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We are one week removed from our Homecoming events of Monarch Mayhem. I wanted to take a moment to try and share exactly what it means to have an event like Mayhem. Students were involved in everything from assemblies at feeder schools, parade, competitions, decorations, shirt designs, cheers, and dances. It is almost impossible to capture everything that was created and performed throughout the week. The pictures and videos hopefully show part of the story, but it may miss out on the feelings and sentiments of community that we create during Mayhem. I am sharing a few of the short videos we have been posting on social media that captures some of what was happening.

Hopefully the students at Monarch had a great time with everything, including Seniors remembering it as an important part of their high school memories and underclassmen looking forward to doing it again next year.

Have a great weekend-Sko Yotes!

Greg Doan

Principal

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

Twelve orchestra students represented MoHi at the BVSD Honor Orchestra at Centaurus. They gave an amazing concert after a full day of rehearsing!

Front row: Jude Kim, Dylan Bondurant, Ellie Redding, Annick Davila, Emma Ackerman, Amy Roemer, Tasi Brown

Back row: Sue Oh, Carmen Hander, Lauren Dixon, Maya Musleh, Jahnavi Barry

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

Pictured from left to right: Sena Williams, Chelsea Dietz, Owen Gardner

Tessa Darnow

Harper Dunn

Addison Hoy

Lyla Jolly

Jacob Kogler

Brady Sommer

These students scored among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program competition by taking the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT. This achievement places them in the top 3-4% of all students who took the test nationwide, demonstrating exceptional academic promise.

For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.

• Attendance is taken for periods designated for “review” and “exam”

• Buses will run normal pick up and departure times all week.

• MHS remains a closed campus during this important week of final exams.

• ALL requests to adjust a student’s exam schedule must be approved by the principal. Please take care of these arrangements prior to exam week.

In order to be in compliance with minimum student contact hour requirements, we have had to make adjustments to our final exam schedule for the 2025-26 school year. We will still have four days of exams, but the biggest change is that we will have "review periods" before each exam where attendance is taken instead of open "access periods". Also, there are exams on the final day of school before the break.

All BVSD high schools had to make similar adjustments. We will still have a process for students who need to take exams early due to conflicts/absences, but will ask for those declarations to begin around the Thanksgiving break.

A Bald Eagle greets students and families onto campus Wednesday morning.

Photo Credit: Brian Beamer

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CHECK YOUR STUDENT EMAIL!!! We will email you when your ID is ready for pick up.

The BVSD & Monarch Unified Sports teams are doing a fundraiser to raise money to provide lunch for Unified Athletes on the day of their events.

Please consider supporting your school and getting some Unified Spirit Wear or making a donation to the Unified Program!

Purchase your 2025-26 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!

SENIOR PHOTOS:
It is tradition for seniors to submit a portrait of themselves for the yearbook. Click here to read all the official guidelines for senior photos and view our recommended list of photographers. Photos must be submitted by OCTOBER 31, 2025. Click here to upload your photo. No horizontal photos or full body shots!

SENIOR BABY ADS:
Many families purchase a senior tribute ad (known as "baby ads") to recognize the achievements of their seniors in the yearbook. Purchase your baby ad at theyearbookcompany.com. Baby ads must be purchased by OCTOBER 31, 2025.

OCTOBER:

University of Maryland, College Park - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 9:30 AM

The George Washington University - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 10:00 AM

University of California, Santa Barbara - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Bowdoin College - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Lake Forest College - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 9:30 AM

St Olaf College - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Colorado School of Mines - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Chaminade University of Honolulu - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Whitman College - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00 PM

University of Redlands - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Western Washington University - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 11:30 AM

University of Alaska, Fairbanks - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Case Western Reserve University - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Boston College - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Loyola University Chicago - Friday, October 10, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Willamette University - Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM

University of San Diego - Friday, October 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM

University of Northern Colorado - Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 11:00 AM

*Dartmouth College - Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Drake University (IA) - Friday, October 17, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Northeastern University - Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:30 PM

University of Rochester - Tuesday, October 21, 2025- 2:00 PM

American University - Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Wesleyan University (CT) - Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Ohio State University, Main Campus - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Bentley University - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM

University of Utah - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Lynn University - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Skidmore College (NY) - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Augustana College - Monday, October 27, 2025 - 9:30 AM

University of South Carolina, Columbia - Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Texas Christian University - Monday, October 27,2025 - 10:30 AM

University of California, Santa Cruz- Monday, October 27, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute- Monday, October 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM

High Point University - Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Stony Brook University - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Arizona State University, Tempe - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 11:30 AM

NOVEMBER:

*University of Mississippi - Monday, November 17 - 10:00 AM

Juniors and Seniors, sign up now in Naviance! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.

Questions? Ask Ellie Pemberton or your counselor.

*This meeting will be virtual! Please come to the counseling office and we will have the college rep set-up on a monitor, ready to speak with students.

Don’t miss the Out-of-State College Fair hosted by Monarch High School on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 in the main gym. Come early at 5pm and catch the presentation, "Financing College" given by The University of Denver. The presentation will be held in Monarch's auditorium.

So many colleges will be there!

• Student Last Names A-D Aimee Dana
• Student Last Names E-Ld Ben Holloway
• Student Last Names Le-Rn Autumn Coppejans
• Student Last Names Ro-Z Jill Benisch
• Counseling Assistant Ellie Pemberton

SENIOR PHOTOS:
It is tradition for seniors to submit a portrait of themselves for the yearbook. Click here to read all the official guidelines for senior photos and view our recommended list of photographers. Photos must be submitted by OCTOBER 31, 2025. Click here to upload your photo. No horizontal photos or full body shots!

