Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,
Go Buffs, Go Rams. The college football world will be focusing on Boulder, Colorado for the big in-state rivalry game. While everyone is not into football or attending school sporting events, almost everyone is into their schools that they attended, played for, or even worked for. School and organizational pride are important. Ultimately people want to belong to something and have a positive affiliation. Being a part of something can provide security and comfort.
Nederland schools and the Nederland community are unique. We are a smaller, more isolated area as opposed to the towns and communities down below. What is positive about our geography and location is that we know and see our neighbors and people throughout the community often: at the B&F, at Blue Moon Bakery, at ACE Hardware, the Co-Op, or the gas station. That familiarity is special and allows us to find connection, purpose and a sense of belonging.
At Nederland Middle-Senior High School our students have the benefit of knowing their fellow students for many years, some from Kindergarten through their senior year in high school. The bonds are strong and the connections can be powerful and supportive for young people. Given the disruptiveness of the pandemic years, we are wanting to find the things that connect our students and to reignite and give purpose to our work. This year the administrative team, teachers and staff are looking to create a vision for our school that is true and enduring. Something that we can say, yes, that is what we want for our students and that is something that should be a focus for a long time.
In addition to strong academic learning and high levels of student engagement and involvement in school activities and events, we are wanting to develop and create a coherent approach that focuses on belonging and social and emotional awareness. We want to support the idea that all students matter, and build the capacity of students to interact and thrive in our school community in a healthy and supportive way forward. Throughout the school year we will be working with students, teachers and parents to look at where we are and where we need to go to establish a school identity of belonging and a build toward a place of pride and spirit in the school and in the community. I encourage parents to attend principal coffees, town-hall meetings, PTA and School Accountability meetings to contribute to the discussions about how we can best support our students and help to make our school the best it can be.
Have a great weekend!
Gavan
he/him/his
- Sept. 20, 6:00-7:00pm - School Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting in the school library.
- Sept. 25 - No School - Teacher PD Day
- Homecoming week, September 26-30
Fri 9/29 5:00 pm Homecoming Volleyball vs. Cripple Creek Victor
Fri 9/29 7:30 pm Movie Night on the Field
Sat. 9/30 11:00 am Homecoming Parade
Sat. 9/30 12:00 pm Homecoming BBQ
Sat. 9/30 1:30 pm Homecoming Soccer vs. Bennett 29J
Sat. 9/30 7:00 pm Homecoming Dance
- October 3, 5:00pm - Principal Town Hall at NMSHS Library with Mr. Goodrich and Mr. Melamed
- October 4, 8:15am - Middle School Academic Awards
- October 4, 6:00pm - PTA Meeting
- October 6, 7:00am - Principal Coffee with NMSHS Community
- October 9 - No School - Teacher PD Day
Important Announcements
High School Girls – We need to finalize girls’ basketball numbers. Mr. DePaula is talking to every high school girl to finalize a “yes” or “no” about committing to basketball. If you haven’t already, talk to Mr. DePaula (ideally at lunch) to let him know your final answer no later than Wednesday. Thanks!
Middle School Volleyball - Practices are scheduled to start Friday 9/22 after school, however, we are working quickly to hire a new coach. We are interviewing our applicants early next week to select a candidate, so please be patient. We will hopefully have a coach in place on Wednesday, so they will be sending out practice details ASAP, and your kids will hopefully still be starting on Friday. Thank you for your patience! If you haven’t signed up, sign up today and remember to head over to RevTrak afterwards to pay your athletic fee. 6th, 7th and 8th graders can all sign up. Email janet.turnburke@bvsd.org if you have registration questions. Email sean.depaula@bvsd.org if you have other questions.
Homecoming is two weeks away! Read the awesome flyers in the Panther Post that Abby Hess made for more details! P.S. The Homecoming Parade has changed slightly from last year. More time in town and less time on the highway :)
Home Contests
Wed. 9/20 @ 4:00 - HS Girls Volleyball vs. Twin Peaks
Wed. 9/20 @ 4:00 - HS Boys Soccer vs. Twin Peaks
Open Coaching Positions
Do you or someone else want to help our community? Do you have experience either coaching or playing? We desperately need your help! Please apply below and spread the job postings with your networks. We need applications and coaches!
Middle School Girls’ Basketball Head Coach (Jan - Feb)
Middle School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach (Nov - Dec)
Celebrations
Congratulations to HS Cross Country for their strong showing at the NedNed 5k. Lukey Mahorski came in 2nd place overall, Ben Weber took 3rd place overall, and Abby Hess came in 4th place overall. Great job, Panthers!
Congratulations High School Mountain Biking for continuing their strong start to the season! Halle Peiffer came in 6th for sophomore girls, Laila Waldron earned 5th for varsity girls, and Grayson Shurr moved up 5 places in varsity boys. They took 3rd place again in the Division III conference. Keep on pedaling!
