Please tell your friends and neighbors who are interested in open enrolling to join us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at Monarch High School. Our evening will begin in the auditorium with a short introduction from the Principal. Then families can make their way around the halls to be introduced to all of our offerings and interact with our amazing staff members.

Welcome to Monarch High School

Doors Open at 5:45pm

6:05 to 6:35 = Principal’s Message (Auditorium)

6:55 to 8:35 = Presentation Sessions & Open House

8:00 to 8:35 = Principal’s Message (Cafeteria) - repeat in case anyone misses the beginning

Sessions and resources offered throughout the evening:

• Honors & Advanced Academic Programs

• Grad+ Programming

• Student Support & Counseling

• Athletics & Activities

• Band, Choir & Theatre opportunities

• Career & Technical Education (Business, Engineering, Culinary, Journalism, Digital Arts, Computer Programming, Health Science)

• All Academic Departments are available ALL EVENING

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

Congratulations to the Monarch football team who had a historic win against Bear Creek last Saturday by a score of 28-7 to advance to the 2nd round of the state playoffs! This marks the first time since 2013 that Monarch has won a first round playoff game.

The second round will be against Mesa Ridge High School who will host Monarch at 6:00pm this coming Friday at Widefield High School. The stadium's location is at Widefield High School, 615 Widefield Dr. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Please come and support the team!

This is a post season CHSAA event, ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and seniors. The only passes that will be accepted are CHSAA and CHSCA passes.

Purchase Tickets

Directions to Widefield High School

Photo Credit MOHI Mix.

• Dates: Now until December 3rd
• Donations: Accepting gently used coats, sweatshirts, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc
• Drop off: Labeled bin outside the counseling office

Questions? Reach out to bahoenninger01@bvsd.org or anshah01@bvsd.org

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook at the lowest price of the year on Revtrak or at jostensyearbooks.com. This keepsake captures all the incredible moments of the year and is a must have for every student!

Monarch After Prom is a parent-led 501c3 that plans the late-night After Prom event for Monarch’s Juniors and Seniors. This year Prom is on Friday, April 11, with After Prom immediately after. We are looking for parents, especially those with 9th and 10th grade students, to join our planning committee—pay it forward now to ensure this event is still happening when your students are prom-goers! We need help in all aspects of the event, from fundraising and communications to buying prizes and planning decorations. We also need a Treasurer and Webmaster, so if these are skills you can give back to help Monarch’s largest student event, we would love to have your expertise!

Come to the Superior Community Center on Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for an informational meeting to learn more about how you can help. If you can’t make it, please email monarchafterprom@gmail.com for more information.

Know someone that is interested in attending the best high school in BVSD? Invite them to attend our OE Open House.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024

6:00-8:30PM

Our evening will begin in the auditorium with a short introduction from the Principal. Then families can make their way around the halls to be introduced to all of our offerings and interact with our amazing staff members.

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop designed specifically for family members or anyone interested in getting involved with Career-Connected Learning in our PK-12 BVSD system. Career-Connected Learning experiences involve a variety of activities that introduce students to the wide world of careers at all levels. Whether through guest speaking engagements, site tours, project based mentoring, hosting interns, or many other things, we are looking to expand our network of those willing to support this type of learning experience.

Workshop Details:

• Thursday, December 5, 2024

• 5:30-6:30 pm

• Monarch High School Library - 329 Campus Drive, Louisville

• Please bring a laptop or electronic device with you.

During this session, we will guide you through the process of creating a company profile on our new Pathfinder system, which will enable you to connect to staff and students who may be looking for professionals in your industry to share their expertise and help students connect to real-world learning experiences. Whether you own a business or work/have worked in an industry that could inspire young minds, your involvement could make a huge impact!

Why participate?

• Inspire the next generation of professionals

• Provide students with valuable exposure to different careers

• Connect your company with the local school community

This workshop is open to all family members, friends, colleagues or anyone who is interested in supporting our students with career-connected learning experiences. No specific commitment is needed at this time - we are building our database of partners who are interested in being a part of our growing work-based learning system, and looking to train you on how to offer or sign up for opportunities when the time is right for you.

If the workshop date or time listed above does not work for you, please see the RSVP link for additional dates and locations throughout the Fall.

Please click on this link to RSVP for this event.

If you have any questions, please contact: Jody Bennett, Work Based Learning Coordinator

Click Here for more information about Work-Based Learning in BVSD.

We invite all families to a casual, informative Coffee Talk where we’ll discuss effective strategies for working together to support students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Whether you're new to the process or looking for new ideas, this is a great opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and learn how we can create stronger partnerships between home and school to help every student thrive.

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided – we hope to see you there!

Want to know more about what it means for a school to be placed in a hold, shelter in place, evacuation, secure, or lockdown?

As a school, we often send out notifications that these things are occurring, but it can still be confusing to discern what level of threat or security concern exists if you don’t know what each of these means.

