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Friday, March 1, 2024
From Doan's Desk....
The future is now! We are entering an interesting transitional stage of the school year. Our seniors are making final decisions about their futures. Whether it is college, military, trade schools, or going directly into the workforce they will all soon be out of their secondary school experience and on to new things. For all of our other students they have begun to select the courses they want to take for the 2024-25 school year. 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are deciding the rigor of their courses next year and the potential career pathways they can explore. So although we have to remain present in what is happening right here and now, it is also natural that time and energy is going to be spent on planning for the future.
Happy Friday!
Greg Doan
Principal
2024 SPREAD THE WORD DAY
Monarch High School will be celebrating “Spread the Word” Day on March 6th to show our support for Inclusion!
The Unified program will be selling shirts for $10 during lunch on Monday and Tuesday and will also have a banner you can sign to show your support and respect for Inclusion at Monarch High School!
Please see Coach Dixon if you would like a shirt or swing by the table set up this Monday and Tuesday selling these cool shirts and we will be handing out sunglasses, wrist bans, and fidget pens for those who sign the banner!
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.
WEEKLY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Information for High School Voters for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election
To participate in the March 5th Presidential Primary Election, you must be 18-year-old on or before March 5, 2024. You must be registered as a Democrat, Republican, or Unaffiliated voter.
Who Can Vote:
Registered eligible voters (Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters) are automatically sent a ballot in the mail, but you can register and vote up to and including Election Day.
Registered Democrats were sent only the Democratic Party ballot.
Registered Republicans were sent only the Republican Party ballot.
Unaffiliated voters were mailed both major party (Dem and Rep) ballots but can only vote and return one ballot.
Register to vote / Checking your registration / Voting in person
You can register to vote or check your registration at www.GoVoteColorado.gov. Note, if you are under 18 and previously registered (pre-registration begins at 16), for privacy purposes, you cannot pull up your voter registration online until you turn 18.
While there is no registration deadline, Monday, Feb 26 is the last day to register and be mailed a ballot. After this date, simply visit a Vote Center to register and vote.
Vote Center (in-person registration and voting) and Ballot-to-Go (curbside ballot pick-up) begins Monday, February 26.
Boulder County election information & locations: www.BoulderCountyVotes.gov
Broomfield County election information & locations: https://broomfield.org/153/Elections
Statewide election information and links to other county clerks: www.GoVoteColorado.gov
MONARCH AFTER PROM
DECORATIONS PARTY
Join us March 5, 4-7pm at 500 Discovery Pkwy Suite 200
We need help to create the Greatest Show on April 26th. Channel your creative side and come to one of our Decorations or Build Parties starting on March 5th. Or help by donating items to be used for decorations: pool noodles, floor mirrors, rugs, floor lamps...check out our website for a complete list. More information at www.monarchafterprom.com
Monarch After-Prom is a safe and fun-filled way for seniors, juniors, and their dates to continue prom's festivities with food, prizes, and entertainment at Monarch High School. More information including volunteer opportunities for parents at www.monarchafterprom.com
Continue the fun on Prom night at Monarch's After Prom event--we'll have food, games, inflatables and lots of prizes!
APRIL 26, 2024 11:00PM-2:30AM
MONARCH PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS.......MATILDA THE MUSICAL
State Testing Reminders 2024
As you may know, our students will take the State of Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Science assessment in April as well as the SAT, PSAT10 and PSAT9. This assessment will be done using the BlueBook application on district chromebooks. Students who are enrolled in the 1:Web Program, will be required to bring their device to school. Students who have opted out will be given a loaner device for test administration.
Families who would not wish to have their students take any of the tests listed above, should fill out this opt out form no later than March 5th. Click here for additional information about testing, including a general schedule of these assessments in the Boulder Valley School District, including the grades affected. The make up date for the SAT will be Thursday April 25th. There will be no makeup dates for PSAT 10 or PSAT 9.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either assistant principal Dr. Cara Maronek or Ailey Ruger.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
FALL 2024 COURSE SELECTION
Beginning February 23rd, 9th,10th,and 11th grade students will speak with teachers, counselors, and guardians to prepare for next year's classes.
