Manitou Springs High School

Mustang News - September 20 , 2024

From The Principal

We are excited to announce that we are a finalist for the Colorado Masonic High School of the Year Award for the second year in a row! This is particularly thrilling as schools are selected based on what students share about your school during senior scholarship interviews, which is a huge testament to the positive experiences of students and their pride in our community!

Also, thank you to the families who joined us for SAC on Wednesday. We really appreciate your commitment to supporting our school in getting better at getting better.

Looking to next week, we’re pumped for Homecoming! Please note that Friday, 9/27 students will have an early release with classes concluding at 11:30 am and lunch ending at 12 pm so that our students and staff can participate in or watch the Homecoming Parade in downtown Manitou, which starts at 1 pm. Go Stangs!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Principal

Homecoming Itinerary

Get ready for the most exciting week of the year! Homecoming is right around the corner, and we've packed the schedule with incredible events and themes. Make sure you bring your school pride and gear up for an unforgettable celebration!

Our marching band is gearing up for the homecoming parade, ready to fill the streets with energy, music and school spirit!

Check Out This Week's Prospector

The Prospector is the student-run news website of Manitou Springs High School. Check out stories we posted this week!

Manitou Mountain Monsters kick off their season by Naomi Porter

MSHS admin takes a stand on cellphones by Krissy Stout

Seniors dominate spring 2024 honor roll by Halli Leonhardt

You can follow on INSTAGRAM or like us on FACEBOOK to see our social media stories and contests!

LifeTouch Picture Re-Take Day Information NEW DATE

Picture Re-Take Day

When: September 30th from 9AM-11AM

Where: Old Gym

A Word From The World Language Department

Spanish 1 students needed to create a comic strip about Introducciones y Saludos (Introductions and Greetings) in Spanish. It was a great opportunity for them to practice the target language and to use their creativity to come up with characters, backgrounds, and create a story. Below you will find the work of Brynlee H.

Spanish 1 students were working on a warm up activity, reviewing concepts about numbers in the target language by using a dry erase marker to translate numbers to Spanish and find the words in the word search shown on the TV.

A Word From The Spanish Club

As part of the immersion into Spanish speaking countries' culture, members of the Spanish Club have started to learn the basic steps of Salsa dancing. They'll continue to learn more steps within the following weeks.

A Word From The Art Department

Shown below are personal still life examples from Drawing class! Students had to use a continuous line for each drawing.

Maddie C.

Dom M.

Colorful Paper Sculpture by: Lily M

A Word From The Social Studies Department

This week, students in Mr. Duff's U.S. History class are diving deep into their favorite Civil War topics by creating a podcast! Each student is selecting a significant event of their own choosing, researching its impact, and presenting their understanding verbally. The goal of the project is to combine historical analysis with modern storytelling, giving students the opportunity to explore history in a way that is both personal and innovative. The finished podcasts will be shared with the class, allowing for a collaborative learning experience where students can learn from each other’s research and interpretations.

Pictured are Juniors Keerin W. and Marisa F. recording their podcast on the Emancipation Proclamation!

Join Us for the 1st Annual Manitou 5K Run and Walk! Updated Pricing

We're excited to announce the 1st Annual Manitou 5K Run and Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 5th! This community race was envisioned by a dedicated Manitou Springs Middle School parent on our District Accountability Committee to strengthen the partnership between the city, local businesses, and our school district. We hope to see many students (K-12), parents, and community members at the race.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 5
Location: Starts and ends at Fields Park
Time: 8 am - 10 am
Cost: $38 for ages 19+ | $22 for ages 18 and under
Inclusions: Free t-shirt designed by Manitou students
Timing: Chip Timed by CCR Timing

All proceeds from the event will benefit Manitou Springs School District. It's a wonderful opportunity to get active, have fun, and support our schools.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/manitou5k.

5K Thermometer

Registration for the 1st Annual Manitou 5K is off to a fantastic start! We're making strides towards our $10,000 goal, but we need your help to reach it. Sign up today and join the fun—invite your family, friends, and neighbors to participate!

UPDATED: Yearbook Price Schedule

October 1- October 18: $65

October 19- February 21: $75

February 21- Onward: $85

I made a mistake communicating the price schedule in prior communications. I apologize, and it will not happen again. Please buy your yearbook now before the price increases again.

