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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

PRESIDENT
Randy Perlis

VICE-PRESIDENT
Dave Willman

TREASURER
Karen Fisher

SECRETARY
Janice McDonald

ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER
Eric Parish

THE CHERRY CREEK CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
The Cherry Creek School District was founded in 1950 as a collection of rural schools serving about 1,200
students. Today, we have 41 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and seven high schools serving more than
54,700 students across 108 square miles. Throughout its history, Cherry Creek has built a national reputation for
educational excellence.
We are proud that 99.80% of our teachers are Highly Qualified under the No Child Left Behind Act, over 73% of
our faculty members have advanced degrees, and they average 10 years of experience. Cherry Creek has the
third highest number of National Board Certified teachers in the state.
Our great neighborhood schools include eight National Blue Ribbon Schools and many schools that have
earned John Irwin School of Excellence and Governor’s Distinguished Improvement honors. They offer our
students a world of opportunities for success in academics, the arts, athletics, and activities.
With the steadfast support of our outstanding teachers, our students are able to grow and excel academically.
Our students consistently score above state and national averages on assessments including the ACT and SAT
tests. Our on-time graduation rate is 87% compared to the state average of 77% and the national average of
78.2%. The Class of 2015 earned more than $58 million in scholarships. Most importantly, our students leave us
with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in higher education, the military, the global workforce, and
our democratic society.
The Cherry Creek School District is “Dedicated to Excellence” and committed to our mission, “To inspire every
student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.”

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