The Monarch Messenger
Friday, August 1, 2025
BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
We hope that this first edition of the 25-26 school year “Monarch Messenger” finds everyone in the MoHi community doing well. We will be sending out this format of messaging each week with a focus on important reminders and key upcoming dates. Hopefully, it will help keep everyone in our community informed and on the same page. I will also occasionally add to the communication with longer messages and even some videos to increase the sense of feeling connected to what is happening at MoHi.
Be sure to pay close attention to all the Back-to-School information in this edition. Back-2-School days are happening next week on the 7th and 8th of August. 9th grade students start with their own special “Coyote Day” orientation on Wednesday, August 13th. All students are back on Thursday, August 14th for all class on our regular 7 period bell schedule.
For now I will leave it by saying how excited I am to welcome everyone back and we look forward to seeing students back in school again. Sko Yotes!
Greg Doan
Principal, Monarch High School
Boulder Valley School District
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
BACK TO SCHOOL CHECK-IN INFORMATION
9am-3pm
BACK TO SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
2025-26 BELL SCHEDULE
****MONARCH MAYHEM****
DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES
9th = 1950’s; 10th = 1970’s; 11th = 2000’s; 12th = 1980’s
GOOGLE site: monarchmayhem
INSTAGRAM: @mohimayhem
Mark your calendars now for September 22-27 and our Homecoming week of events called “Monarch Mayhem”.
Last year we had a lot of fun putting forth our first attempt at "Mayhem" with schoolwide and community engagement through the traditions of homecoming. We want to elevate the experience for our students to make it more inclusive of our entire student body and our feeder schools in Louisville and Superior. Students, your leadership and involvement will be vital to Monarch’s school spirit going bigger and better than you have ever seen. Parents, we will be seeking out your active engagement and support for Monarch as we try and pull off something extraordinary.
TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC
If you are returning to us, you are well aware that traffic flow into Monarch in the mornings can present a challenge. Traffic challenges are particularly acute during the first several weeks of school. Please remember, ALL of Campus Drive is 20 MPH. You can find a map of our traffic flow pattern here.
Parents should not drop off or pick up students in the staff parking lot.
FEES
CLASS/SCHOOL FEES
PARKING PASSES
STEP 1: Students must complete this online form including information on their vehicle, insurance, and driver's license
STEP 2: Pay on RevTrak
$40 for Junior Lot
$50 for Senior Lot
STEP 3: Collect your Permit Sticker at Check-In, or once the school year starts from the Treasurer
SCHOOL ID/YEARBOOK PHOTOS
School ID/ yearbook photos
LifeTouch Picture Day (flyer link) IMPORTANT: During check-in students will have their picture taken for their School Access FOB / MHS ID, the yearbook, and LifeTouch picture orders.
Step #1: Order online: Picture Day ID: EVTNK6SBW - Parents can order online at MyLifetouch.com
Step #2: Student has a photo taken during picture day
Step #3: Photos will be mailed home several weeks after the picture day
Picture Make-Up Day - August 26 -> for students that were unable to attend Back-to-School check-in.
Picture Retake Day - October 6 -> for students that were unsatisfied with their original school picture.
If you miss Back To School Check-In, you will get your school picture taken during make-up day, visit the Treasurer at any time to purchase parking passes or activity passes, and see your Counselor for your schedule.
SCHOOL MEALS ARE BACK-COME DINE WITH US!
Your MoHi lunch crew is excited to welcome students back for another year of delicious and nutritious meals! Here are a few important reminders:
Join us for breakfast and lunch!
We’re serving up scratch-made favorites using locally sourced ingredients. Every student is eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch entrée per day, along with unlimited salad bar options at lunch.
Second entrees are available for purchase for $2.50.
Student ID Numbers = Faster Lines
Students must enter their six-digit student ID number at the register to check out. This number can be found in Infinite Campus.
Students, please memorize your ID number to help keep lines moving quickly!
Adding Funds for Extra Purchases
If your student wants a second entrée or a la carte items (like a side salad, fruit, or milk without a full entrée), they’ll need funds in their meal account.
Add money to your student's account here: BVSD Meal Account
Don’t have an account yet? Create one through School Cafe
Preloading funds helps reduce wait times and makes things easier for your student!
Breakfast Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00–8:35 AM
Late Start Wednesdays: 10:00–10:35 AM
Meal Requirements
Each full meal must include at least one serving of fruit or vegetables from our salad bar—this helps ensure a balanced meal and complies with federal nutrition guidelines.
Special Dietary Needs? We’ve Got You!
We offer Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegetarian options every day. All sauces, salad dressings, and salad bar items are also Gluten-Free.
Have your student let our crew know about any food allergies so we can better serve your student safely.
We Love Feedback!
Students, we do this for you! Let us know what you love and what you'd like to see on the menu. We’re always listening and looking to improve. Please don't hesitate to chat with us if you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns.
We look forward to seeing your smiling faces and can’t wait to serve you this year!
Here's what's cooking the first week of school:
COUNSELING
2025-26 STUDENT SCHEDULES
Students will be able to see their schedule in IC on Thursday, August 7th. We remain committed to providing students with a meaningful and engaging educational experience, but we must also be clear about the limitations these staffing challenges create. Specifically, we need student and parent understanding around:
Course schedules will be more constrained. Not all elective requests will be able to be honored. Some courses had to be cut completely, while others are at their max capacity with no room for additions.
Schedule change requests will be limited. Students should not anticipate changes when seeking preferences like a specific teacher, asking for a desired off period, or changing levels of a course. We have class sizes that are as high as 36-38 students in some classes, with no room to move students around because of preferences.
With these constraints in mind - counselors will NOT be available during Back to School Check-in. There will be a process for students to submit their requests for schedule changes to be reviewed.
The goals of the school to provide small class sizes and academic equity will be considered first and foremost. Because schedule changes create a ripple effect that impacts class size and student learning, counselors will only be changing schedules for specific academic purposes.
Valid reasons for a schedule change request include:
If a student did not get a core academic course on their schedule that was requested
If a student has not met the prerequisite to be in the current course
If a student needs a course in order to meet graduation requirements
If a student needs a course in order to meet college entrance requirements
Please note, counselors are not able to make changes to schedules that include period changes (including lunch), teacher changes, or adding classes.
**Paper copies of your schedule will not be available at check-in. Please use Infinite Campus to check your schedule.**
SCHEDULE ERRORS:
Students who have an error that needs to be corrected on their schedules that are released on August 7, will need to fill out a course correction form. Forms will be available in the cafeteria on the Back-2-Schools check in days.
THE SENIOR SCOOP
CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR SHIRTS
Info about Senior Shirt ordering will be updated and sent out soon!
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
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL
BOYS GOLF
SOFTBALL
BOYS SOCCER
BOYS TENNIS
VOLLEYBALL
CHEERLEADING-Try outs were held in Spring 2025
GYMNASTICS -Register through Broomfield HS
POMS-Try outs were held in Spring 2025
FIELD HOCKEY-Register through Boulder HS
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEE IS-
Football & Boy's Golf: MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
All other fall sports: MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
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:
NEW ATHLETIC FEES FOR 2025-26
In-district: $225/season, family cap $600
Out-of-district: $325/season
2. Gate Fee
Adults: $10
K-12 Students/Senior Citizens (65+): $5
*Contact your school's athletic office for participation fee waiver
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
HELPFUL LINKS
Not receiving communications from Monarch?
MOHI Student Handbook *Coming Soon*
MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español) *pronto viene*
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Learning Ally Login Information for students:
Student username: student bvsd email
Student password: coyotes
Monarch High School
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoHi.Skoyotes