Marauders Weekly

October 6

• SILVER DAY
• Josten's Senior Meeting, Mitchell HS Cafeteria, 11 AM
• Fall mainstage rehearsals
• After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM
• Unified Bowling, Peak Bowl, 4 PM
• Bonfire, Mitchell HS Baseball Field, 4:30-7 PM

• BLUE DAY
• Fall mainstage rehearsals
• After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM
• Softball vs. Florence, 4PM
• Soccer vs. TCA, 4PM/6PM
• Volleyball vs. Elizabeth, 4PM/5PM/6PM

October 8

• ORANGE DAY
• Fall mainstage rehearsals
• After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 PM
• Choir Concert, Mitchell HS Auditorium, 7PM

• BLUE DAY
• Fall mainstage rehearsals
• After School Tutoring, 3:15-4:45 P
• Band Concert, Mitchell HS Auditorium, 6PM
• Football vs. Alameda, Gerry Berry, 6:30PM
• Volleyball vs. Sand Creek, PINK Out, 4PM/5PM/6PM
• Softball vs. Sand Creek, 4 PM

• ORANGE DAY
• Marauder Pride Day
• Soccer vs. Sierra, 6PM

October 11

• Softball vs. Alameda Int, 10AM/12PM

This week our Marauders engaged in multiple field trips.

Southern Colorado Construction Days Field Trip:

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, 8 students participated in the SOCO Construction Career Days Field Trip: Shannon Abernathy, Kevin Herrera Reyes, Ethan Peat, Anthony Ramirez, Esmin Mateo Villamil, Mason Cherrie, Rico Soto, and Alan Francisco Lujano Rodriguez. They were able to network with industry partners and participate in hands-on activities.

Colorado Springs City Jobs Field Trip:

On Monday, September 29th, 2025, 6 students participated in the City Jobs Field Trip: Analia Alzate, Aubree McVey, Mung Wa Hpai, Lamis Gouda, Jaretzy Reyes Nunez, and Ezequiel Veloz Munoz. Students were greeted by Mayor Yemi and D11 Superintendent Gaal and heard speakers from the City of Colorado Springs to include the City Strategy Department, Economic Development, Finance and Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services. In the afternoon, students had a choice of learning more about the Police Department, Fire Department or Traffic Management Center.

Dear Mitchell Families,

It was another great week at Mitchell High! Thank you for entrusting us with your students and making sure they attended on Count Day. Your partnership is invaluable—each day present lets us offer your children excellent teachers, engaging programs, and meaningful opportunities.

Last week, fourteen Mitchell High students took part in two field trips to support their future success. Eight attended Southern Colorado Construction Career Days, doing hands-on projects and meeting industry professionals. Six joined the City of Colorado Springs Jobs trip, met civic leaders, learned about city operations, and explored public service careers. These experiences show our shared commitment to empowering students as future leaders. I encourage all families to stay informed about Peak Experiences that expose students to options for life after high school.

We’ve received questions about next week and want to clarify: Mitchell High will be open on Wednesday, October 8. Our top priority is each student’s safety, learning, and well-being. We are planning a productive day and look forward to excellent learning together.

October 8 will be another rewarding day at Mitchell High. In addition to our regular schedule, special opportunities are also planned. A group will join off-site flights with Falcon Aerolab. Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in Free College Application Day and a UCCS NCAA eligibility talk in the Future Center. After-school tutoring runs from 3:15 to 4:45 PM for extra support. In the evening, we invite families to the annual Fall Choir Concert at 7:00 PM to celebrate our students’ talents. We expect all activities to run smoothly.

Thank you for being part of our community. Together, we are building something special—one day at a time!

-George Smith, Principal

Jostens will be on campus Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. This is your chance to get all the info you need on graduation caps, gowns, and senior gear. Don’t miss it!

Come out and support our Marauders at Peak Bowl Monday at 4:00 p.m. in the season opener for Unified Bowling. Let’s cheer them on and show our Marauder pride!

