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Monarch Mayhem is coming!!!!

This is the final reminder of everything that is happening between Sunday, September 21st (parade) and Saturday, September 27th (dance) with all of our Monarch Mayhem Homecoming events.

We are super excited for our students get to show off and experience everything they have created. Hopefully, there is at least one event that students can be a part of during this week of events. This is ultimately a showcase of our school spirit and everything good that is happening in our school community.

Sko Yotes!

Greg Doan

Principal

Something we could use specific parent involvement with is our SAC - School Accountability Committee. Our SAC meets at Monarch and discusses relevant school issues ranging from operations, academics, assessments, improvement planning, and budget.

Our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 25th at 6:00pm in the Coyote Learning Commons. The topics at the beginning of the year are the results from our school performance framework and our unified improvement planning.

Please email Principal Greg Doan at gregory.doan@bvsd.org with any interest in serving as a participant in our SAC. You will be added to the list of participants from last year and invited to our meetings (once a month, in the evenings). Thanks, and I look forward to getting as much help, support, and feedback from the MoHi parent community as possible.

2025-2026 MEETING DATES:

• 9/28 - SPF & One Pager

• 10/30 - Budget Survey

• 11/20 - Homework Policy (DAC Topic)

• 1/29 -

• 2/26 -

• 3/26 -

• 4/30 -

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

The National Scholastic Press Association released their finalists in various national journalism categories. Only six Colorado schools received a nomination. While the other five schools received a single nomination each, Monarch was named a finalist in a whopping 11 categories, more than almost any other school in the entire nation!

On top of that, The Mix was named a finalist for an NSPA Pacemaker. This award, which has been around for over 100 years, is the equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize in scholastic media. We find out in November the winners in these categories.

Here is the list of finalists to congratulate-

Broadcast News Story — Ian Babcock and Connor Lockrem — "Teachers Protest at State Capitol."

Broadcast Commentary — Ian Babcock — "Cell Phone Ban Misguided."

Multimedia News Story — Evan Schmidt, Riley Bergstrom, Abbey Elalouf, Ben Lehman, Julia Abair, Chloe Blair, and Clayre Woodruff — "Setting Off the Truth."

Environmental Portrait — Maya VanVleet — "Torn Apart."

Newsmagazine Cover — Maya VanVleet — "Torn Apart."

Newsmagazine Page/Spread — Lydia Greves, Rachel Larsen, Greta Van Steenberg — "Torn Apart."

Illustration — Maya VanVleet — "Torn Apart."

Sports Story — Zoey Perrine & Brenna Severson — "Fallen Blades."

Editorial — Zoey Perrine — "Vote for the Planet."

Comic Strip/Panel — Fox (Claire) Therond, The Mix — "Life Cycle of an Artist."

Local Climate Change Reporting - Lily Brodsky, Addie Brutsch, Maren Holecek, Mars Smith, Phoenix Dorninger, and Francis O'Donovan - "Fighting for a Future"

For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.

Students pick yours up today!!

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Pick up a clear plastic ID holder in the front office.

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.

Fall 2025 Dates:

• Tuesday, 9/16 6-7:30pm, Part 1 & 2
• Tuesday, 10/21 6-7:30pm, Part 3
• Tuesday, 11/18 6-7:30pm, Part 4

Meetings are held in the Library at Monarch High School.

Purchase your 2025-26 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!

SENIOR PHOTOS:
It is tradition for seniors to submit a portrait of themselves for the yearbook. Click here to read all the official guidelines for senior photos and view our recommended list of photographers. Photos must be submitted by OCTOBER 31, 2025. Click here to upload your photo. No horizontal photos or full body shots!

SENIOR BABY ADS:
Many families purchase a senior tribute ad (known as "baby ads") to recognize the achievements of their seniors in the yearbook. Purchase your baby ad at theyearbookcompany.com. Baby ads must be purchased by OCTOBER 31, 2025.

