Manitou Springs High School

Welcome back Mustangs! It's great to be back and reconnect with students, staff, and community members this week. The campus is buzzing with energy, and we're eager to make the most of our momentum. The joy, stories about the break, and ambitious goals for the new year are truly thrilling. I'm excited about our collective growth ahead!

Have a wonderful long weekend and stay warm! Next week we are looking forward to Fun Week hosted by StuCo.

Anna Conrad

Manitou Springs High School

Principal

You are invited to join us for an informal gathering - Coffee with Superintendent Dorsey! This is an opportunity for us to connect directly with you, our valued community members, and have open discussions about topics that matter to you.

Date: Wednesday, January 24
Time: 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: Adam's Mountain Cafe, Manitou Springs (26 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829)

Come grab a cup of coffee and engage in conversation with our Superintendent!

Greg Kokoski joined us at MSHS as our new security officer. He will spend time in the SILC building and MSHS. He came to Colorado from Nashville, Tennessee. The military brought him out here, He completed service of 11 years in the Army. Things he loves to do on his downtime are: going to the gym, DJing, and traveling. He loves serving the community, and through my extensive military background he will continue and strive to keep our community safe.

Saturday, January 13, 2024. This is for all students in grades 8th-12th grade. Students must register here and it's FREE.

REMINDER- MSHS is starting the process for students who are interested in either of the two concurrent enrollment opportunities via Pikes Peak State College. MSHS partners with PPSC for both DEGREE Start and CAREER Start. Please see the email that was re-sent out 1/9/2024 describing the difference between the two programs, the unique eligibility requirements and important timelines to adhere to.

Degree Start is for current 11th grade students who wish to pursue a 4-year degree in the Liberal Arts field while Career Start is for current 10th/11th grade students who wish to pursue a vocational program to gain skills for entering the workforce by earning a certificate or credits towards an associates degree.

Please contact your students' school counselor if you have any questions and please encourage your students to sign up in the counseling center by 3:30PM Friday 1/12/24 so they can be pulled for information regarding the separate processes next week (Yellow sheet=Career Start, Green sheet= Degree Start) .

There will be a virtual information session with a PPSC rep for parents and guardians AND students as well that can be accessed here if you wish to get more information :

Career Start & Degree Start VIRTUAL Info Sessions for Parents of prospective Students with PPSC Representative
Wednesday, January 17 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dho-xcjy-tbg
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-241-5108‬ PIN: ‪198 995 722‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dho-xcjy-tbg?pin=6901528120627

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Strengthen Your Login Game!

For January, Sources of Strength shares the benefits of setting intentions and goals for the new year. As we experience the shift to a new year, many are inspired to set resolutions to create a new sense of self. However, resolutions are not always aligned with mindful practices or self-compassion. For resolutions to be attainable, a person needs to find the balance between being resolute and being mindfully patient. Perhaps, instead of resolutions, we might focus more on intentions. As resolutions are strict, intentions are flexible. Intentions are where we focus our attention; intentions are mindful. Intentions or resolutions, whichever you practice, are about growth and improvement, bringing health, joy, and ease into your life and adding mindfulness to your new year practice will invite self-compassion, kindness, and awareness into our habits.

Last month, Sources of Strength invited you to engage in gratitude. Gratitude allows you to notice your blessings and create balance from life's difficulties. Mindfulness helps you handle tough times with grace, acceptance, and surrender.

If you would like to join Sources of Strength, please join us at lunch on Thursdays in Dr. Moen’s room.

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

Hallway renovation surprise students after winter break by The Prospector staff

Colorado's inclusive social studies standards are superior to Florida's by Krissy Stout

Senior's Cody Kelly and Cody Wyman place at the Cross Country State Championships by Angela Rowe

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

Congratulations to the following choir students for being accepted into Western Slope Honor Choir:

Elsa Baker, Isaac Boczkiewicz, Kai Jacobson, Lana Kahtava, Rhys Parratt, Morrigan Schulz, Meghan Taylor, and Becket Wendell-Evans. These talented individuals will be travelling to Gunnison, Colorado in March to perform alongside other gifted individuals in a concert. Congrats!

We have a fun week ahead at MSHS!

Pack the Gym for the Manitou vs St. Mary's basketball games next week!

Monday, January 15th - No School - MLK Day

Tuesday, January 16th - End of Day Assembly/Start of Dodge Ball Tournament - New Gym - 2:50pm-3:20pm

Tuesday, January 16th - Wrestling: Boys Varsity vs. Sand Creek (Home) - 6:00pm

Wednesday, January 17th - Basketball: Boys JV/Varsity vs. St. Mary's (Home) - 4:00pm/7:00pm (pack the gym - wear green and gold)

Wednesday, January 17th - Basketball: Girls JV vs. St. Mary's (Home) - 4:00pm/5:30pm

Thursday, January 18th - Salsa & Salsa - Perez's Room - 4:30pm

Thursday, January 18th - Welcome Night for Incoming 9th Graders & Choice Students - New Gym - 5:30pm

Friday, January 19th - Wrestling: Girls/Boys Varsity vs. Fountain-Fort Carson (Away) - 4:00pm

Friday, January 19th - Basketball: Girls/Boys JV vs. Ellicott (Away) - 4:30pm

Friday, January 19th - Basketball: Girls/Boys Varsity vs. Ellicott (Away) - 5:30pm/7:00pm

Saturday, January 20th - Neon Dance - Old Gym - 7:00pm-10:00pm - $5