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Manitou Springs High School
Mustang News - May 17, 2024
From The Principal
We’ve had an amazing week at MSHS! On Tuesday, we honored our students with awards and scholarships for their achievements in academics, activities, and athletics. Thank you to our hardworking students, the supportive families who attended, and the staff members who made the event possible.
We also hosted our first annual Senior Graduation Walks at MSES and UPES, where our soon-to-be graduates were cheered on by elementary Mustangs as they walked the halls. The celebration continued with a delicious lunch donated by Border Burger. Special thanks to Christy Davis and the numerous staff members who coordinated this heartwarming event.
The Senior Breakfast with families was another highlight, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed to its success. The festivities continued with Green & Gold Day, featuring an assembly, yearbook distribution, and lots of games!
Today, students and staff finished their final A day classes, with the last B day classes on Monday. Finals will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an early release at 12:45 pm on Thursday.
Our Track & Field team is currently competing at State! Also, good luck to Baseball at Regionals on Saturday and Girls’ Golf at State on Monday and Tuesday! Go Stangs!
Finally, we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024’s Graduation on Sunday, 5/19 at 1 pm on Richardson Field. We hope to see many of you there!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anna Conrad
Manitou Springs High School
Principal
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Prom: A Night To Remember
Our seniors arrived dressed to the nines and danced the night away. The evening was filled with laughter, music and unforgettable moments.
Awards Assembly
The awards assembly was a memorable celebration of the outstanding achievements of our graduating class!
Senior Walk
Seniors walked through Ute Pass Elementary and Manitou Springs Elementary dressed in their cap and gowns. They were met with cheers and applause from underclassmen and teachers. This event symbolizes their high school journey and the community that has supported them along the way.
Senior Breakfast
From The Prospector
The Prospector is the student-run news website of Manitou Springs High School. Check out stories we posted this week!
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack by Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter
MSHS admin cuts Yoga and Dance and restructures English classes for 24-25 by Cordelia Portman
SSN students celebrate prom and graduation by Halli Frost
You can follow on INSTAGRAM or like us on FACEBOOK to see our social media stories and contests!
Amanda Kerrigan
(she, her, hers)
Manitou Springs High School
English Department
The Prospector Adviser
NHS Adviser
GSTA Adviser
Attention Incoming Freshman And Returning Athletes
A Word From The Art Department
Outstanding sculpture student, Maya Scott shows off her clay house interior
Flying Pig Farm Fun
Painting classes are wrapping up their murals at the Flyingpig farm! The goats are so happy with their newly painted home!
Are You Interested In Joining Cross Country?
A Word From The Health Office
Just a reminder for parents to make an appt with the health office to pick up student medications BEFORE the last day of school on May 23 (all medications not picked up will be properly discarded).
Also, be aware that all medical forms (health care plans, medication authorizations, vaccine exemptions etc.) will need to be renewed after July 1st for the next school year. Forms can be found on MSSD website under Health Department. Feel free to reach out to the Health Office with any questions.
Thank you!
A Word From The Counselors
A reminder of graduation requirements for MSHS as we enter the last few days of classes for students. A minimum of 60% is required to earn credit. Students who fail a single of a CORE class may be eligible for summer school online credit recovery at their own cost.
Class of 2024+ MSHS Graduation Requirements
English – 8 credits
Math – 6 credits
Science – 6 credits
Social Studies – 6 credits
P.E. – 3 credits
Health – 1 credit
Fine Arts/Practical Arts – 6 credits
Electives – 18 credits
Total Credits Needed to Graduate: 54
Please reach out if you have any questions to your students assigned counselor:
Mschmuki@mssd14.org (last names A-K)
Astrupp@mssd14.org (last names L-Z)
A Word From The Tech Department
Get Ready To Level UP Your Game This Summer!
A Word From Officer Strider
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
MSHS Parking Lot Issues
It has come to our attention that we are having a few issues in the parking lot at MSHS during pickup times. Some of the issues are:
Parents are still doing U-Turns in front of the buses when we are trying to leave for the afternoon routes when leaving the HIgh School.
Parents, Students and Staff still turn left when leaving the High School which in turn blocks the out for the buses due to the signs stating “Right Turn Only” between 3pm and 3:30pm.
Students do not let the buses in as they are leaving ( the spot by the bleachers where the buses come around)
Please help our buses leave the parking lot in a timely and safe manner and abide by the rules.
A Word From The Manitou Springs Chamber
ManiPalooza is a family friendly free daytime event that leads into the Silent Disco party. Join us at Soda Springs Park and enjoy games, face painting, a costume contest, live music, food trucks, vendors, and more! Then stay for a Silent Disco party starting at 7 pm. Discounted prerelease tickets are on sale from May 2 till July 15, then go to regular price. You can buy tickets online at this link or at the gate. Silent Disco started rocking in Manitou in 2018. Due to popular demand, the disco came back for 2024! See who's listening to what channel based on the color of their headphones. It's a battle, it's a dance-a-thon, it's the quietest party you've ever been to. While you're there, grab a bite, have a drink, and make some memories..... Very silent ones.
Date: August 10
Location: Soda Springs Park
Cost: Free for the event | $15 for Silent Disco
Time: All Day!
A Word From GMF Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee!
Greetings from the Green Mountain Falls Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee!
This month's fire mitigation tip is an announcement: Chipper Days are June 29-30. Please review the attached flyer and sign up no later than June 24th by emailing chippersignup@gmail.com with your name, address and phone number. Also, please take note of the requirements in the flyer for piling your slash to be chipped.
Finally, if you are interested in volunteering to work on the chipper crew, please reply to this email. We need 8-10 volunteers over the course of the weekend to work the chipper.
If you've received this message in error, or do not want to receive monthly tips in the future, please reply "UNSUBSCRIBE".
Thank you for your interest in keeping our neighbors and our property safe from the risk of wildland fire!
Best regards,
Paul Yingling
Green Mountain Falls Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee
Important Upcoming Dates:
Sunday, May 19- High School Graduation @ 1PM
Tuesday, May 21st-Finals 1A-3A
Wednesday, May 22nd- Finals 4A-2B; NO Late Start
Thursday, May 23rd- Finals 3B-4B; Student Early Release
Thursday, May 23- Last Day For Students (Early Dismissal)
Friday, May 24- Staff Work Day; No Students
Manitou Springs High School
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