ThunderRidge Weekly Update

January 17-18: Winter Play - Murder's in the Heir - 7:00pm - Auditorium

January 17: Professional Development Day - NO STUDENTS

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

January 21: Continental League Honor Music Festival - 7:00pm - Boettcher Concert Hall

January 24: Registration for 25-26 School Year Closes

February 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences - more information to come

February 13: Senior Parent Information Night - more information to come

February 14: Professional Development Day - NO STUDENTS
February 20: Grizzly Path - Find your calling: Post High School Info Night - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Monday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday - Green Day

Wednesday - Blue Day

Thursday - Green Day

Friday - Blue Day - NO PLC

Classes begin at 8:25am on PLC days. If your student needs to arrive at school prior to 8:25am, they may go to the Library or Commons until class begins. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria.

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Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity, and motive to commit the unseen murder. And it’s up to you to decide who actually did it!

Simon's lawyer, Lois van Zandt, reveals that he has bequeathed vast fortunes to his befuddled niece Fiona, her playboy son Jordan, his great-niece Paula and his grandson Simon III, as well as to his many servants. Then Lois delivers the news that within hours his will becomes invalid. Of course, the rejected heirs are not pleased, and Simon is discovered murdered. Simon III is determined to find his grandfather’s killer, with the help of detective Michelle Davis. At intermission, the audience votes and determines the killer!

Fri-Sat, Jan. 17-18th at 7pm

Purchase tickets online

Adult $13.00 // Senior or Military $12.00 // Student $11.00

If you are looking for something to do, come out and support our music students at the Continental League Music Festival at Boettcher Concert Hall, Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00pm. This is a combined effort to create a concert of the highest caliber in the district.

Tickets can be pre-purchased from this link.

We hope to see you there!

The Sophomore Leadership Team is excited to announce that Grizzly Gives Week will take place this year from March 3rd to March 11th! We’ve got an amazing lineup of events and activities, all aimed at making a positive impact.

Over the years, through our partnership with Caruso Family Charities, ThunderRidge has supported many families who are caring for a seriously ill child. The funds we raise go directly to the Caruso Family Charities to help cover essential needs like medical bills, rent/mortgage, food, and transportation, as well as support for other siblings in these families. These siblings often face unique challenges, as they have to pause much of their own lives to support their family. Caruso Family Charities works hard to ensure that these siblings also receive special attention, offering opportunities like sports, music lessons, play rehearsals, and more to keep them engaged and supported.

To help us reach our fundraising goal, we’re offering a Grizzly Gives Bundle for just $30! The bundle includes a t-shirt and activity band, along with access to all of our exciting events, including 3v3 Basketball, Bingo Night, Sadie’s Dance, and much more!

The sale ends on January 29th, and shirts/activity bands will be available for pickup in February.

Order Bundle Here

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Thomas Sullivan at tmsullivan@dcsdk12.org.

Thank you for your support! Let’s make this Grizzly Gives Week the best one yet!

Do you know someone who is interested in attending ThunderRidge High School for the 2025-2026 school year? The second round of open enrollment for DCSD opens January 22nd at 8:00am. Visit the DCSD website to apply.

Please reach out to Tiffany Klenke, Registrar, at tklenke@dcsdk12.org with any questions.

Juniors and Seniors - a limited number of parking permits are available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis through January 31, 2025. If you will be getting your driver's license at any time during the spring semester, now is the time to purchase your permit.

To purchase, scan the QR code, or visit myschoolbucks to complete the application and pay. Permits can be picked up at the upper security kiosk 48 hours after purchase.

If you purchased a permit at the beginning of the school year, you do NOT need to purchase one now. This is for those that did not purchase one at the beginning of the year.

Buy your TRHS Planner on MySchoolBucks for only $7.00, and stop by the Finance Office during school hours to pick it up.

Available while supplies last. Get yours today!

ThunderRidge High School is issuing a call for judges to assess seniors regarding their Oral Presentation, Portfolio Presentation, and Product Review of their Senior Project on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Senior Board will listen and evaluate students presenting their Senior Projects. This will be a positive and fun learning experience where you will see our students at their very best. All community members are invited to assist in this project as the seniors prepare for their time to shine.

