buckley Space Force Base, the Aurora Police and Fire departments, classic cars, horses, floats, and other surprises! The half-mile route goes through the Southshore community, specifically E. Southshore Dr where the main viewing gallery is located. A hospitality room is also available for veterans, active duty, and first responders to show our appreciation for their sacrifices.
• No RSVP required.

Antelope Ridge Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 7:45 a.m.
• Antelope Ridge students and staff will honor America's heroes with a Veterans Day breakfast in their honor, followed by a patriotic parade through the school to thank veterans, military members, and their families for their service and sacrifice!
• RSVP here.

Arrowhead Elementary

• Nov. 11
• 2:00 p.m.
• Arrowhead will honor those who served with a reception and a patriotic performance by our choir.  After the reception, honored guests are invited to join a Hero's Parade through the school so our students and staff can cheer and thank them for their service.
• RSVP: 720-886-2861

Aspen Crossing Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 8:30 a.m.
• In the morning, Aspen Crossing students will talk with and learn from a variety of current and former military personnel. In the afternoon, all students and staff will participate in a patriotic parade from Aspen Crossing to Sky Vista Middle School. Following the parade, 3rd-5th grade students and teachers will stay at Sky Vista for an assembly and musical performance.
• No RSVP required.

Belleview Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 8:30 a.m.
• Veterans, military members, and their families will be honored during a patriotic assembly featuring student musical performances and essay readings, followed by a Heroes Reception in the Library.
• RSVP to attend

Buffalo Trail Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 8:30 a.m.
• Our local heroes are invited for breakfast and a performance by the Buffalo Trail Choir, followed by a Celebration Walk in their honor. Then our special guests are invited to join students for a craft project.
• RSVP: kbass@cherrycreekschools.org

Canyon Creek Elementary

• Nov. 7
• 7:30 a.m. breakfast; 8:30 a.m. assembly
• Veterans are welcome to join us for a small breakfast gathering starting at 7:30 a.m., Veterans assembly will begin at 8:30 with songs from the choir etc.
• RSVP: Please let your student's teachers know by Oct. 31 that you would like to attend the event.

Challenge School

• Nov. 15
• 8:15 a.m. 
• The Challenge School will honor veterans, military members, and their families during a Veterans Day breakfast and celebration featuring an opening ceremony by Challenge Girl Scouts and student performances of patriotic songs, stories, and poems. Honorees will be featured in a special slide show displaying submitted photos and details of their service. They will also be cheered and honored by all Challenge students in our ceremonial "howl line."
• No RSVP required.

Cherry Hills Village Elementary

• Nov. 7
• 8:30 a.m.
• Cherry Hill Village Elementary will honor veterans, military members, and their families with a Veterans Day breakfast, followed by a performance by second grade students and a patriotic Heroes Parade.
• RSVP to attend

Cimarron Elementary

• Nov. 6
• 1:00 p.m.
• Cimarron Elementary will honor our nation's heroes with a video of a patriotic performance by 3rd and 5th grade students. Then, our special guests will be treated to a parade showcasing each branch of the military through in-class projects. Refreshments will be served.
• RSVP: jsteward@cherrycreekschools.com

Cottonwood Creek Elementary

• Nov. 7
• 7:30 a.m.
• Cottonwood Creek Elementary is proud to honor veterans, military members, and their families with a Veterans Day breakfast and patriotic, schoolwide assembly featuring guest speakers and student leaders.
• RSVP: 720-554-3200

Coyote Hills Elementary

• Nov. 11
• 8:30 a.m.
• Coyote Hills will honor veterans, military members, and their families with a patriotic program featuring a Girl Scout flag ceremony, musical performances by each grade level, and a moment of silence to honor fallen heroes. Honored guests are then invited to a coffee and cookies reception in the library, followed by the chance to visit their student's classroom and share stories about their military experience. Guests can also view our Wall of Honor and student artwork inspired by their service and sacrifice.  
• RSVP: tharrison@cherrycreekschools.org

Creekside Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:15 a.m.
• Creekside Elementary looks forward to honoring our heroes during our Veterans Week open house. Veterans, current military members, and their families can tour our “Heroes Hallway,” visit classrooms, and participate in a “Heroes Tribute.”
• No RSVP required.

