High Plains Elementary

If you have not completed or survey regarding next school year, please do so by April, 18th. This helps us with planning for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your attention to this important task!

• Attendance Line: 720-554-3637, please be sure to call if your student will be absent.
• Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the my.cherrycreekschools Parent Portal so you will receive important weather and emergency updates from CCSD. Verify and/or update your information at my.cherrycreekschools.org.
• Our school website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/highplains
• Please do not use the loop in front of the school for student pick-up or drop-off. This space is reserved for ride-shares and buses. The loop on the west side of the school is for student pick-up and drop-off.
• Please do not allow students to play on the playground or field after school
• Before & Aftercare (GTG) needs access to the playgrounds and field after school.
• They are not able to be in spaces with non registered students, it is a violation with their licensing.
• No Dogs on Campus!
• While we love our furry friends, please do not bring dogs on school property
• Please see breakfast and lunch menus here

• 4/28 - 5/1 - Run4Funds Week
• 4/29 - WISH Fundraiser
• 5/1 - Specials on the Lawn

Allergies: What Every Parent Needs to Know, from the American Academy of Pediatrics

When to Suspect an Allergy

Environmental allergies or “hayfever”: Repeated or chronic cold-like symptoms that last more than a week or two or develop around the same time every year. Symptoms may include an itchy, runny nose, nasal stuffiness, sneezing, throat clearing, and itchy, watery eyes.

Common Allergies on the Home Front

• Dust Mites

• Furred Animals

• Pests (cockroaches, mice, rats)

• Pollen

• Molds

• Foods

How to Manage Allergic Nasal Symptoms

• Avoidance of the allergen that triggers the symptoms

• If your child is allergic to a pet in the home, to make the most impact, it may be necessary to find them a new home

• Allergy testing can be performed to determine if and what your child is allergic to in the environment

• Pests: sealing holes and cracks that serve as entry

• Dust Mites: Wash linens weekly, wash bedding and blankets every 1-2 weeks in hot water,

• Outdoor allergens: Air conditioning, showering/bathing at the end of the day, remain indoors when grass is being mowed, avoid playing in fields with tall grass

Medications to Control Symptoms

Treatments should start with your pediatrician, who may refer you to a pediatric allergy specialist for additional evaluations and treatments.

• Antihistamines: Taken by mouth

• Nasal Corticosteroids: Highly effective and used to control chronic symptoms

• Allergy Immunotherapy: Allergy shots (sublingual therapy is also being used)

If you have questions or events you'd like to add, contact us at HighPlainsPTCO@gmail.com.

Quick and easy ways to donate to High Plains, visit the below links and start giving!

• Minted use code FUNDRAISEHIGHPLAINS *NEW this year*
• American Furniture Warehouse *NEW this year*
• King Soopers
• Box Tops
• Spirit Wear - Stock up on Spirit Wear- shirts, hoodies, sweatpants that share some Hawk spirit! Order year round and it's shipped directly to you!
• Milk Caps for Mooola

• PTCO Events Calendar can be found here
• Want to connect with someone? Our school directory can be found here
• School Lunch Calendar/Menu can be found here

A big thank you to Christofferson Commercial Builders, Inc. for supporting High Plains Elementary!