Mountain View High School

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Welcome back to another exciting school year!

This year promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and FUN. The Mountain Lion staff have been working hard and are eagerly awaiting your return.

Remember, high school is not just about books and tests. It's also about discovering your passions, building lasting friendships, and developing the skills that will prepare you for the future. I encourage you to get involved, challenge yourself, and take full advantage of the many resources and activities here at Mountain View.

As we embark on this journey together, keep in mind that every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every success is a reason to celebrate. Let’s make this year our best one yet!

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead. I am excited to see all that we will accomplish together.

Parents and Students, join us on Thursday, August 8, at Mountain View High School for Fall Check-In. Drop by anytime between 9 am - 4 pm!

Things happening during Fall Check-In:

• Student photos are taken for student IDs and yearbook
• Billing statement provided to students/families
• Fees can be paid
• Parking permits issued
• Requests for lockers
• Health information updates
• Purchase Activity Pass
• Purchase yearbook

If you are unable to attend Fall Check-In, picture make up day will be August 22nd at 9:00 am and retakes will be on October 11th at 9:00 am. Pictures and proofs will be mailed home. You may view pictures before ordering and orders may be placed up to one year after picture day. When you are ready to order, visit mylifetouch.com

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Wednesday, August 14, is the first day of school for all 9th graders. School hours on Wednesday's only will be 9:30 am - 3:50 pm. Lunch will be provided and buses will run on their regular schedule.

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School officially kicks off for all grades on Thursday, August 15, at 8:30 am. Students will attend their odd block classes.

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Come and cheer on the Mountain View Lions football team as they play in the Purple and Black Game on Saturday, August 17, at 7 pm on the MVHS turf. It's free! Wear your school colors!!

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Students, join us for the annual Back 2 School BBQ on Friday, August 23rd, from 4-6pm at MVHS. There will be free food and games for all students and staff. A spirit bus will also be available to transport students to Ray Patterson Stadium for our football team's game against Resurrection Christian School. *Please note: this is a one-way transport. Students will need to arrange for transportation home after the game.

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Parents / Guardians, bring your student's schedule and join us for back to school night on Wednesday, August 28, from 6-7 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and hear about the learning goals and expectations for the classroom.

Up to date information and news can be found on the MVHS social media pages and website!

Facebook and Instagram

MVHS Website

Parent Portal allows parents / guardians to access student grades, report absences, update contact information and more.

Parent Portal

Instructions for Parent Portal

Learn how to request an absence through parent portal

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The bell schedule has changed for the 2024-2025 school year so check it out!

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MVHS has a policy concerning the use of personal electronic devices including phones, iPads, gaming handhelds, etc. These policies will be enforced beginning on the first day of school.

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Mountain View High School has been working on a number of items to improve safety and security throughout the summer.

The east and west access doors to the main atrium have been replaced with brand new doors! These upgrades will help keep our school safe. We are excited to welcome our students back through these doors once school begins for the 2024-2025 school year!

There have also been a number of vape sensors installed throughout our student restrooms. These vape sensors send an alert to both our school administration and our campus monitors. These alerts will allow us to address this serious health concern and help our students develop healthier habits here on campus.

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Mountain View High School uses the MINGA app (MINGA) to house student IDs. Students need to download this app and log in using their school username/email and password. This will allow students to show a “live” ID upon entry to school every day. This can also be downloaded to the school Chromebook if a student does not have access to a smartphone or the ability to download the app. A physical ID may be requested by a parent/guardian by completing this form and the parent / guardian turning it in to the front office.

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We have an amazing staff of admin and counselors who are here to help if needed. Please reach out with questions or concerns to your grades designated leadership.

Dean of Students: Todd Clark ~ todd.clark@tsd.org

FRESHMEN ~ Class of 2028

Assistant Principal: Allison Smith ~ allison.smith@tsd.org

Counselor: Ryan Smith ~ ryan.smith@tsd.org

SOPHOMORES ~ Class of 2027

Assistant Principal: Dr. Dan Cowgill ~ dan.cowgill@tsd.org

Counselor: Raeden Gianopoulos ~ raeden.gianopoulos@tsd.org

JUNIORS ~ Class of 2026

Assistant Principal: Ryan Walstrom ~ ryan.walstrom@tsd.org

Counselor: Serina Ramos ~ serina.ramos@tsd.org

SENIORS ~ Class of 2025

Principal: Markee Ramirez ~ markee.ramirez@tsd.org

Counselor: Kelsey Rosten ~ kelsey.rosten@tsd.org

GT Students - All Grades

Counselor: Jen Schwab ~ jen.schwab@tsd.org

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Student Instructional/Course Fees and Fines can be paid in person at Fall Check-In or in the main office with a check or cash.

