NMSHS PANTHER POST

Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,

It is finally here, the end of the fall semester. We were able to welcome new 6th grade students, students from out of town and returning students. I am sure that our students have learned a great deal and are poised to have even more successful learning experiences in the spring semester. I want to thank the students for their hard work, the parents for their support, and the diligence of our teachers and staff.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Enjoy your winter holiday break, we will see all of the students back at school on Tuesday, January 9.

Gavan

Come out on Saturday 1/6 to cheer our High School Boys Basketball teams at a home game vs. Cripple Creek. Games start at 12:00.

Middle School Girls Basketball practice starts Wednesday, 1/10 from 4:00-5:30. There will be no practice Thursday 1/11, but it will resume on Friday 1/12. Val Gane is being hired on as our Girls Basketball coach, and will have a BVSD email address in the near future.

Hope everyone has a wonderful and restful winter break!

Go Panthers!

Here’s what’s happening from Nederland MSHS School Counseling:

Happy Winter Break! Please check your schedules for any changes that might affect your second semester. Staff returns to school on Monday January 8th.

Holiday Blues? These deep winter days can bring up a mix of emotions. If you find you are struggling with holiday grief or loss, please check out these grief tips:Tips for Grieving - Holidays_.indd.pdf A Practical Guide to Coping With Grief.pdf . If you need more help, reach out to Mental Health Partners which offers family support and mental wellness services. Connect with MHP’s site: https://www.mhpcolorado.org/about/locations/nederland/

or your family’s medical physician.

BVSD online high school credit recovery: BVSD Online offers full courses and credit recovery courses to students looking to earn or recoup necessary graduation credits.

High School Credit Recovery is about 6 weeks. Sign up here before the deadline: 1/11/2024. Credit recovery courses are $175. Students with waived fees pay $50. Students who received an F in a previously completed course are eligible for credit recovery.

High School Full Semester credit courses semester begins on 1/18/24. Sign up here before the deadline: 1/11/2024. Courses cost $300. Students with waived fees pay $50. https://online.bvsd.org/course-information/high-school-course-offerings

Courses are taught by BVSD teachers and offerings are listed here. For more information on spring courses, please visit: https://online.bvsd.org/ or contact Brandon Nelson: Brandon.Nelson@bvsd.org,

CU Boulder’s Women in Law Day for high school students is happening February 10, 2024. Every year, the Women's Law Caucus at Colorado Law invites high school students across Colorado to Boulder to learn about law school and envision themselves pursuing this advanced degree. The goal of Women in Law Day is to encourage young women of all backgrounds to consider a career in law. The day includes a keynote speaker, panel sessions, a mock first-year class, speaking with current law students, and, most importantly, an opportunity to meet local attorneys during a networking lunch. Sign up here.

Boulder Tech: BVSD’s career and technical education center, Boulder TEC, hosts their next open house on January 23rd between 4 and 7:30. In January, High school students in 10th grade and above, can apply to attend Boulder Tech for next school year. Students from all the high schools in BVSD attend our programs in their junior and senior years to be able to jump start their careers or college education! Programs include: BioMedical Science, Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Auto Service, Auto Collision, Construction Trades, Welding, Cosmetology; Esthetics, Hairstyling, Nail technology, Criminal Justice & CSI

Teacher Academy and Video Production.

If you’re still curious, please check out Boulder Tech’s website here.

Upcoming College Fairs:

NACAC Spring College Fair: Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 1:00p until 4:00p MST at Cherokee Trail High School (25901 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 80016 https://www.rmacac.org/denver#:~:text=For%20Students%20and%20Families&text=The%20fair%20will%20take%20place,%2C%20Aurora%2C%20CO%2080016).

High School Students & Parents: Wednesday Night Meetings Online Google Meets with Ms. Jill. Ms. Jill holds Wednesday night online meetings @ 7:00pm for high school students and their parents.

FAFSA - FAFSA (Federal application for student financial aid) Opens December 31.

Ms. Jill will offer a Google online meet @ 7:00 about FAFSA on January 10th. Senior families. Junior families are also invited.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Mental Health Partners’ Nederland location offers family support and mental wellness services. Connect with MHP’s site: https://www.mhpcolorado.org/about/locations/nederland/

Struggling with substance use, numbing? Denver Health has created a youth support site with several resources including mental health apps, coping skills, artistic creativity, breathing, self-care, activities and group support. Check out their site here to connect with several resources focused on a variety of areas of wellness: https://strongerwithout.com/