Join us on the Mitchell High School Baseball Field from 4:30–7:00 p.m. for an evening of school spirit and fun! Student Council is hosting our annual Bonfire with games, music, food, and plenty of time to hang out with friends. Don’t miss this chance to kick off the week with energy, pride, and Marauder spirit!

Join us on Thursday as we honor our senior Marauder softball athletes and their families. Come celebrate their dedication before first pitch at 4:00 p.m. Let’s pack the stands and show our appreciation!

Come out Friday to celebrate our senior soccer athletes and their families. We’ll recognize their hard work and commitment before the match at 6:00 pm. Let’s make it a night to remember!

Come support our talented Marauder singers at the Choir Concert on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Let’s pack the house for our performers!

Come cheer on the Marauders as they take on Sand Creek in our Pink Out Day this Thursday starting at 4:00 p.m. in the gym. Wear your pink, bring your energy, and support our team and cancer awareness!

Join us in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday for an evening of amazing music from our Marauder band. Come show your support and enjoy the talent of our student musicians!

If you are interested in participating in basketball or wrestling, please contact Coach Watson, Coach Melvin, and Coach Henning for information. The first official day of practice is November 17th.

Winter Sports Coaches:

Boys Basketball – Dorian Watson dorian.watson@d11.org

Girls Basketball – Bernard Melvin bernard.melvin@d11.org

Boys/Girls Wrestling – Bryce Henning bryce.henning@d11.org

Mitchell Marauder Sideline Store

The School Advisory Council (SAC) comprises a dedicated team committed to driving student success and ongoing school improvement. Reverend Michael Bibbs and Alyssa Webb serve as co-chairs for the 2025-2026 school year, bringing strong collaborative leadership that will further strengthen the SAC’s mission. Their 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, October 9, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. For your convenience, a virtual attendance option is also available via the provided link.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who has attended and contributed to the Mitchell High School SAC. Your involvement is vital to our shared success

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For more information, contact our committee:

Co-Chair Michael Bibbs at michaelbibbs039@gmail.com (719) 287-2729

Co-Chair Alyssa Webb at opuswebb@gmail.com (719) 475-7465

DAC Representative Alyssa Webb ... Substitute Representative Sharon Simpson-Dogon

Secretary Sharon Simpson-Dogon at yeswellnessmatters@gmail.com

Monday, October 6, 2025

Southern Colorado College Fair

Coronado High School

5:30pm-7:30pm

No sign up is necessary for this event. Lots of colleges will be there!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Colorado Mesa University, College Rep Visit

8am-9am

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

FREE APPLICATION DAY

8am-11am

See the schedule below for FREE APPLICATION DAY:

Students with last names A-K

8am-9:15am for Session 1

9:15am-9:30am Break

Students with last names L-Z

9:30am-11am for Session 2

Mitchell Library

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Presentation

9am-10am

Mitchell Future Center

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Army Recruiter

11am-12pm

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Automotive Draft Day

8am-2pm

This is an offsite opportunity which will begin at the COS City HUB 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Students are highly encouraged to bring a resume as this is an opportunity to network and interview for jobs, internships, and apprenticeships.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

No school for students

Upcoming:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

FAFSA Night for students/parents/guardians

Mitchell Library

5pm-7pm

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Mrs. Montez is still meeting with seniors regarding their postsecondary plans. Individual meetings will continue to take place in the coming weeks. We want to make sure everyone has a plan after high school and help students reach their goals.

Our freshmen recently took on a team structure challenge focused on collaboration and positive relationship building. In just 25 minutes, groups worked together to build the tallest freestanding structure using limited materials — all while practicing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Students reflected on their roles within their teams, identified their strengths, and set goals for growth as teammates. They also used team role cards and agree/disagree cards to guide their collaboration. The pride and creativity on display were truly impressive — great job, freshmen!