Dakota Valley Elementary

• Nov. 7
• 8:15 a.m.
• Dakota Valley is proud to host veterans, military members, and their families for donuts, coffee, and conversation prior to a patriotic assembly presented by our second-graders to honor their service and sacrifice.
• No RSVP required.

Dry Creek Elementary

• Nov. 11
• 8:30 a.m.
• America's heroes will be treated to a Veterans Day breakfast in the library, followed by an all-school assembly featuring the Dry Creek Choir and a performance or project by each grade level.
• No RSVP required.

Fox Hollow Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:00 a.m.
• Fox Hollow is proud to host veterans, military members, and their families to a breakfast in the library, followed by a patriotic parade and assembly in the gym. It will feature a choir performance, parent guest singer, and student speakers.
• RSVP: astpierre@cherrycreekschools.org

Greenwood Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:30 a.m. for PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th; 9:45 a.m. for 1st, 3rd, 5th
• Greenwood Elementary students will be honoring veterans, military members, and their families during two assemblies featuring patriotic music and projects celebrating America's heroes.
• No RSVP required.

Heritage Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:15 a.m.
• Heritage Elementary will host a Veterans Day continental breakfast for honored guests, who will then speak with students about their military experience.
• RSVP: nlaleh@cherrycreekschools.org  or 720-554-3500

High Plains Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 8:00 a.m.
• High Plains is honored to host veterans, military members, and their families for a Veterans Day breakfast and a patriotic clap-out parade to thank them for their service and sacrifice. Please note, this event is not just for our families, but for the whole community! So, spread the word!
• RSVP here.

Highline Community Elementary

• Nov. 15
• 8:20 a.m.
• Highline Community Elementary will celebrate veterans, military members, and their families during a patriotic assembly featuring musical performances, guest speakers, and more!
• RSVP to gconnellan@cherrycreekschools.org.

Holly Ridge Primary and Holly Hills Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 8:20 a.m. parade, 8:45 a.m. assembly
• The Hollys - Holly Ridge Primary and Holly Hills Elementary - will honor veterans, military members, and their families with a parade from Holly Ridge to Holly Hills, followed by a patriotic celebration at Holly Hills. The Hollys are partnering with American Legion Post #1, which will start the assembly with the presentation of the colors and pledge of allegiance. In addition, our fifth grade spirit team will perform and our fourth grade students will sing. Honored guests are also invited to spend the day and visit classrooms. 
• No RSVP required.

Homestead Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 7:45 a.m breakfast, 8:30 a.m. assembly
• Homestead Elementary is proud to host veterans, military members, and their families to a welcome reception and breakfast, followed by an all-school assembly recognizing our honored guests.
• No RSVP required.

Independence Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:00 a.m.
• We will celebrate veterans, military members, and their families with a parade through our school. Next, honored guests can visit classrooms to meet with students. Then there will be a reception featuring a performance by the Indepenence Choir.
• RSVP: 720-886-8200

Indian Ridge Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 1:30 p.m.
• Indian Ridge families have helped us create a "Hero Wall" featuring family members and friends who have or are serving in the military. Honored guests can view the wall before a patriotic celebration with musical performances and personal messages. Our event will conclude with a reception and the announcement of the donations we have raised to purchase a brick of honor for the Colorado Freedom Memorial.
• RSVP not required, but requested: RSVP to attend

Meadow Point Elementary

• Nov. 11
• 1:45 p.m.
• Meadow Point is proud to honor our nation's heroes with a patriotic assembly featuring musical performances, student speakers, and special veteran speakers.
• RSVP: cpringle@cherrycreekschools.org

Mission Viejo Elementary

• Nov. 8
• 7:30 a.m.
• Mission Viejo has many special events planned to honor our veterans, military members, and their families! 7:30-8:15 Breakfast for Veterans (Library) 8:15-8:30 Mini-parade (Main Hallway) 8:30-9:30 Assembly with students (Gym) 9:45-10:45 Classroom visits (share stories, medals, pictures, Q&A) 11:00-12:30 Lunch for honored guests (Gym)
• RSVP: 720-839-4289 or clinecellars57@gmail.com

