I wanted to make sure to send out a reminder for our current 9th-11th grade students that in a couple of weeks we will begin course selections for the 2024-25 school year. A lot hinges on the accuracy of this process as we based all of our final master schedule of teachers and courses based on student requests.

To support our elective courses that are not tied to specific graduation requirements we are hosting a couple of information fairs during Access periods on Thursday, February 20th and 27th. We hope that students can drop by to learn about the variety of elective courses we have to explore or make a part of their career pathway. Teachers will be available to discuss courses and sign off on students' elective registrations.

Sko yotes!

Greg Doan

Principal

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

Monarch High's Kaden Gonzales hits a 3-Pointer at the buzzer to secure the 63-60 win over Fairview High School on February 13, 2025. Video Credit: Steven Brown, 12th Grade.

Monarch High School’s literary magazine, Inklings, has been selected to receive the rank of Superior in the 2024 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program. From all of us at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), congratulations to you and your students on this exceptional publication.

Faculty Advisor(s): Bonnie Katzive

Student Editor(s): Kassie Bat-Itgel, Edie Hogan, Claire Woodruff, August Luecke, Anna Bat-Itgel, Aanya Bhandari

Monarch competed this past weekend in the Boulder regional mock trial tournament. The team did not advance to the state tournament but acquitted itself well against a crowded field of some of the best teams in the state. Some highlights include Monarch placing 4th for professionalism in the courtroom. In addition Kian Fowler and Quinn Tooley placed 3rd for their witness portrayals, and Zoe Dudley took first place for her great portrayal of a detective.

Zoe Dudley

Harper Dunn

Kian Fowler

Jason Jones

Gabby Knox

Yoona Oh

Viv Potash

Joshua Schreyer

London Small

Nia Weiss

Quinn Tooley

Ana Tidd-Morales

Riley Martin (team consultant and keeper of great ideas, but also a swimmer who couldn't be in two places at the same time).

Congratulations to Wyatt Carluccii, who has been selected as a Daniels Fund Scholarship Finalist!

This prestigious scholarship covers the entire cost of attendance for an in-state university and up to $25,000 per year for an out-of-state partner school. Daniels Scholars are selected for strength of character, leadership potential, commitment to serving their communities and academic promise. We are so proud of all of Wyatt's accomplishments in and outside of the classroom!

Last weekend the Monarch Girls Swim & Dive Team were crowned the 4A Girls State Swim & Dive State Runner ups, scoring 304 points - the program's best finish ever! It was quite the TEAM effort!! The team also won four State Championship titles - the most of any team competing at the meet!

The Medley Relay team consisting of Gwyn Christensen, Audrey Shambo, Sophia Banjo, and Eliza Lennox became State Champions to start off the meet. Then Eliza Lennox became a State Champion in her two individual events for the second year in a row in the 50 Free and 100 Free events! Audrey Shambo then won the 100 Breaststroke by .04 seconds to become a State Champion in that event for the second year in a row and that particular race allowed the team to move up to the 2nd place before the last event of the meet, sealing the deal for the team's 2nd place finish!

Other top finishes and meet highlights that helped score major points included...

Avery Zerwekh Reardon - 19th in the 200 Free, 12th in the 100 Free

Audrey Shambo - 2nd in the 200 IM

Isabel Swarr - 10th in the 200 IM, 7th in the 100 Breast

Sophia Banjo - 6th in the 100 Fly, 12th in the 500 Free

Ida Bodizs - 13th in the 100 Free

Sam Blakely - 15th in the 100 Back

Gwyn Christensen - 17th in the 100 Back

The 200 Free Relay consisting of Madeleine Sarles, Kate Ryan, Sadie Sarles, Ida Bodizs placed 6th.

The 400 Free Relay consisting of Avery Zerwekh Reardon, Ida Bodizs, Audrey Shambo placed 3rd!

You can read all about the team's historical finish here ~ https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/02/08/4a-state-swimming-monarch-claims-team-runner-up-followed-by-broomfield-and-centaurus/.

The team was also featured in the 9News Prep Rally on Sunday ~ https://www.9news.com/video/sports/high-school/prep-rally-sunday-february-9/73-40fc9e3c-0dcb-4966-8c1c-be475032be5f.

Join the Monarch Choirs and Face Vocal Band for a special performance on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 pm. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Monarch's Wish Week efforts and ticket sales also help support Monarch Choir!

Purchase your tickets by visiting: https://mhsfinearts.ludus.com/200474573

mind.body.voice. is a body acceptance and leadership program for girls developed and being studied by the Renée Crown Wellness Institute at CU, Boulder. Students in this program talk back to pressures about how girls and women should appear, learn skills to support wellness, and take community-based action!

This program will take place at the Renée Crown Wellness Institute on either on Tuesday (5:00-7:00pm) beginning on February 25th and ending on March 12th or on Wednesdays (5:00-7:00pm) beginning on March 12th and ending on April 9th.

Tickets are on sale now for Shrek the Musical presented by the Monarch High School performing arts department. This show is fun for the whole family and features an amazing cast!

