Monarch Messenger
April 3, 2026
From Doan's Desk...
April may now be the longest month of the school year, because it will be relatively uninterrupted with no holidays or planned vacation days. However, we do want to remind families about two critical periods that will alter the regular academic schedule before the end of the school year.
- State Testing is scheduled for April 14th & 15th, during which we will follow a modified schedule to accommodate the standardized tests.
- Final Exams will take place spread out over the dates of May 18-21st.
Have a Great Weekend-Sko Yotes!
Greg Doan
Principal
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BVSD Art Show Winners
Congratulations to the following talented artists for winning at the BVSD High School Art Show:
- Harper Lastick won 1st place for Painting.
- Nevo Leon won 2nd place for Pottery.
- Aanya Bhandari won 3rd place for Digital Art.
- Hunter Warner received an honorable mention for Photography.
The show is up at the Dairy Arts Center through May 3rd! Go check out all the amazing art!
CU Boulder High School New Venture Challenge
Please congratulate Ethan Geer, Davis Baukol, and Sienna Wright!
These three students were selected from hundreds of applicants to compete in the CU Boulder High School New Venture Challenge. This entrepreneurship program through the University of Colorado offers students an opportunity to pitch innovative business ideas to a panel of experts.
Both teams came up with unique new products that they are taking to the competition on April 18th!
UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 State Testing Schedule
Spring Final Exam Schedule
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
No Parking at the K8 for Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up
We have received several concerns about parents using the Monarch K–8 parking lot to drop off and pick up high school students. We would like to remind everyone that this lot is reserved for K–8 use only.
All high school student drop-offs and pick-ups should take place in the designated car line at the high school. Using the correct location helps ensure safety and keeps traffic running smoothly for all staff, students and families.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe campus environment.
High School Voter Registration Week
April 6-10th is High School Voter Registration Week in Boulder County! Monarch is partnering with Boulder County Elections to teach students the importance of registering to vote and help students in doing so.
Are you (or your student) registered to vote? Students 18 years or older can register to vote. Students that are 15, 16, or 17 can also pre-register to vote. Register to vote, or update your registration, in less than 5 minutes at GoVoteColorado.gov.
Boulder County Elections will be at Monarch during both lunches on Friday, April 10th. They will be in front of the cafeteria to answer any questions and help students register to vote.
Help us reach 85% voter registration among eligible students in the senior class to qualify Monarch for a prestigious award from the Secretary of State! Register to vote or remind your student TODAY!
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM
Event Information
MONARCH AFTER PROM
After Prom is Saturday, April 25th!
We need 200 Volunteers to put on our After Prom event for our teens!
Shifts available April 24th, April 25th and April 26th! Click here to sign up now!
Prizes are one of the best parts of After Prom! Help us make this event a success by donating a prize from our After Prom Amazon Wish List. Prizes purchased from this link will be delivered directly to our prize committee and distributed to students throughout the evening.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
SENIOR POSTERS are due April 9th – 17th
It has been a long-standing tradition at Monarch HS for senior families to create a photo poster to celebrate their graduating senior. Typically, these posters have been on display at Monarch HS for the week leading up to Prom/After Prom.
Please look here for senior poster guidelines and examples. Posters must be dropped off at the Monarch front office between April 9-17 and they should be collected April 27-30. Many families re-use these posters for graduation parties.
Contact monarchafterprom@gmail.com with questions.
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.
Western Colorado University - April 7th, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Reed College - April 8th, 2026 - 11:00 AM
U.S. Marine Corps - April 8th, 2026 - 2:30 PM
CU Colorado Springs - April 20th, 2026 - 1:30 PM
University of Denver - April 22nd, 2026 - 11:00 AM
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
THE SENIOR SCOOP
Senior Class Panoramic Pictures
Hello Senior Families:
The Senior Class Panoramic Pictures will be taken on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH @ 10:00 AM in the gym. This is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of the whole Senior class, so please make sure your student is in school and on time for this special event.
All ordering is online at https://bestclasspicture.com.
Remember when ordering....
> ALL laminated photos come with a 5-year replacement guarantee!
