MARAUDERS WEEKLY

January 12

Silver Day
After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM

January 13

Blue Day
ACCESS Testing CLDE Students
After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM

THEME NIGHT: Teacher/Staff Appreciation NIght

Girls Basketball vs. Elizabeth, 4:30/6PM
Boys Basketball @ Elizabeth, 7PM
Boys Wrestling @ Palmer High School, TBD
Girls Wrestling @ Palmer High School, TBD

January 14

Orange Day
ACCESS Testing CLDE Students
After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM
Unified Basketball @ Coronado, 5:30 PM

January 15

Blue Day
ACCESS Testing CLDE Students
Hall Sweeps and Tardies START
After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM
Unified Basketball Vs, Palmer, 3:45 PM
Boys Basketball vs. Village, 6 PM

THEME NIGHT: Mitchell Alumni Night: 1975 Football Hall of Fame Ceremony

January 16

Orange Day: Marauder PRIDE Day
ACCESS Testing CLDE Students
Unified Basketball @ Pine Creek, 6 PM
Boys/Girls COS Metro Wrestling Championship, TBD

January 17

Boys/Girls COS Metro Wrestling Championship, TBD

Welcome back! Last week, January 5 to 9, was a strong start to the new year and a great return to learning after winter break. On Monday, teachers had a productive workday, and on Tuesday, our staff took part in district-wide professional development with our School Improvement Plan partners. We continue to refine our instructional practices, working together to develop high-quality, interdependent tasks and add new strategies to lesson plans to increase student engagement and guide them to take ownership of their learning.

Students returned on Wednesday, which marked the start of the third quarter, and we began with an inspiring whole-school assembly featuring Dr. Tommie Mabry. His powerful message about overcoming challenges and persevering to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty set a positive tone. Later that day, we held grade-level meetings for all classes: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. Students received grade-specific information and a clear reminder about dress code, student conduct, hall pass usage, personal technology rules, including the required use of Yondr pouches for cell phones. Throughout the day, we reminded students about the importance of behavior, attendance, and GPA (BAG) data, which are key to success and staying on track for graduation. Thursday was back to a normal day of learning, and Friday’s snow day gave us an unexpected long weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed the extra time.

Looking ahead to this week, January 12 to 16, we will start ACCESS testing for our Multilingual Learners. This test is important for measuring growth and progress in learning English, so it is important for our MLL students to attend and do their best. Monday will be a Silver Day, and students will take part in Future Ready activities, looking over their personal BAG reports to reflect on how they did in Semester 1 and set goals for Semester 2. We encourage students to take charge of their learning and use this time to plan for success.

After-school tutoring will continue this week, and we hope students use this resource not only if they fall behind, but also to stay ahead. On Friday, January 15, we will start hall sweeps and tardy passes, so students should arrive on time and maintain good attendance. We will finish the week on Friday, January 16, with Marauder Pride Day. Students, staff, and community members are invited to show their school spirit by wearing orange and blue. Finally, enjoy another three-day weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Let’s keep up the momentum, continue to get WINS, and make this quarter our best yet!

George C. Smith, Principal

MHS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (SAC)

The School Accountability Committee (SAC) comprises a dedicated team committed to driving student success and ongoing school improvement. Reverend Michael Bibbs and Alyssa Webb serve as co-chairs for the 2025-2026 school year, bringing strong collaborative leadership that will further strengthen the SAC’s mission. Their guidance is expected to boost parental engagement and foster greater community involvement.

The next SAC meeting will be held at its regularly scheduled time and place, Mitchell High School, on Thursday, February 12, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. For your convenience, a virtual attendance option is also available via the provided link.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who has attended and contributed to the Mitchell High School SAC. Your involvement is vital to our shared success.

For more information, contact our committee:

Co-Chair Michael Bibbs at michaelbibbs039@gmail.com (719) 287-2729

Co-Chair Alyssa Webb at opuswebb@gmail.com (719) 475-7465

DAC Representative Alyssa Webb ... Substitute Representative Sharon Simpson-Dogon

Secretary Sharon Simpson-Dogon at yeswellnessmatters@gmail.com

A Note About College Applications and Post-Secondary Planning:

Senior students still needing help completing their college applications should see Mrs. Montez or Mr. Cooks in the Future Center. If students are not interested in attending college directly after high school, we still need to meet with you! There are lots of other opportunities for students who are interested in apprenticeships, internships, military, etc.

Students With Jobs Outside of School/Potential High School Credit:

For any student who is employed and has not filled out the application for high school credit in Schoolinks, please see Mrs. Montez or Mr. Cooks in the Future Center. Students who work a certain number of hours within a semester can earn high school credits.

The Future Center would also like to wish all students a great first week back!

Theme Nights:

Tuesday, Jan. 13 - Mitchell Teacher and Staff Appreciation Night: Wear your Mitchell WINS T-Shirt to the game and show off your Marauders Pride.
Thursday, Jan. 15 - Mitchell Alumni Night: Represent the past 60 years at Mitchell High School. Halftime celebration with our 1975 Football Hall of Fame Champions. Pep Band, Color Guard, and Reds in attendance.

🏀 Athlete Spotlight

Junior Bella Wilkinson continues to dominate on the boards! Bella is currently 3rd in the state of Colorado, averaging 16.8 rebounds per game, and has now surpassed 100 rebounds for the second straight season in her basketball career. An incredible display of consistency, effort, and toughness. Way to go, Bella!

🤼 Wrestling

Jazmyn Williams earned a 3rd-place finish at 145 pounds at the Denver South Raven Rumble on Saturday. Jazmyn secured the podium spot with a strong 3–0 victory over Stella Harmon of George Washington. Outstanding effort and grit. Congratulations, Jazmyn!

🎓 Seniors — Celebrate Your Big Moment!

Show off your Marauder pride with a 2’ x 3’ senior lawn banner! These banners are a great way to celebrate your graduation and let the community cheer you on. For pricing and ordering details, see Ms. Smith in the Athletics Office. Don’t miss out on this fun senior tradition!