Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,
We have been having a fun Homecoming week. Yesterday afternoon was the HOCO Powder Puff game between the Senior/Freshman and the Junior/Sophomores. The game ended in a 28-28 tie, so we had a field goal tie-braeaker. Eva Wrobel made the game winning field goal for the Junior/Sophomore team. It was a great game and everyone had a fun time. Just a few more events left to end the week.
Here is a rundown on the remaining Homecoming Week activities:
HoCo Volleyball game: JV at 4:30, Varsity at 5:30
HoCo Parade starts at Teens Inc. at 11:00 (HS student class floats make their way through town and finish up back at the school)
HoCo BBQ sponsored by Ned Panther Parents (PTA): 12:00 at the Soccer Field
HoCo Varsity Soccer game: 1:30
HoCo High School Dance at the Ned Community Center: 7:00 to 9:00 (HS only)
October Count
Each year at this time the State of Colorado and school districts participate in October Count, which takes place the last week of September through October 8. The state counts students enrolled in every school to determine state funding for school districts. The school districts in turn provide specific funding for schools based on the enrolled number of students who attend. That is why it is very important that all of our students attend as much as possible during the October count window. Thanks for your help.
It’s going to be a fun weekend, let's all be safe out there!
Gavan
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See all events on the NMSHS school calendar here.
- September 27 - Volleyball at home, 4:30pm
- September 28:
- HoCo parade starts at 11:00am;
- BBQ, 12pm;
- Soccer game, 1:30pm;
- HoCo Dance at Nederland Community Center, 7pm
- September 30 - No School, Teacher PD
- October 1 - Soccer at home, 4pm, VB at home, 4:30pm
- October 3 - School Accountability Meeting, 5:30pm
- October 3 - PTA meeting, 6pm
- October 7 - Lifetouch School Picture Retake Day
- October 7 - HS Soccer at home, 4:30pm; MS Volleyball at home, 5pm
- October 8 - Library at lunch
- October 8 - Band and Orchestra concert, 7pm
- October 9 - High School Academic Awards, 8:15am
- October 9 - CU Boulder Admissions at lunch
- October 10 - Choir Concert, 7pm
- October 11 - First Quarter Ends
Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 17, 4:30-8:00pm in-person
- October 22, 4:30-8:00pm virtual
Thank you everyone for supporting a great start to our Homecoming week!
Our athletic teams have had a very successful start. High School Mountain Biking had their best race of the year in Eagle, and took 3rd Place again in Division 2. High School Volleyball swept Two Roads 3-0 for Varsity and 2-0 for JV, and High School Soccer beat Rocky Mountain Lutheran 1-0. Middle School Cross Country finished their season strong on Wednesday (final places to be determined), and High School Cross Country is racing today at Estes Park Gold Course starting at 4:00 pm.
High School JV Volleyball plays tonight at 4:30 pm, with Varsity HOMECOMING Volleyball starting tonight around 5:30 pm.
High School Varsity HOMECOMING Soccer starts tomorrow at 1:30 pm. Come to the BBQ and Parade through town ahead of time.
We need everyone to come out and make some noise today and tomorrow! Go Panthers!
Upcoming Information: Last week’s Parent meeting topic related to college funding, scholarships and application steps. Email Ms. Jill if you would like to view the slide deck.
Happy Homecoming Panthers!
Free Active Parenting group. Parents, the popular Active Parenting group is back! Active parenting is a free online group that meets to support the parents and caregivers of Nederland teens. Topics include raising confident kids in the digital era. Participation in this virtual parenting support group includes a free family dinner pickup on group nights and $20 Amazon gift for each session. Engage online with the amazing coaches Madi and Danette while meeting other parents in this lively training. Learn tools for: improving teen communication, guiding teens toward healthy choices and supporting their academics. Online meetings run November 4 - December 16. See this flyer for dates, and register here. Space is limited.
October 09: Amanda Johnson, from CU Boulder’s Office of Admissions visits Nederland High School during lunch. Come meet Ms. Johnson and hear more about scholarships, academic majors, new programming, and campus life. She will be in the school library during lunch.
Seniors have been busy meeting up with Ms. Jill and working on college applications. Free college application days are October 15 - 17. Applications can be submitted to public universities in Colorado, without incurring application fees during this timeframe.
Panther Pride!! This year Nederland celebrates Keahi Pelkum Donahue as a top 1% scorer in 2023’s PSAT National Merit Scholarship Program Qualifying Exam! As such Keahi is named a 2024 semifinalist, and is eligible to compete for finalist. Payton Kutscher, Natalia Garcia Upczak, Aya Pelkum Donahue, Cedar Shupe, Lauren Schrader were named as 2024 awardees of Honorable National Recognition for scoring in the top 10% of students taking the exam! As such, all of these students are eligible for listing these honors on college and scholarship applications. When’s the next chance to earn such glory and notoriety?? Current Juniors and Sophomores take the PSAT National Merit Qualifying exam here on October 23. Juniors can qualify for National Merit Scholarship status, and both grades can qualify for National Recognition!
