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January 31, 2025
If you were not aware, there are the beginnings of work on a Colorado bill that aims to limit cell phones in schools. There is no telling whether or not a resolution would pass, but it is a topic of discussion across the state of Colorado. The bill would require school boards to adopt a policy that limits cell phone use in schools by July 2026.
We are one month into our efforts to support “Distraction Free BVSD” cell phone policies. Our goal to this point has been to reinforce, remind, and promote to students that their phones are to remain away for the entire school day.
Starting February 3rd, we begin our campus-wide enforcement of consequences for using phones outside the classroom. Administration and campus security will follow the same discipline matrix that was already being used by classroom teachers in the application of policies to all campus spaces throughout the school day.
1st offense: The student’s phone will be confiscated, returned at the end of day.
2nd offense: The student’s phone will be confiscated, returned to a parent at 3:55pm.
3rd offense: The student’s phone will be confiscated, meeting with the parent.
4th offense: Cell phone not allowed on school property, defiance consequences.
We hope that we can continue working on this policy with the mindset that it is something that we can build upon for its positive attributes. The focus is on creating a distraction-free learning environment where academic performance and emotional well-being are all improved.
Sko yotes!
Greg Doan
Principal
2024-25 YEARBOOKS
Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook at the lowest price of the year on Revtrak or at jostensyearbooks.com. This keepsake captures all the incredible moments of the year and is a must have for every student!
After seeing the success of girls’ flag football around our state, the Boulder Valley School District is open to establishing this fun sport for all girls within the district.
As part of the process, we need to compile a list of all interested athletes.
For those of you that have a student at a BVSD school who wants to play flag football, email jennamilot@gmail.com with the following information:
1- Name of athlete
2- School attending
3- Grade in school
4- Contact information
Please let your family and friends know about this movement. Remember, any student athlete within the district would be eligible to play.
Thank you for helping us break down barriers and improve equity in sport and beyond!
MOHI Booster Bash, Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for an exciting evening on Friday, March 7th at the Lionsgate Event Center!
Event Details:
- Format: Happy Hour Style
- Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours
- Highlights:
- Silent auction
- Cocktails
- Delectable hors d'oeuvres and finger foods
- Background music
We are also considering a video montage, speeches, and a live auction with an auctioneer—details to be confirmed in January!
Stay tuned for more updates in the next Monarch Messenger issue. Please save the date for this annual fun-filled evening!
Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.
As we welcome students back into our building for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community
Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2024-2025, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.