Marauder Weekly

October 12

• Silver Day
• Start of Quarter 2
• 9th-11th Grades: Pre PSAT/SAT Test -modified schedule
• 12th Grade: College & Career Readiness Demonstration (CCRD) Test Options -modified schedule
• Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 PM
• Parent Academy in the Future Center 4:00-7:00 PM
• C-Team Boys Soccer vs. Widefield at Widefield High School 4:00 PM
• Unified Bowling vs. Palmer at Peak Bowl 3:30 PM

• Blue Day
• CO/D11 Free Application Day
• Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 PM
• Parent Academy in the Future Center 4:00-7:00 PM
• JV Boys Soccer vs. Mesa Ridge at Mesa Ridge 4:00 PM
• Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Mesa Ridge at C.A. Foster Stadium 6:30 PM
• C-Team Volleyball vs. Palmer at Mitchell High School 4:00 PM
• JV Volleyball vs. Palmer at Mitchell High School 5:00 PM
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Palmer at Mitchell High School 6:00 PM

• Orange Day
• CO/D11 Free Application Day
• C-Team Boys Soccer vs. Discovery Canyon at Mitchell High School 4:00 PM
• Cross Country Pueblo City/County Championships at Elmwood Short Nine Golf Course 4:00 PM

• Blue Day
• CO/D11 Free Application Day
• JV Boys Soccer vs. Palmer at Mitchell High School 4:00 PM *Senior Night*
• Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Palmer at Mitchell High School 6:00 PM *Senior Night*
• C-Team Volleyball vs. Harrison at Mitchell High School 4:00 PM
• JV Volleyball vs. Harrison at Mitchell High School 5:00 PM
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Harrison at Mitchell High School 6:00 PM

• No School
• Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Parent Academy in the Future Center 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Varsity Football vs. James Irwin at Garry Berry Stadium 1:00 PM

Dear Mitchell High School Families,

Quarter 1 is in the books, and Quarter 2 begins this week! We hope you will join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences and the Marauders Parent Academy. These opportunities allow us to connect, reflect, and collaborate around your student's academic success, achievement, and postsecondary readiness. Please see the schedule above.

At Mitchell, we continue to celebrate our best state report card rating in more than 10 years and our move from Priority Improvement in 2025 to Improvement in 2026. To sustain this momentum, students and staff will participate in our first round of College Board PSAT/SAT practice testing on Monday, October 12. This marks the third year Mitchell has used this practice to help students prepare for the official spring assessments. The College Board platform provides valuable data to guide instruction while helping students build confidence, stamina, and test-taking skills. In addition, strong PSAT and SAT performance can expand opportunities for college admission, scholarships, and other forms of financial support.

As we look ahead to a well-deserved Fall Break from October 19-23, I encourage all students to finish the quarter strong by engaging fully in these important opportunities. Parent-Teacher Conferences, PSAT/SAT practice testing, and Senior College and Career Readiness Demonstrations will help build momentum for a successful second quarter and position us well for the remainder of the semester.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to Mitchell High School, where We Increase Numbers by believing in our Students, WINS!

Principal Smith

• Chris Newcomer---great teammate and an even better human!
• Gina Rinder - she juggles multiple tasks thoroughly and efficiently and treats staff, students and parents with respect and support.
• The Science Team. They work together to ensure the maximum opportunity for student success.
• Mr. Short. Awesome job with Homecoming week. Best one in the 8 years I have been here.

Last week Mr. Moore held our fall band concert and Mr. Grantz held our fall choir concert where students performed and did an amazing job. Their hard work and dedication showed and we can't wait to see what they show us in the spring.

On Monday, October 12, Mitchell High School students will complete a PSAT practice assessment during an extended Future Ready period from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. using the College Board Bluebook platform. Ninth-grade students will take the PSAT 8/9, while 10th and 11th-grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT. These practice tests help students become familiar with the digital testing format and prepare for future college and career readiness assessments.

After testing, students will attend lunch and then return to their regular afternoon classes.

Student Reminders

✅ Bring a fully charged Chromebook.
✅ Arrive on time and ready to test.
✅ Get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast.
✅ Put forth your best effort to establish goals for future testing.
✅ Follow teacher directions for accessing College Board and Bluebook.
✅ Keep cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and other electronic devices secured during testing.

Attendance Matters Students must remain in their assigned testing session for the entire testing window. Full participation ensures the most accurate results and valuable feedback.

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success at Mitchell High School!

Seniors

You have 4 options:​

1. Take the ASVAB if you are considering military service and/or want to know which careers might be a fit for you. Sign up in Counseling or with the AFJROTC instructors ASAP.

2. Take ACT WorkKeys if you have been offered this option by your counselor.​

3. Work on applications for college, jobs, apprenticeships, and scholarships in the Future Center. Help will be available.​

4. Arrive at school for lunch at 12:30 pm or for block 5 at 1:10 pm. ​

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It is important to place your order on time to allow for production, ensure a timely delivery, and to take advantage of the School Order Period exclusive promotions!

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.