April 3, 2026

Dear Nederland Community,

Next week is a very busy week at Nederland Middle Senior High School. First, Thursday April 9th at 7:30 is the grand opening of this year’s spring musical, Legally Blonde. Students have been working tirelessly on this production and I can’t wait to see the performance!

Also next week is the first ever used (and new!) book fair at Nederland Middle Senior High School. Our terrific library paraeducator, Heather Burcar, has worked relentlessly to get a large collection of new and used books to sell. $1 for paperback books and $2 for hardcover. This pricing is both for new and used books. What an incredible opportunity to update your bookshelf at home at incredible prices! All proceeds go directly back into the library. Additionally Ms. Heather has partnered with Uproot, the local Ned Florist, to sell bouquets before the opening of Legally Blonde. You can get the Anthology Arrangement for $20 or the Story Book Selection for $10. Again all proceeds go directly back to the library. The used book fair will be in the library Monday through Friday next week from 12:45 to 3:45 with a special opening before the musical on Thursday from 5:45 to 7:30.

Next week also is the first week of CMAS testing. As Mr. DePaula shared in his message last week we revamped the CMAS schedule so that students can give the testing their best effort. The schedule is below:

Monday 4/6 - 10:00 - 11:45 am - ELA Unit 1
Tuesday 4/7 - 10:00 - 11:45 am - ELA Unit 2
Thursday 4/9 - 10:00 - 11:45 am ELA Unit 3
Friday 4/10 - 10:15 - 11:45 am - Math Unit 1
Monday 4/13 - 10:15 - 11:45 am - Math Unit 2
Tuesday 4/14 - 10:15 - 11:45 am - Math Unit 3
Thursday 4/16 - During Science Class - Science Unit 1 (8th Grade ONLY)
Friday 4/17 - 8:45 am - 10:00 am - Science Unit 2 (8th Grade ONLY)
Monday 4/20 - During Science Class - Science Unit 3 (8th Grade ONLY)
Monday 4/20 - During Social Studies Class - Social Studies Unit 1 (7th Grade ONLY)

Our students and teachers have worked so hard over the course of this school year and I have no doubt they will give their best on these important tests. I can’t wait to see our results.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Have a wonderful weekend!

Best,

Caleb

See all events on the NMSHS school calendar here.

This Week:

Apr. 6-9 - Used Book Fair, 12:30-3:45pm

Apr. 7 - Library at Lunch
Apr. 7 - HS Girls Soccer v. William Smith at home, 4pm
Apr. 9 - Used Book Fair, 5:45pm-7:30pm
Apr. 9 - Legally Blonde the Musical, 7:30pm
Apr. 10 - Legally Blonde the Musical, 7pm
Apr. 11 - Legally Blonde the Musical, 1pm and 7pm

Coming Up:

Apr. 13 - HS Girls Soccer v. Gilpin at home, 4pm
Apr. 16 - All High School Field Trip to World Affairs Conference at CU

Apr. 16 - HS Girls Soccer v. STEM Highlands at home, 4pm

Apr. 18 - Legally Blonde the Musical, 1pm and 7pm
Apr. 21 - Library at Lunch
Apr. 22 - HS Girls Soccer v. Twin Peaks at home, 4pm

Apr. 24 - Local Legends and Landmarks
Apr. 30 - Art at Altitude
May 1 - May Madness Basketball Tourney (Assembly Schedule)
May 2 - Prom

To accommodate our upcoming standardized assessments, there are a few changes to our class and bell schedules. Please carefully review the notes and the graphic below to get a better understanding of the changes. The highlighted areas in the image show the changes that were made.

Next Week (4/6 - 4/10):

Monday, April 6 - Period 1 ends at 9:56 am. Period 3 starts at 10:00 am.
Tuesday, April 7 - Period 2 ends at 9:56 am. Period 4 starts at 10:00 am.
Wednesday, April 8 - no changes
Thursday, April 9 - Period 3 is the first class of the day and ends at 9:56 am. Period 1 is the second class of the day and will start at 10:00 am.
Friday, April 10 - Period 4 is the first class of the day. Period 2 is the second class of the day. Bells are at their normal times.

Following Week (4/13 - 4/17):

Monday, April 13 - Morning and afternoon classes are switched. Schedule is P7, P5, P1, P3. Bells are at their normal times.
Tuesday, April 14 - Morning and afternoon classes are switched. Schedule is P8, P6, P2, P4. Bells are at their normal times.
Wednesday, April 15 - This is a normal 8-period day for middle school. High school is taking PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and SAT 11 in the morning and CMAS Science 11 in the afternoon. High School students may leave when their testing sessions are complete. Seniors do not attend.
Thursday, April 16 - No changes
Friday, April 17 - No changes

Celebrations:

Legally Blonde, the musical, opens next week. It’s going to be a great performance. Come on out!
HS Track & Field competed in one of the biggest meets of the year at the Niwot Invitational. The girls finished 14th out of 32 mostly 4A/5A teams with River LeMaster finishing 2nd in High Jump and 3rd in the 300m Hurdles. The girls 4 x 800m relay was 6th. Way to go!

