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IB Middle Years Program Application is Now OPEN!
Be a part of Smoky Hill's long-standing IB program.
If you are an incoming Freshmen, complete your IBMYP application now to be a part.
Click here for the application.
For more information about the IB Middle Years and the Diploma program, click here.
2026-2027 Course Selection
Current Smoky Hill Students (Grades 9–11)
All 9th–11th grade students will register online via PowerSchool between February 2–17.
Course Selection for current Smoky Hill students in grades 9–11 (click here)
Course verification meetings with students, conducted by SHHS Counseling, will take place from February 21 through March 15.
Incoming 9th Grade Students (Current 8th Graders)
All 8th grade students will register online via PowerSchool between January 20–30.
Course Selection for current 8th graders in the Smoky Hill feeder area (click here)
Connection. Joy. Strength.
WELLFEST is a free opportunity for CCSD high school students to engage in a variety of wellness activities, connect with resources, and spend time focused on self-care.
Cherry Creek Schools: School Choice Application
Lottery Schedule for 2026-2027 School Year
A Priority Round will occur on February 27, 2026 and include all applications submitted through January 31st.
Applications submitted February 1st through the May 31st deadline will be added to the waitlist, unless the school has available seats for the requested grade level.
Lottery Results
Parents/Guardians will be emailed at 4pm MT on February 27th for the priority lottery round.
Results for applications received after the deadline for the priority round will be emailed on the first Friday of the following month. Seats will only be offered if the school still has availability; all other applicants will be waitlisted.
Andrew Rauluk, Named Most Valuable Teacher
Out of hundreds of educators across the Denver Metro Area, only six teachers or school administrators are selected each year for the Colorado Avalanche Most Valuable Teacher (MVT) Award and so far this school year, Andrew Rauluk, earned that honor. Read the story
Congratulations to Carrie Faust
Congratulations to Carrie Faust
2025 National Yearbook Adviser of the Year
Here is a link to a story about Carrie from the Journalism Education Association:
https://jea.org/news/faust-named-2025-h-l-hall-national-yearbook-adviser-of-the-year/
Year after year, Carrie and her students have created yearbooks for the Smoky Hill community that are amazing works of art. She is so deserving of this national recognition.
Congratulations, Carrie!
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Get ready for Cherry Creek Reads March 9-13!
This year's theme is "Read Together, Shine Together" based on the book All the Stars in the Sky written by Art Coulson with illustrations by Winona Nelson.
Smoky Hill Calendar of Events
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Infinity Middle School (25100 E Belleview Ave, Aurora, CO 80016, United States)
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SHH Auditorium
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Fremont 14603 E. Fremont Centennial, CO 80112
What's Happening at Smoky Hill
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BUFF Boards – the Cherry Creek School District’s first working ski, snowboard, and bike tune shop – at Smoky Hill High School.
![Students at Smoky Hill High School excited to take drone class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764870603/cherrycreekschoolsorg/oio2x8lfi6jmfas9fbm0/Drone.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764870603/cherrycreekschoolsorg/oio2x8lfi6jmfas9fbm0/Drone.png","width":313}])
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about Students at Smoky Hill High School Excited To Take Drone Class
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Finishing high school and applying to college isn't an easy process, but some high schoolers in the Cherry Creek School District are working to make it easier.
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If you are in need: Here is the Buff's Pantry Google form link for you to fill out with your needs:https://forms.gle/NoraXVqzbxUYT4B8A
If you wish to donate: We are in need of the following items if you have any spare stock in your home or wish to purchase items from our list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O6R74E3W2244?ref_=wl_share
Also, you can have your student drop these off at the main office or bring them to Mrs. Ogide's room (1-11). We will also be running donation drives throughout the year. Stay tuned!
District Announcements
Student Payments Moving to MySchoolBucks
Starting March 23, 2026, all student fees and purchases will be managed through MySchoolBucks (MSB) - the same system already used for meal payments. Soon you’ll be able to view and pay meals and fees in one place.
Please note that RevTrak will not be available for payments March 13 – March 22, 2026.
Don’t have a MySchoolBucks account yet? Now is a great time to create one.
Inside Out Summer Enrichment Program
The Inside Out summer enrichment program offers rising first through eighth grade students a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and effective communication skills. Inside Out offers classes with options for half-day or full-day for one or two weeks during June 2026. Registration is open March 23rd - April 20th.
Staying Connected
Explore weekly messages from our Interim Superintendent sharing important decisions, progress updates, and district initiatives.
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