Cherry Creek Schools Calendar – Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) 2025 starts with a teacher working day in the middle of 26 academic year, followed by a student orientation and the first full day of classes immediately thereafter. There are about 180 students in the school year ending in late May 2026. The semester examinations are determined after the decline and spring semester: Fall examination wraps before the winter brake in mid-December, while the spring final is for high schools in the week of 19-23 May that is for high schools.
Parent and Teacher Conference Days and Staff Development Days are interrupted, and often, there is no INS school day for students. The district stands for the standard American holidays- Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Holiday, Martin Luther King Junior Day, President’s Day, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. School buildings are closed a day before winter and spring breakdown, and later open. In the event of the district emergency closure, the casual day in spring is also protected.
Cherry Creek Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| Month | Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug-25 | ~11–14 August | Teacher Workdays & Check‑ins |
| Aug-25 | ~Mid‑August | First Day of School |
| Oct-25 | ~10 October | End of First Grading Period |
| Dec-25 | ~19 December | End of First Semester & Exams |
| Jan-26 | Early January | Second Semester Begins |
| Mar-26 | ~13 March | End of Third Grading Period |
| May-26 | 19–23 May (HS), Late May | Spring Final Exams |
| May-26 | ~22 May | Last Day of School |
Greenwood Village, Cherry Creek School District 5, 69 schools serve 55,000 K-12 students in Colorado, including 42 primary, 10 six, six traditional high schools, plus alternatives and charter programs. The district is headed by Superintendent Christopher Smith, with a student ratio of nearly 18:1. CCSD emphasizes educational excellence through advanced placement and special programs such as International Baccalaureate, Career/Technical Education, and Cherry Creek Innovation Campus. Known for its high graduation rate (~ 91%) and strong additional options – including athletics, art, and STEM – it promotes equity, community engagement, and student well. Facilities include state-of-the-art fitness, science, and art centers, which reflect the district’s commitment to overall student development
Cherry Creek Schools Teacher Workdays Calendar 2025-26
| Month | Teacher Workdays / In-service Days | Student Start / End |
| August 1, 2025 | Aug 4–8: Full Teacher Workdays and Grade-level Check-ins | Aug 11–14: Phase‑in of students |
| September | Regular teaching days | Students start fully on Aug 11–14, phase‑in |
| October | No specifically noted in-district teacher-only days | |
| November | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| December | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| January | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| February | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| March | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| April | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| May | No specified full teacher-only days | |
| June 1, 2026 | Likely last teacher workday right after last student day | Students end late May (per calendar) |
Cherry Creek Schools Holiday
| Date (2025‑26) | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1-Sep-25 | Labor Day |
| 11-Nov-25 | Veterans Day |
| November 27–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving & Family Day |
| December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| 19-Jan-26 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 16-Feb-26 | Presidents’ Day |
| March 16–20, 2026 | Spring Break |
| 25-May-26 | Memorial Day |
Official Website – cherrycreekschools.org
FAQs-
Q: What date does school begin in 2025 for Cherry Creek Schools?
A: 2025‑26 for the school year begins in mid-2025 after a series of teacher workdays and student check-in sessions from Cherry Creek Schools.
Q: When are final exams scheduled in Cherry Creek Schools?
A: Fall final occurs in mid and December before the final winter break, and the spring final is held at high school level during the week of May 19-23, 2026.
Q: When does the school year end for Cherry Creek Schools?
A: The 2025‑26 school year ends in late May, especially the final student day is around 22 May, 2026.
Q: Does Cherry Creek Schools observe a spring break?
A: Yes -Cherry Creek schools have a spring break which is scheduled on 16-20 March 2026.
Q: How many student days are in the 2025‑26 academic year at Cherry Creek Schools?
A: The district calendar consists of about 180 instructional days.