Join us for a community meeting to explain the language and procedures we use around school safety and security. Steve Brown, BVSD School Safety Advocate, will present the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) used by schools in BVSD and across the nation to ensure a safe environment for our students. Our goal is to provide parents with insights into what is being done during a school security response and to understand the language they may hear from the school or their students after an event.

Where: Monarch High School Library
When: Wednesday, December 11th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
What: School safety & security briefing on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

JR/SENIOR Prom 2024

Boulder County Public Health is offering a vaccine clinic at Alicia Sanchez Elementary this coming Saturday, November 16th.

• November 16th from 11am-2:45pm
• Open to any students who are uninsured or have Medicaid
• Please bring all vaccine records

The Boulder Valley School District is now accepting applications for choice enrollment. The Boulder Valley School District welcomes both students from outside our district and those who want to choose a school outside of the neighborhood school to participate in our Choice Enrollment process.

• Increase your chances for an offer by applying by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

• Apply anytime before Jan. 8: It doesn’t matter whether you apply on the first day of the window or the last day. Families have equal possibilities of getting the school of their choice, as long as it is during the window.

• Applications and information: Get all the details and apply today at www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center/choice-enrollment

• Lottery results will be sent on or about Jan. 10

El plazo de Inscripciones Abiertas del BVSD está abierto hasta el 8 de enero

• Aumente sus posibilidades de obtener una oferta presentando su solicitud durante este período: Del viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 al miércoles 8 de enero de 2025

• Presente su solicitud antes del 8 de enero: No importa si presenta su solicitud el primer día del plazo o el último. Las familias tienen las mismas posibilidades de conseguir la escuela de su elección, siempre que sea durante el plazo

• Aplicaciones e información: Obtenga todos los detalles y presente su candidatura hoy mismo en www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center/choice-enrollment.

• Los resultados de la lotería se enviarán alrededor del 10 de enero

NOVEMBER EVENTS

• Assertive Communication/Comunicación asertiva para una vida mejor

Learn how to improve your communication skills and to detect others' communication styles as well!

November 19th at 5:30 pm

Boulder County Southeast County Community Hub

1755 S Public Rd, Lafayette

Learn more and register here:

English: Human Kindness Initiative Calendar English

Espanol: Iniciativa de Bondad Humana Espanol

Remember to check back as we add more events throughout the year!

• Student Last Names A-D Aimee Dana
• Student Last Names E-Ld Ben Holloway
• Student Last Names Le-Rn Autumn Coppejans
• Student Last Names Ro-Z Jill Benisch
• Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro

Here are the upcoming college visits for the next few weeks!

Check out the In-state College Fair at Broomfield High School on October 30th from 6-7:30PM in the Eagle Gym. Check out these flyers - Flyer 1 & Flyer 2. Questions? Ask Gina Malecha: gina.malecha@bvsd.org

Front Range CC - Boulder County Campus - Mon November 18, 2024 1:30 PM

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design - Thu December 5, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Marist College - Monday, December 9, 2024 - 9:30 AM

SENIORS! Are you thinking about paying for college?

We know many of you are applying to college, and part of that process is figuring out how to pay for it!

The first step is filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The FAFSA has undergone some big changes in the last couple years causing some confusion.

Here is an article about the FAFSA and when you should apply.

Juniors and Seniors, sign up now in Naviance! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.

Questions? Ask Megan Navarro or your counselor.

• Seating is open, no tickets are needed for entry.
• There will be a live stream of the graduation ceremony.
• Seniors are allowed to decorate their cap for graduation.
• GradImages will be on site during our graduation ceremony to take photos of the students receiving their diplomas on stage. They will email proofs for purchase to families.
  
• CU Events Center Information and Policies.

EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDITS! Enroll in spring District Select courses!

This week’s newsletter focus is on Race, Culture, and Ethnicity. Please be aware that all courses will only run if enough students sign up. Sign up today!

Ways of Thinking, Arts and Humanities

LIT 2005 Race Culture and Ethnicity (GT-AH2) - 3 College Credits (Meets 5 credits of BVSD ELA Electives)

Online Asynchronous - January 21 to May 12

Examines the cultural, historical, and social contexts impacting multiple ethnic American identities through critical reading and analysis. This course focuses on significant works by authors who identify as African American, Native American, Latino/a, Asian American, and other ethnicities.

INSTRUCTOR: Shanda Gance

If you're interested in taking a District Select course this spring, here’s how to sign up:

1. Learn more about available courses by clicking here and click on District Select Course Listing - 2024 - 2025.

2. Apply to FRCC. FRCC will issue you an S number. You'll need that for step 3.

3. Complete the CBG agreement.

Bonus: here’s a little slideshow covering the information in the aforementioned steps 1-4.

