Mountain Range Principal's Update

Hey Seniors, Mountain Range caps and gowns are going to have a fresh new look this year! Cap and Gowns can be ordered online through Jostens.If you are looking for more Class of 2025 items, including announcements, you can also find them through the Jostens website. You will not be able to use a gown from a previous graduate, you will need to purchase a new one. To order online, you can access the links below!

• Cap and Gown
• Class of 2025

And, Jostens will be here on January 17th, 2025 to distribute Graduation Announcements and Tankards. Students will be able to pick up items during lunches in the Auditorium hallway.

Attention Seniors: Would you like to earn your Seal of Biliteracy? Earning the Seal of Biliteracy is a way to recognize students for their dedication to learning multiple languages and cultures. Please see the flyer for the minimum requirements and apply by January 31st. There is a Google Form link on the flyer that serves as the application. If you have any questions, please contact your World Languages teacher or Mrs. Gauna in Room C-226!

• Seal of Biliteracy Information Sheet

We know that it’s hard to think about graduation when this semester has just started. However, we are busy gearing up for graduation here on the Mountain! Now is the time to celebrate your student’s accomplishments! If your child has been awarded a scholarship to any school, please have the student bring the hard copy to Ms. Gina, our Counseling Office Clerk. Or, please email Ms.Gina in order for her to include it in the scholarship brochure for graduation. The deadline for submission is the end of the day, May 2, 2025. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to her at 720-972-6320.

Did you know students enrolled in Mountain Range High School business classes can earn up to 30 college credits before graduating high school? You can save over $15,000 in college tuition and fees! We invite you to register for the first DECA class: Introduction to Business/Principles of Marketing A (DECA). This is our entry-level class and is a prerequisite for the free college courses we offer at Mountain Range High School. Space in this class is limited; register as soon as possible.

Business/Marketing College Course Information

Welcome back to school for semester 2! I hope you had a relaxing break with your student.

Please attend the GT College Planning Night for Juniors/ Sophomores and their Parents/Guardians. We will discuss Honors Colleges, Early Decision vs. Early Action applications, scholarships for high-achieving students, Common App, college essays, fine arts/ sports recruitment, and how to build your college list. All are welcome! Parents/guardians should attend with their student.

• Tuesday, Feb 4 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Legacy High School

• Let me know if you need translation services.

If you have any questions feel free to email Marleen Seckendorf (marleen.seckendorf@adams12.org)

Do not miss out on the memories of the year! This is the LAST CHANCE TO GUARANTEE a yearbook for your child and to include personalization. Visit jostensyearbooks.com to reserve your copy by JANUARY 31 before it’s too late! If you have already purchased a book, thank you!

Yearbooks can also be purchased using a payment plan through Jostens at no additional costs.

Get event details on the School Calendar.

• January 15: School Accountability Committee Meeting, 5:00-6:30pm Join video call link here.
• January 17:
• 10:25am- 1:30pm - Jostens: Graduation Announcement and Tankard Distribution, Auditorium hallway during lunches
• 4:30- 7:30pm - FutureFoward Open House (Bollman and Washington Square Campuses)
• January 20: NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
• February 3: NO SCHOOL - Staff Workday
• Spring Sports Registration
• February 12: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7pm
• February 17: Spring Sports Begin: Boys Swim/Dive, Boys Volleyball
• February 17-21: NO SCHOOL - Mid Winter Break/Staff Comp Days
• February 24: Spring Sports Begin: Lacrosse, Baseball, Track, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf
• March 5:
• 5:00 - 7:00pm: 8th Grade + New Student Open House
• 6:00-7:00pm: Spring Athletic Parent Meeting
• March 10: NO SCHOOL - Staff Workday

Future Forward at Bollman and Washington Square will hold their annual Open House on Thursday, January 16th, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please stop by either or both campuses to learn about our Career and Technical programs and meet the instructors! A Spanish interpreter will be available on-site if needed.

For more information on programs and locations, visit the FutureForward website at futureforward.adams12.org/.

Dear Mountain Range High Families:

We are thrilled to announce a new and culturally immersive travel opportunity for summer 2026 to Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand! We are hosting an IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL meetings for families to learn more. Please register for the meeting that works best for you using the highlighted link below. Registering for the meeting allows us to communicate if there are any updates and follow up with all interested families after the meeting.

