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Last Day of School & Summer Office Hours
The last day of school for the 24-25 school year will be on Friday, May 23rd. School will be dismissed at 11am and there will be no lunch served.
Buffalo Trail front office will be closed June 17th-July 11th. For all registration needs, please visit the Cherry Creek website.
Important Back to School Dates
Put these dates on your calendar!
Back to Buff Night: Thursday, August 7th 5-7pm (Additional information to come)
First Day of School grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th Only: Monday, August 11th
First Day of School grades 1st & 2nd Only: Tuesday, August 12th
All students Pre-K-5th attend Wednesday, August 13th
2025-2026 School Supply Lists
Visit the bottom of the page to see each grade level's school supply lists!
Order Your EduKit!
Order by July 4th
Preschool & Kindergarten Registration
See details below on information regarding how to sign up online for Pre-K and Kindergarten at Buffalo Trail!
Free Summer Food Program
June 2nd - July 24, 2025 | Monday - Friday
- Serving Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Serving Lunch 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
- No service on June 19th and July 4th
Summer with CCSD
Our core values are important all summer long.
– Growth Mindset, Equity, Relationships, Whole Wellbeing, and Engagement –
From free meals for students to summer camps to year-round access to health care, Cherry Creek Schools wants your child to have a healthy, safe, and fun summer!
CCSD Back to School Hub
The Cherry Creek School District hopes you’re enjoying a wonderful summer! In order to help our 53,000+ students and their families get ready for the 2025-26 school year, the district has created a Back-to-School Hub, a one-stop online resource to make it easier for parents and guardians to get the information and complete forms necessary to start the school year.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Our 2025-26 school year calendar at a glance.
Early Dismissal
Early Dismissal
As a reminder, each Wednesday will be an early dismissal for all elementary students. Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. every Wednesday. For families who participate in after-school child care, the after-school program will be extended every Wednesday at no additional cost. For families who need care, you must register with your school’s program by noon the day prior.Buffalo Trail Calendar of Events
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Training and Recruitment Center - 16400 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Aurora, Co 80015
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Stutler Bowl 9300 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Hamilton Gym at; Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
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Hamilton Gym at; Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
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Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
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Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
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Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
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Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
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Ritchie Center ~ 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
What's Happening at Buffalo Trail
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about Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
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There was both excitement and tension in the air as six teams of students demonstrated their deep knowledge of 15 books as they vied for the title of Battle of the Books Champion.
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In alignment with our Core Values and our vision of a Pathway of Purpose for every student, CCSD and the Denver NWSL are collectively investing to build soccer fields and a stadium in Centennial.
District Announcements
Summer Opportunities
Cherry Creek Schools offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for students of all ages. Whether your student wants to stay active, get ahead, or try something new, there’s something for everyone!
- Extended Child Services Summer Camps
- Summer Sports and Activity Camps
- In-Person and Online High School Summer School
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Internship Program
Open House Recruiting Event for Bus Drivers
Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Training and Recruitment Center - 16400 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Aurora, Co 80015 (map)
- Applicants do not need to have a CDL to apply, we help get the CDL
- The district provides paid training
- Onsite interviews on the day of the event