Marauders News
Mitchell WINS
October 2025
Flying Into School Year 2025 with Our Core Values
ACCEPT Core Values in Action
- Achievement: 100% attendance , actively engaging in academic text, maximize opportunities of learning in the classroom.
- Caring: Show respect, compassion, and kindness toward yourself, teammates, show pride in your school, get involved in your community.
- Courage: Show positive character and integrity in classrooms and hallways; advocate for yourself and others.
- Excellence: Show growth every day; hold yourself and others to high principles and standards; deepen a passion for learning by achieving personal excellence.
- Perseverance: Set and reach your goals; learn from your mistakes and show grit; be resilient - if at first you don’t succeed, try again.
- Teamwork: Actively work in partnership with peers and teachers; lead by example; lift each other up and be positive.
From The Cockpit (The Principal's Office)
Dear Mitchell Families,
October was filled with exciting activities and events at our school. 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. A small group joined off-site flights with Falcon Aerolab. AFJROTC Cadets proudly presented the colors at the Switchbacks game on Saturday, October 4th.These experiences show our shared commitment to empowering students as future leaders.
Mitchell’s College App Day received high praise, being named the best in the district by eight college representatives for its strategic and inclusive planning. Mitchell High School has also been recognized for our work-based learning achievements, as evidenced by the 2nd highest number of job and internship placements in the district and the highest percentage of student placements in jobs and internships.
On Monday, October 20, Parent-Teacher Conferences took place, providing a vital opportunity for families and teachers to connect, discuss student progress, and collaborate for student success.
In closing, Do you know research shows that parent input is linked to better academic achievement, attendance, and graduation rates. From October 15th to November 20th, parents and guardians are encouraged to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey. Using the link please take a few minutes to complete this survey. https://survey.5- essentials.org/sd11/survey/parent
Mitchell WINS!
George Smith,
Principal
(719) 328-6610
Academic Information
Bell Schedule 2025- 2026
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028
Student Life
Extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered part of a well-rounded education. Recent research suggests that participation in extracurricular activities may increase students' sense of engagement or attachment to their school, and thereby decrease the likelihood of school failure and dropping out.
Athletics
The Winter sports pre-season workouts are well underway, and our Mitchell Marauders are looking forward to competing with pride across all programs! Here’s a contact list of coaches for this season:
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)
As we move into the Winter Sports season, we encourage families, alumni, and community members to come support our Marauders. Your presence makes a huge difference in building pride, unity, and excitement across Mitchell High School.
Go Marauders!
Future Ready Success
The Future Center has many resources to help all students (Grades 9-12) with their post-secondary goals. There will be many opportunities this school year for students to be involved in career exploration and making the most of their high school experience. These experiences include guest speakers, field trips, college visits, and much more! We are here to help you in your journey through high school and beyond, so be sure you are checking back for all the fun things in store for YOUR future! We look forward to working with you!
Senior Meetings: 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.
Airforce JROTC
Mitchell High School's Annual Veterans Day Information.
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After School Tutoring
Important Dates and Monthly Observances
Monthly Observances
October Observances
National Bullying Prevention Month
Official Count Day - October 1st
ESP Appreciation Week - October 13th-17th
5Essentials Parent Survey Window - October 20th-November 13th
Student Fall Break - October 20th-24th
November Observances
Academic Writing Month
Native American Indian/Alaskan Heritage Month
Marauder Toy Nation (November 1st - December 12th)
Thanksgiving Break (November 24th-28th)
Community Partnerships
City of Colorado Springs and Mitchell High School
Galley Road Bridge Replacement
Construction Update - Oct. 13, 2025
Galley Road bridge construction continues
Galley Road bridge construction continues this fall. Before reopening Galley Road, several key construction activities must be completed. Crews will place the concrete culvert top for the Galley Road crossing over West Fork Sand Creek this month. Construction is also underway on the wing walls, which help retain earth and guide water flow through the new culvert. After these structural items are complete, crews will begin backfilling the culvert and preparing to pour concrete for each bridge approach.
