We had an incredible first full week with our students! It was inspiring to see them diving into the content, working together, and asking questions. We wrapped up the week with a festive Class Color spirit day and an exciting Back to School Assembly this afternoon!

Next week, we are looking forward to connecting with senior families during the Senior Family Meeting on Wednesday, 8/28 from 5:15-6:00 pm in the Media Center followed by connecting with all of our students and families during our Open House from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Have a great weekend!

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Principal

Yearbook Price Schedule

Now-October 1: $55

October 1- October 31: $65

November 1-November 30: $75

November 1 onward: $85

Buy your yearbooks now before the price increases!

Link to buy: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00968300

Senior Photo Deadline

Senior Photos are due on Halloween. So that's midnight on October 31!

Here is the link to submit: https://images.jostens.com/ImageShare/upload

When you submit, make sure you provide your student's name. Senior quotes go in the "Description" box.

Senior Ads

Senior Ads are due February 1st.

If you would like a member of the yearbook staff to design your ad for you, rather than getting the standard Josten's Template, we can do that for you for an extra $15 fee. Proceeds go to the Yearbook Camera budget. Contact Mr. Walker at rwalker@mssd14.org for more information.

Here is the link to buy an ad: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1009002/Manitou-Springs-High-School/

Thank you!

Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, student access to and usage of cell phones and personal electronic devices during class time will be prohibited (including airpods/headphones/etc). Students will still be allowed to carry their devices and utilize them during passing periods and lunch time.

While we recognize the potential benefits of using cell phones/personal electronic devices in the classroom, our experience shows that the drawbacks outweigh the advantages. We want our students to focus on our core values of relationships, deep learning, and opportunities. This decision was made after extensive discussions across our staff and our community on how to best support our students' social-emotional and academic success to prepare them effectively for their post-secondary pathways.

We appreciate your support in making Manitou Springs High School a more distraction-free environment and protecting our learning atmosphere. Our goal is your student's success, and we believe this policy change is a significant step in the right direction based on our research, observations, and daily interactions with students. Thank you for your continued support.

Please take time to review our new Student/Family Handbook. This will be reviewed with all students during advisory and in class meetings. It is also linked on our website.

Mr. Brown had the pleasure of catching up with a former Mustang, Mariah Johnson, at the Air show. She's working two jobs and maintains a 4.0 GPA in college. It's always inspiring to see how much our former students continue to grow and thrive. She wanted to extend an appreciation to everyone at MSHS that helped her graduate!

Dear MSSD14 Community,

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you! The Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club has generously agreed to allocate a portion of the proceeds from their annual golf tournament to help our district purchase six new radios this year. These radios are vital to our school safety efforts, and this support will significantly enhance our ability to communicate effectively across our schools.

In addition to their support for the radios, the Kiwanis Club continues to be a strong partner in other ways, contributing to the MSSD14 community through various initiatives (please see the attached flyer for more details).

Special Offer for MSSD14 Employees:

The Kiwanis Club is offering a $25 discount to any MSSD14 employee who registers for their upcoming golf tournament. Here are the details:

• Location: Walking Stick Golf Course, 4301 Walking Stick Blvd, Pueblo, Colorado

• Format: Two-Man Scramble

• Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2024

• Time: Registration from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM

• Cost: $175 per player (includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, range balls)

• Discount: $25 off for MSSD14 employees

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To register or for more information, please contact Jay Pretzer at JayPretzer60@gmail.com or 719-491-5468. Please note that registration must be completed with full payment by September 6th.

This is a wonderful opportunity not only to support a great cause but also to enjoy a day of fun and camaraderie. If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out.

Please support Mike Talbott and the MSHS Key club by participating in their fun games (longest drive, putting contest, etc) as they too will be out on the course during this tournament.

Community members are welcome to register for the golf tournament.

Sincerely,

Janie Anderson

MSSD14 Security Director

Greetings,

My name is Jody from SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education, a non-profit organization providing education and resources to prevent substance use.

We created some great resources to help educate parents and guardians about Fentanyl.

• Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
• Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.

Sincerely,

Jody Boulay

Community Outreach Coordinator
SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education

Student Parking Privilege

Students’ use of the student parking lot is a privilege. Students and Staff are expected to follow all the rules of the parking lot. Students must register their vehicles on PowerSchool to get a parking pass prior to bringing a vehicle on campus and/or to park on the hill (El Monte Place).

