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January 30, 2026
From Doan's Desk...
Have a great weekend-Sko Yotes!
Greg Doan
Principal
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Semester Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday, February 10th 4:30-8:30 **VIRTUAL** Conferences
- Thursday, February 19th 4:30-7:30 **IN-PERSON** Conferences
VIRTUAL Conferences: Parents/Guardians will receive an email from Help-At-Schools a week before the conference date with links to sign up with individual teachers.
IN-PERSON Conferences: There are no sign ups for In-Person conferences. Teachers will be available in the cafeteria and the library from 4:30-7:30pm on that day.
Wish Week and Winter Ball
On behalf of Monarch's Student Council, we are extremely excited to announce our upcoming Wish Week and Winter Ball!
Wish Week is our annual week-long fundraiser supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado. Throughout the week, there will be lots of events and fundraisers to support and make an impact to Make-A-Wish. This year, our fundraising goal is $40,000 and we are excited to see what Monarch High School and the community can do!
Wish Week will take place from February 23rd-27th, with our Winter Ball dance on February 28th.
This year, we are honored to be celebrating Sabrina! Sabrina is a junior at Centaurus High School who was diagnosed with lymphoma and is now cancer-free. Her wish is to be an Avalanche player for a day, and we are excited to celebrate her in this unforgettable experience.
Wish Week:
Our Wish Week opening assembly will be on February 23rd with our closing celebratory assembly on February 27th.
Throughout the week, there will be several new fundraising initiatives, including:
- Clubs vs. Clubs Competition: Each club will receive a unique donation link, and the club that raises the most money will earn the opportunity to sponsor and run a game at the Wish Week assembly. A live leaderboard will be displayed throughout the week, highlighting the top five donating clubs and their totals.
- Restaurant Fundraiser Nights: Monarch has partnered with local restaurants to donate a percentage of their proceeds to Monarch's Wish Week.
- And much more!
We are also seeking support from parents and families who own or are affiliated with local businesses. Community partnerships and business sponsorships play a crucial role in expanding our events and increasing our overall impact. If you or someone you know may be interested in donating, sponsoring an event, or partnering with us, we would love to connect.
More details about daily events, donation links, restaurant nights, and sponsorship opportunities will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to make Monarch High School a community that gives back!
Proposed changes for bikers and pedestrians accessing campus from Superior
After receiving numerous comments about pedestrian safety for accessing the Monarch school campus, the Town of Superior, City of Louisville, and Boulder Valley School District are partnering to install a protected bike lane on 88th St to allow for safer and more comfortable travel along the corridor for school children and parents.
The bike lane will accommodate bi-directional biking, and the sidewalks will be reserved for people walking during school drop-off and pick-up. Vertical delineator posts will be used to separate the bike lane from the northbound vehicle travel lane and will reach from Promenade Dr up to Campus Drive.
Future plans for this corridor include applying for a Safe Streets For All grant to improve the bike lane permanently, tying in to paved paths at the Redtail Ridge development, and routing through a future underpass at Campus Drive.
This improvement is intended to help achieve the goals outlined in the Superior Transportation Plan and Superior Vision Zero Action Plan.
Parent Engagement Network (PEN) Spring Book Club
The spring parent book club will have their meetings in the school library from 6:00-7:30pm on these dates.
- Tuesday, 2/24/2026, 6-7:30pm
- Tuesday, 3/24/2026, 6-7:30pm
- Tuesday, 4/21/2026, 6-7:30pm
Please complete the interest form below.
To learn more about the Parent Engagement Network and its resources, please visit its website.
STUDENTS: Lost your ID? Did your ID quit working?
Please click on the button below and complete the google form.
CHECK YOUR STUDENT EMAIL!!! We will email you when your ID is ready for pick up.
Need a student ID holder?
Pick up a clear plastic ID holder in the front office.
COUNSELING
COLLEGE VISITS
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.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology - February 18th, 2026 - 2:30 PM
University of Colorado Denver - February 19th, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Colorado Mesa University - February 20th, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Drake University - February 20th, 2026 - 10:30 AM
CareerWise Apprenticeships(GRAD+ Opportunity)- February 24th, 2026 - 11:30AM
University of Northern Colorado - February 25th, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Missouri University of Science and Technology - March 3rd, 2026 - 10:00 AM
University of Arizona - March 9th, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Cal-Poly - March 11th, 2026 - 11:30 AM
University of Massachusetts Amherst - March 11th, 2026 - 2:30 PM
Regis University - March 26th, 2026 - 11:00 AM
University of Calgary - March 27th, 2026 - 10:00 AM
*University of Montana - April 1st, 2026 - 11:30 AM*
Western Colorado University - April 7th, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Here is the link to an upcoming college fair!
