From The Principal
It has been an exceptional week at MSHS. During our Professional Learning Communities on Late Start Wednesday, it was so inspiring to work with staff on developing ambitious goals that center student achievement. Additionally, it has been powerful to focus on how we can continue to strengthen relationships, deep learning, and opportunity so that all of our students are supported in ultimately excelling in their postsecondary pathways and contributing meaningfully to a dynamic world!
Also, congratulations to Elisa K. and Keyaira M. for both breaking the existing girls cross country school record! Elissa is now our new school record holder!
As a reminder, we have a Staff Work Day on Friday, 9/20; thus, students do not have classes. Also, we are really looking forward to Homecoming Week: 9/23-9/28.
Enjoy your weekend!
Anna Conrad
Manitou Springs High School
Principal
Check Out This Week's Prospector
The Prospector is the online student newspaper for MSHS! This publication is run by students in the Advanced Journalism class and advised by Amanda Kerrigan. Multiple articles are posted weekly and can be read on the site or through Facebook or Instagram. Support MSHS student journalism by following The Prospector and engaging with the content.
This weeks articles:
Lewis new A-K counselor by Maddie Fonkert and Marisa Fonkert
Golf is a lifelong sport by Frank Brost and Enzo Mendoza
A Word From The Yearbook
Yearbook Price Schedule
Now-October 1: $55
October 1- October 31: $65
November 1-November 30: $75
November 1 onward: $85
Buy your yearbooks now before the price increases!
Link to buy: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00968300
Senior Photo Deadline
Senior Photos are due on Halloween. So that's midnight on October 31!
Here is the link to submit: https://images.jostens.com/ImageShare/upload
You will need to use the username below to submit photos. We can't do a custom one, sorry
Username: 0Z-1mkJcX8LDHZHHmasyrlA
When you submit, make sure you provide your student's name. Senior quotes go in the "Description" box.
Senior Ads
Senior Ads are due February 1st.
If you would like a member of the yearbook staff to design your ad for you, rather than getting the standard Josten's Template, we can do that for you for an extra $15 fee. Proceeds go to the Yearbook Camera budget. Contact Mr. Walker at rwalker@mssd14.org for more information.
Here is the link to buy an ad: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1009002/Manitou-Springs-High-School/
Thank you!
A Word From The Counselors
School counselors Mr. Lewis (last names A-K) and Mrs. Strupp (last names L-Z) met with all 9th grade advisory classes to introduce ourselves to freshmen and explain our roles (Academic, College and Career, Social/Emotional support). We explained how to request to see us using the electronic request online or via the iPad in the counseling center. We also reviewed MSHS graduation requirements which are below:
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
A reminder to all students and families that there are 3 components to earning your diploma from MSHS, these include 1) Passing the 54 required credits with at least a 60% 2) Having a documented ICAP (we use Naviance) and 3) Demonstrating mastery in both English and Math via the CO Menu of Options. Please ask your 9th grader about this advisory lesson. Please contact your students' school counselor if you have any questions about your students' graduation status. Chris Lewis: Clewis@mssd14.org (last names A-K) Alisha Strupp: astrupp@mssd14.org (last names L-Z) We will be in Senior Advisories starting next week to discuss Post-secondary Options/ Naviance and the College Application Process and walk them through Navaince.
From The Art Department
"This summer I had the amazing opportunity to go to MCAD’s summer college program. While there I took the painting program and learned more about color theory and painting from life. Even though I have been painting for many years I learned a lot of new things. Any student who is considering going to college to study art should try this program, it gives you the opportunity to experience it before you make a decision." - Madison S
A Word From Social Studies
Can it get any better? It's an election year and the students in Government class have been engaged in the election process, at the highest level. So far students have taken a political view survey revealing which political party they lean towards, created their own electoral college result map based on past election results and current issues, and developed their own political platform based on their personal issues of importance. Mr. Brown has been overwhelmed with how much the students are engaged in class and their interest in the politics of today. Great job students!
Come And Learn About Being A Phlebotomist!
Hello Students!
Have you ever had your iron levels checked? Or wondered what your lactate level is during a hard workout? Or what your white blood cell count is when you have a major infection? Come and learn about being a phlebotomist -- the technician who draws your blood as pain free as possible so that these labs can be identified. This job pays $20/hr or as a full time job around $40,000 a year and only requires a certificate of training. Come learn about this pathway for a summer job or a career starter on Thursday Sept 19th in the media center from 9-10. You need to sign up with the QR code listed on flyers found around the building or the Google doc here. Please email or see Mrs. Trainor for questions. There will be snacks.
Healthcare presentations will happen each month this semester so check out the link to sign up.
Save The Date!
After gathering community input, we’re excited to announce that the Manitou Springs School Board of Education has officially approved renaming our stadium "George Rykovich Stadium" in honor of our legendary coach, George Rykovich!
Join us for a special dedication ceremony during our varsity football game on Friday, October 11th at 7 PM as we celebrate Coach Rykovich's incredible legacy. We want to pack the stands to honor the man who led the Mustangs to 222 victories and two state championships (1987 & 1990) during his 36 years as head coach.
Coach Rykovich was also formally inducted into the Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame on January 23, 2023—an honor only two Mustangs have received.
Let’s come together as a community to honor Coach Rykovich’s extraordinary contributions to our school and the state. More details will be shared soon—stay tuned! Be part of this historic moment and cheer on the Mustangs!
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