> Order the BOTH package with the formal and funny photos laminated and automatically SAVE 20%! (No Promo Code Necessary)
Please email the photographer, BestClassPicture@gmail.com, if you have any questions. Thank you for your support.
Hello Parents of 12th grade students!
We are in need of 4-5 parent volunteers to form the Senior BBQ 2026 Committee. The Senior BBQ happens on May 15th at 12 PM after seniors finish their graduation rehearsal and Senior Gauntlet celebration. The Senior BBQ Committee would meet and plan the set-up (tables/grills), food/money donations, and coordinate parent volunteers to help run the day-of events.
If you would like to be a member and/or chair of the committee, please contact Aimee Dana (aimee.dana@bvsd.org).
If you would like to donate to the general Class of 2026 fund (for all the senior fun BBQ, yard signs, parade etc…) please go here.
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 +
BVSD Grad+ Summer Leadership Academy
Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply to the BVSD Grad+ Summer Leadership Academy! The application will be open until April 14th.
Designed to help students build leadership skills and get a head start on a career, the Leadership Academy offers leadership and work-based learning activities through mentorship and partnership with industry professionals. After the week-long (June 1-5, 10AM - 2PM) workshop, students will be placed in a 4 week, 20 hours/week internship that aligns with their career interests.
Thirty-six BVSD student interns will be accepted, and each student will earn a $500 honorarium.
Summer Outdoor Program — Rising 9-12th Graders
Looking for a week-long outdoor experience this summer?
Join us at Cal Wood for an engaging, nature-focused program — just $100 for the week.
The camp is ideal for students who love the environment and outdoor learning. Students working toward the Seal of Climate Literacy are strongly encouraged to attend.
Please see the flyer for dates, schedule, and contact information.
Free College Credits for BVSD Students!
Want to earn free college credits and BVSD high school graduation credits this upcoming summer or fall?
What Courses are Available to Me?
Check out our District Select courses today (only BVSD students may enroll)!
How to Start:
Complete your College Before Graduation (CBG) Agreement to request funding for your course: Summer 2026 CBG or Fall 2026 CBG.
Questions? Email kelly.isom@bvsd.org.
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
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
- 3/11/26-CANCELLED
- 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.
Here's this week's KYOT!
It's an anchor switcharoo! First, two reporters offer their commentary on the district's ChatGPT ban. (Surpise! They're for it!) Then, Mr. McCoy returns to Hot Ones for an epic showdown with Da Bomb.
PLANEVIEW
Season 3, Episode 3....
Previous Episodes.....
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
Behind the Curtain: How Admissions Leaders Actually Review Applications
Join admissions leaders from Colorado College, CU Boulder, Grinnell College, and Elon University for a clear look at how selective colleges—from Colorado to the East Coast—read and evaluate applications. During the evening, panelists will demystify holistic admissions, academic context, and strategic application planning.
Open to all BVSD students and families.
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8 @ 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Centaurus High School, 10300 W South Boulder Road in Lafayette
Spanish interpretation will be available.
Detrás de la cortina: cómo revisan las solicitudes los líderes de admisiones
Únase a los líderes de admisiones de Colorado College, CU Boulder, Grinnell College y Elon University para conocer con claridad cómo las universidades selectivas, desde Colorado hasta la costa este, leen y evalúan las solicitudes. Durante la sesión, los panelistas despejarán dudas sobre las admisiones integrales, el contexto académico y la planificación estratégica de las solicitudes.
Abierto a todos los estudiantes y familias del BVSD.
Fecha/hora: miércoles, 8 de abril, de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m.
Lugar: Escuela Preparatoria Centaurus, 10300 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette
Habrá interpretación al español disponible.
Mark your calendars to attend a community engagement session
Join us for one of six upcoming Community Engagement Sessions focused on the challenges of declining enrollment in BVSD.
Learn how these changes are beginning to impact our classrooms, ask questions, and share your priorities and values. Your input will help inform the decisions the Board of Education will make this fall.
WEEK 1
April 13 (Monday) New Vista High School- 700 20th St., Boulder 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 15 (Wednesday) BVSD Education Center- 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 10:30 - 12:30p.m.