Crews will then finish placing new storm sewer pipes and drainage inlets on both sides of the bridge. Asphalt paving and lane striping will follow curb and gutter placement.
Colorado Springs Utilities is currently relocating additional gas and electric facilities within the work zone. Utility work in the immediate area of the creek is expected to be completed by late October.
Bridge reopening is expected this fall. Once the bridge reopens, one lane in each direction will be available while finishing work continues.
New sidewalk and trail crossing improvements are under construction
The new bridge will be approximately 20 feet wider to provide two travel lanes in each direction, a center turn lane, an eight-foot sidewalk on the north side of the bridge, and a 10-foot sidewalk on the south side.
A new pedestrian-activated signal will be installed at the Homestead Trail connection at the east end of the bridge. More information on Colorado Springs urban trail network can be city's Parks, Trails and Open Spaces web page.
About the Project
The Galley Road bridge over West Fork Sand Creek will be replaced with a new structure that better accommodates high-flow events in the creek and transportation needs above ground. More information on the bridge project is available on the Galley Road Bridge Replacement project web page.Stay Connected
Project web page: coloradosprings.gov/galleybridgeHotline: 719-247-2262
Email: galley@workzone.info
Text alerts: Text GALLEY to 866-762-3640 to receive traffic alerts
5Essentials Purpose and Intention
About the 5Essentials System The 5Essentials framework defines five key supports linked to student success:
• Effective Leaders
• Collaborative Teachers
• Ambitious Instruction
• Supportive Environment
• Involved Families Schools strong in these essentials show higher student growth, attendance, and engagement.
Why the Parent Survey Matters;
The 5Essentials Parent Survey gives families a voice in shaping stronger schools. Your feedback helps identify what’s working well and where schools can grow—supporting better teaching, leadership, and family partnerships. Schools use the results to guide improvement plans, strengthen communication, and build more supportive learning environments for every student.
Research Impact:
Schools strong on at least three of the five essentials are up to ten times more likely to improve student learning. Even small gains in these areas predict better outcomes over time.
Parent and Guardian Section
MyPowerHub FAQ
View real-time grades, attendance, and assignments
Access Schoology with one click
Message your student’s teachers and school staff
See school calendars, announcements, and lunch menus
Make payments through MySchoolBucks
Receive school and district news through a personalized newsfeed
Monitor classroom behavior updates (like ClassDojo!)
Is a MyPowerHub Parent Portal Account the same as the PowerSchool Enrollment Account I created when I enrolled my student?
No, they are separate accounts for separate needs.
Do I need to create a new account for MyPowerHub?
It depends!
New and returning families who do not already have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account will need to create one.
Returning families who already have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account will NOT need to create a new one. Everything will roll over into MyPowerHub from the PowerSchool App and online portal.
- Log in to MyPowerHub
- Under your name initials circle in the upper right, select Communication Preferences
- You will see a tab for each of your students
- Click the student's name to set preferences
Help is always available from your school’s front office or by calling the ParentPortal Hotline at 719-520-2487.
D11 Cell Phone Policy
Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)
Personal technology devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, etc.) will be secured in Yondr pouches for the duration of the instructional day.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A STUDENT IS CAUGHT USING THEIR PHONE DURING SCHOOL?
Our Code of Conduct uses a progressive discipline approach, meaning consequences become more severe if students are cited for the same infraction more than once. For a first offense, the phone will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Additional infractions may result in suspension. Please see D11 ABCs Of The Learning Environment.
THE ABCs OF THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
MySchoolBucks
MySchoolBucks gives you a convenient platform to make electronic payments for school-related items and payments to the district. After you click the link below, you will be redirected to the MySchoolBucks website. You will then click "Browse All Items" or the magnifying glass to search for the store you need.
If you do not want to create an account, you can use the "Guests" link listed below. If you would like to create an account or already have one, please use the "Click here to Log into My School Bucks" link.
CLICK HERE TO LOG INTO MY SCHOOL BUCKS
Universal Late Homework Policy
Parental Involvement
Students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members play a significant role as active participants in school governance through the School Accountability Committee (SAC) and other subcommittees. Join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month.