Want to know more about what it means for a school to be placed in a hold, shelter in place, evacuation, secure, or lockdown?

As a school, we often send out notifications that these things are occurring, but it can still be confusing to discern what level of threat or security concern exists if you don’t know what each of these means.

Join us for a community meeting to explain the language and procedures we use around school safety and security. Steve Brown, BVSD School Safety Advocate, will present the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) used by schools in BVSD and across the nation to ensure a safe environment for our students. Our goal is to provide parents with insights into what is being done during a school security response and to understand the language they may hear from the school or their students after an event.

Where: Monarch High School Library
When: Wednesday, December 11th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
What: School safety & security briefing on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

Greg Doan

Principal

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

With a win over Silver Creek last Friday they went undefeated in conference play winning the conference championship.

This Saturday they will host a first round playoff game against Bear Creek at 12:00pm at Spangenberg Field. Start time is subject to delay based on weather conditions.

Please check the Monarch website for the most up to date information.

Please come and support the team!

This is a post season CHSAA event, ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and seniors. The only passes that will be accepted are CHSAA and CHSCA passes.

Photo Credit MOHI Mix.

For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.

Did you know that both breakfast and lunch are free for students, every day? We make our meals from scratch and use top-quality ingredients, allowing us to provide excellent food that sets students up to thrive.

Healthy School Meals for All FAQs

What is Healthy School Meals for All?
Also known as “Prop FF,” HSMA was approved by Colorado voters in November, 2022. It provides free breakfast and lunch to students in Colorado schools, where the district has opted-in (BVSD has opted in).

Are free meals unlimited?
All students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch entree every day. Students who take a lunch entree may also take unlimited food from the salad bar. An example of a free breakfast would be a bagel with cream cheese, a berry smoothie, and milk; and an example of a free lunch would be tacos al pastor with pineapple salsa, and salad bar fruits and veggies.

It’s important to note that students must take a full meal for it to be free. That means that taking just a smoothie for breakfast, or just some fruit and vegetables from the salad bar for lunch would not be free.

What if my student is still hungry after their free meal? Will there be items available for purchase?
Students can use funds in their Student Meal Accounts to purchase second entrees for only $2.50.

Will students with negative balances be able to purchase food?
In order to purchase a second entree, students will need to either have money in their School Cafe account or cash. It will not be possible to purchase these extra items with a negative balance.

What time is breakfast served?

Breakfast is served daily 8 AM - 8:35 AM. Late Start Wednesdays Breakfast is 10 AM - 10:35 AM

My student is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and/or Vegetarian. Are there any options for them?

BVSD is proud to have a Gluten Free option, a Dairy Free option, and a meatless option on the menu every single day. Hard copies of the lunch menu calendar listing all of our dietary items are available to take home in the cafeteria.

View breakfast and lunch menus here: https://food.bvsd.org/meals-nutrition/menus

Add money to your student's meal account (for seconds) here: https://food.bvsd.org/meals-nutrition/meal-accounts

Help MOHI's Rotaract Club Collect Winter Coats & Accessories

• Dates: Now until December 3rd
• Donations: Accepting gently used coats, sweatshirts, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc
• Drop off: Labeled bin outside the counseling office

Questions? Reach out to bahoenninger01@bvsd.org or anshah01@bvsd.org

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook at the lowest price of the year on Revtrak or at jostensyearbooks.com. This keepsake captures all the incredible moments of the year and is a must have for every student!

For the portrait pages of the yearbook, our staff uses names provided by the school, which are pulled from Infinite Campus. If you use a different name than currently appears in IC that you want to appear in the yearbook, please complete THIS FORM. This form should NOT be filled out by people who go by a nickname (“Tommy” instead of Thomas) or by people who go by a shorter version of their legal name (“Ben” instead of Benjamin). Because of printing deadlines, name change requests cannot be accommodated if you do not complete this form by Nov. 1.

For more information, visit mohimix.com and click the Yearbook tab.

Know someone that is interested in attending the best high school in BVSD? Invite them to attend our OE Open House.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024

6:00-8:30PM

Our evening will begin in the auditorium with a short introduction from the Principal. Then families can make their way around the halls to be introduced to all of our offerings and interact with our amazing staff members.

