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.

Everyone belongs here

Meeting Schedule

Consistent weekly cadence

Start here

Interest meeting

The first meeting of the year, and the best place to start. No experience needed.

Date

Wednesday, September 9

Time

3:45 – 5:00 PM

Where

Room W431 · West building

Wednesdays after school

• Semester 1: 3:30 – 5:00 PM, Library Tech Center — this semester

• 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 middle 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

From teaching and training to competitions and outreach, students take the lead, with advisors in a supportive role.

Getting Involved

Where to start

Join us at our weekly meetings, check the Slides section to start learning, and talk to a track lead about teams or volunteering. No experience required—just curiosity and commitment.