The cherry creek public school district reopened its doors to students Thursday, allowing them to return to their classrooms after a six-month layoff.

The Cherry Creek Elementary School reopened to its regular schedule Thursday, with classes continuing at the Cherry Creek Public School.

The district is expecting to receive nearly 1,000 students, but teachers say there will still be a need to teach some special classes.

Teachers are asking parents to call their school to make sure they are not late to classes.

The district is planning to release an updated schedule on Friday.

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