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
- For additional information and detailed instructions for setting up a MySchoolBucks account: MySchoolBucks Instructions
- Students with outstanding fines/fees will receive an invoice through the MySchoolBucks system.
- All school-related payments go through MySchoolBucks - if you don’t already have one, create a MySchoolBucks account
- 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
- Complete CCSD Parent Forms (Required)
- 26-27 Student Activities Fee - $45
- CT Student Planner - $7
- 26-27 Parking Pass - $50
- 26-27 CT Locker Request
- Calculator Rental - $25
- Get Ready for Picture Day at Check In
- Yearbook Information - Order Now and Save!
- 2027 Senior Information
- CCSD Cherokee Trail High School Waiver
- Vision and Hearing OPT OUT form (9th Grade Only)
- Athletics
- Cherokee Trail Dance Information
- PSAT/NMSQT Registration - $25 (Optional for 10th Grade Students)
- Parent/Guardian Involvement