April 16 (Thursday) Boulder High School- 1604 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 18 (Saturday) BVSD Education Center- 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
WEEK 2
April 20 (Monday)Broomfield High School- 1 Eagle Way., Broomfield 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 22 (Wednesday) Monarch High School- 3296 Campus Dr., Lsvlle 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Marque sus calendarios para asistir a una sesión de participación comunitaria
Únase a nosotros en una de las seis próximas sesiones de participación comunitaria centradas en los desafíos de la disminución de la inscripción en el BVSD.
Infórmese sobre cómo estos cambios están empezando a impactar nuestras aulas, haga preguntas y comparta sus prioridades y valores. Su opinión contribuirá a las decisiones que el Consejo de Educación tomará este otoño.
SEMANA 1
13 de abril (lunes) Escuela Preparatoria New Vista - 700 20th St., Boulder 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
15 de abril(miércoles) Centro de Educación del BVSD- 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 10:30 - 12:30p.m.
16 de abril (jueves) Escuela Preparatoria Boulder- 1604 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
18 de abril (sábado) Centro de Educación del BVSD- 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SEMANA 2
20 de abril (lunes) Escuela Preparatoria New Vista- 1 Eagle Way., Broomfield 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
22 de abril (miércoles) Escuela Preparatoria Monarch- 3296 Campus Dr., Lsvlle 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Let's Talk: Livestream information session with BVSD leaders
Following Spring Break, we will launch a special declining enrollment series of Let's Talk Education livestreams. BVSD leaders will explain the challenges of declining enrollment, its impacts, district actions, and the decision timeline. These sessions will be livestreamed on BV22 and BVSD's YouTube channel.
Session I: The challenge of declining enrollment
Session II: The impact on our schools
Session III: The options and next steps
Hablemos: Sesión informativa en vivo con los líderes de BVSD
Después de las vacaciones de primavera, lanzaremos una serie especial de transmisiones en vivo de Hablemos Sobre la Educación sobre la disminución de la matrícula. Los líderes del BVSD explicarán los desafíos de la disminución de la matrícula, sus impactos, las medidas del distrito y el cronograma de decisiones. Estas sesiones se transmitirán en vivo en BV22 y Canal de YouTube del BVSD.
Sesión I: El desafío de la disminución de la matrícula
Sesión II: El impacto en nuestras escuelas
Sesión III: Las opciones y los próximos pasos
The Balancing Act: Screen Time and Mental Health
Centaurus High School
Monday, April 20 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
High School Presentation with Tracy Markle
Tracy Markle from the Digital Media Treatment and Education Center will examine teens' interactions with technology and their effects on mental health and learning. This presentation will explore brain science, the addictive nature of digital media, and practical strategies for managing screen time to support self-care and academic success.
All BVSD High school students and families are welcome to attend. This is the only high school presentation offered this spring.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
Please complete this form to let us know you are attending.
Questions? Contact Tracie Altomare (tracie.altomare@bvsd.org)
El equilibrio: Tiempo frente a la pantalla y salud mental
Escuela Preparatoria Centaurus
Lunes 20 de abril de 6-7:30
Presentación para estudiantes de preparatoria con Tracy Markle
Tracy Markle, del Centro de Educación y Tratamiento de Medios Digitales, examinará la experiencia de la escuela secundaria en relación con las interacciones de los adolescentes con la tecnología, centrándose en los efectos de los medios digitales en la salud mental y el aprendizaje. Tracy hablará sobre la ciencia del cerebro y el diseño adictivo de los medios digitales y explorará las mejores prácticas para gestionar el impacto y las consecuencias de los medios digitales en el autocuidado y el rendimiento académico.
Todos los estudiantes de preparatoria del BVSD son bienvenidos a asistir. Esta será la única presentación de la escuela preparatoria.
Habrá interpretación al español disponible.
Por favor, complete este formulario para informarnos su asistencia.
¿Tiene preguntas? Contacte a Tracie Altomare (tracie.altomare@bvsd.org)
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