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NMSHS Panther Post

May 9, 2025

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE - Mr. Goodrich

Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,


One week until graduation for the class of 2025. Teachers and students are counting down the days for the school year to end. But it is important to remember that it isn’t over until it is over. There are end of year activities (see below) and finals for 6-11 the week after graduation (see the recommended final schedule below as well).


Thanks to the Panther Parents and the community for all of the wonderful teacher appreciation they provided the school this past week.

Finals Schedule

UPCOMING EVENTS

Put This on Your Calendar

See all events on the NMSHS school calendar here.

  • May 12 - Band and Orchestra Concert, 5pm
  • May 13 - White Rose ceremony
  • May 14 - 8th Grade to Elitches
  • May 14 - Senior Banquet, 5:30pm
  • May 16 - Senior Luncheon and Rehearsal, 1pm
  • May 17 - High School Graduation, 1pm
  • May 20 - Great Cookie Showcase (6th grade), 2:15pm
  • May 21 - 8th Grade Continuation, 2:45pm
  • May 22 - Last Day of School

ATHLETICS - Mr. DePaula

Spring sports are almost over. Middle School Track & Field has their culminating meets on Tuesday & Wednesday next week, and High School Track & Field has CHSAA State Championships on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at Jeffco Stadium. Congratulations to River LeMaster who has qualified for States in hurdles and high jump. We may have a couple other qualifiers as well.


High School Track & Field was very successful last weekend at the Foothills League Championships. Both the boys’ & girls’ finished 3rd on the weekend. Cedar Shupe (high jump), River LeMaster (high jump, 300 m hurdles) and Abby Hess (800 m, shot put) won league titles and 1st Team All League. Ben Weber (3200 m), Libby Chandler (3200 m), and River LeMaster (100 m, 200 m) secured second place, earning Honorable Mention All League. Additionally, every athlete secured a personal best during the meet. Well done, runners!


Last weekend, High School Girls’ Soccer finished their season very successfully. They secured 3rd at the Foothills Tournament, and seniors Payton Kutscher, Lauren Shrader, Laila Waldron and Kendall Zotti were all awarded 1st Team All League. The girls’ had one of their most successful seasons ever, finishing 6-4-3 and missing playoffs by just a couple spots. Congratulations to this entire team on their hard work.

COUNSELING - Ms. Pries

Here’s what’s happening from Nederland MSHS School Counseling:


Family Support: Need resources to support your child and family’s well being over the summer? Clinica and Mental Health Partners have a local clinic location right here in Nederland! https://mhpcolorado.org/services/category/child-family


Chinook West open house: Chinook West is a high school option in Nederland, it’s a part of BVSD. They are hosting an open house on Wednesday, May 28th from 4:00-6:00pm. See this flyer for details: Open House flyer.png


Class Schedules:

All students at Nederland Middle School and High School are required to have a full (8-period) schedule. In 2025-26:

  • 11th & 12th: Juniors and Seniors are allowed to apply for free periods and student aide positions totaling 2.

  • 10th: Sophomores are allowed to apply for 1 free period. Permission for a free period is a privilege approved by admin and could be revoked to remediate behavior issues, low grades or credit deficiencies.

  • All students are encouraged to create and maintain a four-year academic plan.

Beginning with Fall 2025 Graduation requirements increase for the class of 2029 and beyond. https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/academics/graduation-requirements Schedules will appear for viewing in August 2025, in your Infinite Campus portal.


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AP exams:

Because the College Board AP program sets the dates and times for all exams nationwide, these times are not flexible. Students who are taking AP exams should please arrange to be at school by 8:00am sharp, for morning exams. Buses are not available for early transport.

Here is the AP exam schedule:

  • Monday 5/12 @ 8:00am AP Calculus AB

  • Tuesday 5/13 @ 12:00pm AP Environmental Science

  • Friday 5/17 @ 8:00am AP Physics 1



Boulder County Findhelp: Boulder County Human Services is excited to announce that finding help in Boulder County is now as easy as 1-2-3 using: Boulder County Findhelp! https://boco.findhelp.com/

Follow these simple steps to search for free and low-cost services to meet your needs:

Step 1: Enter your ZIP code. To find services near you, type your ZIP code into the box and click the green “search” button.

Step 2: Search for resources! On Boulder County Findhelp, services are divided into categories like food, housing, and more. To find help, move your mouse over the category you’re interested in, then click on the specific service you need. You can also search directly using the box in the top-left corner of the screen.

Step 3: Filter the results! Sometimes, you might want to find help that meets your specific needs. You can click on the filter buttons at the top of the screen, choose what you need, and then click “Filter Search.” If you want to remove any filters, just click the “Clear all filters” button.



Feeling stress? Need information? See the 2024-2025 BVSD Mental Health Referral Provider List for a list of local psychologists and clinics serving in a variety of specializations, including educational consult services, family consultations, eating issues, substance use and others.