If you would like to avoid potentially long lines on Fall Check-In day, please log into Infinite Campus and pay your student's fees online under the “Fee” tab. When you click on the fees tab in your account you will be able to add each fee into your cart and proceed from there.

Families may also mail a check made out to MVHS with the student’s name and ID on the memo line. Payments may be made over the phone by calling (970) 613-7804. Please reach out to Melissa Waldron, MVHS Bookkeeper, with any questions at melissa.waldron@tsd.org.

Fees for 24-25 school year will not be posted in the student's portal account until August 8.

Athletic fees can be paid through your parent portal. Click on this link for step by step instructions.

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Procedures are in place at MVHS for drop off and pick up to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Please follow the instructions and watch for people walking or on bikes while approaching the school or while on the school campus. Thank you!

• Parents /Guardians may drop off or pick up students in the emergency lane at the front (East) of the school. Vehicles should not be left unattended in the Emergency Lane.
  
• During drop off, vehicles should not be parked in the emergency lane except to allow the student to exit the vehicle from the passenger side of the car.
  
• The left lane is for drive through only! No vehicle should be parked in the left lane!
  
• Parents/ Guardians and students should exit the parking lot at Mountain Lion Drive. Do not drive around the building to exit! Staff parking and bus pick up are on the West side of the building and it is not for through traffic.
  
• All vehicles exiting the parking lot are encouraged to make a right turn towards the roundabout to avoid long lines trying to exit the parking lot.

The back area and lanes on the West side of the school are designated for bus transportation and not accessible to parents/guardians or students.

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Many have asked "Where is Mountain View High School's school supply list?" Students have so many choices when they attend high school and every student has a very different path in high school. Therefore, we do NOT provide a supply list.

Each student will receive from their teachers the first couple days of class a list of supplies they will need for their classes.

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Freshmen – You have been preassigned a locker. You can see your locker number and combo on your schedule through Infinite Campus. If you do not see your locker assignment on your Infinite Campus Schedule, please stop by the locker table at Fall Check-In on Thursday, August 8th.

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors – your lockers are by request. Stop by the locker table at Fall Check-In on Thursday, August 8, or come to Indian Peaks during the school year to secure a locker.

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Students that drive to school in personal vehicles are required to have a Mountain View Parking Permit. One free parking sticker is allowed per student for the duration that student attends MVHS. Subsequent stickers are $5.00. Parking permits will be available at Fall Check-In on Thursday, August 8, or in the Front Office during the school year.

To request a parking permit, student must complete a registration form which MUST be signed by both the student and parent/guardian. You will also be asked to provide the following:

• Valid Driver's License
• Vehicle Registration
• Vehicle Proof of Insurance

Click her to download the Parking Permit Registration Form

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Seniors! As you prepare to register for your final year with us here at Mountain View, you have the opportunity to reserve and paint your own parking spot. Spots are $25 and must be arranged during Fall Check-In on Thursday, August 8th. Please click here for detailed information, rules and requirements, as well as the agreement.

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Thompson Education Foundation's Help Kids Succeed school supply program provided almost 1,600 supply-filled backpacks for our economically vulnerable students this year.

Families should visit the school in which they are registered to receive a backpack. For example, if a requesting family has two students, one in 4th grade and one in 9th grade, they would need to visit both their registered elementary school and high school to receive backpacks. Supplies are different for elementary/middle/high school levels.

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We ask that you please contact the Transportation Department directly with any questions around your student's transportation services. When you contact them, please give your student's full name, primary address, school of placement and your transportation question. You can contact the TSD Transportation Department at transportationrouting@tsd.org or the dispatch office at 970-613-5185 with any transportation questions.

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The Thompson School District Nutrition Services department is dedicated to providing delicious meals that support student growth and achievement.. We source clean label, fresh and local items to include in our recipes and menus. With the passage of Healthy School Meals for All in Colorado, we are excited to be able to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to students, regardless of income or meal benefit status.

Meal Benefit Application

All families are still asked to fill out an application. Why? The Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program is funded in partnership with federal nutrition programs that rely on income information to support meals for all students. Other state and federal grants are awarded based on free and reduced meal eligibility rates.

Additionally, families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households at school sites and online at https://linqconnect.com/main.

Applications need to be completed annually (after mid-July) for the new school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and is not shared without your consent.

MVHS Athletics Website - For all things MVHS Athletics and to see game schedules!

MVHS Athletics & Activities Facebook Page

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Mountain View offers a variety of fall sports programs for any level of athlete. Athletic registration is now open and must be completed before tryouts. Check the website for further registration details.

If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to Ryan Walstrom, Athletics & Activities Director, at ryan.walstrom@tsd.org, or Heather Kahl, Athletics & Activities Secretary, at heather.kahl@tsd.org.

