NMSHS Panther Post

Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,

It seems like we have been back to school for a month (it's only been four days). On Tuesday we started the new BVSD cell phone policy and we’ve only had one phone come down to the office. Not one student's head has burst and we’ve not encountered any tears. On Tuesday and Wednesday Mr. DePaula and myself went to student classrooms and explained the new policy and how it works. We are striving to remind students to put away their phones. The first time they have a phone out they get a warning; the second time it comes to the office for the rest of the day; the third time parents come to the school to pick it up. This is the process across the school district.

The students have handled the transition very well. Both middle and high school students have been talking and interacting with each other, they have been playing board games and cards and managing their free time very appropriately. We are all looking forward to next week.

Have a great weekend,

Gavan

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We have had a busy week back for Athletics & Activities. Musical Rehearsals started this week, as did Middle School Nordic, Middle School Alpine, and Middle School Girls’ Basketball. High School Alpine had their first race at Copper Mountain yesterday, and High School Nordic had their first race in Aspen today. On Wednesday, High School Basketball played here at home versus Twin Peaks, and we are thrilled for our girls’ team to get their first win of the season!

Come cheer on your Panthers next week. We have home basketball games versus Addenbrooke on Wednesday 1/15. Boys JV plays at 4 pm, Girls JV at 5:30 pm, and Boys Varsity at 7 pm. Go Panthers!

Happy New Year and welcome back!

Parents & Students - First semester grades will be available in Infinite Campus Friday afternoon after 4pm.

SAT-PSAT is coming in April 2025.

Would you like free online SAT Test Prep? We have 8 seats, sponsored by BVSD, for online SAT test prep. See Ms. Jill if you are interested in accessing an SAT test prep spot! The SAT is a college-scholarship reportable exam score. Here’s a video on SAT test preview. Students can view a test preview and previous exam scores on their Bluebook App. See instructions on creating your Bluebook app account.

Seniors: The actual FAFSA IS OPEN (finally!) fafsa.gov BVSD will host some drop in help workshops for families filling out the FAFSA for financial aid. See the FAFSA drop in schedule here. To be evaluated for college financial aid, students and families need to apply for the FAFSA. Nederland seniors graders will apply for the 2025-26 FAFSA, because they enter college in FALL of 2025. You can get a sneak preview of the FAFSA prototype here.

Feeling stress? Need information? See the 2024-2025 BVSD Mental Health Referral Provider List for a list of local psychologists and clinics serving in a variety of specializations, including educational consult services, family consultations, eating issues, substance use and others.