The SUCCESS Survey is now closed, and we are happy to report that the majority (56%) of our over 10,000 staff have provided feedback on their experience in CCSD! Thank you to all who participated and had their voices heard. The purpose of the SUCCESS Survey is to identify next steps for improving workplace environments and to monitor our collective progress in fostering a positive district culture and climate that’s grounded in the CCSD core values.

Eighteen buildings achieved a participation rate of 75% or higher and were entered into a drawing to receive $600 in gift cards to treat their staffs to something special. Congratulations to the following five buildings that have won the $600 in gift cards:

1. Highline Community Elementary

2. Horizon Community Middle School

3. Independence Elementary

4. Mountain Vista Elementary

5. Traverse Academy

District leaders have already begun to review the feedback and look forward to sharing next steps about how we can continue to improve culture and climate in our buildings. Thank you for all you do in support of CCSD students and families!

Organizational Wellness is pleased to announce the 2025–26 round of Staff Wellness Funds to help support employee wellbeing in our schools and buildings. We recognize that every site has unique needs, and these funds are designed to give buildings flexibility in creating wellness opportunities that best support their staff.

• Funding Amount:  Each building may apply for up to $900 to support staff wellness projects or initiatives.

• Need Ideas? Review the Staff Wellness Funds – Project Ideas & Inspiration sheet for ways to use the funds and examples of projects that have been successful in other buildings.

• Spending Restrictions:  Funds may not be used for gift cards, food, staff compensation, or staff apparel (unless used as a wellness incentive).

• Application Deadline:  Applications are due by Monday, December 1st , 2025.  All funds must be spent before the district’s end-of-year fiscal deadline.

• Application Link:  Click here to access the Staff Wellness Funds application.

Cherry Creek School District became a certified Breastfeeding Friendly employer by Tri-County Health Department in 2021.  More than 73 of our schools and buildings currently have a designated lactation room in them.  These are private spaces that allow mothers to express breastmilk in a warm, comfortable and inviting setting. 

When not in use by one of our mothers, the lactation spaces also double as mindfulness and relaxation rooms.  While each of our spaces is unique, many of them have items to assist with stress management.  This might include a massage chair, fidget toys, aromatherapy, Bluetooth speakers and mindfulness guides.  Employees are encouraged to use these ‘zen dens’ to destress and to utilize them for virtual telehealth appointments.