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Summer Hours
Effective Monday, June 2, 2025, our school will operate under summer hours from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. We will be closed from Monday, June 16 through July 16, 2025.
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Voices of Independence
25-26 School Supply Lists
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Principal's Message
At Independence, “We are dedicated to inspire the heart and mind to achieve excellence. We are united…when one succeeds, we all succeed.”
Mapping Our Future
Mapping Our Future is a new digital tool to share information about our schools: their diversity, their successes and how your tax dollars are being spent to prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators and groundbreakers.
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!
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Our 2025-26 school year calendar at a glance.
Independence Calendar of Events
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West Middle School (5151 S Holly St, Greenwood Village, CO 80121, United States)
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What's Happening at Independence
![A list of outside resources as well as school programs and contact information for our Attendance Li]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731595115/cherrycreekschoolsorg/bpztdacnm6cjkvdz28t8/LinksandResources.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731595115/cherrycreekschoolsorg/bpztdacnm6cjkvdz28t8/LinksandResources.jpg","width":299}])
A list of outside resources as well as school programs and contact information for our Attendance Line, School Nurse and School Psychologist.
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![NWSL Denver Podium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749502193/cherrycreekschoolsorg/adag2ozj4fqktputixs0/NWSLDenver.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749502193/cherrycreekschoolsorg/adag2ozj4fqktputixs0/NWSLDenver.jpg","width":300}])
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.
![Congressman Jason Crow Visits Independence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745251621/cherrycreekschoolsorg/zwwhvckekxrlz3nkoucp/RecognitionPicture200x200px1.jpg","width":200}])
Third grade students hear about Congress from Representative Jason Crow.
![Mayor Coffman visits Independence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745250116/cherrycreekschoolsorg/ls6buh9jfzcuwkxuxecd/RecognitionPicture200x200px.jpg","width":200}])
Mayor Coffman visited Independence 3rd graders and talked about his responsibilities.
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Independence Elementary Staff were recognized by the District for their continued efforts with health and well being.
District Announcements
Back to School Hub
We hope you’re enjoying a wonderful summer! 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 for parents and guardians to get information and to complete forms necessary to start the school year.
Free Summer Food Program
June 2nd - July 24, 2025 | Monday - Friday
18 years and younger are welcome!
- Serving Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Serving Lunch 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
- No service on June 19th and July 4th
- *Park locations only serve lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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