NMSHS Panther Post

Dear Nederland Families,

I’m excited to share some great news. Nederland Middle-Senior High School was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools. Here is where you can find out more.

Although this is an important recognition, it really highlights what we already know - there is amazing work happening in our classrooms every day. It reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, families and community. But there is always more work to do. Our goal is for every student to succeed, and we’re committed to continuing that work until we get there.

I’ve witnessed firsthand the importance of strong schools. Growing up in Colorado, I attended D’Evelyn Junior-Senior High School, one of the highest ranked schools in the nation. When I arrived at college, I quickly realized how well it had prepared me. But the foundation of this success was really initiated by the quality learning and structures that I experienced in middle and elementary school.

One of the things that makes Nederland so special is that most of our students are part of the same school community from kindergarten through 12th grade. That kind of consistency builds strong relationships, shared expectations, and a positive learning culture, all of which lead to student success.

At Nederland Middle-Senior, we’re dedicated towards providing excellent student experiences and outcomes. By staying grounded in our three pillars of Learning, Involvement, and Community, we believe we can reach that goal.

There’s always more work to do, and we’re excited to partner with you as we move forward together. Have a great weekend!

Mr. DePaula

See all events on the NMSHS school calendar here.

This Week:

Sept. 1 - No School, Labor Day
Sept. 2 - No School, Teacher PD
Sept. 3-5 - 6th Grade to High Trails
Sept. 3 - MS Girls VB @ home, 4:15pm
Sept. 4 - PTA meeting, 6pm

Coming Up:

Sept. 8 - Fall Play rehearsals begin, 4pm
Sept. 8 - HS Boys Soccer @ Home, 4:00pm
Sept. 9 - Colo. 14ers Hike Mt. Bierstadt
Sept. 12 - Colo. 14ers Hike Quandary Peak
Sept. 12 - Outdoor Movie Night, 7:30pm
Sept. 15 - Choir Festival at CU Boulder
Sept. 15 - HS Boys Soccer, 4pm; HS Girls JV VB, 4:30pm; HS Girls V VB, 5:30pm
Sept. 16 - Colo. 14ers hike Mt. Elbert
Sept. 16 - Ned Community Library at Lunch
Sept. 17 - HS Boys Soccer, 4pm
Sept. 17 - MS Girls VB, 4:15pm
Sept. 19 - Athletics team pictures, 3:45pm

MS Cross Country starts in a little less than a month. The first day of practice is Tuesday 9/23. Remember to register online, upload your current sports physical (students must use the newest CHSAA Sports Physical at their next appointment), and pay fees through RevTrak. Contact Lulu Arauz, our new Athletics Assistant, for any issues concerning registration or payment. You must be registered no later than Monday 9/22.

HS Mountain Biking had their first race this weekend in Leadville. Notable results included Amika Begin (4th in JV girls), Maddie Perry (11th in JV girls), Codi Waldron (13th in Sophomore girls), Tyler Begin (12th Freshman boys), Nathan Sibray (17th Freshman boys), Legend Teller (18th Freshman boys), and Caiden Stackpole (19th Freshman boys).

HS Boys’ Soccer thanks everyone who supported our Panthers for the first home game at the new field. Despite the loss, the boys’ played hard in very tough conditions.

MS Volleyball has their first home game. It is at home on Wednesday 9/3 starting at 4:15 pm. Come on out!

Students - if you have not yet accepted your invite to your Counseling Google Classroom please do so! All request forms and information will live in this classroom.

Parents - Once your student has accepted their invitation to their Google Classroom, you should receive an invite as well. This classroom will follow them all the way through graduation, and important information and documents will always be available here.

Parents of Senior Students - you received an email to be coming your way next week with pertinent information to the College Application Process, as well as some helpful dates and resources as you begin this process with your student.

Student drivers,

Remember that you must purchase a parking pass in order to park on campus. Return your completed Parking Agreement (signed by both you and your parent/guardian) and submit payment via RevTrak. Turn in your completed paperwork to the Front Office. Parking Passes are due by Monday September 8, 2025.