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop designed specifically for family members or anyone interested in getting involved with Career-Connected Learning in our PK-12 BVSD system. Career-Connected Learning experiences involve a variety of activities that introduce students to the wide world of careers at all levels. Whether through guest speaking engagements, site tours, project based mentoring, hosting interns, or many other things, we are looking to expand our network of those willing to support this type of learning experience.

Workshop Details:

• Thursday, December 5, 2024

• 5:30-6:30 pm

• Monarch High School Library - 329 Campus Drive, Louisville

• Please bring a laptop or electronic device with you.

During this session, we will guide you through the process of creating a company profile on our new Pathfinder system, which will enable you to connect to staff and students who may be looking for professionals in your industry to share their expertise and help students connect to real-world learning experiences. Whether you own a business or work/have worked in an industry that could inspire young minds, your involvement could make a huge impact!

Why participate?

• Inspire the next generation of professionals

• Provide students with valuable exposure to different careers

• Connect your company with the local school community

This workshop is open to all family members, friends, colleagues or anyone who is interested in supporting our students with career-connected learning experiences. No specific commitment is needed at this time - we are building our database of partners who are interested in being a part of our growing work-based learning system, and looking to train you on how to offer or sign up for opportunities when the time is right for you.

If the workshop date or time listed above does not work for you, please see the RSVP link for additional dates and locations throughout the Fall.

Please click on this link to RSVP for this event.

If you have any questions, please contact: Jody Bennett, Work Based Learning Coordinator

Click Here for more information about Work-Based Learning in BVSD.

JR/SENIOR Prom 2024

The Boulder Valley School District is now accepting applications for choice enrollment. The Boulder Valley School District welcomes both students from outside our district and those who want to choose a school outside of the neighborhood school to participate in our Choice Enrollment process.

• Increase your chances for an offer by applying by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

• Apply anytime before Jan. 8: It doesn’t matter whether you apply on the first day of the window or the last day. Families have equal possibilities of getting the school of their choice, as long as it is during the window.

• Applications and information: Get all the details and apply today at www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center/choice-enrollment

• Lottery results will be sent on or about Jan. 10

El plazo de Inscripciones Abiertas del BVSD está abierto hasta el 8 de enero

El Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder está aceptando solicitudes para las inscripciones abiertas. El Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder les da la bienvenida tanto a estudiantes que vienen de fuera del distrito como aquellos que quieran matricularse en una escuela que no es la de su vecindario a participar en nuestro proceso de Inscripciones Abiertas.

• Aumente sus posibilidades de obtener una oferta presentando su solicitud durante este período: Del viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 al miércoles 8 de enero de 2025

• Presente su solicitud antes del 8 de enero: No importa si presenta su solicitud el primer día del plazo o el último. Las familias tienen las mismas posibilidades de conseguir la escuela de su elección, siempre que sea durante el plazo

• Aplicaciones e información: Obtenga todos los detalles y presente su candidatura hoy mismo en www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center/choice-enrollment.

• Los resultados de la lotería se enviarán alrededor del 10 de enero

El período de inscripción anual para Omni Salud es del 1 de noviembre al 15 de enero. Omni Salud brinda a las personas indocumentadas que viven en Colorado una plataforma totalmente segura y confidencial para obtener cobertura médica de bajo costo o de costo normal. La inscripción para la opción de bajo costo es limitada y los lugares disponibles se llenarán rápidamente.

Reinscripción para inscriptos actuales: del 1 al 22 de noviembre de 2024

Acción Requerida: Los inscritos actuales en planes OmniSalud Silver Enhanced Savings $0 deben iniciar sesión, completar una nueva solicitud e inscribirse en la cobertura para el próximo año. Este proceso no es automático. Los requisitos de elegibilidad, incluidos los ingresos, aún se aplican.

Inscripción general: 8 am del 25 de noviembre de 2024 al 15 de enero de 2025

Los espacios son limitados para los planes de $0 para 2025. Cualquier persona puede solicitar cualquier lugar restante del plan Silver Enhanced Saving en este momento. Una vez que desaparezcan los planes de $0, los planes de precio completo seguirán estando disponibles hasta el 15 de enero.

OmniSalud Flyer (Spanish)

NOVEMBER EVENTS

• Much Ado about Nothing

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival's professional touring company will perform an abridged version of Much Ado About Nothing that is used as a way to help us recognize examples of mistreatment and harm.

