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Upcoming Events

15Sep

TuesdayAll Day

Hispanic Heritage Month

17Sep

ThursdayAll Day

Individual Picture Day

24Sep

Thursday4:30PM - 6:30PM

Backyard Bash

25Sep

FridayAll Day

Professional Release Day - No Classes

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Side Creek Elementary - Home of the Wolverines!

MISSION: We exist to inspire a community of learners who are respectful, responsible and ready to develop the skills necessary to shape successful futures.;

VISION: Side Creek students believe they can achieve, learn and grow through communication and collaboration. Our staff is committed to partnering with students and families in support of this vision

School Hours & Bell Times

First Bell at: 7:40 a.m.
School Hours: 7:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
1/2 Day AM Preschool Hours: 7:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
1/2 Day PM Preschool Hours: 11:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Full Day Preschool (Mon. -Thurs): 7:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Morning Supervision begins at 7:30 a.m.
Early dismissal will not be accepted after 2 p.m. (except in cases of emergencies)

Office Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Attendance Line: 303-755-1785 or [email protected]

Contact Us

Principal: Nelson Van Vranken
Vice Principal: Laura Cooper
Secretary: LaQuana Guillory-Williams

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Recent News

Innovation Learning offers before and after school care for Side Creek!

29 July 2026

All K-5 students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch will receive free after school care!

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures for 2026-27

15 July 2026

Please follow these guidelines on parking and picking up or dropping off your student

Already registered in APS? Check Your Student in for the 2026-27 School Year Starting July 1!

01 July 2026

Parents or guardians must check in their returning students using this online system before the start of the school year to review and update important student and family information.

Every Student Shapes a Successful Future

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District Notices

Attendance Matters: Show UP to Show OUT

04 September 2026

Celebrating Attendance Awareness Month with help from the Denver Broncos Attendance Network.

Important Update: 2026-27 School Start & End Times

03 March 2026

We are excited to share that beginning in the 2026-27 school year, APS will implement a districtwide bell schedule alignment as part of our commitment to student success and the priorities of our Destination APS Strategic Plan.

Responding to Requests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

12 February 2025

These procedures are intended to provide direction to all employees on handling requests from federal immigration officials.

Reaching for Excellence!