Marauder Weekly
Marauder Weekly
Week of October 18, 2026
This Week at Mitchell
October 19
- No School -Fall Break
- Winter Sports Registration Opens
- No School -Fall Break
- JV Boys Soccer vs. Harrison at Harrison High School 4:00 PM
- Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Harrison at Harrison High School 6:00 PM
- C-Team Volleyball vs. Widefield at Mitchell High School 4:00 PM *Senior Night*
- JV Volleyball vs. Widefield at Mitchell High School 5:00 PM *Senior Night*
- Varsity Volleyball vs. Widefield at Mitchell High School 6:00 PM *Senior Night*
- No School-Fall Break
- C-Team Boys Soccer vs. Falcon at Falcon High School 4:00 PM
- No School -Fall Break
- Varsity Football vs. Battle Mountain at Battle Mountain High School 6:00 PM
- JV Boys Soccer vs. Falcon at Falcon High School 4:00 PM
- Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Falcon at Falcon High School 6:00 PM
- C-Team Volleyball vs. Mesa Ridge at Mesa Ridge High School 4:00 PM
- JV Volleyball vs. Mesa Ridge at Mesa Ridge High School 5:00 PM
- Varsity Volleyball vs. Mesa Ridge at Mesa Ridge High School 6:00 PM
- No School -Fall Break
- Cross Country 3A Colorado Regionals at City Park, Denver 2:45 PM
- JV Volleyball Spartan Invite at Doherty High School
Message from the Principal
Dear Mitchell High School Families,
As we take a short pause at the start of the second quarter and begin Fall Break, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for making the last several weeks successful. Parent-Teacher Conferences and the Marauders Parent Academy provided meaningful opportunities for partnership and collaboration focused on student achievement and postsecondary readiness. We also completed our first round of College Board PSAT/SAT practice testing, giving students valuable preparation and insights as they work toward future college, career, and scholarship opportunities. In addition, our seniors completed important College and Career Readiness Demonstrations, marking another step toward graduation and postsecondary readiness.
These accomplishments build on the momentum Mitchell has experienced this year. Together, we celebrate our improvement on the state performance framework, our strongest rating in more than a decade, and the collective effort moving our school forward. Every success reinforces our belief that when we maintain high expectations, strong relationships, and focus on student growth, great things happen for our students.
As we enjoy Fall Break this week, I encourage our entire Mitchell community to recharge physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, reading a good book, exercising, pursuing a hobby, or simply resting, I hope everyone finds healthy and fulfilling ways to renew their energy and well-being.
When we return, we will continue the second quarter with renewed focus and purpose. There is much to be excited about as we build on the first quarter's successes and continue to strive for excellence. I am confident the determination, resilience, and commitment shown by our students, staff, and families will drive strong outcomes throughout the semester.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Mitchell High School, where we are getting those WINS!
Principal Smith
Staff Shout Outs!
- Everyone involved in the college fair which took place at Mitchell last Thursday. Every representative from all the colleges had something good to say about Mitchell and our students. One of their best fairs. Students asked very good questions.
- All the teachers who attended all three parent-teacher conference sessions.
- All 150 parents who participated in parent-teacher conferences to partners with teachers and staff to ensure their student's success.
Weekly Celebration
This past week we held parent teacher conferences. We had a great parent turn out, over 100 parents came and spoke with our teachers about their students! When parents arrived they were given BAG reports, which went over their student's Behavior, Attendance, and Grades. Senior parents were able to go to the Future Center to attend a Parent Academy to learn about all things graduation. Teachers were set up in the cafeteria and library to take to parents as they passed through.
MHS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (SAC)
The School Accountability Committee (SAC) comprises a dedicated team committed to driving student success and ongoing school improvement. Laura Jacobo serves as president for the 2026-2027 school year, bringing strong collaborative leadership that will further strengthen the SAC’s mission. The SAC's 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, November 12th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. 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:
SAC Chair: Laura Jacobo raullaurajacobo11@yahoo.com
DAC Representative: Sharon Simpson-Dogon
Secretary: Sharon Simpson-Dogon at yeswellnessmatters@gmail.com
Mitchell Aerospace, STEM & CTE
🌟 Skills, Certifications & Real-World Learning
Mitchell students continue turning classroom learning into skills they can take with them beyond high school. Students have earned 42 industry certifications so far this school year! Aviation, Construction, Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Digital Media are all helping students build skills and earn certifications that directly connect to college and career.
🤖 More Ways for Students to Compete, Create & Explore
Mitchell’s first VEX V5 Robotics team continues its inaugural competition season, allowing students to put their engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, and programming skills into action. We are also expanding opportunities through SkillsUSA, where CTE students can showcase their skills and compete within their pathways. More Peak Experience visits will also bring elementary students back to Mitchell for planetarium and hands-on STEM experiences.
🎓 Building the Next Step
Mitchell recently visited UCCS Engineering as we continue strengthening connections between our high school programs and opportunities students can pursue after graduation. The goal is simple: give students more chances to see themselves in engineering, aviation, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and other STEM careers. As these relationships grow, Mitchell continues building stronger bridges from classroom learning to college, industry, and future careers.
Come sign up for our CTE courses for second semester and next year!
Tutoring Center Updates
Free On-Campus Tutoring Services Available at Mitchell High School
We are excited to share that free tutoring services are available to support your students’ academic success.
Here are the details on the tutoring programs available:
In-School Tutoring (Tuesday – Friday): Available during the school day for core subjects, including Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Reservations required.
On-Demand Lunchtime Tutoring (Monday – Friday): Students can drop in for quick academic help during their lunch period. Reservations required. Starting October 27, 2026.
Spanish Language After-School Tutoring (Wednesdays): Dedicated support for Spanish-speaking students starting at 3:20 PM.
We encourage all students to take advantage of these resources to stay on track and reach their full potential.
If you have any questions or would like more information on how your student can sign up, please contact Valerie Jordan, Project/Success Teams Manager at 719.328.6608 or via email at valerie.jordan@d11.org.
Future Center Updates
Explore Careers & Colleges Through Hands-On Experiences!
The Mitchell Future Center has several exciting career and college exploration opportunities coming up this fall! These experiences give students the chance to explore careers, visit college campuses, ask questions, and get a better sense of what their future could look like.
Space is limited to 10 Mitchell students per opportunity, so interested students should stop by the Future Center as soon as possible to learn more and pick up a permission slip.
🚒🚓🚦 City Careers Field Trip
October 28 | 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Students interested in fire, police, traffic management, and other city careers will tour City of Colorado Springs sites and participate in a Q&A with Mayor Yemi and Superintendent Gaal.
🔧 UCCS Engineering Visit Day
October 30 | 10:00 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
A hands-on opportunity for students interested in engineering to explore UCCS, learn about engineering programs, tour campus, learn about admissions and student life, and enjoy lunch on campus.
🎓 MSU Denver Campus Visit
November 6 | All Day
Students who are considering Metropolitan State University of Denver can explore campus, learn about college life, and experience what it might be like to attend MSU Denver.
💼 UCCS Business Visit Day
November 13 | 10:00 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Students interested in business can explore UCCS, learn about business programs and careers, tour campus, learn about admissions and student life, and enjoy lunch on campus.
🩺 CU Anschutz Medical Careers Visit
November 17 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Students interested in medical and healthcare careers will participate in hands-on activities and workshops, with opportunities to explore areas such as ultrasound, anatomy, suturing, and potentially eye dissection at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
Interested in an opportunity?
Students should stop by the Future Center to learn more and pick up a permission slip. With only 10 spots available for each opportunity, students are encouraged to sign up early.