Announcements:

There is still time to sign up for MS Track & Field with Coach Mary Joyce - register here (Apr. 9 - May 13). Make sure you upload a current CHSAA sports physical and complete your payment via RevTrak.
There is a Basketball Clinic for Middle School Students near the end of April. This is being put on by Coaches Stephen LeFaiver and Kevin Cronan as a fundraiser for the high school boys’ basketball team. You can register here.

Upcoming Events this Week:

Tues. 4/7 @ 4 pm HS Girls’ Soccer William Smith @ Nederland
Thur. 4/9 @ 5 pm MS Girls’ Soccer Culminating Event @ Centennial
Thur. 4/9 @ 7:30 pm Legally Blonde, the Musical
Fri. 4/10 @ 7:00 pm Legally Blonde, the Musical
Sat 4/11 @ 8:30 am HS Track & Field @ Boulder County Championships @ Broomfield HS
Sat. 4/11 @ 1:00 pm Legally Blonde, the Musical
Sat 4/11 @ 7:00 pm Legally Blonde, the Musical

Go Panthers!

Sophomores and Juniors:

Boulder Apex priority application window closed, but the general application window is still open. Current Sophomores and Juniors are eligible to apply. This is a great way to participate in hands-on learning and excel into a field by earning a certificate! If you have questions, come see Mrs. May!

Seniors (& Parents of Seniors)

Are you interested in earning College Credits by taking the CLEP test for Grad+? Anyone is able to take a test. Here is more information. Reach out to Mrs. May if you would like to sign up for a test in the Spring to earn college credits FOR FREE.
Find the Scholarship Spreadsheet and other ongoing scholarship announcements in your Counseling Google Classroom - all information is housed here!

All High School Parents:

This is a great time to sit down with your student and look at their progression towards graduation, checking on their grades, and talking about the coming years of high school. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me anytime!

Meeting Calendar: Book a Parent Meeting here.
Email: kaitlyn.may@bvsd.org
Phone: 720-561-4915

Thinking about signing up for a Front Range Community College course for either the Summer or the Fall?

3/2/26 - Course Catalog available to view
3/16/26 - Registration opens
Questions? Connect with Axel Hernandez, FRCC concurrent enrollment coordinator, by filling out this form.
5/1/26 - sign up by this date for summer classes!

All Parents: Hosting an exchange student is a great way to bring more fun and excitement in your home - while also learning about another part of the world! Interested in hosting an Exchange Student? Check out Education First

To reserve tickets in advance, email: ticketingNMSHStheatre@gmail.com

To order your video copy of the Saturday 4/18 matinee performance for $25, click here: https://fulframe.tv/260418-NMSHS

Click on the flyer for the donation link.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

This is a friendly reminder to check your student’s Fee Balance in your Infinite Campus Portal.

Staying on top of these each year can help avoid any big surprises down the road.

For SENIOR parents: fees must be paid by May 9th, before Graduation. Remember you don't need to pay all at once; you can pay one fee at a time whenever you can.

We encourage you pay online through Infinite Campus, but we will accept a check (to NMSHS) or cash. Please email Lulu Arauz, lulu.arauzcastex@bvsd.org, if you have any questions.

If you're looking into other options:

1. Free & Reduced Lunch (which also covers academic fees and Chromebooks). Please contact Lola Campos // dolores.campos-herzf@bvsd.org // 720-561-5942.
2. School-specific scholarships and financial aid available. Please email principal Melamed // caleb.melamed@bvsd.org.

Thank you!

The Dairy Arts Center Student Show is the most prestigious student art exhibition in the Boulder Valley School District. This year’s show features 177 outstanding pieces of student artwork and will be on display at the Dairy Arts Center throughout the month of April.

Each high school art teacher in the district selects and submits their finest student work, making this a highly competitive and celebrated event.

We are proud to share that Nederland Middle-Senior High School had three award winners this year:

Artan Moran — Honorable Mention in Sculptural Art
Reya Levy — Honorable Mention in Drawing
Penny Bodnar — Honorable Mention in Mixed Media

Congratulations to these talented artists on their incredible achievement.

Through the end of the school year, Teen Center will be open 4:00-5:45pm M-F.

Now you can catch a ride after school to the Gilpin Community Center.