Please visit our Course Selection page and be sure to reference our Course Selection Presentation.
Course Selection Closes on Monday, March 5th at 4 p.m.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
University of St Thomas (St. Paul, MN) - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 9:30 AM
University of Utah - Friday, March 8, 2024 - 9:30 AM
University of Oregon - Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Western Colorado University - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Texas A & M-College Station - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 2:30 PM
Please check the list frequently, as colleges continue to add visits.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN COLORADO
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
COUNSELING STAFF
- Student Last Names A-E Aimee Dana
- Student Last Names F-K Ben Holloway
- Student Last Names L-RN Autumn Coppejans
- Student Last Names RO-Z Jill Benisch
- Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro
THE SENIOR SCOOP
ASCENT ELIGIBILITY CELEBRATION
We are excited to announce we have a new ASCENT partner, University of Northern Colorado! The Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) program provides one free year of college tuition at Front Range Community College, Metro State University, or University of Northern Colorado. A year of tuition at Front Range Community College is about $3,700, Metro State is about $6,700 and University of Northern Colorado is $11,300!
Invitations to eligible seniors and their families have been sent out to join our ASCENT celebration on March 14th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Ed Center
For more information on our ASCENT program, and to see how your student could become eligible for a year of FREE COLLEGE TUITION, please email your Grad Plus Site Lead, Dr. Kelly Isom, kelly.isom@bvsd.org or ATTEND OUR LIVE ONLINE ASCENT INFORMATION PRESENTATION on MONDAY MARCH 4, at 6.30pm.
Click to join, or call in..
Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/rcb-kmqg-igw
Or Join by phone
(US) +1 662-642-0228 PIN: 853 225 629#
Students and parents can also reach out to Kelly Isom, Monarch’s Grad+ site lead, at kelly.isom@bvsd.org
NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM AT BOULDER TEC
Don't forget, you can join the brand NEW Natural Resources program at Boulder TEC in the 2024-2025 school year. This program is available to both juniors and seniors and is perfect for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in natural resources like water and solar as well as other environmental fields like land management and wildlife. Whether you want to learn more about conservation, geographic information systems, or you just want to learn outdoors- this program is for you! To learn more about this program, check out our program website. Both college credit and industry certifications are available.
Apply for your spot in Natural Resources, or any other of our 16 programs today.
Questions? Please reach out to bouldertec@bvsd.org or your high school counselor for more information.
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
ATHLETIC PUNCH PASSES
Punch Passes are good for 20 punches to any BVSD HOME event and can be used by family and friends. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Games.
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS STAFF
All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-
- Darren Duplechin, Activities & Athletic Department Assistant
- Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director
- Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
MONARCH BOOSTER CLUB
2024 BOOSTER BASH
Purchase your Booster Bash tickets HERE
MOHI STUDENT MEDIA
PLANEVIEW
Check out Episode 2 of Monarch's student created sitcom.
THE MIX
CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!
The Mix-Volume 28, Issue 3
KYOT
In this episode, poor Micah has fallen asleep! To wake him up, we learn about a science teacher's deep passion for music. If that doesn't work, Micah will search the school for the perfect place to catch a quick nap.
MOHI SOCIAL MEDIA
HELPFUL LINKS
2023-24 MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español)
Request a Letter of Recommendation
Schoology Parent Login Instructions
Schoology Parent Notifications
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/
Username: their BVSD email
Password: coyotes (case sensitive)
Username: their BVSD email
Password: BVSDmonarch1 (case sensitive)
***Once they sign into Learning Ally they need to change their password. Students can also add the app to their phones.
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SCHOOL MESSENGER: Instructions to Receive Messages (english & español)
As we welcome students back into our building for the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024, 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.
Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.