Castle Rock Elementary School

Castle Rock Elementary School C ~ Caring
R ~ Rich
E ~ Environment In addition, students develop confidence and self-direction as they move through both team-based and independent work.

CRE uses a Project Based Learning approach to create a solid foundation of fundamental and higher order thinking skills through a structured curriculum that is consistent and aligned throughout the grade levels. Project Based Learning (PBL) is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing cross-curriculum skills while working

in small collaborative groups. Because project-based learning is filled with active and engaged learning, it inspires students to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying. Research also indicates that students are more likely to retain the knowledge gained through this approach far more readily than through traditional textbook-centered learning. Castle Rock Elementary is a school of inquiry with an emphasis on Science. Our students experience learning in our natural backyard habitat. All students have projects and dedicated time to work. collaboratively experiencing a multitude of opportunities to learn in an outdoor classroom. We are partners with Castle Rock Open Space and Trails Department and work together to improve and integrate trail systems. Our habitat is a point of pride at CRE and makes us a truly unique neighborhood school! Castle Rock Elementary School strives to meet the needs of the diverse individuals in our community. We offer ESL and SSN services, Reading Recovery, and Positive Behavior Systems. We have a thriving Student Leadership Program focused on community service. Our dedicated staff offers extra opportunities throughout the year such as Choir, Battle of the Books (2012 District Champions), Spring Musical, Talent Show, 6th grade Hex Competition, and Field Day. Castle Rock Elementary has a very involved parent community. Our PCF (Parent Community Forum) sponsors several annual fundraising events such as the Scholastic Book Fair, Family Fun Night, and our annual Sock Hop. The PCF also sponsors our weekly popcorn Friday fundraiser that the entire school community looks forward to enjoying.

The Thunderbirds made an appearance at 6th Grade Continuation today!
05/28/2026

The Thunderbirds made an appearance at 6th Grade Continuation today!

05/28/2026

So proud of our amazing 6th graders as they continue on to their next adventure! 🎓🐾 Once a CRE Coyote, always a CRE Coyote! 💙💛

5th/6th grade egg drop! The kids were very creative and it was fun to see which eggs held together and which went splat!
05/26/2026

5th/6th grade egg drop! The kids were very creative and it was fun to see which eggs held together and which went splat!

And that is a wrap on our 2026 field day! Thank you so much to our awesome Mrs. Teti and the specials teams! Thank you...
05/22/2026

And that is a wrap on our 2026 field day! Thank you so much to our awesome Mrs. Teti and the specials teams! Thank you also to all the parents who joined us today.

We’re totally obsessed with our rad CRE staff!
05/22/2026

We’re totally obsessed with our rad CRE staff!

It’s a beautiful “field day” kind of day! Thanks to all the K-3 parents who joined us!
05/22/2026

It’s a beautiful “field day” kind of day! Thanks to all the K-3 parents who joined us!

DCHS celebrated it scholarship winners tonight. What an incredible region we have! CRE was well represented with two ...
05/21/2026

DCHS celebrated it scholarship winners tonight. What an incredible region we have! CRE was well represented with two scholarship winners in our “Student to Student Scholarship”. We were also very lucky to have Selah representing our all current students. She did an amazing job and made us all so proud!

More from our visitors.
05/19/2026

More from our visitors.

05/19/2026

We had some amazing visitors today. So proud of our seniors!

Please consider nominating CRE!
05/14/2026

Please consider nominating CRE!

Do you love your school or principal? Nominate them for the Colorado Parent Magazine's 2026 Family Favorites! Nominations are open through May 15. Visit coloradoparent.com/family-favorites/ to nominate!

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1103 Canyon Drive
Castle Rock, CO
80104

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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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