NMSHS SCHOOL NEWS

The GREAT Cookie

6th Grade core content teachers and students are excited to invite you to their final project showcase on May 20th, The GREAT Cookie!

See the following invitation and reach out to Ms. Mernin if you have any questions.

Graduation

Senior Banquet

Wednesday, May 14

Open to Graduates and their families.

Please RSVP

Senior Luncheon and Rehearsal

Friday, May 16

Graduates and Parents/Guardians invited to Luncheon.

Graduates are required to attend rehearsal

8th Grade Celebration

Student Fees

Dear Parents & Guardians,


As we wrap up the school year, this is a friendly reminder to check your STUDENT’S FEE BALANCE in Infinite Campus. Staying on top of these each year can help avoid any big surprises down the road—especially by graduation time! The easiest way to pay is online through Infinite Campus, but you're also welcome to stop by the front office with a check or cash. See Lulu Arauz, lulu.arauzcastex@bvsd.org. If you're looking into other options, like Free & Reduced Lunch (which also covers academic fees and Chromebooks), reach out to Lola Campos at dolores.campos-herzf@bvsd.org or 720-561-5942. We also have school-specific scholarships and financial aid available. Principal Goodrich is happy to help—just send him a quick note at gavan.goodrich@bvsd.org. Thanks so much, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Hadestown Memory Book

Make sure you order your Hadestown book today! Order Here

AROUND THE SCHOOL

7th Grade Toga Party

7th graders wrapped up the year with an epic Toga Party and Italian Feast ! Bravo on the delicioso food, toga designs, Roman Legacy projects, and Italian Language Presentations!

7th and 8th Grade Art Mural

Seventh and eighth graders are progressing in their collaborative mural! Felix Miller made the design ! Check for final pictures by the end of the school year!

5th grade field day with 360 ml leaders!

PANTHER PARENTS PTA

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week was a success!


Monday!

Caricatures! Staff had a blast getting their caricatures done. They were so fun and turned out great!


Tuesday!

Food Truck! Thank you Kaleidoscope Kitchen for making a delicious lunch of our awesome staff!


Wednesday!

Breakfast hosted by Gavan Goodrich. Thanks Gavan! Bus Barn breakfast from the PTA with the NES PTA.


Thursday!

Gift bags and raffle! Kristy Campbell won 2 round trip tickets on Southwest! Gift bags for the Bus Barn too.


Friday!

Coffee Cart! We had a great time serving coffee drinks and hot cocoa to staff from the barista.


We appreciate our NMSHS staff and all they do for our students every day. With Gratitude, NMSHS PTA, students and families.

COMMUNITY

Teen Center

Mentorship Application for high schoolers 25-26 school year!

We are officially looking for mentors for next school year! Are you / your teen currently in 8th-11th grade? Interested in getting to know some 4th graders? Interested in building leadership skills and being a role model? Interested in gaining community service or volunteer hours during school while getting class credit? Check out the flyer below for more information and sign up to be a mentor! Applications close 5/16. Application Link: https://forms.gle/PuPLV4oXvr5LPXrB9

Nederland Community Library

Ned Farmers Market Volunteers

Calling all middle school and high school students to sign up and volunteer for the Nederland Farmers Markets this Season.


Be part of the fun this summer and build your resume. This is great option for athletes who need volunteer time for meeting letter requirements.
Email Outreach@nederlandfarmersmarket.org

BVSD Online - Summer Classes

Use your summer break to catch up on missing courses, improve low grades, or get ahead with additional courses. Register by May 30. Self-paced classes run June 5 through July 30. https://online.bvsd.org/

BVSD

Dear BVSD Families and Staff,

Recently, the Boulder Valley School District has experienced six fires that appear to be related to a new viral social media trend.

It appears that students were encouraged by videos on social media to short-circuit their laptop or puncture the device’s lithium batteries. This causes the battery’s temperature to rise rapidly and uncontrollably, which can lead to a fire or explosion and release toxic fumes.

We encourage families to connect with their children and share the potential consequences.

It is all of our responsibility to take care of each other and school property on a daily basis.

That is why we encourage families to have a conversation with students about using social media responsibly and the potential consequences of engaging in this type of behavior.

Lithium battery fires can cause serious injury and damage property.

It is important for students to know that these acts also are a violation of our Student Code of Conduct and the law, potentially leading to school discipline and criminal prosecution.

Our hope is that by speaking to students in advance, we can ensure everyone can enjoy the last weeks before summer break and help students avoid situations that can have large repercussions.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

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Nederland Middle Senior High School

Bell Times: 8:30 am-3:45 pm; 9:30 am-3:45 pm Wednesdays

Front Office: 720-561-4900

Attendance line: 720-561-4902

Transportation: 720-561-6241

Email: nmshs.contact@bvsd.org
Website: neh.bvsd.org
Location: 597 County Rd. 130, Nederland, CO 80466
Phone: 720-561-4900

Nederland Middle Senior High School