Blevins Bulletin

September 26, 2025 Principal's Message

Hello Blevins Families,

I'd like to start this message by explaining October Count. Your child's regular attendance at school is always important, though it is especially critical on Wednesday, October 1. This day is Colorado's official "October Count Day", the date used by the state to determine enrollment and the amount of per-pupil funding each district and school receives.

The full October Count window runs from September 24 - October 8 and we encourage families to prioritize attendance every day during this period. Of course, if your child is ill or has an important family commitment, please follow normal attendance procedures.

Thank you for supporting your child's learning and helping ensure our school receives the funding needed to serve every student!

One more note, I made a mistake in my Principal's Message last week. Our student-led conferences will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 16, 3-6:30pm each evening. I stated the incorrect days of the week in my previous communication. Sorry for any confusion!

Thanks for your continuous support of Blevins and have a wonderful weekend.

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, September 29th:

Student Vision & Hearing (More Information Below)

Tuesday, September 30th:

Science Olympiad Meeting 2:30–3:30 in Mutter’s room (249) (More Information Below)
PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Blevins Collaboration Café Room 221)

Wednesday, October 1st:

Blevins Cross Country Team Fundraiser @ Chipotle 4:00-8:00

Monday, October 6th:

Picture Retake Day (More Information Below)

Friday, October 10th:

School Dance 3:00-5:30 ($5.00 student entry fee)
Bruin Bash 4:30-6:30

Tuesday, October 14th: NO BRUIN CLUB

Student Led Conferences 3:00-6:30 (Watch for more information)

Thursday, October 16th: NO BRUIN CLUB

Student Led Conferences 3:00-6:30 (Watch for more information)

Friday, October 17th:

NO SCHOOL

Monday, October 20th:

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 21st:

7th/8th Blevins Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:30-4:05 (Important Information Below)
SAC (Site Accountability Committee) Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Blevins Collaboration Café Room 221)

Wednesday, October 22nd:

7th/8th Blevins Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:30-4:05 (Important Information Below)

Thursday, October 23rd:

7th/8th Blevins Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:30-4:05 (Important Information Below)

Band Concert (Symphonic, Concert & Jazz) 7:00pm

Friday, October 24th:

7th/8th Blevins Boys Basketball Teams Posted in AM
7th & 8th Grade Band Performance @ Nordic Band Festival @ Lesher 11:00-1:00
Pumpkin Palooza 5:00-7:00 (Watch for more information)

Tuesday, October 28th:

Give Next Field Trip to CSU 9:00-2:00
PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Blevins Collaboration Café Room 221)

Friday, October 31st:

Student & Staff Halloween Costumes

SAVE THE DATE! You're Invited to the BRUIN BASH!!

Save the Date & Get Involved!

We're gearing up for the 2nd Annual Bruin Bash on Friday, October 10th. This is our largest community event to celebrate past, present, and future Bruins and to also raise money through our PTO. The money will go directly to students and their experience here at Blevins. Here are a couple of important things to know:

We are in need of volunteers and/or items donated. If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up.

Thank You from PTO and Fundraiser Information

Thank you, Blevins community!

A big thanks to everyone who came out to our MOD Pizza fundraiser Thursday night—it was wonderful connecting with both new and returning families.

Bruin Bash T-shirt Preorders Extended!

New deadline: this Sunday, September 28th. No extras will be ordered—presale is the only chance to get one!

Order Form: Order Link
Payment Link: Payment Link

Get involved!

We still need volunteers to help make Bruin Bash a success—[sign up here].

Donation Competition Update

7th grade: $1,505
6th grade: $1,400
8th grade: $335

Keep those donations coming—every dollar makes a difference!

Help 6th Grade Take the Lead!

Help 7th Grade Keep the Lead!

Help 8th Grade Take the Lead!

Next PTO Meeting

Join us Tuesday, September 30 5:30-7:00 for our next PTO meeting—we’d love to see you there!

Free Student Admission to the Canvas Community Classic

Hearing and Vision Volunteers Needed!

Hearing and Vision Volunteers needed! As required by state law, students will have their vision and hearing screened on Monday, September 29 from 8-11. If your child wears glasses, please be sure they have their glasses at school for the screening.

No experience necessary; Training will be provided.

Instructions for signing up:

Log into Raptor
Click on Events
Click 'sign-up'

Questions or problems signing up? Contact the health office at 970-488-4007 or email bdahl@psdschools.org. Thank you for volunteering!!

Science Olympiad Returns to Blevins

We’re excited to announce that Science Olympiad is back at Blevins! Our school has a proud tradition with this nationally recognized program, having earned many local, state, and even national awards over the years. Science Olympiad is a competitive science club where students explore STEM through teamwork, challenges, and problem-solving.

Meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30–3:30 p.m. in Mutter’s room (249).

Students already signed up for Bruins Club may attend Science Olympiad during that time.
Students not in Bruins Club may either join Bruins Club (permission slip required) or arrange for pick-up at 3:30.
Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 30, right after school.

Questions? Reach out to Kristi Mutter for more details (kmutter@psdschools.org)

Bruin Club

We had an amazing second week in Bruin Club, with nearly 60 students joining us after school each day! This week, students explored new worlds in Minecraft Education, made their own homemade pizzas, and designed water filtration systems in Engineering Exploration. We also welcomed parents and guardians to Blevins on Monday evening to learn about supporting their students from our incredible counseling team and PSD central staff.

If your student would like to be part of the fun, please make sure we have a completed 2025–2026 Permission to Participate form on file. Forms are available in the front office and must be submitted at least 24 hours before a student can attend.

Blevins Cross Country Fundraiser October 1st

Come and join the Blevins Cross Country fundraiser at Chipotle (on College and Laurel) on Wednesday October 1st from 4-8. Use the code Q4JTFAH and 25% of the proceeds will go directly to the team. See you there!

Picture Retake Day October 6th

Rocky Mountain High School Homecoming BBQ

2025-2026 7th/8th Grade Blevins Boys Basketball

Preseason Camp: **No preseason camp**

Tryouts: 10/21/24-10/23/24 2:35-4:05pm in Gym 200. Team assignments will posted the morning of October 24th.

Students must have a hard copy of the Physicians Certification form on file in the Front Office.
Students must have paid the athletic fee. Payment can be made through Schoolpay at https://psdschools.schoolpay.com or cash and check payments can be made in the Front Office. If it is a cut sport then you would pay to tryout then be refunded if your student doesn't make the team.
Students must have completed the online registration at https://www.psdathletics.org/msreg or complete and return registration packet to the Front Office.
Remember to bring basketball shoes, athletic clothing and a water bottle.
Cuts will take place on 10/23/23
Please pick up promptly at 4:10pm in the west parking lot

Varsity/JV Schedule
Varsity/JV Coach-Trey Cormia fcormia@psdschools.org

C/D Schedule
C/D Coach-Ken Hartley khartley@psdschools.org

Vaccination Clinics

2025-2026 Blevins Student/Family Handbook

Blevins Student/Family Handbook

Purchase Your 2025-2026 Blevins Yearbook

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