November 12th, 6 - 7:30 pm

700 20th Street, Boulder

Learn more and register here:

Much Ado

• Assertive Communication/Comunicación asertiva para una vida mejor

Learn how to improve your communication skills and to detect others' communication styles as well!

November 19th at 5:30 pm

Boulder County Southeast County Community Hub

1755 S Public Rd, Lafayette

Learn more and register here:

Assertive

For a full list of Human Kindness Initiative events, click here:

English: Human Kindness Initiative Calendar English

Espanol: Iniciativa de Bondad Humana Espanol

Remember to check back as we add more events throughout the year!

• Student Last Names A-D Aimee Dana
• Student Last Names E-Ld Ben Holloway
• Student Last Names Le-Rn Autumn Coppejans
• Student Last Names Ro-Z Jill Benisch
• Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro

Here are the upcoming college visits for the next few weeks!

Check out the In-state College Fair at Broomfield High School on October 30th from 6-7:30PM in the Eagle Gym. Check out these flyers - Flyer 1 & Flyer 2. Questions? Ask Gina Malecha: gina.malecha@bvsd.org

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus-Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Louisiana State Univ and Ag & Mech College - Thurs, October 31, 2024 - 11:00 AM

Saint Louis University - Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00 AM

Colorado State University-Pueblo - Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 11:00 AM

Cal Poly - Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Augustana College - Friday, November 8, 2024 - 1:30 PM

The University of Alabama - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 9:30 AM

Front Range CC - Boulder County Campus - Mon November 18, 2024 1:30 PM

Marist College - Monday, December 9, 2024 - 9:30 AM

SENIORS! Are you thinking about paying for college?

We know many of you are applying to college, and part of that process is figuring out how to pay for it!

The first step is filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The FAFSA has undergone some big changes in the last couple years causing some confusion.

Here is an article about the FAFSA and when you should apply.

Juniors and Seniors, sign up now in Naviance! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.

Questions? Ask Megan Navarro or your counselor.

• Seating is open, no tickets are needed for entry.
• There will be a live stream of the graduation ceremony.
• Seniors are allowed to decorate their cap for graduation.
• GradImages will be on site during our graduation ceremony to take photos of the students receiving their diplomas on stage. They will email proofs for purchase to families.
  
• CU Events Center Information and Policies.

EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDITS! Enroll in spring District Select courses!

This week’s newsletter focus is on Personal Finance and Intro to PC Applications. Please be aware that all courses will only run if enough students sign up. Sign up today!

Personal Finance and Intro to PC Applications

BUS 1016 Personal Finance - 3 College Credits (Meets 5 credits of BVSD Electives OR Practical Experience AND the Money Management graduation requirement). Online Asynchronous - January 21 to May 12, 2025

Surveys the basic personal finance needs of most individuals and introduces the personal finance tools useful in planning and instituting a successful personal financial philosophy. The course emphasizes the basics of budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kelly Isom

CIS 1018 Intro to PC Applications - 3 College Credits (Meets 5 credits of BVSD Electives OR Practical Experience AND the Computer Science graduation requirement). Online Asynchronous - January 21 to May 12, 2025

This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kelly Isom

Students will need access to Microsoft Office. See HandyApps on your Chromebook.

If you're interested in taking a District Select course this summer, here’s how to sign up:

1. Learn more about available courses by clicking here and click on District Select Course Listing - 2024 - 2025.

2. Apply to FRCC. FRCC will issue you an S number. You'll need that for step 3.

3. Complete the CBG agreement.

4. Wait for an approval email from the College and Career office with directions for registering. When you receive that email, follow the directions.

Bonus: here’s a little slideshow covering the information in the aforementioned steps 1-4.

Got questions? Email our school Grad Plus Site Lead on kelly.isom@bvsd.org

Carta en español

Free Year of College Tuition

Dear High School Staff, Students and Families,

The Career and College Connections team is hosting ASCENT information sessions for students, families and staff. ASCENT is a program that provides tuition for the first year of college for students who have earned 9 college credits prior to graduating from high school. Participating colleges and Universities that partner with BVSD are Front Range Community College, Metropolitan State University Denver, University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, Emily Griffith Technical College, Western Colorado University and University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

The ASCENT information sessions will highlight updates to the ASCENT application process including information on completing the FAFSA/CASFA. With a cap on the number of students participating in ASCENT, we, as a team, are committed to helping students and families figure out the best options for paying for college. We are working with the communications teams to get the word out about the sessions and hope that you support us as well.