Peakview Elementary

• Nov. 19
• 8:30 a.m.
• America's heroes and their families are cordially invited to a special assembly featuring our fifth-graders singing some of the songs they performed at the CCSD Veterans and Military Appreciation event in October. Following this performance, we will host our third Quilts of Valor ceremony. Our students will sing an Armed Forces medley. Finally, our honored guests will be celebrated with a patriotic parade.
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  RSVP: 720-886-3100

Mountain Vista Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 7:45 a.m.
• Our veterans, military members, and their families will be treated to donuts while the Mountain Vista choir members share their gratitude through a musical performance. Then our special guests will participate in a "Walk of Honor" as a celebration from the entire MVE community.
• RSVP to attend

Polton Elementary

• Nov. 13
• 9:30 a.m.
• Polton students will post poppies and flags outside the school to welcome local veterans, military members and their families, to a reception and assembly in their honor.  During the assembly, Polton will honor each branch of the military, students will speak, and they will also perform a patriotic song. After the assembly, honored guests are invited to visit our classrooms.
• RSVP: cblume@cherrycreekschools.org

Ponderosa Elementary

• Nov. 13
• 9:00 a.m.
• Ponderosa will welcome honored guests with flags from each branch of the military. Student Council members will serve them a Veterans Day breakfast and lead them on a tour through the school's Veterans Appreciation hallway, decorated by students to show their gratitude and patriotism. Interested veterans will visit classrooms to speak with students, and 5th grade students will give our special guests a patriotic send-off.  
• RSVP: 720-747-2803 or 720-747-2847

Red Hawk Ridge Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:30 a.m.
• Red Hawk Ridge is proud to host a school-wide ceremony to honor veterans, military members, and their families. It will feature patriotic music, a guest speaker, and a roll call of honored guests. A reception will follow so guests can enjoy refreshments and conversation.
• No RSVP required.

Rolling Hills Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 7:50 a.m.
• Veterans, military members, and their families are invited to Rolling Hills for coffee and pastries, before a patriotic all-school assembly in their honor. Students and staff members will recognize and thank honored guests for all they have done or are doing to protect our nation and our freedom!
• No RSVP required.

Sagebrush Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:00 a.m.
• Sagebrush will recognize veterans, military members, and their families with a special presentation in their honor. It will feature patriotic songs and touching tributes from Sagebrush students.
• RSVP: 720-886-8300 or mcruz@cherrycreekschools.org

Sunrise Elementary

• Nov. 7
• 1:45 p.m.
• Veterans, military members, and their families will be honored and celebrated during three special events hosted by Sunrise Elementary. The festivities will begin with an assembly with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, followed by a patriotic parade through the school. The Sunrise celebration will wrap up with an ice cream social for honored guests and their families.
• RSVP: 720-886-2900

Timberline Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 7:30 a.m.
• Veterans, military members, and their families are invited to a continental breakfast in the library, followed by an all-school assembly where our honored guests will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and enjoy performances by all grade levels. At the end of the assembly, our guests will be thanked once again and invited to visit classrooms to share their military experiences.
• RSVP: 702-886-3200 or tinhelder2@cherrycreekschools.org

Trails West Elementary

• Nov. 11
• 1:40 p.m.
• Trails West is proud to host a school-wide assembly to honor our local heroes. Veterans and military members will be introduced individually, then treated to performances by our choir and poems and letters written and read by fth grade students to recognize and thank our honored guests for their service and sacrifice.
• RSVP: kwhitaker2@cherrycreekschools.org

Village East Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:00 a.m.
• Village East Elementary students and staff are proud to honor our nation's heroes! We will host a Veterans Day breakfast followed by two patriotic assemblies. All veterans, military members, and their families are invited to join us to celebrate their service to our country!
• RSVP here.

Walnut Hills Elementary

• Nov. 14
• 8:00 a.m.
• Veterans, military members, and their families will be recognized by Walnut Hills students and staff during a celebration that begins with a continental breakfast. Then members of our Cub, Boy, and Girl Scout troops will do a flag presentation, followed by heartfelt performances and a special slideshow. We will wrap up our celebration with a patriotic parade to thank our honored guests for their service and sacrifice!
• RSVP here.

