Manitou Springs High School

Congratulations to two of our students Lotus Noon and Ethan Anderson who are both showcasing work through Wunderkind at the MAC! Their works were selected by a jury, and are showing for the next two weeks.

Thank you to our students, staff, and community for your partnership in PSAT/SAT this Wednesday. We appreciate everyone’s determination! Additionally, we had a powerful Mustang Safety Day today! We appreciate the student actors, community volunteers, and attendees for both our simulated car accident as well as the Safety Fair afterward (see more below).

Next week, we have testing again on Tuesday (no classes) and a Staff Work Day on Friday (no classes). We are also looking forward to prom on Friday as well as the opening shows for the theater department’s “Freaky Friday” on Saturday and Sunday!

I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Interim Principal

CMAS and ACT WorkKeys testing will take place on Tuesday, April 18th. This testing is for 10th & 11th graders ONLY. There is no school for 9th & 12th graders. Juniors are expected to bring their charged laptop to participate in the CMAS Science test.

Students will be released at 12:00pm. Lunch will be available from 12:00pm - 12:30pm. Early bus routes will run at 12:30pm, and regular bus routes again at 3:30pm.

If you have specific questions, please email Jessie Nunley - jnunley@mssd14.org.

Manitou Springs Fire Department and Police Department worked with some of our MSHS Theater students to model a car accident and the resulting events during a whole school assembly today. This was a really meaningful opportunity for students to learn the potential consequences of driving under the influence. While we know this is difficult content, we also know it is essential for students to be aware of these hazards. We followed up the assembly with a Safety Fair. Thank you to our student volunteers, our Safety & Security Team, and our local first responders for making this event possible.

The speed limit on Crystal Park Road from Manitou Avenue all the way to the gate has been changed from 25 MPH to 20 MPH. The posted speed limit signs have changed, and are not as visible as they used to be due to their design. It should also be noted that certain areas along the roadway have been changed to a posted 15 MPH or 10 MPH zone. Please drive cautiously. Thank you!

With warmer weather in the forecast throughout the end of the school year, we wanted to update students and families in regard to the status of AC within the SILC Building.

We will not have full AC until almost the end of June, but we will be working to ensure that some level of cooling is available to the SILC second and third floors. We plan to:

Minimize using overhead lights/Keep lights off at times.

Close shades to block intense sunlight.

Take cool-down breaks between lessons.

Run fans when available.

In order to help to maintain a level of comfort for students, please remember the following information:

Bring water bottles.

Wear layers.

We look forward to AC fully working in August.

Manitou Springs High School values attendance. We are prioritizing our communication with families regarding absences. We ask for your partnership in supporting your child's attendance.

All MSSD14 families are welcome to attend this event.

College Visit to Colorado School of Mines

When: Wednesday, May 3rd

Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm

Who: Any 9th-11th grade student interested

Bring: Money for lunch on campus

Permission Forms are in the counseling office or with Mrs. Trainor in the Media Center.

Permission Forms are due April 24th!!

Teen Volunteer Opportunity at the CSPM

Applications due on April 28

Over the past 12 years, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Junior Docent Program has worked with hundreds of local teens to ignite curiosity for visitors. Students entering 9th through 12th grade with an interest in education, local history, and museums are invited to apply for the 2023 Junior Docent class. Over the course of the summer, teens will make meaningful connections to the cultural history of the Pikes Peak region. Junior Docents will help preserve and share our community’s history through a variety of service opportunities in our education, collections, and marketing departments. Through training and practice, teens will develop important communication, interpretive, and leadership skills.

Junior Docents who complete over 40 hours of service and comply with program policies and expectations will earn a $300 stipend at the end of the summer. Applications are due on April 28, 2023. Learn more at www.cspm.org/juniordocents.

PPBEA Summer Internship Programs

The PPBEA Summer Internship Programs are returning for 2023. We will have internships in the following career pathways: Culinary & Hospitality, Cybersecurity & Computer Science, and Business & Social Impact and Skilled Trades.

Important Dates to be aware of:

• Application Window: March 6th - April 16th, 2023
• Professionalism101 Certification Deadline: April 24th, 2023
• Interview Window: May 1st - May 12th, 2023

Helpful Resources:

• 2023 Summer Internship Flyers:

• 2023 PPBEA Summer Internship Flyer_blue.pdf

• 2023 PPBEA Summer Internship flyer_white(2).pdf – for printing

• Professionalism101 will be required to complete for applicants to advance to the interviews. The Professionalism101 course code is found under jobs/training/apprenticeship opportunity section on the PPBEA MARKETPLACE. The deadline to complete the course is April 24th, 2023.

Please see Mrs. Trainor in the media center if you are interested.

Hello Mustang Families,

The mission of Your 6-12 Parent Action Committee is to promote and involve meaningful parent participation and support in school activities by enhancing communication, enriching ideas, and providing resources to parents, staff, students, and the community.

We hope you will take a few minutes to fill out this short survey so that PAC can better fulfill our mission.

https://forms.gle/keu5aCeQq7hTvMgd7

LAST REMINDER: If you have not done so yet, please be sure to purchase a yearbook! Here is the link to purchase the book: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00968300.

Exciting news for MSHS - https://mshsprospector.org/18994/news/jessie-nunley-named-the-mshs-2023-24-vice-principal/

Here are a few more of the winning posters selected from throughout the school district. Students from all grade levels were invited to create posters inspired by World Language & Culture Night!

Juniors and Seniors having fun in Space Science studying orbital mechanics. Thank you, Amy Bradbury, at Manitou Springs Elementary School for sharing.

Friday, April 14th - Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Roaring Fork (Away) - 5:00pm

Saturday, April 15th - Track & Field: Varsity Invitational vs Pomona (Away)- 9:00am

Saturday, April 15th - Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Aspen (Away) - 11:00am

Monday, April 17th - Golf: Girls Varsity Leagues vs La Junta (Away)- 9:00am

Monday, April 17th - BOE Meeting - SILC Building - 5:30pm

Tuesday, April 18th - Spirit of the Mustang Awards - MSES Commons - 5:00pm

Tuesday, April 18th - Soccer: Girls JV/V Game vs James Irwin Charter (Home) - 4:00pm/6:00pm

Tuesday, April 18th - CMAS/ACT WorkKeys (10th-11th) - No School for 9th or 12th graders - Early Release for 10th & 11th graders (12:30pm release)

Wednesday, April 19th - Golf: Girls Varsity 18 Hole vs Pueblo East (Away) - 9:00am

Wednesday, April 19th - StuCo Executive Speeches - 9:40am

Wednesday, April 19th - Saturday, April 22nd - HS Robotics @ Worlds - Houston, Texas

Thursday, April 20th - HS End of Year Art Show - SILC Building - 4:00pm

Thursday, April 20th - Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Atlas Preparatory (Away) - 4:00pm

Friday, April 21st - Staff Work Day - No Students

Friday, April 21st - Prom - Briarhurst Manor - 8:00pm

There is NO Late Start Wednesday on Wednesday, April 19th.

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