SEPTEMBER:

Colorado State University- FoCo- Tuesday, September 23, 2025- 10:30 AM

Western Colorado University - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 11:00 AM

University of Colorado Denver (CO) - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Occidental College - Monday, September 29, 2025 - 9:30 AM

University of Kansas - Monday, September 29, 2025 - 10:30 AM

University of the West of England, Bristol - Monday, September 29, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Washington University in St Louis - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Elon University - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Gonzaga University - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Cal Poly - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 2:00 PM

OCTOBER:

Fordham University - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Boston University - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Oregon State University - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 2:30 PM

The University of British Columbia - Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Hofstra University - Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 11:30 AM

University of Miami - Friday, October 3, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Bucknell University - Friday, October 3, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Furman University - Friday, October 3, 2025 - 10:30 AM

University of Maryland, College Park - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 9:30 AM

The George Washington University - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 10:00 AM

University of California, Santa Barbara - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Bowdoin College - Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Lake Forest College - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 9:30 AM

St Olaf College - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Colorado School of Mines - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Chaminade University of Honolulu - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Whitman College - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00 PM

University of Redlands - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Western Washington University - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 11:30 AM

University of Alaska, Fairbanks - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Case Western Reserve University - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Boston College - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Loyola University Chicago - Friday, October 10, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Willamette University - Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM

University of San Diego - Friday, October 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM

University of Northern Colorado - Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 11:00 AM

*Dartmouth College - Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Drake University (IA) - Friday, October 17, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Northeastern University - Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:30 PM

University of Rochester - Tuesday, October 21, 2025- 2:00 PM

American University - Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Wesleyan University (CT) - Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Ohio State University, Main Campus - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Bentley University - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM

University of Utah - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Lynn University - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Skidmore College (NY) - Friday, October 24, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Augustana College - Monday, October 27, 2025 - 9:30 AM

University of South Carolina, Columbia - Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Texas Christian University - Monday, October 27,2025 - 10:30 AM

University of California, Santa Cruz- Monday, October 27, 2025 - 1:30 PM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute- Monday, October 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM

High Point University - Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Stony Brook University - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Arizona State University, Tempe - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 11:30 AM

NOVEMBER:

*University of Mississippi - Monday, November 17 - 10:00 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 Ellie Pemberton or your counselor.

*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.

Don’t miss the Out-of-State College Fair hosted by Monarch High School on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 in the main gym. Come early at 5pm and catch the presentation, "Financing College" given by The University of Denver. The presentation will be held in Monarch's auditorium.

So many colleges will be there!

• 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

SENIOR PHOTOS:
It is tradition for seniors to submit a portrait of themselves for the yearbook. Click here to read all the official guidelines for senior photos and view our recommended list of photographers. Photos must be submitted by OCTOBER 31, 2025. Click here to upload your photo. No horizontal photos or full body shots!

SENIOR BABY ADS:
Many families purchase a senior tribute ad (known as "baby ads") to recognize the achievements of their seniors in the yearbook. Purchase your baby ad at theyearbookcompany.com. Baby ads must be purchased by OCTOBER 31, 2025.

Many of our school programs offer Industry Certifications or students can earn them through APEX (formerly Boulder Tec).

Discover the exciting opportunities happening in BVSD with APEX: Click Here

APEX offers 14 industry courses through the following pathways:

· Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

· Health Science, Criminal Justice & Public Safety

· Hospitality, Human Services, and Education

· Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, & Public Administration

· Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy

· Engineering Technology & Media Arts

For more information on how you can get involved, reach out to your Grad Plus Specialist: kelly.isom@bvsd.org

Earn school credit while gaining real-world experience!

BVSD’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs—including internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job experiences, and capstone courses—help students develop skills, build professional networks, and gain confidence for life beyond high school. Learn more here.

Discover the exciting opportunities happening in BVSD with WBL: Click Here

For more information on how you can get involved, reach out to your Grad Plus Specialist: kelly.isom@bvsd.org

WHEN: Friday, September 19th

WHERE: Recht Field

TIME: 7:00PM-Varsity

• Fairview will be in South Stands and Monarch will be in North Stands.

• No bags allowed.

• No bag storage

• No student will be admitted after the start of the game.

• No signs, banners, noise makers or things that can be thrown are allowed.

• Concessions will be available.

Tickets/Stadium Entry: No re-entry will be permitted under any circumstances for students.

• Ticket Prices:

• $5 Students with an ID,

• $10 for adults

• $5 for seniors over the age of 65.

• Student activity passes will be honored

• Tickets are available for Purchase using GoFan, https://gofan.co/app/school/CO11683

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.

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

Learn more about what we do and how to get involved in this week's Booster Brief!

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!

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.

• 9/10/25
• 10/8/25
• 11/8/25 BOOSTER BASH at Lionsgate 6:00pm
• 11/12/25
• 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.

Save the Date for our annual fundraiser which includes food/drink, music, auction and an opportunity to connect with other MOHI families!

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

CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!

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

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

In the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), student voice isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. This fall, two dynamic student-led organizations—the Green Youth Council and the Youth Equity Council—will be welcoming new middle and high school members. Applications are now open, offering a unique opportunity for students to lead meaningful change across the district.