Training and lunch will be provided on Senior Board Day.

Senior Boards Volunteer Sign-Up

The table below highlights where students should be in the Senior Project process. If they are struggling or confused about any of these components, please have them reach out to their English or Advisement teachers. In order to manage your time, aim to be done, or close to being done, with your project by the end of Spring Break.

The deadline to purchase a Senior Advertisement has been extended! The absolute last day that we can accept submissions is Friday, January 24th, so please submit your advertisement before that deadline.

Information on how to purchase an advertisement can be found at the link below:

TRHS-Yearbook-Seniors Page

Please contact the Yearbook Adviser, Sarah Schneider, at sluebking@dcsdk12.org if you have any questions.

This past week in the counseling office, TRHS Counselors saw 266 students to provide support with academic planning, social emotional issues, and post secondary planning. Counselors have been busy helping students choose their courses for the 25-26 school year, emphasizing the importance of rigor, balance, and post secondary readiness. Students have until January 24th to finalize course requests, as they will roll over the master schedule planning at that time.

Resource for Seniors & Parents: Outlier College Prep Course

This course can be helpful to students, educators, or parents. When enrolled in the course, students will learn how to best navigate all of the ins and outs of academia, financial aid, campus life, and how to avoid college’s common pitfalls. Information includes chapters on mapping out a college path and understanding the intricacies of financial aid that are particularly valuable for high school students and parents. Anyone can register for the course here for free.

TRHS Career Exploration series continues! This series provides students the chance to hear about careers in a broad variety of industries around our area. Every Tuesday we host a different career speaker who shares with us about their job, their career journey, the skills and interests needed, and much more. Click here to sign up!

January 21, 10:20am-10:55am: Renee Pawloski - Interior Design/Color Analyst for Color Savvy Studio

January 28, 10:20am-10:55am: Evelyn Peterson, ASCENT/TREP Program - opportunity to earn a full year of college tuition paid

Mindful Minute - Stay warm physically and mentally this winter

Cold winter days can lead to feeling down and isolated. Mindfulness can ease wintertime challenges by reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing focus. It helps combat seasonal blues by fostering gratitude and awareness of small joys, like cozy moments or winter's beauty. Mindfulness promotes self-care, keeping you present and resilient during colder, darker months.

Check out this article, detailing 11 mindful practices to counter the winter blues.

For all things Counseling, including college information and scholarships,

check out the full Counseling newsletter!

Students designed a vision board that focused on five short-term goals, both academically and personally. The freshmen created a virtual collage of pictures and phrases that will help them conceptualize these goals. -Mr. Cohen

Students started working on their Skills worksheet to help prepare for their final report. They will begin working on their final report on February 4th. Their final report for the Sophomore project will be due on Tuesday, April 1st. Their final product will be presented April 22nd. - Mrs. Brant

Sign up here We are in need of 15 outgoing and energetic high school volunteers for our annual family dance "Around the World" at Eldorado Elementary on Friday, Feb. 28th. Volunteers will be on site from 5:30pm -8:30pm and help with various activities such as setup/clean up, games, greeting families, Panther Mascot etc. Please email Sarah Demers at secretary.pto.eldorado@gmail.com with any questions.

We are looking for 2 volunteers to help with childcare during each PTO/SAC meeting for the 2024-2025 school year at Eldorado Elementary. Meetings run from 6:00-8:30pm. Volunteers arrive 10-15 minutes early (5:45pm) to get set up (you will have access to PE equipment). Please sign up for any/all slots that you are available to help!

Please bring any volunteer forms needing to be completed and we will get those filled out at the end of the night. Please email Sarah Demers at secretary.pto.eldorado@gmail.com with any questions.

Sign up here

Students receive a Pass (P) or Fail (F) grade for Advisement based on 30% completion of work AND 70% attendance.

This class is a Pass (P) or Fail (F) class based on 70% attendance.

This class is a Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) grade based on 70% attendance.

Principal: Sean Patterson

Mission Statement:

Empowering Grizzlies through curiosity, compassion, courage, community and service.

Website: trhs.dcsdk12.org

Location: 1991 West Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Phone: 303.387.2000
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