Cyclone Storm Sheets

It has been a busy and productive spring sports season for our Cyclone Community.

All of our teams did a great job this season. We would like to highlight a few of our state or playoff results.

• Boys Lacrosse had a great run and for the first time in Cyclone history, they hosted a first round playoff game.

• Girls Soccer also made a showing by earning a playoff spot against Air Academy.

• Our Varsity Boys Baseball fought hard this past weekend. They won their regional playoff game against Fruita but fell against Grandview.

• Our Track team had their own highlights at the 5A State Track Meet this past weekend.

• Bradie Menegatti was the 5A State Champion in High Jump with a jump of 5’6”. She also achieved 4th in State in Long Jump.

• Bruce Hobbs placed 4th in State in the 400.

• Hayden Golden also showed off her skills by earning 5th overall in the State Hurdles event.

• Our Boys 4x4 made the State finals with a finish of 9th in State.

• Girls Golf is currently at the State Tournament right now fighting for their title in Broomfield.

Congratulations to everyone for such a terrific season!

Five students in our English Enrichment program received awards for their exemplary writing and speaking. Only 0.01% of submissions submitted nationwide were selected through a program called Flashlight Learning. Students' work was selected due to exceptional performance, creativity, effort, perseverance, or other impressive qualities. Congratulations to the following students for their incredible achievements!

-Elisabeth Hernandez

-Phasak Leav

-Christian Rodriguez Perez

-Angelina Varela

-Jordan Varela

Pictured in the photo from left to right: Jordan Varela, Angelina Varela, Phasak Leav, Christian Rodriguez Perez. Not pictured: Elisabeth Hernandez

Law and Justice student Abygale Lyons, Class of 2026, has been elected as a state officer for SkillsUSA, marking a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey. This prestigious role places her at the forefront of a national organization dedicated to preparing students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.

As the State Recorder, Abygale will represent her peers, advocate for career and technical education (CTE), and help organize state-level events and competitions. Her election reflects her commitment to leadership and excellence within the SkillsUSA community.

As part of our commitment to career readiness, Pueblo West High School offers work-based learning (WBL) opportunities. The WBL program at PWHS offers students opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing, allowing them to apply academic knowledge in practical settings.This initiative bridges classroom learning with real-world experience, preparing students for success in both college and the workforce. As part of this program, students can earn high school credit for 76-152 hours of work. These experiences are integral to the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which include fields like healthcare, business, engineering, technology, broadcasting, automotive, law and justice, and construction. Students must have two credits in one pathway to be eligible for WBL credit.

One notable component is the School to Employment Program (STEP), developed in partnership with UCHealth at Parkview. STEP provides students with hands-on experience in healthcare settings, fostering both technical skills and professional development.

PWHS's approach aligns with Colorado's broader educational goals, emphasizing the importance of WBL in developing industry-relevant skills and facilitating smooth transitions from school to career. By integrating these experiences into the curriculum, PWHS ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the practical skills needed in today's job market.

• May 20th (6:00 p.m.) - Senior Night (PWHS Auditorium)
• May 21st/22nd - Senior Walks at Elementary Schools
• May 22nd (9:00 a.m.) - Graduation Rehearsal (PWHS Stadium) THIS IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY.
• May 22nd (following rehearsal) - Senior BBQ
• May 23rd (8:30 a.m.) - Graduation Ceremony (Students report 7:30 with caps and gowns, no tennis shoes, flip flops or jeans)

Congratulations to Nik Matthews, Class of 2025, on completing this large-scale mural by the PWH weight room. Fantastic work Nik, you are an outstanding artist and an inspiration to others.

Pueblo West High School students had their work on display at the Fuel and Iron Food Hall for the inaugural District 70 art show.

Pueblo West High School had several students participate and received recognition in the Pueblo City-County Library 27th Annual Poetry Contest. Winners included:

• Alex Coburn
• Ella McCreight
• Makenzie Likes
• Mia Vialpando (pictured)

Congrats to our History Day Students this year! We had a terrific turnout for state at the University of Colorado in Denver. Over 100 PWHS students participated in the competition this year! Here are our state competitors:

Congratulations to our Mock Trial Team this year! We had 35 Students compete in Mock Trial this year.

Sophie Shure, Ella McCreight and Coda Deulen came in 2nd place for the witnesses they portrayed in this year's murder trial. Below is our state qualifying team: L-R Emma Archuleta, Fatma Yussuf, Coda Deulen, Sophie Shure, Kat Lorance, Ella McCreight, Josephine Coffee, Abigail Cooper. Below that is our entire team outside the regional competition.

Congratulations to our Speech and Debate Team this year. We had 60 competitors in Speech and Debate this year and many lettered in this CHSAA event. Below, an image of the National Qualifying Tournament!

• August 21, 2025 @ 7:00 a.m. - Freshmen
• September 18, 2025 @ 7:00 a.m. - Seniors

Both events will take place in our auditorium. Please stay tune in the fall for Junior and Sophomore dates.

Here is a great place to start looking for scholarship opportunities. You can find scholarship funds under any field or trade. It is updated on a regular basis.

Check our online activity calendar to find information on upcoming games, concerts, conditioning and more. You can access the calendar through our school website or here.