Get your tickets by visiting: https://mhsfinearts.ludus.com/200462986

Purchase your 2024-25 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!

It’s that time of year again! We are getting ready for a Sweet After Prom!

Please help make this a wonderful event for all students who attend.

Click here for more information on the event and details on how to donate or volunteer!

2025 Junior/Senior Prom

We have lots of fantastic events coming up - Event Calendar

For a full list of Human Kindness Initiative events, click here:

English: Human Kindness Initiative Calendar English

Espanol: Iniciativa de Bondad Humana Espanol

Remember to check back as we add more events throughout the year!

• 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 Megan Navarro

Here are the upcoming college visits for the next few weeks!

Regis University - Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Drake University - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Texas A&M Univ - College Station - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM

San Diego State University - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 2:30 PM

FRCC - Boulder County Campus - Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 11:00 AM

University of Northern Colorado - Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 11:30 AM

The University of British Columbia - Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 2:30 PM

University of Utah - Friday, March 7, 2025 - 1:30 PM

University of Alaska - Fairbanks - Monday, March 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Stonehill College - Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 2:30 PM

University of California-Santa Cruz - Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Temple University Japan - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:00 AM

Arizona State University-Tempe -Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Western Colorado University - Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Juniors and Seniors, sign up now in Naviance! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.

Questions? Ask Megan Navarro or your counselor.

SENIORS:

Click the button below for important dates

SENIORS! Are you thinking about paying for college?

We know many of you are applying to college, and part of that process is figuring out how to pay for it!

The first step is filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The FAFSA has undergone some big changes in the last couple years causing some confusion.

Here is an article about the FAFSA and when you should apply.

• Seating is open, no tickets are needed for entry.
• There will be a live stream of the graduation ceremony.
• Seniors are allowed to decorate their cap for graduation.
• GradImages will be on site during our graduation ceremony to take photos of the students receiving their diplomas on stage. They will email proofs for purchase to families.
  
• CU Events Center Information and Policies.

Are you a current sophomore, junior, or senior interested in a leadership adventure that may change your life? The Rotary Youth Leadership program may be a good fit for you this summer. Click this link for more details.

Applications for the summer program are open from February 15 to March 30.

You can apply at: https://rockymountainryla.org/

Got questions? Email our school Grad Plus Site Lead on kelly.isom@bvsd.org

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

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEE IS-

Swim & Dive/Volleyball: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025

All other winter sports: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

All student-athletes are required to submit the following documents:

1. Current Physical:

• CHSAA Physical Form
• a physical must have been completed within the last year (365 days) and CANNOT expire during the designated athletic season.
• Must be uploaded to registration site by the first practice or first day of tryouts. If the student athlete's physical expires after the 1st practice, you must have a new physical or an extension from Dr. office.

2. Academic Eligibility Requirements:

• All student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes..

• All student-athletes may not have failed 2 or more classes during the previous semester (exception, incoming 9th graders).

• All student-athletes may not have turned 19 prior to August 1, 2024.

PAYMENT:

Once registration information is submitted in rschools, you will be redirected to revtrack to make payment.

LINK FOR PAYMENT

All fees must be paid before first practice, if you do not make a team you will be refunded.

All questions regarding the season or required registration forms should be directed to Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant (katie.nicholas@bvsd.org), and Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director (eric.Gustafson@bvsd.org).

Join us for an exciting evening on Friday, March 7th at the Lionsgate Event Center!

Event Details:

• Format: Happy Hour Style
• Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours
• Highlights:
• Silent auction
• Cocktails
• Delectable hors d'oeuvres and finger foods
• Background music

We have our first few silent auction baskets, compliments of Celestial Seasonings! We're soliciting donations for additional baskets.

1. 100% of the proceeds from any baskets sponsored by a specific team/activity go DIRECTLY to that group. Please coordinate with the Parent liaison or coach/sponsor for your activity.
2. Do you have an item you'd be willing to donate? A vacation home? Tickets to a sporting event? A product or service from a business?

If you have a general donation or any questions, please email monarchboosterclub@gmail.com.

Got News to Share?

If your club/team/activity has an event to promote or you'd like to recognize their accomplishments, email monarchboosterclub@gmail.com by Sunday at 4pm MT to be included in the weekly update, sent Mondays. Pictures welcome!!!

Our Mission:

To support and enhance excellence in Monarch High School Student Organizations and Activities.

The Monarch Booster Club is a volunteer organization of parents that works to support ALL of our students through their involvement in the many activity groups, clubs and athletic programs at Monarch. The Booster Club thrives due to volunteer patrons and parents who offer their assistance to the club by becoming involved yearly. We welcome EVERYONE'S participation!

Email: monarchboosterclub@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/monarchboosterclub

Watch Season 2, Episode 1 now!!

Monarch's national award-winning newsmagazine comes out every six weeks.

CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!

This weekly broadcast showcases stories that matter throughout the Monarch community.

This student-run Instagram account highlights every Monarch event and breaks news important to our community. It's a must-follow.

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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.

As we welcome students back into our building for the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025, 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.