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Prairie's Recognition from Superintendent, Chris Smith
Huge congratulations to Prairie Middle School!
As part of the district’s focus on Literacy, Health & Wholebeing, and Disproportionality, Prairie staff has made remarkable progress in creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all students. By drastically reducing disciplinary actions and expulsions, they are leading the way in positive change. They were honored with a prestigious banner recognizing their incredible commitment to student success!
Pictured, left to right: Derek Mullner (CCSD Assistant Superintendent), Caroll Duran (Prairie's Principal), Chris Smith (CCSD Superintendent)
Summer Hours
Starting May 27th, Prairie Middle School will be open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please call 720-747-3000 if you have any questions.
CLOSED: June 30-July 4
Free Summer Food Program
June 2nd - July 24, 2025 | Monday - Friday
- Serving Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Serving Lunch 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
- No service on June 19th and July 4th
Summer with CCSD
Our core values are important all summer long.
– Growth Mindset, Equity, Relationships, Whole Wellbeing, and Engagement –
From free meals for students to summer camps to year-round access to health care, Cherry Creek Schools wants your child to have a healthy, safe, and fun summer!
CCSD Back to School Hub
The Cherry Creek School District hopes you’re enjoying a wonderful summer! In order to help our 53,000+ students and their families get ready for the 2025-26 school year, the district has created a Back-to-School Hub, a one-stop online resource to make it easier for parents and guardians to get the information and complete forms necessary to start the school year.
2024-25 Educator of the Year!
Congrats to our 7th grade social studies teacher, Erica Torres, for being our 2024-25 Educator of the Year!
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Our 2025-26 school year calendar at a glance.
STRIDE Health
STRIDE Community Health Center provides dedicated healthcare year-round at Horizon Community Middle School and Overland High School campuses. STRIDE CHC offers medical, behavioral, and dental care. You can also come to see them for your well-child visits, sports physicals, and immunizations.
Call to make your appointment today: 303-7STRIDE (303-778-7433).
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
School Store
Score your HAWK spirit wear by clicking the link below! For a limited time score 20% off! Use Code: SAVEMORE
Prairie Calendar of Events
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What's Happening at Prairie Middle
![NWSL Denver Podium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749502193/cherrycreekschoolsorg/adag2ozj4fqktputixs0/NWSLDenver.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749502193/cherrycreekschoolsorg/adag2ozj4fqktputixs0/NWSLDenver.jpg","width":300}])
The new NSWL Denver state-of-the-art performance center broke ground Monday morning; a one-of-a-kind partnership between Denver NWSL and the Cherry Creek School District. The goal is to help advance women’s youth, amateur, and professional sports in Colorado and support CCSD’s vision of a Pathway of Purpose for every student.
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Check out what our students are saying about Prairie!
Student Experience: https://youtu.be/GPmHaPAB8Sg
Prairie Expectations: https://youtu.be/R7z26PWegbY
Restorative Practice: https://youtu.be/98BBFqg_V_w
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In alignment with our Core Values and our vision of a Pathway of Purpose for every student, CCSD and the Denver NWSL are collectively investing to build soccer fields and a stadium in Centennial.
District Announcements
Free Summer Food Program
June 2nd - July 24, 2025 | Monday - Friday
18 years and younger are welcome!
- Serving Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Serving Lunch 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
- No service on June 19th and July 4th
- *Park locations only serve lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Summer Opportunities
Cherry Creek Schools offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for students of all ages. Whether your student wants to stay active, get ahead, or try something new, there’s something for everyone!
- Extended Child Services Summer Camps
- Summer Sports and Activity Camps
- In-Person and Online High School Summer School
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Internship Program
Prairie Instagram
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New to Prairie
New to the district
Are you a family new to the Cherry Creek School District or is a family returning after having withdrawn? If so, the first step is to visit our District Admissions Webpage.