High School Students & Parents: Wednesday Night Meetings Online Google Meets with Ms. Jill. Ms. Jill holds Wednesday night online meetings @ 7:00pm for high school students and their parents.
Upcoming Topics include:
9/20 - In person School Accountability Meeting SAC in the Ned MSHS school library
9/27 - Google online meet @ 7:00 - Creating a College Common App, how it’s used to apply to college, how to use Naviance in conjunction with Common App.
Audience: Senior family. Junior families are also invited.
10/04 - In person @ Monarch High School - College Fair! See more here
10/11 - Google online meet @ 7:00 - AP exams - PSAT NMSQT exams.
Audience: Junior, Sophomore families (PSAT). All AP families at the high school level.
10/18 - In person @ NedMSHS - NMSHS Choir concerts in the auditorium.
10/25 - Google online meet @ 7:00 - Freshman & Sophomore families. Graduation measures, assessments, college exploration.
11/01 - In person. Ned Parent - Teacher - Association PTA meeting
11/08 - Google online meet @ 7:00 - BVSD College Concurrent Enrollment, earning credits while in high school.
Audience: Junior, Sophomore families, and any family at the high school level.
11/15 - In person School Accountability Meeting SAC in the Ned MSHS school library
11/22 - Fall holiday break
11/29 - Google online meet @ 7:00 - Financial aid - FAFSA workshop - The Federal Student Financial Aid Application launches in December. Be ready with a review of what we have learned about this re-launch.
Audience: Senior families. Junior families are also invited.
December: TBD
Can’t make it? Check out: Virtual Workshops on Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Fit: September 27 5:00 - 7:45 by CollegeFairsDenver.org
Upcoming College Fairs:
Monarch High School, Superior. Wednesday October 04, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Public and Private Colleges. Monarch hosts an in-person college fair offering contacts with out-of-state college representatives. More information here: https://www.strivescan.com/greaterdenver/
NACAC College Fair (National Association for College Admissions) Denver Coliseum Colorado Convention Center Sunday November 5, 1:00 - 4:00 https://www.nacacattend.org/23Denver
Faith Based Private Colleges: FCHS Arvada. Wednesday, September 20, 6:00 - 8:00 FCHS hosts an in-person college fair for faith based universities. Students should preregister if interested in attending: https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/registration
Upcoming High School National Exams at Nederland:
October 25 Nederland offers the PSAT NMSQT for juniors - this is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam. The information packet- study guide is available. Register by bringing $20 to Ms. Jill. This is a great opportunity to practice for your April SAT which is in an all digital format.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Mental Health Partners’ Nederland location offers family support and mental wellness services. Connect with MHP’s site: https://www.mhpcolorado.org/about/locations/nederland/
Struggling with substance use, numbing? Denver Health has created a youth support site with several resources including mental health apps, coping skills, artistic creativity, breathing, self-care, activities and group support. Check out their site here to connect with several resources focused on a variety of areas of wellness: https://strongerwithout.com/
Help the Nederland Loquations get to NYC!
Our Nederland Loquations have a life-changing opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Swanson from the University of Colorado at Boulder on March 25th, 2024.
We are so honored to represent Nederland by singing at the most prestigious concert venue in the country. This fundraiser will pay a little less than half of the cost for the students, but it will go a long way in helping the students get to NYC. Please consider a donation to help us get to Carnegie Hall. Donate Here
Panther Parents PTA
We had our first Panther Parents PTA meeting of the year last Wednesday at Busey’s. It was a fantastic turnout and we had record families join the PTA! A poll of the those who attended revealed that the preference is to meet in person, but switch to online meetings as needed (ie, inclement weather).
We would still love more voices advocating for our kids and our school! Go to our website (https://neh.bvsd.org/school-life/panther-parents-pta) and find the Buy Now button to join. You will also find information about the PTA, a schedule of meetings (1st Wed of every month), and all minutes from past meetings. If you have any questions for the PTA or topics for future meetings, please send an email to nmshspta@gmail.com. We already have a financial vote that needs to take place so if you’d like to have a voice in the PTA’s spending, sign up today!
Homecoming BBQ 2023
The PTA is hosting the annual Homecoming BBQ on Saturday Sept 30. This is a fun event that happens at the school before and during the boys’ home soccer game and it’s open to the public. We need several volunteers to make this happen smoothly (you do not need to be a PTA member in order to volunteer for the BBQ). Please sign up for a shift here https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/45/events/9506 (you are welcome to sign up for more than 1 shift!)
It’s going to be a great year at NMSHS!
Panther Parents Board
Nederland Middle Senior High School
Bell Times: 8:30 am-3:45 pm; 9:30 am-3:45 pm Wednesdays
Front Office: 720-561-4900
Attendance line: 720-561-4902
Transportation: 720-561-6241
Email: nmshs.contact@bvsd.org
Website: neh.bvsd.org
Location: 597 County Rd. 130, Nederland, CO 80466
Phone: 720-561-4900