Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,
I am at High Trails near Cripple Creek with the sixth graders. We were able to engage in a great deal of engaging activities. As a school we are committed to this kind of learning for our middle school students. As they move up to high school we are committed to Outdoor Leadership and related CTE programming. Given our location and teacher expertise the outdoor course work is our signature CTE. While we do offer some technology courses and woodworking classes, our main focus is the outdoors.
The Outdoor Leadership CTE programming presently includes the following courses:
- Colorado Fourteeners
- Wilderness First Aid
- Backpacking
- Orienteering and Route Finding
- Leave No Trace Certification
- Introduction to Snow Sports
- Snow Science
- AP Environmental
- Fish and Wildlife Management
- Forest Management Weather
- Weather for Outdoor Professionals
- Anatomy and Physiology
While we do not offer each of these Outdoor Leadership courses each year we do try to rotate them over a three year span. Nederland is very committed to this course work and looking for partnerships with local community colleges to find pathways toward college credit and certificates.
PTA Annual Fall Fundraiser - Final Call
The Nederland MS/HS Panther Parents (our school PTA) is finishing up its fall fundraising drive. Rather than hold multiple fundraisers during the school year, they are asking for a one time donation. The funds are used to support the many school recognition ceremonies, guest speakers, Ski-Day, graduation activities and teacher and student grants and appreciation. See the link to the PTA webpage: https://neh.bvsd.org/school-life/panther-parents-pta. Every donation counts and supports our students and teachers. Help support the Panther Parents support the school.
Remember, No School on Friday, November 10
Have a great weekend!
Gavan
he/him/his
- November 10 - No School - Veterans Day
- November 14 - High School Choirs field trip to Rocky Mtn. Choral Festival
- November 16 - 8th Grade Field Trip to Boulder TEC
- November 16 - SAC Meeting, 6pm
- November 17 - Harvest Feast
- November 20-24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Middle School Boys’ Basketball has their first home game on Monday starting around 5 pm or shortly after. Good luck, Panthers! Remember that Alpine Skiing registration closes this weekend for both Middle School and High School, and that late registrations will not be accepted. See below for more detailed announcements
High School Alpine Skiers - Online registration opened Monday 10/23 and closes on Sunday 11/12. Late registrations will not be accepted! Please register as soon as possible to start getting emails from your coaches. Email Coach Krista Crabtree with any skiing specific questions.
Middle School Alpine Skiers - Online registration is open. At our online meeting, we reviewed this agenda and this FAQ. Online registration closes on Sunday 11/12. We expect the team to fill up quickly, and we do not anticipate being able to accept any late sign-ups. Email Coaches Cheree Stover and Dora Ryan with any additional questions.
High School Nordic Skiers - Online registration opened Monday 10/23. Coach Dan Vardamis had an informational meeting with athletes and families on Wednesday, November 1 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. He started practice on Wednesday, 11/8.
High School Boys’ Basketball - Online registration opened Monday 10/23. Official practices start at 4:00 pm on Monday 11/13. Email Head Coach John Leventhal with any questions.
Here’s what’s happening from Nederland MSHS School Counseling:
High schoolers
Would you like to earn transferable college credits during the spring semester? BVSD’s College Before Graduation program allows students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously, and your college tuition expense is covered by BVSD! This can help you get ahead on earning a college degree. Deadline to apply is December 12th. See Ms. Jill for information. The upcoming summer semester includes:
English 1021 Composition 1 and ENG 1022 English Composition II
or
Business 1016 Personal Finance which meets your money management graduation requirements. Our three college partners are: Front Range Community College (FRCC), Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU), and CU Boulder.
8th graders have the chance to tour Tech with Ms. Jill during the morning of November 16. Bring your field trip form to Ms. Jill to join us in an exciting visit to Tech. Forms will be available on Monday November 06.
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.
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.
A big THANK YOU to those who have generously donated to the Panther Parents (PTA) Fall Fundraiser in the past few weeks! We have decided to extend our fundraising campaign for another week. The Hoyl Family Fund has generously offered to donate $1,000 in matching funds for any donations that we bring in by Friday November 17!
As we know, school budgets continue to be routinely cut, and there is no extra state or district funding. The Panther Parents was created to help enhance the school environment for the students and teachers by supporting things like:
- Teacher Grants for classroom supplies and new state-of-the-art equipment
- AP Teacher Certification (the district does not pay for this!)
- Homecoming
- Harvest Feast
- Ski Day
- Teacher Appreciation
- Academic Award Ceremonies
- 8th Grade Continuation
- Senior Banquet
- Art Show Awards
- After Prom
- Student Grants (this year we’re helping send our top choir to Carnegie Hall in the spring!)
- Assistance with the NMSHS Principal/Operating Budget
Please consider donating today! (No amount is too small!) Monthly recurring donations are an option if you prefer that. Many employers offer matching donations, so please ask your employer and make your donation go even further. All gifts are tax-deductible and every dollar makes a difference! Thank you for helping us continue to make NMSHS an enriching, innovative and welcoming space for our students and teachers.
Ways you can donate:
Checks made out to NMSHS PTA and mailed to 597 County Rd 130, Nederland, CO 80466
Visit Panther Parents (PTA) - Nederland Middle-Senior High School and click the Paypal/Donate Now button.
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