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Smoky Hill's IB Middle Years Program Application is Now OPEN!
Be a part of Smoky Hill's long-standing IB program.
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2025-2026 Challenge School Calendars
CHL School Calendar (2025-2026)
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Skate City Night
Saturday, Feb 21 at 6:30 pm
Come to the Scavenger Skate Party at Skate City on February 21! 6:30–8:30 pm. $7 admission, $5 skate rental.
Make sure to select AURORA from the drop down menu.
Challenge School Calendar of Events
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CHL Library
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Rooms 176 & 177
What's Happening at Challenge
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The Jr. Esports Tournament at CCIC connected elementary students to teamwork, technology, and gaming-related career pathways.
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This week, the Cherry Creek School District will celebrate 75 years and welcome back nearly 53,000 students from preschool through 12th grade. As a top performing school district in Colorado and the nation, CCSD celebrates this historic anniversary and commits to continued excellence for each and every student in the years to come.
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The new NSWL Denver state-of-the-art performance center broke ground Monday morning; a one-of-a-kind partnership between Denver NWSL and the Cherry Creek School District. The goal is to help advance women’s youth, amateur, and professional sports in Colorado and support CCSD’s vision of a Pathway of Purpose for every student.
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The Colorado Department of Education recently recognized 14 Cherry Creek School District schools for academic achievement and growth during the 2023-24 school year.
District Announcements
Spring Resource Fair is March 6th
Support for the whole family in one place! The Spring Resource Fair connects CCSD students and their families with health services, food resources, and summer opportunities.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Prairie Middle School
Enrollment opens February 2nd!
From Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, start your student’s journey with Cherry Creek Schools. Enroll and discover a community where every child learns, grows, and thrives.
Challenge School Mission & Vision
Challenge School Vision
Our purpose is to engage and empower our diverse population of gifted learners by elevating their strengths and responding to their individual needs within a safe, inclusive environment.
Challenge School Commitments
Engage, empower, and elevate our students creatively, cognitively, and affectively.
This Month's Events
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Musical Rehersal
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Computer Club
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Mr. K's Room - 175
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Student Senate
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Music Room
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Musical Rehersal
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K-4 Chess Club
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