Our Club
Cybersecurity Club at Cherry Creek High School is a vibrant community of 70+ students passionate about cybersecurity. We compete, we teach, and we build the next generation of cyber leaders.
Experience & Prereqs
All skill levels welcome
No prior cybersecurity, programming, or networking knowledge is required. If you can bring curiosity, we’ll bring the rest.
Here’s what to expect:
- We teach everything from the ground up during meetings.
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks run side-by-side.
- No prerequisite classes—just show up and jump in.
Meeting Schedule
Consistent weekly cadence
Wednesdays after school
• Semester 1: 3:30 – 5:00 PM, Library Tech Center
• Semester 2: 3:30 – 4:30 PM, Room W431
Times rarely change, but when they do we send quick alerts. Join the Remind to stay synced with snow days, bonus practices, or location shifts.
Remind Updates
Text @creekcyber to 81010
Mission
Why we exist
We empower students to learn cybersecurity through hands-on practice, mentorship, and real competitions while modeling ethics and responsible technology use. Our program blends fundamentals with applied skills and teamwork.
Competitions
Winning through preparation
• First Place — Lockheed Martin CyberQuest (2025)
• Back‑to‑back wins — Colorado School of Mines CTF (2024 & 2025)
• Six teams advanced to CyberPatriot Platinum tier
• Host of CreekCTF — eight teams competed last year
Community Outreach
Year‑round impact
• Internet safety and phishing awareness workshops
• Libraries, retirement homes, and elementary schools
• Engaging formats for kids and 1:1 support for older adults
• Building digital confidence across our community
Training & Resources
How we learn
• Weekly meetings: hands‑on labs, demos, and team practice
• Slides and curated resources for Windows, Linux, Cisco, and CTF
• Mentorship from student leaders and alumni
• Focus on fundamentals: networking, OS, security mindset
Leadership
Student‑led, teacher‑supported
Getting Involved
Where to start