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

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 Parent Action Committee

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 20 : Staff Work Day (No Students); Varsity Football Vs. Valley @ Valley High School @ 7PM

Saturday, September 21: Cross Country Varsity Invitational Vs. Coronado @Monument Valley Park @ 9AM

Monday, September 23: Homecoming week-Jersey Day; Girls Volleyball Vs. The Classical Academy @ The Classical Academy @ C(4PM),JV (5PM),Varsity (6PM); JV Football Vs. Valley @ Manitou Springs HS @4PM

Tuesday, September 24: Homecoming week- PJ Day; Boys Varsity Golf Vs. Woodland Park @Shining Mountain Golf Course @8:30AM; Boys JV Soccer Vs. The Classical Academy @ Manitou Springs HS @4PM Varsity @6PM ; Girls Volleyball Vs. Atlas Prep @ Manitou Springs HS @ JV-4,V-5PM

Wednesday, September 25: Homecoming week- Twin Day

Thursday, September 26: Homecoming week- Class Colors; Boys Soccer Vs. Pueblo Centennial @ Manitou Springs @ JV (4PM), Varsity (5PM); Girls Volleyball Vs. La Junta @ La Junta @ C (4:30PM)JV (5:30PM) Varsity(6:30PM)

Friday, September 27: Homecoming week- Green & Gold Day; Homecoming Parade (1PM)- Student Early Release (12PM); Varsity Football Homecoming Game Vs. Forge Christian @ Manitou Springs HS @ 7PM

Saturday, September 28: Homecoming (7PM-10PM)

Monday, September 30: JV Football Game Vs. Ellicott High School @ Ellicott HS @ 4:30PM

Tuesday, October 1: Girls Volleyball Vs. Vanguard School @ Manitou Springs HS @ C (4PM) JV (5PM) Varsity (6PM)

Wednesday, October 2: Late Start (2-Hour Delay)

Thursday, October 3: Boys Soccer Vs. Salida @ Salida @ Varsity(4PM) JV (6PM); Girls Volleyball Vs. Ellicott @Ellicott @ C (4:30PM) JV (5:30PM) Varsity (6:30PM)

Friday, October 4: Varsity Cross Country Invitational Vs. Summit @ Summit High School @5PM; Varsity Football Vs. Florence @ Florence High School @7PM

Saturday, October 5 :Manitou 5K (8 am)

Monday, October 7: JV Football Vs. Florence High School @Manitou Springs HS @4PM

Tuesday, October 8: Girls Volleyball Vs. Woodland Park @ Woodland Park @ C (4:30PM) JV (5:30PM) Varsity (6PM); Boys Varsity Soccer Vs. James Irwin Charter @ James Irwin @ 6PM

Wednesday, October 9: PSAT 9th-11th Grade(Release approximately 12:30PM); No school 12th Grade

Thursday, October 10: Girls Volleyball Vs. Banning Lewis Prep @ Manitou Springs HS @ C(4PM) JV (5PM) Varsity (6PM)

Friday, October 11: George Rykovich Stadium dedication @7PM; Varsity Cross Country Championship Vs. The Vanguard @ Monument Valley Park @ 3PM; Varsity Football Vs. La Junta @ Manitou Springs HS @ 7PM

Monday, October 14: JV Football Vs. La Junta @ La Junta @ 4:30PM

Tuesday, October 15: Girls Volleyball Vs. Lamar @ Lamar @ C (4:30PM) JV (5:30PM) Varsity (6:30PM)

Thursday, October 17 : Staff Work Day (No Students); Boys Soccer Vs. Lamar @ Manitou Springs HS @ JV (4PM) Varsity (6PM)

Friday, October 18 : Fall Break (Schools and District Office closed)

Monday, October 21: JV Football Vs. Lamar @ Manitou Springs HS @ 4PM

Tuesday, October 22: Boys Soccer Vs. Atlas Prep @ Manitou Springs HS @ JV (4PM) Varsity (6PM); Girls Volleyball Vs. Colorado Springs Christian @ Colorado Springs Christian @ C (4PM) JV (5PM) Varsity (6PM)

Thursday, October 24: Conferences (12:30 PM Dismissal); Girls Volleyball Vs. Salida @ Manitou Springs HS @ C (4PM) JV (5PM) Varsity (6PM); Boys Soccer Vs. Woodland Park @ Woodland Park @ JV (4:30PM) Varsity (6:30PM)

Friday, October 25 - Conferences (No School); Varsity Football Vs. Woodland Park @ Manitou Springs HS @ 7PM