All students will receive a new parking pass this year. Seniors and Juniors will receive a green parking pass and sophomores will receive the yellow parking passes. Staff members will receive a gold parking pass.

Parking passes will be distributed at student check on 08-13-24 if their vehicle has been registered on PowerSchool. Students who get their license throughout the school year should contact Security Director Janie Anderson to get their parking passes once their vehicle is registered on PowerSchool.

Parking Regulations

1. Speed limit on school grounds is 10 miles per hour. Driving deemed reckless or

hazardous will not be tolerated.

2. Vehicles improperly parked are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. This

includes vehicles in non-parking spots (painted yellow areas indicating it is not a

parking spot), near the house build where there are cones indicating no parking, etc)

3. Staff and students shall not park in the visitor spots located in front of the

school next to the School Resource Officer parking spot and on the back side of HS visitor spots.

4. Vehicles parked in fire lanes on school grounds and on El Monte Place in

designated “No Parking “ zones are subject to be ticketed and/or towed.

5. Student vehicles are subject to search when the administration has reasonable

suspicion to believe the vehicle may contain substances or devices in violation

of school policies.

6. Special restrictions apply for sophomores: you are required to park on the hill.

Parking and driving violations will result in the following:

1st offense: warning

2nd offense: administration will call home to notify the parent/guardian

3rd offense: student’s driving privileges will be revoked for driving and/or parking on

campus

*There may be times when the School Resource Officer and/or Manitou Springs Parking

Enforcement Unit will be involved*

Students parking on campus while privileges are revoked may result in additional disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to, the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense.

We're excited to announce the 1st Annual Manitou 5K Run and Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 5th! This community race was envisioned by a dedicated Manitou Springs Middle School parent on our District Accountability Committee to strengthen the partnership between the city, local businesses, and our school district. We hope to see many students (K-12), parents, and community members at the race.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 5
• Location: Starts and ends at Fields Park
• Time: 8 am - 10 am
• Cost: $35 for ages 15+ | $20 for ages 14 and under
• Inclusions: Free t-shirt designed by Manitou students
• Timing: Chip Timed by CCR Timing

All proceeds from the event will benefit Manitou Springs School District. It's a wonderful opportunity to get active, have fun, and support our schools.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/manitou5k.

Rules of the Road

The rules of the road apply to drivers of all ages, but there are certain additional restrictions that all teen drivers need to know.

Passenger restrictions

Teens with a permit:

• Teens with a permit must be accompanied by a driving instructor, parent, legal guardian or a licensed adult 21 years of age or older (authorized by parent/guardian) in the front seat, buckled up.

Teens with a license:

• For the first six months, no passengers under 21, unless a parent or other licensed adult driver over 21 is in the vehicle.
• For the next six months, one passenger under age 21.
• Medical emergencies are exceptions.
• At any time, no more than one passenger is allowed in the front seat.

https://www.codot.gov/safety/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/teen-driving-restrictions.html

Monday, August 26: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Doherty @ The Country Club Of COS @ 1:30 PM

Tuesday, August 27: Girls Volleyball (C, JV and V) vs. Alamosa @ Alamosa @ 4:30-6:30PM

Wednesday, August 28: Late Start Wednesday (2-hour delay); Senior Parent Meeting 5:15PM-6PM In Media Center; Open House 6PM-7:30PM; Boys Varsity Golf vs. James Irwin Charter @ Cherokee ridge Gold Course @ 2:30PM

Thursday, August 29: Boys Varsity Football vs. Rye @ Manitou Springs High School @ 7PM ; Boys Varsity Golf Tournament vs. Buena Vista @ Collegiate Peaks Golf Course @9AM

Friday, August 30: Varsity Cross Country Invitational Vs. Widefield @ Widefield @ 5:30PM

Monday, September 2 : Labor Day (Schools and District Office Closed)
Wednesday, September 11 : Late Start Wednesday (2-hour delay)
Friday, September 20 : Staff Work Day (No Students)
Monday, September 23-Friday, September 28 - Homecoming Week

Saturday, September 28: Homecoming

Email: aconrad@mssd14.org
Website: www.mssd14.org
Location: 401 El Monte Pl. Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Phone: 719-685-2074
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manitouspringshighschool