Marauders Weekly

August 25

• SILVER DAY
• College and Career Day

August 26

• BLUE DAY
• Softball Home vs. Florence 4pm
• Volleyball @ Pueblo Central 4, 5, 6pm

August 27

• ORANGE DAY

August 28

• BLUE DAY

• Volleyball Home vs. Harrison 4,5, 6pm
• Soccer @ Harrison 4, 6pm

August 29

• ORANGE DAY
• Football @ Arvada 7:30pm
• Cross Country @ Widefield 5pm

August 30

We are proud of our Lady Marauders who are making their mark beyond the classroom and representing Mitchell as high school athletes. Their hard work, dedication, and pride show what it means to be a Marauder in the classroom, on the field, and on the court. Way to lead with excellence.

Our 9th grade students are launching their first unit by exploring the essential question: Who suffers when a crime is committed? This driving question will guide their reading, discussions, and writing as they analyze texts and connect ideas to real-world issues.

Dear Marauders Families,

Last week at Mitchell High School, we focused on enhancing safety and security as students and staff received updated pictures and ID cards and participated in our first lockdown drill. I would like to extend my appreciation to the students and staff for taking this drill seriously which led to extremely productive exercise. If your student did not get their picture taken, please be on the lookout for picture re-take day information. Students demonstrated commendable effort and positive attitudes during the Fall STAR Benchmark Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. We also celebrated a victory for our C Squad Volleyball Team, who defeated the Pueblo South Colts.

Looking ahead, students will participate in a mandatory Future Ready lesson on Monday titled "Exploring Postsecondary Options." This lesson aligns with our school’s vision of preparing all students for college and career readiness. Parents are encouraged to discuss these lessons with their children and have ongoing dialogue about their interests and how Mitchell High School and the D11 community can best support their dreams and goals.

Additionally, the final Monday of each month marks is designated as College and Career Day. We invite everyone—students, staff, and families—to wear their favorite college or career-themed attire. On Tuesday, our partners from Instructional Empowerment will be on campus to conduct an instructional rigor appraisal aimed at enhancing high-quality instruction, student engagement, and promoting student agency in learning.

As always, I appreciate the partnership of all of our stakeholders. Let’s continue to build momentum and make this another great week at Mitchell High School. Get those WINS!

-Principal Smith

The last Monday of every month is College & Career Day! Students and staff are encouraged to represent their favorite college, career, or military branch gear. Let’s see that Marauder Pride across the halls.

Which grade will show the most Marauder Pride this month?

Student Schedules are ready to view in PowerSchool!

Schedules change requests can be made for the first two weeks of school. The last day to make changes to schedules is Wednesday, August 27, 2024. Changes will only be made to meet the graduation requirements. For example, you are enrolled in a class that you have already taken and passed. OR you are a senior and need a math credit, but you do not have a math class on your schedule.

Schedules will NOT be changed for reasons such as: you want to be in a different section because that is where your friends are. OR you don't like the elective you were given.

If you need to make a change to your schedule, please make an appointment with your counselor. All appointments are confirmed through your email.

The following students participated in the Summer High School Intern Celebration through the Pikes Peak Business Education Alliance organization at the following sites:

Oscar Garay - Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Amanda Parker - School Family Media, LLC

Victor Torres - El Paso County - Engineering Dept.

Elissa Orozco - Optical Engines

Congratulations for completing your internship and for taking advantage of this opportunity!

12th Grade Future Center Tours and Orientation beginning the week of August 25-September 22 (Students will visit during their Future Ready class.)

September 25th SOCO Construction Career Days Field Trip 7:30am-3:30pm. See Mrs. Montez or Mr. Cooks in the Future Center for more information.

We’re off to a great start this year, and I want to thank you for supporting our students in both athletics and activities. Here are a few important updates as we head into the week:

Athletics

• 8/26 Softball vs. Florence, 4pm MHS

• 8/26 Volleyball @ Pueblo Central, 4p/5p/6p

• 8/28 Volleyball vs. Harrison, 4p/5p/6p MHS

• 8/28 Soccer @ Harrison, 4p/6p

• 8/29 Cross Country @ Widefield Invitational, 5p

• 8/29 Football @ Arvada (Trailblazer Stadium), 7:30p

Gear Up and sport your Blue and Orange!

Student Council Update

STUCO is planning creative events for Homecoming Week, Sept. 15-20. More details soon!

Clubs & Activities

It’s not too late to join! All Clubs are still welcoming new members. Please reach out to Club Sponsors or stop by the Athletics/Activities Office for more information.

Shout Outs

• Our Volleyball C-Team for their Thursday night victory over Pueblo South to open the season!

• Our Soccer Marauders took to the field Friday night for a scrimmage, sweeping and shutting out Palmer under the lights! Varsity scored 6 goals, while JV scored 3.

Reminders

• Weekly eligibility will be pulled and reviewed by the Athletic Department every Monday at 12:00pm, beginning 8/24.

MHS ACCEPT Value Spotlight

Last week, our volleyball teams showed incredible Teamwork in their matches. Win or lose, they reminded us what Marauder grit looks like.

Thank you for continuing to show up, cheer loud, and support our kids. Let’s make this another great week to be a Marauder!

If you are interested in purchasing Mitchell Marauders apparel, please stop by the Athletics/Activities office and we will point you in the right direction! Let's reignite the "M" as a source of identity and honor!

At Mitchell High School, student safety and academic success are our top priorities. We are committed to maintaining a secure, welcoming environment where students can thrive.

📈 Attendance Goals

We’re aiming for 92%+ Average Daily Attendance (ADA). To support this, we’re offering:

• Incentives for improved attendance
• Personalized support for students at risk
• Community outreach to reduce chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of the school year)

🚨 Hall Sweeps

Random hallway sweeps help ensure students are in class. Repeated truancy may result in In-School Detention (ISD) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS).

📝 Attendance Reminders

• Closed Campus: All 9th & 10th graders must remain on campus during the school day.
• Open Lunch: Juniors & Seniors may leave campus with ID. Privilege may be revoked for tardiness.
• Absences: Must be excused within 48 hours.
• Extended Absences: Require pre-approval and a completed absence form.

📵 Cell Phone & Tech Policy

To maintain focus and privacy:

• No personal tech use during class or in private areas.
• Devices must be stored in Yondr pouches.
• Repeated violations lead to escalating consequences, including suspension.

📞 Questions? Contact the Attendance Office:
719-328-6613 or 719-328-8895

Mitchell High School is seeking a dedicated Health Assistant to join our team. This role supports the health and well-being of our students and staff. If you or someone you know is interested, please see the attached document for position details and application information.

Please complete the application at this link for free and reduced lunch.

The information on the application is confidential and will be used only to determine eligibility. Families only need to fill out one application for all children in their household.

The application does not require information about immigration, migrant, citizenship or refugee status. It does require either the last four Social Security numbers of the family member filling out the form or an indication that there is no Social Security number. This information is not reported to any organization outside of your school and school district.