SENIOR BABY ADS:
Many families purchase a senior tribute ad (known as "baby ads") to recognize the achievements of their seniors in the yearbook. Purchase your baby ad at theyearbookcompany.com. Baby ads must be purchased by OCTOBER 31, 2025.

Want to see careers in action? Join our Career Exploration Field Trip on Friday, November 14 and step out of the classroom and into the workplace! Get behind-the-scenes access to the manufacturing industry, meet professionals, and discover opportunities you didn’t even know existed.

Part of the BVSD Work-Based Learning Series. Open to all BVSD high school students (seniors get priority)! We’ll meet at APEX (6600 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80303) to board BVSD buses at TBD. Your absence from school will be excused.

Lunch provided! Bring a snack and drink. Return to APEX at TBD. Students are responsible for transportation home.

DOWNLOAD your PERMISSION SLIP Here, and email to kelly.isom@bvsd.org

Need a paper permission slip? Reach out to Dr. Kelly Isom at kelly.isom@bvsd.org.

Don’t miss this chance to explore your future!

For more information on how you can get involved, reach out to your Grad Plus Specialist: kelly.isom@bvsd.org

Did you know that Monarch has over 70 active clubs for students to get involved in? Please click on the link below to read about all of the clubs that MOHI has to offer.

All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-

• Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant
• Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
• Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director

The biggest and best MOHI Booster Brief in years is here!

Volunteers aka Parent Reps can submit highlights with pictures to Monarchboosterclub@gmail.com by Monday morning at 8am. Then our newsletter volunteer, Rob Kalkofen, will generate the newsletter and get it over to the Monarch admin team to send out!

Your support directly impacts YOUR student's experience. For just $50 per family per year (REGARDLESS of # of activities or students), you're fueling student passions across the board. In order for your student's activity to be eligible to apply for a grant, 30% of their roster needs to be a Booster Club Member.

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• 11/8/25 BOOSTER BASH at Lionsgate 6:00pm
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All meetings, except for the Booster Bash, will begin at 7:00pm and will be held in the MOHI Perk Cafe at Monarch High School.

Save the Date for our annual fundraiser which includes food/drink, music, auction and an opportunity to connect with other MOHI families!

Monarch's national award-winning newsmagazine comes out every six weeks.

CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!

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This weekly broadcast showcases stories that matter throughout the Monarch community.

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This student-run Instagram account highlights every Monarch event and breaks news important to our community. It's a must-follow.

In the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), student voice isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. This fall, two dynamic student-led organizations—the Green Youth Council and the Youth Equity Council—will be welcoming new middle and high school members. Applications are now open, offering a unique opportunity for students to lead meaningful change across the district.

Read more: Youth-Led Change: BVSD Students Lead the Way in Equity and Sustainability

Green Youth Council- Apply by Oct. 2nd
Middle and high School students who are interested in greenBVSD sustainability initiatives are invited to join the Green Youth Council. The Green Youth Council (GYC) is a student-run sustainability, environment and climate group that is currently working towards meeting BVSD sustainability goals and resolutions. GYC will meet in-person monthly (after school on Wednesdays; 4:45 - 6:45 @ BVSD Ed Center) and the GYC Leadership team will meet one additional time monthly (after school @ Platt Middle School). Please discuss this opportunity with your responsible adult before signing up - to make sure you can commit to coming to meetings. Learn more on the Apply online here

Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) is a nonprofit organization that hosts a large-scale, two-day free dental clinic in a different Colorado community each year. Since 2007, COMOM has served more than 20,000 patients and provided over $18 million in donated dental services.

The clinics are open to anyone in need and are held in large venues—such as schools or event centers—that they transform into fully functional, 125-chair dental facilities. Over two days, patients receive cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures, and ceramic crowns—all at no cost. This effort is made possible through the support of nearly 200 volunteer dentists, along with hygienists, assistants, lab technicians, healthcare professionals, and hundreds of community volunteers. Beyond relieving pain, they restore oral health and appearance—helping patients regain confidence, dignity, and even employment opportunities.

This year, the clinic will be held in Loveland at The Ranch on October 17–18. They expect to serve more than 1,600 patients with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. Because of Loveland’s proximity, this could be a valuable resource for many BVSD students and families.

Learn more on the COMOM website.

Cuidado Dental Gratuito

Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) es una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece una clínica dental gratuita a gran escala de dos días de duración en una comunidad diferente de Colorado cada año. Desde 2007, COMOM ha atendido a más de 20,000 pacientes y ha proporcionado más de $18 millones en servicios dentales donados.

Las clínicas están abiertas a cualquier persona que lo necesite y se realizan en grandes espacios, como escuelas o centros de eventos, que se transforman en instalaciones dentales completamente funcionales con 125 sillas. Durante dos días, los pacientes reciben limpiezas, empastes, endodoncias, extracciones, prótesis dentales y coronas de cerámica, todo sin costo. Esta iniciativa es posible gracias al apoyo de casi 200 dentistas voluntarios, junto con higienistas, asistentes, técnicos de laboratorio, profesionales de la salud y cientos de voluntarios de la comunidad. Además de aliviar el dolor, restauran la salud y la apariencia bucal, ayudando a los pacientes a recuperar la confianza, la dignidad e incluso las oportunidades laborales.

Este año, la clínica se llevará a cabo en Loveland, en The Ranch, los días 17 y 18 de octubre. Se espera atender a más de 1600 pacientes con la ayuda de más de 2000 voluntarios. Debido a la proximidad a Loveland, esta oportunidad podría ser un recurso valioso para muchos estudiantes y familias del BVSD.

Obtenga más información en el sitio web de COMOM.

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Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.

Website: https://moh.bvsd.org/
Location: 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoHi.Skoyotes

As we welcome students back into our building for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026, 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.

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