Over 14 unforgettable days we will embark on an amazing journey experiencing colorful history, exotic landscapes, and captivating spiritual traditions. We’ll make our way through Hô Chi Minh City, while learning a thought-provoking perspective on Vietnam’s tumultuous 20th century. The temples of Cambodia are spellbinding monuments to ancient Buddhist cultures. Bangkok’s culture comes alive on the Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi canals known as klongs. We’ll experience all of this and more, and of course, along the way we’ll make friends and memories as we gain new perspectives.

Please visit this link for the meeting details and to register (and please register even if you can’t make it so we can follow up!):

• Virtual: https://bit.ly/3DwrM3y
• In-Person: https://bit.ly/4j0eZa6

We’ll cover all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic and scholarship opportunities, and the cost of our trip, which includes a limited time $300 early enrollment discount. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment!

There are limited spots on this tour, and we expect them to fill quickly, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity for your child!

Thanks,​

Aimee Benimeli

MRHS Art Club meets from 3:15 to 4:00 PM in Room D123 on Tuesdays! Art Club is a place for Drawing, Painting, Crafting, Making new friends and More! All MRHS students are welcome! If you have any questions, come see Ms. Colegrove in room D123.

Students are still welcome to join Battle of the Books for our next battle. It's here at MRHS on Jan 23! Get more club information here!

These materials on the MRHS Community Board are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools, its Board, the Superintendent, or this school.

The Mountain Range School Counseling team is here to help your student with Social, Emotional, Academic and Post Secondary Planning. We have numerous resources to help your students here at Mountain Range. Below are in school and out of school resources. Questions please contact your students counselor.

School Resources - Your students School Counselor by last name

• Will Marks - A-Ce
• Yvette Jimenez - Ch - Ga
• Cyndi Kelley - Ge - Ka
• Todd Riccio - Ke - Me
• Jason Matthies - Mi - Re
• Lauren Walther - Rh - Ta
• Bryan Webb - Te - Z

We also have a school based therapist through Community Reach - for more information talk to your students counselor

Adolescent Counseling Resources within the Adams County Area

• Outside Resources*

*Please note, this list is not meant for referral purposes and was given per request of the family. Adams 12 Five Star School District does not endorse any of the following programs and is not responsible for the provision of or payment for any of these services. Any further action in regard to this matter is within your own decision and financial responsibility.

Questions? Please reach out to your students counselor.

Flex Lab tutoring is for students in grades 6-12, and it's free to attend! Adams 12 teachers provide the support, and it's held at Century Middle, Northglenn Middle, Shadow Ridge Middle, Silver Hills Middle, Thornton High, and Northglenn High. Students can attend any location! Reach out to a Counselor and Dean for referrals, and students do need a permission form to attend. You can also contact Lisle Reed at lisle.m.reed@adams12.org or 720-972-6011 with questions.

More information about tutoring can be found here.

Do you have furniture needs? Purchases at American Furniture ANYTIME OF THE YEAR support our school! Please Share with Friends and Relatives. Mention MRHS78 at checkout. Up to 4% of purchases support Mountain Range! Thanks for your support!

Starting in the 2024/2025 school year, all students who participate in Athletics will be required to use the CHSAA approved physical form. All other forms provided by your student's doctor will not be accepted. Only current physicals already on file will be acceptable until its expiration date. You will need to use the new CHSAA approved form moving forward.

A copy of the new form has been included in this email and can also be found on our website under Athletics. Please contact Karen Polson at karen.r.polson@adams12.org with any questions.

Hello Mustang families! We wanted to let you know that the Mustang Merc, our school resource room, is open to all students throughout the school year. We have food (including fresh produce and meat), hygiene items, household goods, school supplies, and basic clothing available to all families for FREE!!!! Interested? Place an order through the QR code, text or call Ellie at 720-588-2330, or stop by counseling to learn more. You can also order through this form.

Mustang Merc Flyer

The School Accountability Committee (SAC) is an opportunity for parents and community members to have a voice in the continuous school improvement process. This team of volunteers meets with one or more teacher representatives and the building administration throughout the year to review school data, discuss the school improvement plan, provide recommendations about spending priorities and promote parent and community engagement. Members of the team learn about the important work of the school and offer insight and feedback. For more information, visit the Adams 12 SAC Handbook.

Meetings will be virtual for the 2024-25 school year from 5:00-6:30pm. If you are interested in being a member, please fill out this form. We are always looking for new members.