*This meeting will be virtual! Please come to the counseling office and we will have the college rep set-up on a monitor, ready to speak with students.
Questions? Ask Ellie Pemberton or your counselor.
Junior Journey Night Information
Hello MoHi Juniors and Parents!
It was great to see so many of you at our Junior Journey night presentation. We wanted to share our presentation slides with you. It is also posted on our counseling website, mohicounseling.com. The presentation outlines important information to know as a Junior going into your last year of high school.
We also want to encourage 11th grade students to sign up for a junior meeting with their counselor. Counselors will go over everything you need to know to get out of high school and reach your post-secondary goals. Parents are welcome to join as well. You can sign up by clicking on your counselor's name on the mohicounseling.com homepage and choosing a block of time.
If you have further questions please reach out to your counselor.
Thank you,
Monarch Counseling Team
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Check out this flyer!
THE SENIOR SCOOP
Seniors:
We will post important information for seniors each week in this section of the Monarch Messenger.
Click the button below for important dates.
2026 Graduation Ceremony
Event Information
- 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.
COUNSELING STAFF
- 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 Ellie Pemberton
GRAD +
Grad Plus Important Dates: Do not miss these opportunities!
Apprenticeship Opportunity!
Interested in an Advanced Manufacturing or Engineering Apprenticeship with CareerWise?
Check out this BVSD student’s success story—this could be you! Gavin's story
Earn while you learn
Network with high-level professionals
Earn college credit while gaining real-world experience
To learn more about CareerWise Apprenticeships, sign up on Naviance to meet with the CareerWise team at Monarch High School on February 24, from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the Post Grad Center.
Drop-ins are welcome!
For more information or support, please connect with our Grad Plus Site Lead kelly.isom@bvsd.org
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/19:
BOYS SWIM & DIVE
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/26:
BASEBALL
BOYS LACROSSE
GIRLS GOLF
GIRLS SOCCER
GIRLS TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
GIRLS LACROSSE (Register through Fairview)
BOYS VOLLEYBALL (Register through Centaurus)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEE IS-
Boys Swim & Dive: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
All other sports: THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
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, 2025.
PAYMENT:
Once registration information is submitted in rschools, you will be redirected to revtrack to make payment. Link for payment:
Looking for a club to join?
Did you know that Monarch has over 70 active clubs for students to get involved in? Please click on the link below to read about all of the clubs that MOHI has to offer.
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS STAFF
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
MONARCH BOOSTER CLUB
Weekly Booster Brief
Want to see your Student's Activities featured in the Booster Brief?
Parent Reps Needed!
Volunteers aka Parent Reps can submit highlights with pictures to Monarchboosterclub@gmail.com by Monday morning at 8am. Then our newsletter volunteer, Rob Kalkofen, will generate the newsletter and get it over to the Monarch admin team to send out!
2025-26 Booster Club Meetings
- 1/14/26
- 2/11/26
- 3/11/26
- 4/8/26
All meetings, except for the Booster Bash, will begin at 7:00pm and will be held in the MOHI Perk Cafe at Monarch High School.
Become a Booster Club Member Today!
Your support directly impacts YOUR student's experience. For just $50 per family per year (REGARDLESS of # of activities or students), you're fueling student passions across the board. In order for your student's activity to be eligible to apply for a grant, 30% of their roster needs to be a Booster Club Member.
MOHI STUDENT MEDIA
THE MIX
Monarch's national award-winning newsmagazine comes out every six weeks.
CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!
KYOT
This weekly broadcast showcases stories that matter throughout the Monarch community.
PLANEVIEW, EPISODE 1 IS OUT NOW!!!
MOHI STUDENT SOCIAL MEDIA
This student-run Instagram account highlights every Monarch event and breaks news important to our community. It's a must-follow.
BVSD NEWS
Weather Delays and Closures
Wondering what to expect in case of a weather closure in all or part of BVSD?
Under all but the most extreme conditions, school officials have a responsibility to keep school in session. During Colorado winters, snow and ice are to be expected. As always, BVSD respects a parent's decision to keep students home from school or delay their arrival due to weather conditions. Contact the school's attendance office and the absence will be excused.
* No notices means no closures or significant delays have been reported.
More information about weather-related school closings and cancellations.
HELPFUL LINKS
Not receiving communications from Monarch?
MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español) *pronto viene*
Request a Letter of Recommendation
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/
Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.
Website: https://moh.bvsd.org/
Location: 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4200
Instagram: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem
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