Virtual sessions will be on November 18, 2024:

• In English 5:00 - 5:45 pm

• In Spanish 6:15 - 7:00 pm

In person sessions will be at the Education Center 6500 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO on December 5, 2024:

• In English from 5:00 - 5:45 pm

• In Spanish from 6:15 - 7:00 pm

To sign up for a session, please share this letter and the RSVP links with your families and staff:

English

Spanish

For more information, contact Madeline Brockish - madeline.brockish@bvsd.org

All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-

• Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant
• Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
• Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director

Girls Basketball is gearing up for a great season! We have some fun things planned that are open to any and all who want to check things out!

• Open gym workouts: these are super fun and a great way to get an idea of what the culture is like within the MoHi Girls' basketball program.

November 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th and 14th from 6:00-7:30.

• Tip-Off Dinner: a great way for the student athlete and their families to meet new people, get to know the coaching staff and eat a yummy Mexican feast.

Sunday, November 17th from 4:00-6:00 at Bell Flatirons Club House

• Tryouts for the Monarch Girls' Basketball team: mark your calendars-November 18th!

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

Registration for Basketball (Boys & Girls), Ice Hockey, Swimming (Girls), and Wrestling

IMPORTANT:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEE IS-

11/11/24 for Hockey

11/18/24 FOR ALL OTHER SPORTS

All student-athletes are required to submit the following documents:

1. Current Physical: CHSAA Physical Form

1. a physical must have been completed within the last year (365 days) and CANNOT expire during the designated athletic season.

2. Must be uploaded to the registration site, if at any point after the 1st practice it expires you must have a new physical or extension from the Dr. office.

Academic Eligibility Requirements:

• All student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes..

• All student-athletes may not have failed 2 or more classes during the previous semester (exception, incoming 9th graders).

• All student-athletes may not have turned 19 prior to August 1, 2024.

Payment:

Once registration information is submitted in rschools, you will be redirected to revtrack to make payment. Link for payment:

https://bvsd.revtrak.net/high-schools/moh/moh-athletics/moh-all-sports-and-participation-fees/#/list

All fees must be paid before first practice, if you do not make a team you will be refunded.

All questions regarding the fall season or required registration forms should be directed to

Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant (katie.nicholas@bvsd.org), and Eric Gustafson (Eric.Gustafson@bvsd.org).

Got News to Share?

If your club/team/activity has an event to promote or you'd like to recognize their accomplishments, email monarchboosterclub@gmail.com by Sunday at 4pm MT to be included in the weekly update, sent Mondays. Pictures welcome!!!

Our Mission:

To support and enhance excellence in Monarch High School Student Organizations and Activities.

The Monarch Booster Club is a volunteer organization of parents that works to support ALL of our students through their involvement in the many activity groups, clubs and athletic programs at Monarch. The Booster Club thrives due to volunteer patrons and parents who offer their assistance to the club by becoming involved yearly. We welcome EVERYONE'S participation!

Email: monarchboosterclub@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/monarchboosterclub

Monarch's national award-winning newsmagazine comes out every six weeks.

CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!

This weekly broadcast showcases stories that matter throughout the Monarch community.

Today, we answer two questions. First, how early is too early to let technology into the classroom? Second, who can lift more--Mr. Esposito or Kai Nelson? Sportsball is back!

This student-run Instagram account highlights every Monarch event and breaks news important to our community. It's a must-follow.

If you know someone that is not receiving our communications, please share this information with them.

2024-25 MHS Bell Schedule

2024-25 MOHI Student Handbook

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BVSD Illness Protocol

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RevTrak

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Become a BVSD Substitute

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Yearbook Information

Yearbook Ordering

Learning Ally Login Information for students:

LEARNING ALLY is now available for all MHS students and staff to access. This audio tool provides human-read texts for most novels and textbooks.

Student sign-in instructions: Go to https://learningally.org/

Link to BVSD Calendars

Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.

As we welcome students back into our building for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community

Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2024-2025, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.