Manitou Springs High School

Mustang News - October 17, 2024

From The Principal

A big congrats to our Girls Cross Country Team for winning the TriPeaks League Championship as well as sophomore Elissa K. winning the race overall! Also well done to our Robotics Team for placing 1st in their first tournament and to our Manitou Monsters Mountain Biking Team for earning 2nd place at the Chalk Creek Stampede for Division 3! Furthermore, our Advanced Orchestra did a phenomenal job performing at their first concert this Wednesday night in the SILC Amphitheater! All of our students’ dedication and teamwork both in the classroom and beyond is truly inspiring.

We've had an amazing week at MSHS filled with relationships, deep learning, and opportunity! I have loved spending so much time in classrooms: students are collaborating on preparing for unit exams together, submitting multiple college applications during Free Colorado Application Days, creating beautiful paintings with an emphasis on depth and color scheme, and diving into the literary analysis in English classes.

Next week, we’re excited to connect with families during Conferences on Thursday, 10/24 in the afternoon, and Friday, 10/25 in the morning. We hope many of you will sign up to meet with staff members so we can continue to strengthen our partnership with you in supporting your student finishing the semester (and the year) strong!

Wishing you a fantastic Fall Break!

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Principal

Our Advanced Orchestra students performed beautifully in their first annual fall concert this Wednesday! Their skill and teamwork throughout the performance resulted in such impressive pieces. Thank you also to the Tech Theater students for their partnership in decorating and hosting the event!

Painting students are working on graffiti paintings that emphasize depth and color scheme.

AP Literature students are collaborating on reflecting on how the themes of Mary Shelley's life are reflected in Frankenstein.

Chemistry students are working together to prepare for the unit exam on energy and phase changes as well as dimensional analysis.

Fall Family Conferences

Dear Mustang Families,

Family Conferences are a great opportunity for you to connect with your child’s teacher about their learning. Students are encouraged to attend along with parents/guardians to offer a clear circle of feedback. This fall, conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, October 24th from

1:15pm - 6:30pm and Friday, October 25th 8:00am-12:00pm.

To schedule a conference with a staff member, click on the name below. Calendly will automatically set up a Google Meet for the selected time. When you schedule your conference, please include the name of your student so the teacher can be prepared to answer your specific questions. If there are no available time slots or if there is an issue with a staff member’s link, please email that staff member directly. We look forward to collaborating with our families!

Teacher Conference Links:

Counselor Conference Links:

Counselor for students with the last names A-K: Chris Lewis

Counselor for students with the last names L-Z: Alisha Strupp

GT Coordinator, College and Career Counselor: Jennifer Trainor

Google Meet:

Thursday, October 24th at 6:00pm

Financial Aid Info Session with Mrs. Trainor
Thursday, October 24 · 6:00 – 6:30pm
Time zone: America/Denver
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/usa-qwzr-sff
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 415-604-0331‬ PIN: ‪294 931 898‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/usa-qwzr-sff?pin=1378312002405

Friday, October 25th at 9:00am

Financial Aid Info Session with Mrs. Trainor
Friday, October 25 · 9:00 – 9:30am
Time zone: America/Denver
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ope-hbyc-ybx
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 440-462-3571‬ PIN: ‪470 024 957‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ope-hbyc-ybx?pin=8776714185347

Congratulations to the Robotics team as they won the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Tournament this past weekend!

Check Out This Week's Prospector

The Prospector is the student-run news website of Manitou Springs High School. Check out stories we posted this week!

Review: Never Let Go by Marisa Fonkert

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Cordelia Portman

MSHS stadium named for beloved coach George Rykovich by MaKenzi VerVaecke

21 MSHS seniors eligible to vote in 2025 presidential election by Naomi Porter

Teacher Throwback: Nathaniel Owen by Kaleb Cervvantes and Enzo Mendoza

You can follow on INSTAGRAM or like us on FACEBOOK to see our social media stories and contests!

Career Presentations

Career presentations held during advisory. Click the link to sign up and hear from professionals in their career field! You may attend one or all of them throughout the school year. Here is the link, Career Presentations.

A Word From The Social Studies Department

The Social Studies department has been busy with many activities from recreating statuary from ancient Mesopotamia, passing a bill through Congress, and sleep study practices. Students have been engaged in a variety of activities throughout the start of the school year and their demonstration of knowledge has been wonderful to watch.

A Word From The Theatre Department

Ms Harms' Pikes Peak State College concurrent enrollment class went this past Saturday to the ENT center to see the performance of Henry 4 & 5. We experienced the power of Shakespeare's words, the clash of sword fighting, and astounding performances.

Tech theatre students decorated the back SILC patio to support Mr William's orchestra student concert this week.

A Word From The Art Department

Photography students teaching their peers about shutter speed.

A Word From The Environmental Club

A Word From The Wellness Team

A WORD FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 18 : Fall Break (Schools and District Office closed)

Monday, October 21: JV Football Vs. Lamar @ Manitou Springs HS @ 4PM

Tuesday, October 22: Boys Soccer Vs. Atlas Prep @ Manitou Springs HS @ JV (4PM) Varsity (6PM) **Senior Night**; Girls Volleyball Vs. Colorado Springs Christian @ Colorado Springs Christian @ C (4PM) JV (5PM) Varsity (6PM)

Thursday, October 24: Conferences (12:30 PM Student Dismissal); Girls Volleyball Vs. Salida @ Manitou Springs HS @ C (4PM) JV (5PM) Varsity (6PM) **Senior Night**; Boys Soccer Vs. Woodland Park @ Woodland Park @ JV (4:30PM) Varsity (6:30PM)

Friday, October 25 :Conferences (No School); Varsity Football Vs. Woodland Park @ Manitou Springs HS @ 7PM **Senior Night**

Monday, October 28: JV Football Vs. Woodland Park @ Woodland Park @ 4PM

Tuesday, October 29: Girls Volleyball Vs. Florence High School @ Manitou Springs @ JV (4PM) Varsity (5PM)

Thursday, October 31: Girls Volleyball Vs. Thomas MacLaren @ Manitou Springs @ JV (4PM) Varsity (5PM)

Friday, November 1: Varsity Football Vs. Banning Lewis Academy @ Banning Lewis Academy @ 7PM

Saturday, November 2: Cross Country Varsity State Championship @ Penrose Event Center @ 9:40AM; Girls Varsity Volleyball Vs. La Junta @ La Junta @ 11AM

Wednesday, November 6: Late Start (2-Hour Delay)

Wednesday, November 20: Late Start (2-Hour Delay)

November 25th-29th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)