This is a high school trip. All students currently enrolled in 8th-11th grades are eligible. Current 7th grades (entering 9th grade in 2027) may be added on a case by case basis.

***New Meeting Date: September 18th***

Please visit this link for the meeting details and to register: https://bit.ly/4olki6m

(If you are interested but not able to attend, please RSVP as interested, and I will follow up with you after the meeting.)

At the meeting, we'll cover all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic and scholarship opportunities, and the cost of our trip. We will also talk about scholarship opportunities and fund-raising. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment!

We'll also talk about future travel opportunities. If you have a student who is interested in a travel opportunity for 2028 or 2029, come to the meeting to generate ideas for future travel.

This in-school communication to students is announced each morning. If you are interested in reading the Daily Announcements, you can find them on our website home page at neh.bvsd.org and at the bottom of the Panther Post. It is a live document and is updated each day to prepare for the next morning's announcements.

The first PTA meeting of the school year will be on Thursday, Sept 4th from 6pm-7pm in the school library. We'd love for you to join us, learn more about upcoming PTA events, and see how you can get involved!

And a big congratulations to Alicia Richardson - our big winner of the Back to School Night Grand Prize drawing!

2025-2026 PTA Board

Jessica Fitzer - President (7th and 11th grade parent)

Diana Underhill - Vice President (7th grade parent)

Brynel Dodge - Secretary (7th and 8th grade parent)

Kameron Troy - Treasurer (7th and 9th grader parent)

Upcoming PTA Events:

Sept 4th - First PTA Meeting of the year - 6pm-7pm in the school library

We hope you come kick the year off with us! I promise we are a fun bunch!

Colorado 14ers completed 4.5 miles on Friday while preparing for their field trips!

6th Grade S.S. plays Longitude & Latitude Battleship to practice absolute location

High School Ceramics and Sculpture class celebrating their first two projects being finished! Students made human figure wire sculptures and soap sculptures to start the year!

Students made qualitative and quantitative observations about fresh gummy bears and ones that were soaked in tap water and salt water for 24 hours.

Students used regular items to demonstrate monocular cues - relative size and interposition.

Boondocks Field Trip

We will be doing a field trip at the beginning of September! There's no school on Tues Sept 2nd and the Teen Center wants to take advantage of that time! Join us at Boondocks! Sign up is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/4jSDtvu4Y1dWfNa57

After school climbing is back for the month of September! Climbing will be on Mondays and Thursdays. See the application and flyer for specific dates and details. Full scholarships are available and gear is provided.

Follow this link to apply for the rock climbing program: Apply HERE!

Free Dental Care

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.

Join the BVSD Community Leadership Academy!

Parents and community members—learn all about how BVSD works and how you can make a bigger impact in your child’s education.

When: Seven Friday lunch sessions, Oct. 10 – Apr. 24, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Where: BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder

Perks: Free lunch + networking with other parents, community members and BVSD leaders

Apply by September 18, 2025 to be part of this year’s cohort!

Additional information is available here.

Questions: bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org 720-561-6062

Free & Reduced Price Program Applications

Although school meals are currently free, we strongly encourage eligible families to complete the Free and Reduced Price School Meal application. Submitting the application may qualify your family for additional benefits, such as reduced school fees, and helps ensure your school receives important funding.

If your family received a Free and Reduced-Price notification letter for the 2025–26 school year through DirectCert, please be sure to complete the sharing form linked within the letter. This step is required to share your eligibility status with your school and receive applicable benefits.

If you have not received a notification letter and your household income is within the guidelines to qualify (found on right side of FRL webpage), fill out the Free & Reduced Price School Meal application found in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal of Infinite Campus under More > Meal Benefits. More program info can be found on our site. If you have questions, please contact Lola Campos-Herzfeld at dolores.campos-herzf@bvsd.org.

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

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