NMSHS Panther Post

See all events on the NMSHS school calendar here.

This Week:

• Sept. 8 - HS Boys Soccer @ Home, 4:00pm
• Sept. 9 - Colo. 14ers Hike Mt. Bierstadt
• Sept. 12 - Colo. 14ers Hike Quandary Peak
• Sept. 12 - Senior Athlete Photos, lunch
• Sept. 12 - Outdoor Movie Night, 7:30pm

Coming Up:

• Sept. 15 - Choir Festival at CU Boulder
• Sept. 15 - Fall Play rehearsals begin, 4pm
• 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 - Library at Lunch
• Sept. 17 - HS Boys Soccer, 4pm
• Sept. 17 - MS Girls VB, 4:15pm
• Sept. 19 - Athletics team pictures, 3:45pm
• Sept. 25 - MS Girls VB @ home, 4:15pm
• Sept. 27 - "Ned Hoops" 3x3 tournament fundraiser, 9am

The junior class is putting on the Movie on the Field on Friday September 12 at 7pm. The movie is Cars, it is $5 for entry and there will be food for sale. Come support the junior class for an amazing prom!

Make plans now to stay in school during lunch on Friday, September 12th, for your athletic photo; these will be used for the banners that will hang in the High School Gym.

If you’ve played sports from 9th through 12th grade, we want you to be included.

This is our way of honoring all you’ve contributed to our school community.

Please email Lulu Arauz at lulu.arauzcastex@bvsd.org with a list of the sports you’ve participated in during your time at Nederland.

Hey NMSHS students! Who’s ready to help make the 2025–2026 yearbook the best one yet? We’re looking for creative photographers and sharp-eyed editors to join the team. Capture the memories, shape the stories, and be part of something everyone will look back on for years. Bonus: you can even earn your yearbook FREE! Interested? Email jeanine.thurston@bvsd.org for details. Let’s make this yearbook unforgettable, together!

Attention all middle and HS theatre students!

Fall Play Rehearsals have been moved to Monday Sep. 15th.

Castings will be posted next Tuesday, Sep. 9th!

Thescon packets are due to Ms. Brand by next week or you cannot attend!

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.

PTA had its first meeting last night at the school library. Thank you to everyone who attended! It was a great meeting where we talked about our budget for the year as well as a few upcoming events. Keep an eye out for an email from us talking about ways you can get involved with homecoming, harvest feast, and our new fall fundraiser: Run with the Panthers 8k at 8,000 ft. We also have our fall fundraising push - our parents can do a direct give to the PTA to support our school, programs, and activities throughout the year.

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:

Oct 2 - PTA Meeting - 6pm-7pm in the school library

The Youth Exploring Stewardship (YES) Coalition is hosting its annual YES Conference on Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Cal-Wood Education Center near Jamestown, CO.

This FREE event brings together high school students from across the Colorado Front Range who are involved in stewardship organizations for a one- or two-day leadership experience. It’s a chance for youth to:

• Engage in hands-on stewardship and outdoor career activities in small groups

• Explore academic and career opportunities in conservation and environmental leadership

• Build leadership skills, make new friends, and just have fun outside!

The conference is youth-led and youth-centered—participants help shape the agenda, making it inclusive, authentic, and impactful.

The YES Conference is SO much fun—it honestly feels like summer camp! You’ll spend time playing games, roasting marshmallows, enjoying delicious food, playing gaga, going for a hike, and more.

Why this matters:

• It’s a hands-on, energizing event that helps youth explore real-world stewardship paths

• It’s completely free, including overnight lodging—making it easy to say yes

• Your participation supports your own growth while uplifting others in our community

Next Steps:

Just email allison@teensinc.org and let her know:

• Are you interested in joining?

• Do you need help with transportation to Cal-Wood?

• Will you be staying overnight, or just attending for the day?

Thanks for considering this opportunity to make a tangible impact. Allison would love to have you join them in shaping the next generation of environmental stewards! If you’re curious but unsure, feel free to reach out—Allison is happy to answer any questions or talk it through.

Come to TEENS, Inc. on September 16th from 6-8pm for the Rise Against Hunger event to help pack food for those in need around the world!

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!

In the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), student voice isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. This fall, two dynamic student-led organizations—the Green Youth Council and the Youth Equity Council—will be welcoming new middle and high school members. Applications are now open, offering a unique opportunity for students to lead meaningful change across the district.

Read more: Youth-Led Change: BVSD Students Lead the Way in Equity and Sustainability

The BVSD Youth Equity Council is made up of diverse young leaders who will help to provide district leadership and the Equity Council important feedback, as we collaboratively work to make the Boulder Valley School District more equitable. We know that it is extremely important that students, especially those most impacted, be involved in the conversation. 8th-12th graders who are interested in social change, inclusion, & belonging, are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by September 17. Apply online here.

Middle and high School students who are interested in greenBVSD sustainability initiatives are invited to join the Green Youth Council. The Green Youth Council (GYC) is a student-run sustainability, environment and climate group that is currently working towards meeting BVSD sustainability goals and resolutions. GYC will meet in-person monthly (after school on Wednesdays; 4:45 - 6:45 @ BVSD Ed Center). Please discuss this opportunity with your responsible adult before signing up, to make sure you can commit to coming to meetings. Learn more and apply online here.

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.

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

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.

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