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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.Independence Calendar of Events
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What's Happening at Independence
![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.
![photo of Lisa Morris and district administration with banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745010817/cherrycreekschoolsorg/vdpqjfbu6dgqh6evagh7/RecognitionPicture200x200px1.png","width":200}])
Independence Elementary Staff were recognized by the District for their continued efforts with health and well being.
![Group of student winners at spelling bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738795156/cherrycreekschoolsorg/o7roxvmcgr6knzs2kosd/spelling-thumbnail.jpg","width":200}])
Students from across the district put their spelling skills to the test at the CCSD Annual Spelling Bee! With fierce competition, quick thinking, and a love for words, these talented elementary and middle school spellers gave it their all.
![Eaglecrest High School students hold diplomas at graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738795930/cherrycreekschoolsorg/cpxt8in6xfuyfy1kqys2/EaglecrestGraduation2024-43-cropped.jpg","width":200}])
The Cherry Creek School District achieved its highest-ever graduation rate with an on-time (or four-year) graduation rate for the class of 2024 of 91.2%. The new graduation rate is up from 90.3% for the class of 2023 and comes as the district continues to implement the CCSD Strategic Plan, which outlines three key priorities: 1) Literacy; 2) Health and Wellbeing; and 3) Disproportionality.
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Funding for Cherry Creek Schools - Make your voice heard
We have been sharing information about a proposed funding cut to K-12 education and the Cherry Creek School District. We know there have been questions about school funding, how we might be impacted, and how you can take action.
The video above with Superintendent Chris Smith and Chief Financial and Operating Officer Scott Smith explains more about how these cuts to K-12 education funding would dramatically impact our students and community. Please take the time to watch the video and continue to make your voice heard. Please visit www.kidsmattertoo.org to send a letter or visit our CCSD Legislative Updates page to call CCSD lawmakers.