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We are selling boxes of peaches to help fundraise money for Student Council for this upcoming school year. Student Council has a mission to strengthen the community at Mountain View. We work hard to represent the school well and provide engaging events for our community to participate in. Funds raised in the past have helped us do everything from providing food at events, sending students to leadership conferences, performing random acts of kindness, and installing water bottle fill stations at our school. With your help, we can accomplish great things, and in return, you get some delicious peaches!

18lb box ~ $45 / 9lb half box ~ $25. Link to order

Orders are due by August 15th and peaches will arrive on August 28th. Please coordinate with the student you order from to obtain your peaches. Checks payable to MVHS StuCo. Peaches are supplied by C&R Farms in Palisade, CO.

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Activity Passes are available in the front office at MVHS and allow you to attend any Mountain View Home game without paying the ($5.00 for students & senior adults / and $8.00 for adults) gate fee. This activity pass is for all seasons (fall, winter and spring).

Costs for these passes are:

Students ~ $40

Child ~ $15

Adults ~ $80 for the first family member / $60 for each additional family member

Larimer County Senior citizens (65+ years) can obtain a Golden 65 Card which allows them to attend any regular-season, at-home athletic event for free. This does not allow admittance to school theatre productions or other activities. Call the district athletics and activities coordinator at 970-613-5030 for more information.

Students, if you plan to purchase an activity pass, you will need a receipt from the billing table to receive your embedded activity pass on your student ID. When you have an activity pass, we are able to put this on your student ID. Just show your ID with the activity pass on it and you can attend the event.

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Each Student is assigned a counselor based on their grade level. Please feel free to contact your counselor if you have questions or concerns.

9th Grade: Ryan Smith ~ ryan.smith@tsd.org

10th Grade: Raeden Gianopoulos ~ raeden.gianopoulos@tsd.org

11th Grade: Serina Ramos ~ serina.ramos@tsd.org

12th Grade: Kelsey Rosten ~ kelsey.rosten@tsd.org

GT - Jen Schwab: jen.schwab@tsd.org

MVHS FoodPak is back. Our mission is to make sure every kid has food over the weekend. You can order food that will be delivered to a teacher or office of your choice and can be picked up after 2 pm on Fridays. This program is open to all students, just have your order in EVERY SINGLE Thursday, during the school year, by 1 pm. Just scan the QR code below, or ask a teacher or counselor for help.

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http://safe2tell.org/safe2tellcolorado

Make a Report. Make a Difference.

1-877-542-7233

http://safe2tell.org/

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No matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. Call or test 988 or visit the Lifeline Chat to chat with a caring counselor.

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Purchases ANYTIME of the year count, BUT let’s Rally to kick off the new school year right to help maximize our next donation. Please share with/forward to friends and family.

You can access our Announcements and Newsletters on our website.

MVHS Website

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT IN ENGLISH & SPANISH

In accordance with Board Policy AC, Thompson School District does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived characteristics such as, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, immigration/citizenship status, age, marital status, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, mental or physical disability, need for special education services, or any other protected class in conformance with federal, state, and local law in admission or access to, or treatment and employment in, its programs and activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.

The following person/people has/have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX/Employee ADA/Section 504/EEO Compliance Officer

Director of Human Resources

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, Colorado 80537

(970) 613-5009

nondiscrimination@tsd.org

Student ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer

Executive Director of Student Support Services

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, Colorado 80537

(970) 613-5092

nondiscrimination@tsd.org

De acuerdo con la política AC del consejo educativo, el Distrito Escolar de Thompson no discrimina sobre la base de características verdaderas o percibidas de una persona, tal como, pero sin limitación a, la raza, el color de piel, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, la expresión de género, la religión, el credo, el país de origen, la ascendencia, el estado de inmigración/ciudadanía, la edad, el estado civil, condiciones relacionadas con el embarazo o el parto, la información genética, una discapacidad mental o física, la necesidad para servicios de educación especial o cualquier otra clase protegida bajo ley federal, estatal y local al brindar admisión o acceso a, o trato o empleo en los programas y actividades del distrito escolar. La falta de competencia en inglés no será una barrera a la admisión o la participación.

Las siguientes personas han sido encargadas de recibir cualquier pregunta relacionada con las políticas de no discriminación:

El/la responsable del cumplimiento de Título IX/ADA para empleados/Sección 504/EEO

Director de Recursos Humanos

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, CO 80537

(970)613-5009

nondiscrimination@tsd.org

El/la responsable del cumplimiento de ADA/Sección 504 para estudiantes

Director ejecutivo de Servicios de Apoyo al Estudiante

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, CO 80537

(970)613-5092

nondiscrimination@tsd.org