Coming on October 23: October PSAT National Merit Scholarship Program Qualifying Exam is given here on Wednesday, 10/23 @ 9:30am. The National Merit Scholarship Program is recognized worldwide as a prestigious award. For all 10th and 11th graders, top scores allow examinees to qualify for several corporate scholarship awards. All students can also opt in to the College Board Student Search Service to connect with colleges through the Big Future app. See more information in the PSAT National Merit Student Guide here. The exam is $18. Parents pay on Revtrak, on the Testing Tile. Deadline for payment is October 23.
AP EXAMS. Exam registration payments due by October 31.
Register for your high school exams now, using the exam sign up sheet 2024/25 AP Exam Payment form OR pay online: https://bvsd.revtrak.net/high-schools/neh/ select the “testing” app tile. Why take an AP Exam? Entering college with credit you’ve already earned through AP can save you time and money—for example, you might be able to skip introductory courses or even graduate early. Check the AP Exam Credit Search.
College Board reports that no matter their score, students who complete an AP® course and exam benefit from their AP experience. In fact, even students who score a 1 or 2 on an AP Exam are more likely to attend college and graduate on time (than academically similar students who don’t take AP). In a recent survey of nearly 2,000 first-year college students, over 90% of respondents who earned an AP Exam score of 2 said they’re doing well (or very well) in college courses that cover similar content.
Upcoming College Fairs:
Plan now - these local college fairs are coming up fast, in the fall! A college fair is an event where multiple colleges and universities gather in one location to provide you with information about their academics, campus life, cost of attendance, scholarships and more. It's a great chance to meet the people who actually read admissions applications and who can help you get started with the college of your dreams.
Denver National College Fair (National Association for College Admissions) Denver is at the Colorado Convention Center on Sunday September 29, 1:00 - 4:00. Register ahead for a barcode to exchange your contact information with representatives. https://www.collegefairguide.com/national-college-fairs/denver-national-college-fair See a list of participating colleges here: https://www.nacacattend.org/24denver/5606330
Peak to Peak Charter School College Day: Monday Sep 30, 2024
Broomfield High School, Wednesday, October 30. Broomfield hosts an In-State College fair featuring representatives from public and private universities located within Colorado. 6:00 - 7:30pm.
Next Monday and Tuesday Ms. Jill meets with 10th and 11th grade students to discuss the 2024 October PSAT National Merit Scholarship Program Qualifying Exam given here on October 23. The National Merit Scholarship Program is recognized worldwide as a prestigious award. For 10th and 11th graders, top scores allow examinees to qualify for several corporate scholarship awards. See more information in the PSAT National Merit Student Guide here.
Upcoming College Fairs:
Plan now - these local college fairs are coming up fast, in the fall! A college fair is an event where multiple colleges and universities gather in one location to provide you with information about their academics, campus life, cost of attendance, scholarships and more. It's a great chance to meet the people who actually read admissions applications and who can help you get started with the college of your dreams.
Denver National College Fair (National Association for College Admissions) Denver is at the Colorado Convention Center on Sunday September 29, 1:00 - 4:00. Register ahead for a barcode to exchange your contact information with representatives. https://www.collegefairguide.com/national-college-fairs/denver-national-college-fair See a list of participating colleges here: https://www.nacacattend.org/24denver/5606330
Peak to Peak Charter School College Day: Monday Sep 30, 2024
Broomfield High School, Wednesday, October 30. Broomfield hosts an In-State College fair featuring representatives from public and private universities located within Colorado.
6:00 - 7:30pm. More details to follow.
The PTA Needs parents like YOU!
HOMECOMING
STUCO has lots of fun things planned and much brainstorming came about to try and make this year’s Homecoming spectacular with ideas on how to engage the community! PTA will be heading up the pre-game BBQ so we need VOLUNTEERS! Please sign up for a shift here https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/45/events/13905
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
PTA is bringing a Scholastic Book Fair to NMSHS in October! Be on the lookout for more information about the fair and ways to help!
PARENTS JOIN US!
Parents it’s not too late to support your student’s school by becoming a PTA member. We are forming our committees and parents are signing up, join now so you don’t miss out on getting on the committee of your choice!
NMSHS is partnering with the Nederland Community Library (NCL) again this year! Every other Tuesday, the NCL Pop-Up Event will be at NMSHS during MS and HS lunches. Students will be able to browse and check out items from NCL including: books, magazines, DVDs, manga and more!! If your student doesn't have a Ned Library card, no worries! Applications will be available for students to bring home for parents to complete.
Nederland Middle Senior High School
Bell Times: 8:30 am-3:45 pm; 9:30 am-3:45 pm Wednesdays
Front Office: 720-561-4900
Attendance line: 720-561-4902
Transportation: 720-561-6241
Email: nmshs.contact@bvsd.org
Website: neh.bvsd.org
Location: 597 County Rd. 130, Nederland, CO 80466
Phone: 720-561-4900