Manitou Springs High School

We have enjoyed a whirlwind of a short week at the high school! Congrats to our drama students on beating out 11 other schools for FIRST PLACE at the One Act Competition last Friday! Additionally, good luck to our swimmers who are competing at the state meet today and tomorrow! Furthermore, we had our MSHS Principal Hiring interviews yesterday including three panels with performance tasks, a student panel, as well as a community meet and greet. Student Council has also launched a wonderful Wish Week to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation, which will continue into next week!

Looking to next week, we will have a half day for students on Thursday, 2/16 with classes concluding at 12 pm, lunch ending at 12:30, and buses running at 12:30 pm, followed by no school for students on Friday, 2/17. Family Conferences, which will be held virtually, will be occurring Thursday, February 16th from 1:15-6:30pm and Friday, February 17th from 8:00am-12:00pm. Please see the links below to sign up for a specific time with an individual staff member.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Interim Principal

Conference Links -

Counselor Conference Links:

Counselor for students with the last names A-K: Marta Schmuki

Counselor for students with the last names L-Z: Alisha Strupp

GT Coordinator, College and Career Counselor: Jennifer Trainor

Teacher Conference Links:

Blocher, Steven

Bonner, Paul

Borkowski, Brad

Brown, Brian

DeMatto, Brandon

Duff, Sam

Gardner, Julie

Gillard, Pierce

Gilliam, Ben

Gocinski, Erin

Hall, Caleb

Harms, Wendy

Hass, Reginald

Housley, Lawrence

Jackson, Julia

Jeck, Stuart

Kerrigan, Amanda

Lee, Elizabeth

Mack, Ben

McCracken, Jill

Moen, Jessica

Morin, Jimmy

Partridge, Toby

Perez, Ingrid

Perry, Kelly

Santos, Gabby

Shelton, Angie

Slama, Andrew

Steen, Abby

Talbott, Mike

Tindall, Liz

Valladares, Paola

Walker, Riley

Williams, David

Students, please remember to use designated parking areas. Spaces marked with an "M" are reserved for staff. The parking spaces out front are for visitors. Teachers, please use spaces marked with an "M". If you park on the hill, please avoid "no parking" zones. Everyone must have a parking pass. Thank you for your cooperation!

JUNIORS (Rising Seniors)

The counseling department will be having a Rising Senior Night, February 16th from 5:30pm-6:15pm. This will be in person and live online through Google Meet. The link is below. We will be presenting what your junior should expect their senior year, graduation requirements, college and financial aid information, and will be available to answer any questions.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qzu-eysn-zwv
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-666-7215‬ PIN: ‪577 548 612‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qzu-eysn-zwv?pin=9068961152895

College Visit to Colorado School of Mines

When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 (late start Wednesday)

Time: 8:30am-2:30pm

Where: Meet at the SILC and we will bus up to Golden, CO for the visit

Who: Any 9th-11th grade student is invited to attend, but there is a limit of 20 students so first come first serve.

What: Bring a sack lunch or money to purchase lunch on campus

You must complete a parent/guardian permission form. Forms are in the counseling office or with Mrs. Trainor in the media center. Forms are due Monday, April 24th.

Please join us in celebrating and honoring our amazing school counselors during National School Counselors Appreciation Week. These individuals play a crucial role in our students’ school experience and ultimate success.

Thank you to our Parent Action Committee for creating a sign up for a Staff Breakfast on February 17th. This will get the day off to a great start before parent/teacher conferences begin. If you would like to help, please sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAFA72AA5F5C70-conference4

MSHS theater students won 1st place at the recent One Act Competition against 11 other schools. Additionally, Finian Dufford won Best Supporting Actor. Congratulations!

The Prospector Article of the Week: Kai Thomas takes the next step into his career by Morgan Flannery

Good luck to the wrestling teams at Regionals!

Friday, 2/10/23

Men's @ The Classical Academy, starting at 4:30

Women's @ Coronado, staring at 10am

Saturday, February 11th

Men's @ TCA all day

GOOD LUCK to our SWIMMERS who have qualified for the STATE COMPETITION this weekend!!

State Swim

Friday, February 10th @ Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, 10am (prelims)

Saturday, February 11th -- FINALS at 4pm

Good luck to Annie Riggin, who will compete in the All-State Choir Competition this weekend in Denver!

Julianna W., works on facial proportions in Foundations of Art. We are always amazed by the work of our Mustang artists!

Friday, February 10th - Staff Work Day - No School

Friday, February 10th - All State Choir - Metropolitan State University - All Day

Friday, February 10th - Wrestling: Girls Varsity vs. Coronado (Away) - 10:00am

Friday, February 10th - Wrestling: Boys Varsity vs. The Classical Academy (Away) - 4:30pm

Friday, February 10th - Swim & Dive: Varsity (Away) - Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center - 10:00am

Saturday, February 11th - All State Choir - Metropolitan State University - All Day

Saturday, February 11th - Wrestling: Boys Varsity vs. The Classical Academy (Away) - 8:30am

Saturday, February 11th - Basketball: Girls JV/V vs. Rye (Home) - 1:00pm/2:30pm

Saturday, February 11th - Basketball: Boys JV/V vs. Rye (Home) - 2:30pm/4:00pm

Saturday, February 11th - Swim & Dive: Varsity (Away) - Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center - 4:00pm

Saturday, February 11th - All State Choir FINAL CONCERT - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre - 4:00pm

Saturday, February 11th - MOVIE NIGHT (Wish Week) - Old Gym - 6:00pm

Monday, February 13th - BOE Meeting - 4:30pm

Tuesday, February 14th - Basketball: Boys JV/V vs. Alamosa (Home) - 4:00pm/7:00pm

Tuesday, February 14th - Basketball: Girls JV/V vs. Alamosa (Home) - 4:00pm/5:30pm

Wednesday, February 15th - Girls Golf Meeting - Old Gym - Advisory

Wednesday, February 15th - Basketball: Girls C-Team/Varsity/JV vs. Woodland Park (Away) - 4:30/6/7:30pm

Wednesday, February 15th - Basketball: Boys JV/Varsity vs. Woodland Park (Away) - 6:00pm/7:30pm

Thursday, February 16th - HS Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Release - students are released at 12:00pm (lunch is available and buses run at 12:30pm)

Thursday, February 16th - Rising Senior Night- Media Center - 5:30pm

Friday, February 17th - HS Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School

Friday, February 17th - Wrestling: Boys/Girls Varsity (Away) - Ball Arena

Friday, February 17th - Basketball: Boys JV/C-Team/Varsity vs. The Classical Academy (Home) - 4:00pm/5:30pm/7:00pm

Friday, February 17th - Basketball: Girls JV/Varsity/C-Team vs. The Classical Academy (Home) - 4:00/5:30/7:00pm

Friday, February 17th - Wish Week Tailgate - MSHS Parking Lot - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Email: aconrad@mssd14.org
Website: www.mssd14.org
Location: 401 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-685-2074
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manitouspringshighschool