Manitou Springs High School

Throughout this week, I have had the opportunity to be in many classrooms witnessing deep learning and relationships. For example, Student Council students worked through their own Emergenetics profiles and how these impact their collaboration. Similarly, I met with a senior to learn about her proposal for a sculpture that combines her learning in Calculus and Physics with her artistic creativity and Manitou pride! We are also sending our Robotics Team good luck as they compete in a national tournament in Oklahoma: go Steel Stangs!

Looking to next week, we are looking forward to our Hunger Week, which is being led by Key Club! In order to raise money and awareness for local charities dedicated to providing food for children, Key Club will be hosting a variety of dress up days, community service events, and fundraisers. Additionally, we are excited to launch Mustang Strong Day on Wednesday, 3/15 (Late Start: school starts at 10:05 am). Instead of normal classes, students will check in with their Advisory teachers, attend a whole school assembly, then attend four different blocks of their choice rooted in wellness activities: physical wellness, mental and emotional wellness, life skills, and choice. A huge thank you to our Wellness Team led by Lawrence Housley and Jen Trainor in addition to our Student Council for planning the event! If you have additional questions, please reach out to the MSHS Front Office: 719-685-2074.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Interim Principal

Student Council members worked really hard for two weeks straight during the month of February to fundraise money to support Make-A-Wish Colorado and their mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

The Student Council had a lot of fun creating different fundraising activities and teaming up with Dutch Bro's and Raising Cane's to raise as much money as possible for Asher (our Wish kid) and kids like him.

2023-2024 Returning Student Registration Process

Current 2022-2023 MSSD14 students who will be returning, both resident and non-resident, will be rolled over to the 2023-2024 school year and will receive an email notification to complete the registration/renewal process in early June.

Here is the first step for you to take.

Please help us with this process by completing the 2023-2024 Intent to Return Survey using the link below. We ask that all parents and guardians complete this survey regardless of whether they will be attending MSSD14 in the fall for the 2023-2024 school year.

Parents/Guardians of graduating seniors do not need to complete this survey.

Intent to Return Survey

https://forms.gle/3Tdf2JYV62jK6x2n6

The course request process for the 2023-24 school year will begin Monday 3/13/23 for all rising 10-12th grade students. Counselors visited MSMS this week to deliver the process to all 8th graders who intend to return to MSSD next year. All rising 10-12th grade students will get these directions in advisory next week and will be able to start submitting requests that week. Please be aware all course requests are done digitally via the Power School portal- instructions on how to complete this process can be seen here: https://youtu.be/jF2h1Op7EII.

Students must submit their requests by the end of school day Wednesday 3/22/23. Please ask your students about the courses they wish to take during the 2023-24 school year and verify they have completed this process. Students who do not submit their requests will not get a schedule. A reminder of MSHS Graduation requirements are below:

Class of 2027 MSHS Graduation Requirements

English – 8 credits

Math – 6 credits

Science – 6 credits (4 credits must be lab based*)

Social Studies – 6 credits

P.E. – 3 credits

Health – 1 credit

Fine Arts/Practical Arts – 6 credits

Electives – 18 credits

Total Credits Needed to Graduate: 54

Course request sheets (10-12) are not due back but can be accessed here to see available options per grade level. A reminder that course requests help us build the upcoming year Master Schedule but a request does not guarantee placement.

Spring Sports Previews are up!

Baseball

Girls' Soccer

Track & Field

Girls' Golf

This is the second week of National Athletic Training Month, and the following information provides an insight into the education that makes these health care providers multidisciplinary in their approach to the well-being of athletes. Athletic Trainers are educated and trained in five major practice domains.

1: Injury & Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion

Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors with effective education and communication to enhance wellness and minimize the risk of injury and illness. Most athletic trainers are strength and conditioning certified, have certifications in nutrition and stress management, and work with athletes to manage proper sleep and hydration.

2: Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis

Implementing systematic, evidence-based examinations and assessments to formulate valid clinical diagnoses and determine patients' plan of care. We continue our education every year to stay on top of what research is saying is the best practice. As the athlete evolves, so does our profession. Fun Fact: Athletic trainers and medical doctors make the same correct diagnosis 92% of the time.

3: Immediate & Emergency Care

Integrating best practices in immediate and emergency care for optimal outcomes. Athletic trainers are CPR/ AED/ First Aid certified. Most of the time they are the first on the scene and the decisions they make can save a life, or help an athlete recovery from an injury much faster.

4: Therapeutic Intervention

Rehabilitating and reconditioning injuries, illnesses and general medical conditions with the goal of achieving optimal activity level based on core concepts (i.e., knowledge and skillsets fundamental to all aspects of therapeutic interventions) using the applications of therapeutic exercise, modality devices and manual techniques. We take athletes throughout the entire healing process from the moment they are injured to the point they can return to sport.

5: Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility

Integrating best practices in policy construction and implementation, documentation and basic business practices to promote optimal patient care and employee well-being. Policies and procedures are put into place to ensure the best care possible for athletes.

Congratulations to the following students on participating and performing in the 2023 Western Slope Honor Choir this year: Theron Heim, Elsa Baker, Amy Stanciu, Morrigan Schulz, Meghan Taylor, Rain Malmin, Becket Wendell-Evans and Payten Smith. They went up to Gunnison last weekend to participate in the honor event and had a blast!

The Manitou Mountain Monsters are getting ready to kick off their season!

Tickets are now available! BUY EARLY for a better deal. Prices will continue to increase.

$60 until March 28th

$70 March 29th-April 15th

$80 April 16th until prom

Use the QR code below to purchase or bring your cash, check, or credit card to Mrs. Glass' office.

Get ready for a food drive competition, bake sales during advisory, dress-up days, and an opportunity to pie Mr. Talbott. All proceeds will go to the Food Bank of the Rockies and their work to combat child hunger.

Construction & Woodworking students visited the remodel project taking place in the front office. Thank you to our Buildings & Grounds crew for taking time to show the kids what they have been working on!

Friday, March 10th - Top of the Nation Honor Band - Adams State University - All Day

Friday, March 10th - Robotics @ Regional Qualifier (Oklahoma) - All Day

Saturday, March 11th - Top of the Nation Honor Band - Adams State University - All Day

Saturday, March 11th - Robotics @ Regional Qualifier (Oklahoma) - All Day

Sunday, March 12th - Robotics @ Regional Qualifier (Oklahoma) - All Day

Monday, March 13th - Friday, March 17th - Hunger Week/Food Drive/Bake Sale

Monday, March 13th - Dress-up: Ketchup & Mustard

Monday, March 13th - Knowledge Bowl @ State - University of Northern Colorado - All Day

Tuesday, March 14th - Dress-up: Sweet vs Salty

Tuesday, March 14th - SAC Meeting - HS Media Center - 5:30pm

Wednesday, March 15th - Late Start Wednesday - school starts at 10:05am

Wednesday, March 15th - Dress-up: Chef/Kitchen Staff

Wednesday, March 15th - Mustang Strong Day - All Day

Thursday, March 16th - Dress-up: Teacher

Friday, March 17th - Dress-up: St. Paddy's Green & Gold

Spring Break - Monday, March 27th - Friday, March 31st

Email: aconrad@mssd14.org
Website: www.mssd14.org
Location: 401 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-685-2074
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manitouspringshighschool