Pick up is Monday through Friday from the elementary school by 3:30p at the back of the bus line, then proceed to MSHS ~3:37p Monday through Thursday only, from which we will depart after the school buses at ~3:52.
On Fridays, pick up is only at the elementary school, as the teen program does not operate that day.
We’ll be driving a white mini-bus (14 passenger) with Gilpin County Logos on both sides (and a logo on the back from our grantors – Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council). Drivers will be licensed child care personnel.

In order to receive transportation, students must be registered for one of our programs and enroll for the day.

Spring SMBA for NMHS students! Join us for spring after school mountain bike rides, starting on April 21st! Rides meet right after school on Tuesdays / Thursdays (4pm - 6pm). We'll ride from the school, and on some days take the van to some additional trails. Spring after school rides are a great way to get back on the bike, explore some singletrack, and get ready for longer summer rides!

Sign-up to ride 1-day / week on Tuesdays, or both Tuesday/Thursdays. Get out on the trails, have some fun, and join our SMBA coaches for some spring MTB stoke! Register here!

Contact Heather - heather@lertprograms.com for questions.

See you on the trails soon!

~ Heather and SMBA Crew

Join us for one of six upcoming Community Engagement Sessions focused on the challenges of declining enrollment in BVSD.

Learn how these changes are beginning to impact our classrooms, ask questions, and share your priorities and values. Your input will help inform the decisions the Board of Education will make this fall.

WEEK 1

April 13 (Monday) New Vista High School- 700 20th St., Boulder 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 15 (Wednesday) BVSD Education Center- 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 10:30 - 12:30p.m.
April 16 (Thursday) Boulder High School- 1604 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 18 (Saturday) BVSD Education Center- 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

WEEK 2

April 20 (Monday)Broomfield High School- 1 Eagle Way., Broomfield 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 22 (Wednesday) Monarch High School- 3296 Campus Dr., Lsvlle 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

RSVP HERE

Centaurus High School

Monday, April 20 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

High School Presentation with Tracy Markle

Tracy Markle from the Digital Media Treatment and Education Center will examine teens' interactions with technology and their effects on mental health and learning. This presentation will explore brain science, the addictive nature of digital media, and practical strategies for managing screen time to support self-care and academic success.

All BVSD High school students and families are welcome to attend. This is the only high school presentation offered this spring.

Spanish interpretation will be available.

Please complete this form to let us know you are attending.

Questions? Contact Tracie Altomare (tracie.altomare@bvsd.org)

Wednesday, April 15th

6-8 pm

BVSD Education Center

6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder 80303

Davidson & Mesa Conference Rooms

Middle schoolers need independence - and guidance. As emerging teens increasingly use technology for school, friendships, and entertainment, many struggle to balance screen time with real-life responsibilities, which can lead to family conflict, academic difficulties, and mental-health challenges. The Tech Wise Family workshop, led by digital media treatment expert Tracy Markle, MA, LPC, and Beth Bonfiglio, LMFT offers a practical two-part format:

Part 1: Educational session on teen development, brain science, barriers to success, and key communication and boundary guidelines
Part 2: Interactive breakout work where families (student attendance optional) create a Tech Wise Family Agreement with healthy daily limits, clear screen-free zones and times, and appropriate consequences to strengthen relationships and support wellness.

Ready to build a healthy tech life for your family? Registration is required, please RSVP here. https://forms.gle/j3wNypE8T67qGh5AA

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

Daily Announcements

NMSHS Bell Schedules

NMSHS School Calendar

NMSHS Student Handbook

Principal's Message - Mr. Melamed Principal's Message - Mr. Melamed

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

IMPORTANT: Revised Bell and Class Schedules - Next 2 Weeks IMPORTANT: Revised Bell and Class Schedules - Next 2 Weeks

ATHLETICS - Mr. DePaula ATHLETICS - Mr. DePaula

COUNSELING - Mrs. May COUNSELING - Mrs. May

SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL NEWS

Legally Blonde Legally Blonde

Used Book Fair Used Book Fair

Pages & Petals Pages & Petals

Local Legends and Landmarks Local Legends and Landmarks

Nederland NHS Fundraiser Nederland NHS Fundraiser

Unpaid Fees Unpaid Fees

AROUND THE SCHOOL AROUND THE SCHOOL

8th Grade Social Studies Simulate the Oregon Trail 8th Grade Social Studies Simulate the Oregon Trail

Art at the Dairy Center Art at the Dairy Center

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

Teen Center Teen Center

Gilpin Community Center Gilpin Community Center

SMBA (Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures) SMBA (Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures)

BVSD BVSD

Mark your calendars to attend a community engagement session Mark your calendars to attend a community engagement session

The Balancing Act: Screen Time and Mental Health The Balancing Act: Screen Time and Mental Health

The Balancing Act: Tech Wise Agreement Workshop for Middle School Families The Balancing Act: Tech Wise Agreement Workshop for Middle School Families

Nederland Middle Senior High School