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Students from across the district put their spelling skills to the test at the CCSD Annual Spelling Bee! With fierce competition, quick thinking, and a love for words, these talented elementary and middle school spellers gave it their all.
The Cherry Creek School District achieved its highest-ever graduation rate with an on-time (or four-year) graduation rate for the class of 2024 of 91.2%. The new graduation rate is up from 90.3% for the class of 2023 and comes as the district continues to implement the CCSD Strategic Plan, which outlines three key priorities: 1) Literacy; 2) Health and Wellbeing; and 3) Disproportionality.
Another example of the power of collaboration is the recent launch of the Aspiring Educator Pathway, developed by the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) in partnership with the Community College of Aurora. According to the Colorado Department of Education’s most recently published workforce survey results, for the 2023-2024 school year, over 8,000 teaching and support staff positions needed to be filled. This represents approximately 12% of all teaching positions and 15% of all support staff positions in Colorado.
Governor Jared Polis is proposing changes to how students in Colorado are counted, in an effort to slash the education budget by $147 million for the next fiscal year. On Thursday, several district leaders and others testified at a legislative hearing hoping to convince leaders not to cut funding.
Colorado funds its school districts per student, and Gov. Jared Polis has proposed using a single-year student count rather than a multi-year average to help balance a $1 billion shortfall. Because Colorado’s enrollment is declining, using a single-year count would cost less. But school district officials pushed back during a legislative hearing Thursday, saying the maneuver would amount to Colorado once again balancing its budget on the backs of students.
District Announcements
We have been sharing information about a proposed funding cut to K-12 education and the Cherry Creek School District. We know there have been questions about school funding, how we might be impacted, and how you can take action.
The video above with Superintendent Chris Smith and Chief Financial and Operating Officer Scott Smith explains more about how these cuts to K-12 education funding would dramatically impact our students and community. Please take the time to watch the video and continue to make your voice heard. Please visit www.kidsmattertoo.org to send a letter or visit our CCSD Legislative Updates page to call CCSD lawmakers.
Principal's Message
Welcome to Sagebrush Elementary School!
I am thrilled to welcome you to our school's website and to share with you what makes Sagebrush Elementary such a special place for learning and growth. Our school is a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of every student.
At Sagebrush Elementary, we believe that every child has unique strengths and talents. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We strive to foster a love for learning, and we are committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares our students for future success.
Christopher Powell, Principal
P.A.W.S
At Sagebrush, we hold our students and staff to our P.A.W.S. expectations.
PAWS stands for:
P - Pride
A - Attitude
W - Working Hard
S - Service
Mission & Vision
We want to take this opportunity to welcome you to Sagebrush. We take pride in our quest for excellence and commit our best efforts to ensure your child receives a high quality education. Sagebrush instills a love for learning, character development and the application of positive work study habits.
Our positive relationship with your child is a priority. We foster that relationship in valuing their unique strengths and contributions. We hold high expectations and build confidence as we encourage them to reach high and think positively. Sagebrush provides academic excellence with a rigorous curriculum and instruction that differentiates to meet the target potential of the individual child. We develop academic achievement through the use of research based programs and practices.
We believe in the power of parent partnerships that support academic growth and achievement. We know the positive difference a home-school connection makes and expect parents to support school efforts at home. Additionally, parent involvement is evident in school activities and we welcome your contributions. We care about your child and pledge our best in providing him/her an education of excellence!