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Cherokee Trail seniors celebrate graduation in ‘uncharted territory’ (PHOTOS)

“Class of quarantine” — that was one of the quips written on the cars of seniors and their families when hundreds of students took a ride around Cherokee Trail High School’s vast campus to … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 6/2/20 02:39 PM

Cherry Creek School District sees ‘multi-year impact’ on budget from COVID-19

For the first time in recent history, Cherry Creek School District officials faced a possible decline in student enrollment, creeping closer and expected soon. Fueling growth in the district’s east … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 6/2/20 02:39 PM

Cherry Creek plans July graduations, braces for fall changes

Most families across metro Denver won’t be able to cram into arenas to watch their high school students walk across the stage this year, but Cherry Creek School District hopes the rite of passage … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/28/20 01:59 PM

A sign of the times for Cherry Creek Schools seniors

The neighborhood landscape throughout the Centennial area saw a subtle makeover this graduation season as lawn signs popped up at homes of Cherry Creek School District’s graduating seniors. … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/28/20 01:59 PM

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Class of 2020, Arapahoe County: Together, apart

Part of a series on the graduating class of 2020. more

Colorado Community Media | 5/26/20 06:00 AM

Activity book for students to focus on financial literacy

Economic Literacy Colorado has partnered with Bellco Credit Union to create an activity book for elementary students so they can further the conversation about financial literacy with their parents … more

Staff report | 5/4/20 03:56 PM

Polis 'optimistic' but not certain about schools re-opening in August

Gov. Jared Polis said he expects in-person classes to resume at the state's schools in the fall, but acknowledged that it isn't certain. more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/22/20 05:03 PM

For Cherry Creek parent, online learning is a 'balancing act'

When the Cherry Creek School District announced it would remain closed for the rest of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parent Sarah Martin wasn't fazed. “After Cherry Creek Schools … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/20/20 07:53 PM

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Cherry Creek Schools teacher reflects on school closure: 'Community stepped up' to support students, parents

On one hand, Mike Degitis felt crushed to see his students win their first volleyball game of the spring, only to have the season practically called off. On the other, he finally had time to build … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/13/20 05:54 PM

Together in isolation: How Littleton Public Schools is teaching under quarantine

A line of cars stretched around the block, as Littleton Public Schools staff and volunteers distributed laptops to families outside district headquarters near downtown Littleton. At the front of the … more

David Gilbert
dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/13/20 08:48 AM

Cherry Creek distributes laptops for online class

More than 6,000 laptop devices were distributed the week of March 30 to Cherry Creek School District families in need, allowing students to keep from falling behind as online class becomes the norm … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/6/20 05:32 PM

Cherry Creek 3D prints pieces for medical masks

The Cherry Creek School District is 3D-printing pieces for hundreds of personal protective masks, a key component for medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19, according to a news release from … more

Staff report | 4/6/20 05:32 PM

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ACC gets creative as diverse courses go online

As Arapahoe Community College works to move diverse course offerings online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition is easier for some than others. The Littleton-based community college, which … more

David Gilbert
dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/6/20 03:57 PM

Denver metro area school districts close for the school year

As Colorado braces for the COVID-19 peak to hit, 14 Denver metro area school districts jointly announced they will remain closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the school year. … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/3/20 04:06 PM

Cherry Creek Schools will remain closed for rest of school year

Cherry Creek School District, along with districts across the Denver metro area, will remain closed to in-person classes for the remainder of the school year, districts announced in a joint letter … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/3/20 03:14 PM

Students will not return to Littleton Public Schools classrooms this semester

Littleton Public Schools will not have on-campus classes for the remainder of the school year, the district announced on April 3, joining a wave of other Denver-metro area school districts that will … more

Staff report | 4/3/20 02:09 PM

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Colorado extends statewide school closure through April 30

Gov. Jared Polis extended Colorado's statewide school closure through April 30, lining up with federal social distancing guidelines that the White House extended to the end of the month. Polis' … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/1/20 04:25 PM

Online classes begin at Cherry Creek School District amid COVID-19 school closure

The head of Cherry Creek School District didn't mince words when he outlined the district's transition to online class, as schools across the Denver metro area remained closed due to concerns about … more

Ellis Arnold
earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 3/26/20 08:17 PM

Littleton Public Schools to expand free meals for kids program

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Littleton Public Schools will keep feeding hungry kids. The district will keep providing grab-and-go breakfasts for anyone under 18 at no charge for the foreseeable … more

David Gilbert
dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 3/24/20 01:07 PM

Littleton Public Schools scrambling to go online

March 12 was supposed to be the opening night of "Guys and Dolls" at Heritage High School. Lillian Fuglei, a junior, was on run crew — the black-clad kids who swap out props and sets between … more

David Gilbert
dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 3/20/20 05:46 PM

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Law enforcement bristles at Colorado legislature's sweeping police reform bill

“We are disgusted by the behavior of the officers in Minnesota,” Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock told members of the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. “Those were bad cops, and if they work for any sheriff in this room they would have been fired just the same.”

Protesters march in Parker to decry racial injustice, police brutality

Hundreds marched through downtown Parker the evening of June 4 in solidarity with the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Colorado Democrats unveil plan for $70M in federal coronavirus aid, including small business loans and renter help

Democrats in the Colorado legislature announced a slate of initiatives Thursday to spend $70 million in federal coronavirus aid, including a grant program to help small businesses recover from the …

Colorado House approves 2020-21 budget, heads to state Senate

The Colorado House, on a 41-23 party-line vote, approved the 2020-21 state budget and sent it on to its next stop, the state Senate. As sent over by the House, the budget is out of balance. But …

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Soccer coach stayed busy during shutdown

Aaron Carpenter, boys soccer coach at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, had mixed feelings while filling time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colorado High School Activities Association …

Athlete steps up for serious fight

Jared Green is a senior at Arapahoe High School, where he played tennis, who recently had a winning return of a service started by Nick Bales. Green and fellow senior Jack Dooley ran a 26-mile, …

Senior soccer season slips away

Kelsey Weiser’s senior soccer season at Heritage High School in Littleton was a big disappointment. The season was canceled by the Colorado High School Activities Association because of the …

Player gets baseball fix on video

With no high school baseball being played this spring because of COVID-19, Spye Turnbeaugh has been forced to spend more time upstairs in his spare hours playing Major League Baseball video games. …

Lacrosse player looking ahead amid shutdown

Lizzy Zerr, a senior defender for Cherry Creek High School's girls lacrosse team, is already looking forward to playing next season at the University of California-Davis. All spring sports in …

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