Read more: Youth-Led Change: BVSD Students Lead the Way in Equity and Sustainability

Green Youth Council- Apply by Oct. 2nd
Middle and high School students who are interested in greenBVSD sustainability initiatives are invited to join the Green Youth Council. The Green Youth Council (GYC) is a student-run sustainability, environment and climate group that is currently working towards meeting BVSD sustainability goals and resolutions. GYC will meet in-person monthly (after school on Wednesdays; 4:45 - 6:45 @ BVSD Ed Center) and the GYC Leadership team will meet one additional time monthly (after school @ Platt Middle School). Please discuss this opportunity with your responsible adult before signing up - to make sure you can commit to coming to meetings. Learn more on the Apply online here

BVSD needs parents who would be strong representatives for the District Parent Council (DPC). DPC meetings are held in person at the Ed Center on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are collaborative, typically featuring two presentations followed by time for questions and discussion. The DPC representative is asked to share key takeaways with your school’s PTO/PTA.

Think you might be a great candidate? Follow this link to complete the DPC application form.

Parents and community members—learn all about how BVSD works and how you can make a bigger impact in your child’s education.

When: Seven Friday lunch sessions, Oct. 10 – Apr. 24, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Where: BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder

Perks: Free lunch + networking with other parents, community members and BVSD leaders

Apply by September 18, 2025 to be part of this year’s cohort!

Additional information is available here.

Questions: bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org 720-561-6062

¡Únete a la Academia de Liderazgo Comunitario de BVSD!
Padres y miembros de la comunidad: aprenda todo sobre cómo funciona el distrito escolar de BVSD y cómo pueden tener un mayor impacto en la educación de sus hijos.

Cuándo: Siete sesiones los viernes, del 10 de octubre al 24 de abril, de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.

Dónde: Centro Educativo de BVSD, 6500 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder

Incluye: Almuerzo gratuito + interpretación al español + establecer contactos con otros padres, miembros de la comunidad y líderes de BVSD

¡Solicite antes del 18 de septiembre de 2025 para ser parte de la nueva generación de líderes comunitarios!

Información adicional está disponible aquí.

Preguntas: bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org 720-561-6062

Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) is a nonprofit organization that hosts a large-scale, two-day free dental clinic in a different Colorado community each year. Since 2007, COMOM has served more than 20,000 patients and provided over $18 million in donated dental services.

The clinics are open to anyone in need and are held in large venues—such as schools or event centers—that they transform into fully functional, 125-chair dental facilities. Over two days, patients receive cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures, and ceramic crowns—all at no cost. This effort is made possible through the support of nearly 200 volunteer dentists, along with hygienists, assistants, lab technicians, healthcare professionals, and hundreds of community volunteers. Beyond relieving pain, they restore oral health and appearance—helping patients regain confidence, dignity, and even employment opportunities.

This year, the clinic will be held in Loveland at The Ranch on October 17–18. They expect to serve more than 1,600 patients with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. Because of Loveland’s proximity, this could be a valuable resource for many BVSD students and families.

Learn more on the COMOM website.

Cuidado Dental Gratuito

Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) es una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece una clínica dental gratuita a gran escala de dos días de duración en una comunidad diferente de Colorado cada año. Desde 2007, COMOM ha atendido a más de 20,000 pacientes y ha proporcionado más de $18 millones en servicios dentales donados.

Las clínicas están abiertas a cualquier persona que lo necesite y se realizan en grandes espacios, como escuelas o centros de eventos, que se transforman en instalaciones dentales completamente funcionales con 125 sillas. Durante dos días, los pacientes reciben limpiezas, empastes, endodoncias, extracciones, prótesis dentales y coronas de cerámica, todo sin costo. Esta iniciativa es posible gracias al apoyo de casi 200 dentistas voluntarios, junto con higienistas, asistentes, técnicos de laboratorio, profesionales de la salud y cientos de voluntarios de la comunidad. Además de aliviar el dolor, restauran la salud y la apariencia bucal, ayudando a los pacientes a recuperar la confianza, la dignidad e incluso las oportunidades laborales.

Este año, la clínica se llevará a cabo en Loveland, en The Ranch, los días 17 y 18 de octubre. Se espera atender a más de 1600 pacientes con la ayuda de más de 2000 voluntarios. Debido a la proximidad a Loveland, esta oportunidad podría ser un recurso valioso para muchos estudiantes y familias del BVSD.

Obtenga más información en el sitio web de COMOM.

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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.

Website: https://moh.bvsd.org/
Location: 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoHi.Skoyotes

As we welcome students back into our building for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026, 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.

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