NMSHS PANTHER POST

Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,

Happy New Year. Just as we get started, we get a three day weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15th. Next week is a four day week: Blue/Gold/Blue Gold.

As we head into the second semester we are refocusing our effort to provide the best instruction we can for our students. We want to teach the Colorado Academic Standards, to engage students to think critically and to learn. We are always striving to have every student improving and growing. An area that we know we need to work on is ensuring that it is happening for each and every student. We are assessing our practices and seeing what things can be done differently as school to best support our students. More to come on this topic.

Enjoy the long weekend and we will see everyone on Tuesday.

Gavan

Home Contests & Major Events

Upcoming home contests include:

• TONIGHT 4:30 pm HS Boys’ Basketball vs. Weldon Valley @ Nederland (JV & V)

• Fri. 10/19 9:30 am HS Alpine Slalom Race @ Eldora

Celebrations

• Congratulations to HS Alpine Skiers Trinity LeBlanc (8th place) and Cedar Shupe (14th place), for provisionally qualifying for States in Giant Slalom. Also, congratulations to Eva Wrobel, Teaghan Hartman, Grayson Shurr, and Keahi Pelkum-Donahue for their strong results on Friday 1/5 at Keystone. The team is racing today in Winter Park, so we may get some more qualifiers. Next Friday 1/19 is their home race at Eldora. Go Panthers!

• HS Nordic had their first race of the season on Wednesday at Hoedown Hill in Windsor. The boys’ were led by Ben Weber (13th place, time of 18:06) and the girls were led by Maeve Dufton (4th place, time of 21:46) with Abby Hess right behind her in 5th place. The whole team raced well for their first race of the season. Nice work, Panthers.

Other News

• Ms. Redmon is opening the weight room and fitness room for High School student use on Mondays and Wednesdays during recess and lunch. Review the terms and conditions with her and come on out to follow through with those healthy habits.

Here’s what’s happening from Nederland MSHS School Counseling:

Boulder Tech: BVSD’s career and technical education center, Boulder TEC, hosts their next open house on January 23rd between 4 and 7:30. The application to attend Boulder Tec opens on January 24th. They just added new programming: Culinary Arts, and Wilderness Studies. Students from BVSD high schools can attend our programs in their junior and senior years to be able to jump start their careers or college education! Programs include: Culinary Arts, Wilderness Studies, BioMedical Science, Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Auto Service, Auto Collision, Construction Trades, Welding, Cosmetology; Esthetics, Hairstyling, Nail technology, Criminal Justice & CSI Teacher Academy and Video Production.

For details, please check out Boulder Tech’s website here.

Colorado Mountain College admissions representative Amber Mekelberg will visit Ned MSHS on Thursday 2/22 from 11:45am to 12:30pm. Come learn about certificate and degree programs at one of Colorado’s most adventurous and affordable institutions.

BVSD online high school credit recovery: BVSD Online offers credit recovery courses to students looking to earn or recoup necessary graduation credits.

High School Credit Recovery is about 6 weeks. Sign up for credit recovery session 2, before the March 8th deadline: 3/08/2024. Credit recovery courses are $175. Students with waived fees pay $50. Students who received an F in a previously completed course are eligible for credit recovery.

High School Full Semester credit courses deadline for spring passed. Summer registration will open in March. Full semester courses cost $300. Students with waived fees pay $50. https://online.bvsd.org/course-information/high-school-course-offerings

Courses are taught by BVSD teachers and offerings are listed here. For more information on spring courses, please visit: https://online.bvsd.org/ or contact Brandon Nelson: Brandon.Nelson@bvsd.org,

CU Boulder’s Women in Law Day for high school students is happening February 10, 2024. Every year, the Women's Law Caucus at Colorado Law invites high school students across Colorado to Boulder to learn about law school and envision themselves pursuing this advanced degree. The goal of Women in Law Day is to encourage young women of all backgrounds to consider a career in law. The day includes a keynote speaker, panel sessions, a mock first-year class, speaking with current law students, and, most importantly, an opportunity to meet local attorneys during a networking lunch. Sign up here.

Upcoming College Fairs:

NACAC Spring College Fair: Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 1:00p until 4:00p MST at Cherokee Trail High School (25901 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 80016 https://www.rmacac.org/denver#:~:text=For%20Students%20and%20Families&text=The%20fair%20will%20take%20place,%2C%20Aurora%2C%20CO%2080016).

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Mental Health Partners’ Nederland location offers family support and mental wellness services. Connect with MHP’s site: https://www.mhpcolorado.org/about/locations/nederland/

Struggling with substance use, numbing? Denver Health has created a youth support site with several resources including mental health apps, coping skills, artistic creativity, breathing, self-care, activities and group support. Check out their site here to connect with several resources focused on a variety of areas of wellness: https://strongerwithout.com/

Online support: Concerned for a teen who is experiencing substance misuse? An online support group for families of teens is starting soon. See registration details here: SUD NH.pdf