Willow Creek Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 7:40 a.m.
• Our Girl Scout Troop will conduct a flag-raising ceremony before veterans, military members, and their families gather in the library to enjoy refreshments. Next, our students will parade by grade level to share notes and letters of gratitude with our honored guests, who will then have the opportunity to visit with groups of students to share stories about their military experience.
• No RSVP required.

Woodland Elementary

• Nov. 12
• 8:15 a.m.
• Woodland Elementary is excited to host local heroes for a Veterans Day breakfast followed by a patriotic parade inside the school, leading to a heartfelt ceremony and celebration in the gym.
• RSVP: 720-886-1400 or jnystrom@cherrycreekschools.org

Middle Schools

Campus Middle School

• Nov. 8
• 9:15 a.m.
• Campus Middle School is proud to host a Veterans Day celebration for veterans, military members, and their families. It will feature flag presentations by Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, performances by the 8th Grade Select Choir and 8th Grade Chamber Orchestra, as well as a video created by multimedia students and a "My Voice In America's Democracy" essay reading.
• RSVP: 720-554-2704

Challenge School

• Nov. 15
• 8:15 a.m. 
• The Challenge School will honor veterans, military members, and their families during a Veterans Day breakfast and celebration featuring an opening ceremony by Challenge Girl Scouts and student performances of patriotic songs, stories, and poems. Honorees will be featured in a special slide show displaying submitted photos and details of their service. They will also be cheered and honored by all Challenge students in our ceremonial "howl line."
• No RSVP required.

Falcon Creek Middle School

• Nov. 13
• 9:00 a.m.
• Falcon Creek Middle School will celebrate our nation's heroes with a breakfast reception that will include performances by our Choir, presentation of the colors our Boy Scouts, and selected student presentations.
• RSVP: 720-886-7714 or RSVP to attend

Fox Ridge Middle School

• Nov. 7
• 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Fox Ridge will honor our nation's heroes during two patriotic assemblies, one for 6th graders at 9:30 a.m. and the second for 7th and 8th grade students at 10:30 a.m. Both assemblies will feature band and choir performances, student speakers, and special guest speaker Command Chief Marlene Locks from Space Force. We will have a Veterans Day craft activity for all students, and we will finish the day by going to the Altitude parade.  
• RSVP: 720 886-4513 or ahudnut2@cherrycreekschools.org

Horizon Community Middle School

• Nov. 12
• 8:00 a.m.
• Horizon students and staff will honor local veterans, military members, and their families with a two-part Veterans Day celebration. The festivities will begin with a breakfast reception, followed by a heartfelt recognition ceremony.
• RSVP: aberg2@cherrycreekschools.org

Infinity Middle School

• Nov. 12
• 9:15 a.m.
• Infinity will welcome veterans, military members, and their families for a Veterans Day breakfast that will include  performances by the IMS Band, Choir, and Orchestra. That will be followed by a Heroes Parade through the lower floor of our school so our guests can be acknowledged by our students and staff.
• RSVP to attend

Laredo Middle School

• Nov. 12
• 9:00 a.m.
• Laredo Middle School is proud to recognize America's heroes with a Veterans Day breakfast, featuring LMS band and choir performances and select readings by National Junior Honor Society students. Each honored guest will receive a poppy created by students to recognize their service and sacrifice.
• RSVP: 720-886-5114 or RFeeler@cherrycreekschools.org

Liberty Middle School

• Nov. 14
• 9:00 a.m.
• Liberty Middle School will celebrate veterans, military members, and their families, with a breakfast and assembly in their honor. The assembly will feature  performances from the Liberty Band, Orchestra, and Choir, as well as student speakers.
• RSVP to attend.

Prairie Middle School

• Nov. 12
• 9:15 a.m.
• Veterans, military members, and their families will be honored by Prairie Middle School during a Veterans Day celebration that begins with breakfast and includes student-made artwork and performances by the PMS band, choir, and orchestra.
• RSVP by Nov. 8 to amcelhattan@cherrycreekschools.org

Sky Vista Middle School

• Nov. 14
• 1:00 p.m.
• Sky Vista Middle School is proud to partner with Aspen Crossing Elementary for a Veterans Day Parade (from Aspen Crossing to Sky Vista) followed by a ceremony at Sky Vista honoring local veterans, military members, and their families.
• No RSVP required.

