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Thank you to everyone for coming to our “Back to School Night” on Monday. We were overwhelmed by the attendance of so many in our community as the parking lot was filled beyond capacity, hallways were full during passing periods, and overall engagement was great.

Our ribbon cutting was a showcase of how about 80% of our projects are complete and being used by teachers and students every day. We will continue to finish some projects throughout the fall, and then go through another round of renovations next summer. The campus is looking great, and we are very proud of everything that is happening at Monarch.

It has been a great start to the year, and we are looking forward to everything that lies ahead for the 2025-2026 school year.

Sko Yotes!

Greg Doan

Principal

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

Stella Wilkinson (Jr), was awarded a full scholarship to study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan this past summer through NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiate for Youth). Please read the press release below:

Louisville Student to Travel to Taiwan to Participate in U.S. Department of State's National Security Language Initiative for Youth Program

Stella Wilkinson of Louisville, Colorado, will study Chinese (Mandarin) this summer in Taiwan on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI‐Y) scholarship. NSLI‐Y, a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), promotes the study of Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, or Turkish.

Stella was one of 440 students selected from thousands of high school applicants across the United States to receive a NSLI‐Y scholarship. While in Taiwan, Stella will live with a host family, immerse in the local culture and host community, and engage with local peers to enhance language learning, and represent American culture as a citizen ambassador.

Launched in 2006 as part of a multi-agency U.S. Government initiative, NSLI‐Y increases the number of young Americans with the critical language skills necessary to contribute to U.S national security and economic competitiveness.

Many NSLI‐Y alumni go on to pursue education and careers vital to U.S national security and credit the program experience with helping them improve their cross-cultural communication and leadership skills.

NSLI‐Y is administered by American Councils for International Education in cooperation with AFS‐USA, American Cultural Exchange Service, Amideast, iEARN‐USA, Stony Brook University, and the University of Delaware.

Applications for NSLI‐Y programs are available at www.nsliforyouth.org each fall.

The U.S. Department of State provides additional study abroad opportunities for both American and international high school students. Americans can welcome a new language and culture into their home by hosting an international exchange student, which is a life-changing experience for students, host families, schools, and communities.

Exchange Programs

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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

If you would like to use a BVSD issued Chromebook this school year, please visit the library to pick up your Chromebook by the end of the day on Friday, August 29th.

After the 29th, we will not longer have devices at Monarch and Chromebooks will need to be requested through IT.

• Make-Up School ID/Yearbook Photos will be held on Tuesday, August 26th
• 8:00am-1:30pm

Parents can order pictures online at MyLifetouch.com .

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Fall 2025 Dates:

• Tuesday, 9/16 6-7:30pm, Part 1 & 2
• Tuesday, 10/21 6-7:30pm, Part 3
• Tuesday, 11/18 6-7:30pm, Part 4

Meetings are held in the Library at Monarch High School.

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.

• 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

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SENIOR SHIRTS!!!

Monarch Senior Shirts for the Class of 2026 will be ordered to arrive by early October-THEY WILL NOT BE HERE BY HOMECOMING!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR SENIOR SHIRT

This order will close on Aug 27

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.

Hello Students and Families!

My name is Dr. Kelly Isom, and I’m proud to serve as the Grad Plus Site Lead at Broomfield High School and Monarch High School.

BVSD’s Grad Plus framework is built on the belief that every student should graduate with more than just a diploma. Opportunities include:

• Concurrent Enrollment – earn college credit while in high school
  

• Seal of Biliteracy – recognition of proficiency in multiple languages

• Work Based Learning/Internships – learn workplace competencies and skills while earning school credit
  

• Industry Certification – through many of our in-school CTE Programs

My role is to inform students and families of opportunities related to the Grad + framework, and to support applications, requests, and onboarding processes.

Each week I’ll be giving you information on different aspects of Grad+ and how to access these opportunities.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions at kelly.isom@bvsd.org - I’m here to help you explore these amazing opportunities!

Below is an exciting district produced video with more information on Grad Plus!

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

Meet Your MOHI Nation Booster Club! Learn more about what we do and how to get involved in this week's Booster Brief!

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.

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.

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

¡Únete a la Academia de Liderazgo Comunitario de BVSD!
Padres y miembros de la comunidad: aprenda todo sobre cómo funciona el distrito escolar de BVSD y cómo pueden tener un mayor impacto en la educación de sus hijos.

Cuándo: Siete sesiones los viernes, del 10 de octubre al 24 de abril, de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.

Dónde: Centro Educativo de BVSD, 6500 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder

Incluye: Almuerzo gratuito + interpretación al español + establecer contactos con otros padres, miembros de la comunidad y líderes de BVSD

¡Solicite antes del 18 de septiembre de 2025 para ser parte de la nueva generación de líderes comunitarios!

Información adicional está disponible aquí.

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

Standing Up, Speaking Out is a free, three-part advocacy training program for parents and caregivers of K–8 students who identify as Jewish. Developed by ADL in partnership with the Boulder JCC and Jewish Family Services, this pilot initiative equips families with the tools, knowledge, and community support needed to address antisemitism in schools and advocate for more inclusive learning environments.

Grounded in research from ADL’s Center for Antisemitism Research (CAR), the course covers identity affirmation, how to respond to bias incidents, engagement with school policies, and effective communication strategies with educators and school officials. Participants will gain practical skills such as writing advocacy letters, speaking at board meetings, and promoting Jewish inclusion in curriculum and culture—all while connecting with a network of families in the community.

This is a three part program and participants are requested to participate in all three sessions.

Wednesday, August 27 and September 9 | 6:30 - 8 pm | FREE

Spanish

Standing Up, Speaking Out (Levántate, alza la voz) es un programa gratuito de capacitación en defensa, de tres partes, para padres y cuidadores de estudiantes de K-8 que se identifican como judíos. Desarrollado por la ADL en colaboración con el Boulder JCC y Jewish Family Services, esta iniciativa piloto equipa a las familias con las herramientas, el conocimiento y el apoyo comunitario necesarios para abordar el antisemitismo en las escuelas y abogar por entornos de aprendizaje más inclusivos.

Basado en investigaciones del Centro de Investigación del Antisemitismo (CAR) de la ADL, el curso abarca la afirmación de la identidad, cómo responder a incidentes de sesgo, la participación en las políticas escolares y estrategias de comunicación eficaces con los educadores y los funcionarios escolares. Los participantes adquirirán destrezas prácticas, como redactar cartas de representación, hablar en reuniones de consejos y promover la inclusión judía en el plan de estudios y la cultura, todo ello mientras se conectan con una red de familias de la comunidad.

Este es un programa de tres partes y se solicita a los participantes que asistan a las tres sesiones.

Miércoles y 27 de agosto y 9 de septiembre | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | GRATIS

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Learning Ally Login Information for students:

LEARNING ALLY is now available for all MHS students and staff to access. This audio tool provides human-read texts for most novels and textbooks.

Student sign-in instructions: Go to https://learningally.org/

Link to BVSD Calendars

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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