Got questions? Email our school Grad Plus Site Lead on kelly.isom@bvsd.org

Carta en español

Free Year of College Tuition

Dear High School Staff, Students and Families,

The Career and College Connections team is hosting ASCENT information sessions for students, families and staff. ASCENT is a program that provides tuition for the first year of college for students who have earned 9 college credits prior to graduating from high school. Participating colleges and Universities that partner with BVSD are Front Range Community College, Metropolitan State University Denver, University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, Emily Griffith Technical College, Western Colorado University and University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

The ASCENT information sessions will highlight updates to the ASCENT application process including information on completing the FAFSA/CASFA. With a cap on the number of students participating in ASCENT, we, as a team, are committed to helping students and families figure out the best options for paying for college. We are working with the communications teams to get the word out about the sessions and hope that you support us as well.

Virtual sessions will be on November 18, 2024:

• In English 5:00 - 5:45 pm

• In Spanish 6:15 - 7:00 pm

In person sessions will be at the Education Center 6500 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO on December 5, 2024:

• In English from 5:00 - 5:45 pm

• In Spanish from 6:15 - 7:00 pm

To sign up for a session, please share this letter and the RSVP links with your families and staff:

English

Spanish

For more information, contact Madeline Brockish - madeline.brockish@bvsd.org

All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-

• Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant
• Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
• Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director

Girls Basketball is gearing up for a great season! We have some fun things planned that are open to any and all who want to check things out!

• Open gym workouts: these are super fun and a great way to get an idea of what the culture is like within the MoHi Girls' basketball program.

November 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th and 14th from 6:00-7:30.

• Tip-Off Dinner: a great way for the student athlete and their families to meet new people, get to know the coaching staff and eat a yummy Mexican feast.

Sunday, November 17th from 4:00-6:00 at Bell Flatirons Club House

• Tryouts for the Monarch Girls' Basketball team: mark your calendars-November 18th!

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

Registration for Basketball (Boys & Girls), Ice Hockey, Swimming (Girls), and Wrestling

IMPORTANT:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEE IS-

All student-athletes are required to submit the following documents:

1. Current Physical: CHSAA Physical Form

1. a physical must have been completed within the last year (365 days) and CANNOT expire during the designated athletic season.

2. Must be uploaded to the registration site, if at any point after the 1st practice it expires you must have a new physical or extension from the Dr. office.

Academic Eligibility Requirements:

• All student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes..

• All student-athletes may not have failed 2 or more classes during the previous semester (exception, incoming 9th graders).

• All student-athletes may not have turned 19 prior to August 1, 2024.

Payment:

Once registration information is submitted in rschools, you will be redirected to revtrack to make payment. Link for payment:

https://bvsd.revtrak.net/high-schools/moh/moh-athletics/moh-all-sports-and-participation-fees/#/list

All fees must be paid before first practice, if you do not make a team you will be refunded.

All questions regarding the fall season or required registration forms should be directed to

Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant (katie.nicholas@bvsd.org), and Eric Gustafson (Eric.Gustafson@bvsd.org).

Got News to Share?

If your club/team/activity has an event to promote or you'd like to recognize their accomplishments, email monarchboosterclub@gmail.com by Sunday at 4pm MT to be included in the weekly update, sent Mondays. Pictures welcome!!!

Our Mission:

To support and enhance excellence in Monarch High School Student Organizations and Activities.

The Monarch Booster Club is a volunteer organization of parents that works to support ALL of our students through their involvement in the many activity groups, clubs and athletic programs at Monarch. The Booster Club thrives due to volunteer patrons and parents who offer their assistance to the club by becoming involved yearly. We welcome EVERYONE'S participation!

Email: monarchboosterclub@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/monarchboosterclub

Monarch's national award-winning newsmagazine comes out every six weeks.

CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!

This weekly broadcast showcases stories that matter throughout the Monarch community.

In this episode, we get to see amazing tricks from a unique hobby. Then, we've got a political story everybody can get behind. Finally, Andy offers more of his deep thoughts.

This student-run Instagram account highlights every Monarch event and breaks news important to our community. It's a must-follow.

If you know someone that is not receiving our communications, please share this information with them.

2024-25 MHS Bell Schedule

2024-25 MOHI Student Handbook

2023-24 MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español) *pronto viene

MHS Athletics

Attendance

MHS Booster Club

MHS Calendar

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MHS Forms

Coyote Cave Online Store

BVSD Illness Protocol

Infinite Campus Parent

Lunch Menus

NHS Peer Tutoring

Request a Letter of Recommendation

Request a Transcript

RevTrak

Schoology Parent Login Instructions

Schoology Parent Notifications

Become a BVSD Substitute

Transportation

Volunteer @ BVSD

MHS Website

Yearbook Information

Yearbook Ordering

Learning Ally Login Information for students:

LEARNING ALLY is now available for all MHS students and staff to access. This audio tool provides human-read texts for most novels and textbooks.

Student sign-in instructions: Go to https://learningally.org/

Link to BVSD Calendars

Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.

As we welcome students back into our building for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community

Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2024-2025, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.