Thunder Ridge Middle School

• Nov. 11
• 2:15 p.m.
• Thunder Ridge will pay tribute to our nation's heroes during a patriotic assembly featuring musical performances and student speakers from each grade level. Local veterans, military members, and their families are invited to attend so they can be recognized and thanked for their service and sacrifice.
• RSVP to attend

West Middle School

• Nov. 7
• 10:58 a.m. (7th Grade), 11:32 a.m. (6th Grade), 2:11 p.m. (8th Grade)
• The West Middle School community will honor veterans, military members, and their families during three patriotic assemblies. Each will feature introductions of honored guests as well as student speakers and musical performances by the WMS Band, Orchestra, and Choir.
• RSVP: 720-554-5170 or bhilinski@cherrycreekschools.org

High Schools

Cherokee Trail High School

• Nov. 8
• 12 noon
• The Cougar community will welcome veterans, military members, and their families to a Veterans Day luncheon and "Salute to our Heroes," featuring the 101st Army Hot Seven Jazz Band, CTHS Choir and Band, and guest speakers.
• RSVP: 720-886-1907

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

• Nov. 11
• 8:00 a.m.
• Veterans and military members who are family and friends of CCIC students are invited to the 5th annual Veterans Day Celebration. It starts with a light breakfast, a short program, and then tours of our state-of-the-art career and college prep facility, led by CCIC Hospitality and Apprenticeship students.
• RSVP by Nov. 5: RSVP to attend

Eaglecrest High School

• Nov. 11
• 9:00 a.m.
• EHS Positive Impact student leaders will host a breakfast for veterans, military members, and their families. It features a choir performance and an amazing breakfast, much of which is donated by local businesses. Students, staff, and honored guests will have the opportunity to connect and learn about each other. National Art Society members decorate the Performing Arts window to honor each branch of the military, and flags will line Picadilly Street and Raptor Way to honor those who have served or are serving our country. Finally, the whole school  writing letters to service members explaining how much the EHS community appreciates them!
• RSVP: 720-886-1240 or mkim69@cherrycreekschools.org

Endeavor Academy

• Nov. 15
• 7:45 a.m.
• Endeavor students and staff team up to honor veterans, military members, and their families. The school grounds will be decorated with American flags, the school will host a Veterans Day breakfast, and students will sign posters for those who have served or are serving our nation.
• RSVP: 720-886-7200

Grandview High School

• Nov. 11
• 7:30 a.m.
• The GHS Wolf Pack will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program for veterans, military members, and their families. Honored guests will be treated to performances by the GHS Choir and the 101st Army Country Band.
• RSVP by Nov. 7 to 720-886-6576 or kwilson5@cherrycreekschools.org

Overland High School

• Nov. 12
• 9:00 a.m.
• Overland High School will honor our nation's heroes during a special Veterans Day celebration. It features a pancake breakfast reception, live music from the OHS Jazz Band, a presentation by the Mile-High Color Guard, and keynote remarks from retired Air Force veteran Robert Plick.
• RSVP by Nov. 11 to mbrant@cherrycreekschools.org

Smoky Hill High School

• Nov. 7
• 8:50 a.m.
• Smoky Hill High School will honor our community veterans and military members, including those on the school staff, during a Veterans Day breakfast served by our Unified Cafe.
• RSVP to attend

Fremont Learning Center

• Nov. 14
• 8:30 a.m.
• The CCSD schools and programs located at the Fremont Learning Center will partner to host a Veterans Day breakfast for veteran employees, support staff, student families, and active military members. In addition, Elevation and Link students are writing cards for veterans and the Elevation Honor Society, in partnership with the other programs, is leading a coat drive during the month of November to benefit veterans.
• RSVP to attend

The Fremont Learning Center houses the following CCSD schools and programs:

• Cherry Creek Elevation (a blended online middle and high school)
• Cherry Creek Options (K-12 homeschool enrichment program)
• Cherry Creek Link (a short-term, blended learning environment for 6-12 students to build skills needed to reengage with their home school)
• Transition Program (optional program for young adults with special needs who are 18-21 years of age)

CCSD community celebrates Veterans Week

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