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Back To School 2026-27

WELCOME BACK LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL JULIAN JONES

CHECK-IN CHECK LIST

STEP 1: PARENT FORMS (must be completed before moving to Step 2)

  • Parent or guardian from HOUSEHOLD 1 must complete the Parent Forms through the “Power School/Parent Forms” tile in the my.cherrycreekschools.org Parent Portal.
    • For additional information and detailed instructions for completing parent forms, visit the Back to School Hub: Back to School Hub
  • NOTE: Students new to Cherry Creek School District must complete the district admissions process first (current students do not need to re-enroll): New Student Enrollment.

STEP 2: COMPLETE CHEROKEE TRAIL CHECK-IN PROCESS
(must be completed by July 31 to access EXPRESS CHECK-IN)

  • Pay all outstanding fines/fees
    • All school-related payments go through MySchoolBucks - if you don’t already have one, create a MySchoolBucks account
    • Students with outstanding fines/fees will receive an invoice through the MySchoolBucks system.
  • Purchase OPTIONAL items through MySchoolBucks (go to 2026-27 Checkin Group in MySchoolBucks) - all items listed below are optional
    • Activity Fee - $45 (all grades)
    • Calculator Rental - $25 (all grades)
    • Student Planner - $7 (all grades)
    • PSAT/NMSQT - $25 (10th grade ONLY)
    • Transcript Fee - $15 (12th grade ONLY)
    • Parking Pass - $50 (11th & 12th grade ONLY) - must also complete Parking Pass Application and bring copy of driver's license to check-in

STEP 3: ATTEND IN-PERSON STUDENT CHECK-IN AUGUST 5 - 6, 2026
ENTER THROUGH LOWER ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY ENTRANCE

  • LAST NAMES A-K: August 5, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 
  • LAST NAMES L-Z: August 6, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Express Check-in (steps 1 & 2 complete by July 31) will take approximately 30 minutes. Students who don’t complete Express Check-in will take approximately 60 minutes. 
  • Student must attend; parent attendance is optional
    • Return outstanding textbooks/materials 
    • Device pick up (9th grade and New to CT Only)
    • Get ID Photo taken/Pick up Student ID (don’t wear green clothing)
    • CT Spirit Wear and Be Kind Spirit Wear available for purchase onsite 
    • Athletics - get help registering for Fall Sports

STEP 4: QUICK LINKS (ALL ITEMS OPTIONAL)

  • Locker Request Form (must be completed by student)
  • Parking Pass Form - 11TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY (must be completed by student) - student must bring license to check in to receive parking pass
  • Vision and Hearing Screening Opt Out (9th grade students only - must be completed by parent/guardian) - complete this form to opt your 9th grade student out of Vision and Hearing Screening
  • Opt IN to communication from Jostens (must be completed by parent/guardian) - complete this form if you would like Jostens to contact you directly regarding school pictures and/or yearbooks.

STEP 5: VIEW INDIVIDUAL ITEMS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Additional Information