• January 15
• March 12
• April 23

Questions? Please send an email to our Principal, Tiffany Hansen.

Student IDs are required for every high school student for every ride as school bus passes are incorporated into the student ID. Since all students are required to scan their bus pass for each ride, students without a student ID will not be allowed on the bus.

If students have lost their ID, they may visit Student Relations for a replacement ID. Students are given one free ID and allowed 2 free replacements for lost IDs. Subsequent replacements are $5. Fines are added to student accounts automatically.

1. Attendance calls go out twice a day: 10:30am and 4:30pm. If you call out your student prior to 10:30, please be aware you may still receive the 10:30am call if we haven't not had the chance to reach your original message in the queue. If you also receive a message at 4:30pm, please call and leave another message.
2. If you know in advance that your student will be missing school, please have your student pick up a Request for Pre-Arranged Absence form from the Main Office or Student Relations.
3. Attendance mistakes do happen, and if it happens to your student, please call the attendance line at 720-972-6313. They will walk you through the process for your student to get attendance corrected.

As per District Policy 5060.5.0 "All middle and high school students are required to carry on their person an unaltered school issued photo identification card (ID) during school hours, or at such times, locations, and activities specifically identified by the building principal; provided however, that the building principal shall have the discretion to impose a stricter requirement regarding student wearing of school issued photo ID cards based upon safety and/or related concerns."

For Mountain Range, your MINGA Id is also acceptable if it shown on your Chromebook or via the MINGA app. In an effort to keep our campus safe, we will be checking ID's on a more frequent basis to ensure students are where they are supposed to be. Thank you.

Mountain Range families can request 50 free diapers per child, per month. Visit https://forms.gle/s7SN71syn6xrcyu46 or scan the QR code to sign up.

The Range is the MRHS news and media publication for Journalism and Media students. Each week we publish student-written and produced content. See what’s happening in and around school on The Range.

Want to know how to use Infinite Campus to check grades, attendance, and more? Check out this one-page help sheet on using the Parent Portal, and get links to the mobile app, too! https://bit.ly/Parent-Portal-Help

The school store is always open with customizable designs at https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/colorado/westminster/mountain-range-high-school. Discount code on the website.

If you or your students use a food service to deliver food, we request that all food orders be picked up in the student parking lot. The main office will not accept any food orders from a delivery service. If you need to drop food off for your student, please do so in the main office. We will get it to the student on the students off hour.

The FAFSA application opens October 1 for students to apply. Everything you need to know can be found here. Make sure you have the information you need before starting the process. If you need help filling this out, any counselor will be happy to help.

Here are a few helpful reminders on the District’s Attendance Policy:

1. Absences need to be excused within 2 school days. This does not count the weekend.

2. Students may be excused for 5 days without a doctor's documentation. This includes vacations, “no reason given”, mental health day, family reasons, weather, and road conditions, along with other reasons. This year, the district has made an exception to allow absences for covid related symptoms. They do ask students to stay home if they are not feeling well. Therefore, these absences will be excused.

3. Remember that any time your student has a doctor’s appointment of any kind, have the doctor give them a note to excuse that absence. Have your student bring that note to the attendance clerk in Student Relations when they return to school.

4. Anytime you know in advance that your student will not be in attendance for 3 days or more, there is a “Request for Pre-arranged Absence” form. This may be picked up in Student Relations or the main office. This form is to be filled out by a guardian and signed. It is then taken around to all the teachers to sign and given to the main office staff. This form is then approved by an Assistant Principal and entered into Infinite Campus. These absences do not count toward the 5 days allowed without a doctor note.

5. To get your student out early, the call must be made to the early release line prior to 2:30 pm. We will not be able to get a student out of class for walk-up parents/guardians past 2:45 pm.

Call our attendance line at 720-972-6400 to leave a message 24 hours a day.

If you need basic information about Mountain Range High School, check out the Mountain Range Info link in our contact information below or by following this link.

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Please be aware MRHS makes every effort to produce a correct and accurate newsletter. However, errors can happen. If you notice a mistake, please notify Regan Mijares, Office Manager, at 720-972-6301.

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Fax: 720-972-6529

Email: mountain.range@adams12.org
Website: https://mountainrange.adams12.org/
Location: 12500 Huron Street, Westminster, CO 80234
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