MRHS Community Communications - Mountain Range High School

Welcome to the Mountain, Class of 2027!

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I wanted to put together a newsletter just for our freshman to help answer a few questions you may have before you start your first day of school. I send out newsletters to students and families at least once a month. It is my way to communicate all of the information that you may miss if you don’t hear the morning announcements. It also gives us a way to celebrate students' success. Take a moment to read my “Welcome to The Mountain” newsletter.

I hope you are having a restful summer and I can’t wait to meet all of you on August 14th or August 11th if you come to the optional Freshman Orientation!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

RSVP for Freshman Orientation - 8/2/23

Freshman Families and Students,

We wanted to get an RSVP for how many students we have that will be attending on Friday, August 11th for the optional freshman orientation. If you could take a moment to fill out this form, we would greatly appreciate it. We are looking forward to meeting you all and hope to see you at both our Freshman Fun Fest on August 10th and on Freshman Orientation on August 11th.

MRHS Administration

Back to School Information - 8/2/23

Dear Mustangs and Families,

We are so excited to welcome you back to Mountain Range for the 2023-2024 school year. At Mountain Range, we believe that communication is critical in our partnership with you and your child. Please take a moment to read through all of this back to school information as it may answer several of the questions you are having about the upcoming school year.

I also want to remind you that schedules get released on August 4th to those students whose families have done online check in. Please make sure to do this ASAP. Thank you.

Looking forward to a great year!

Mrs. Hansen

Principal

Freshman Fun Fest and Orientation - 8/9/23

Freshman and Freshman Families,

This is just a reminder that we will be hosting our Freshman Fun Fest tomorrow night, August 10th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This is a time that you can drop in, meet our staff, check out where your classes are, find your locker and grab a hot dog. Please make sure to have the most updated copy of your schedule as schedules have been changed for several students.

Freshman orientation will be on Friday, August 11th (students only). The district will be providing transportation for all students that are on a bus route. Buses will pick up at their normal time. Students will also be provided with a bus home. On this day, students will be able to interact with our Link Leaders to ask questions, take a tour of the building, meet our staff, meet other students and have some fun before school begins on August 14th. While this is not a required day, it is strongly encouraged that students come so they can get familiar with Mountain Range without the rest of the students there. Mountain Range Administration will be providing a light lunch for students as well as a Mountain Range t-shirt for all freshmen.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

Looking forward to meeting you all,

MRHS Administration

Tiffany Hansen, Principal

Troy Lohmeyer, Assistant Principal

Brandon Salling, Assistant Principal

Tyler Zappia, Assistant Principal

Great First Day!! - 8/14/23

Mustang Community,

What a great first day we had. It is so nice to welcome all students back. We did have a couple of glitches today with Future Forward buses as well as we had several students who didn’t know which bus to catch. Please make sure you double check Infinite Campus for your transportation information as we noticed a few routes have changed. Also, buses leave the school at 3:20 pm promptly so please make sure to get there as soon as class is over.

Thursday and Friday are picture days. Freshman and sophomores will take pictures on Thursday. Juniors and seniors will take pictures on Friday. If you miss either of these days, the make-up day will be Monday, August 21st. The photo that you take will be the photo in the yearbook (unless you submit a senior photo) and will be your ID photo. ID’s will be given out on the day of photos.

We also realize that it is still summer and some of our students are still wearing summer styles of clothing that do not comply with the district dress code policy. Please review the District Policy 5060 to make sure you're dressed appropriately.

School photos will be taken this Thursday and Friday of this week. See the Mountain Range website for more information.

Also, this is a reminder to bring your chromebooks to school everyday, FULLY CHARGED. We have very few devices to loan so it is important to have yours at all times.

Looking forward to a great week!

MRHS Administration

Principal's Update - 8/28/23

Mustang Families,

Every two weeks or so, I will put out a newsletter with updated information regarding things going on at school or in the community as well as celebrations of our student body. Here is the first edition of the Principal’s Update for 2023-24. Please note that within the newsletter will be several links to other pages, such as daily announcements, purchasing tickets for athletic events, The Range (student publication), ect.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

District Attendance Policy
Gifted and Talented News
German Exchange
Mustang Merc
Free and Reduced Benefits
Basecamp/Advisory Information
Senior Photo Information
MRHS Yearbook
The Range - Student Publication
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Mustang Gear
Infinite Campus Help
School Support Team - Dates and Times
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Grade Level Expectation Meetings

Mustang Families,

Today, we held grade level meetings to discuss school expectations. Our hope is that by having these class meetings, staff and students will be on the same page with whole-school policies, procedures, and initiatives so that we can continue the positive start we’ve had to this school year.

Last year, Mountain Range had far too many absences and tardies. Studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Education on truancy, which is connected with tardiness, show that school attendance is a major factor when it comes to school success and student behavior. Even being a few minutes late to class directly impacts your child's success and disrupts the learning environment. If a student is 5 minutes tardy to class every day, over time, that adds up to missing two full days of that class. As we prepare students for life after high school, it is important that they understand the importance of regular, timely attendance.

In addition to a renewed focus on attendance, we will explicitly teach 21st century workplace skills: good character, respect for others, problem solving, citizenship, communication skills, and responsible decision making.

We have added a new campus management platform to our school called Minga. Minga is a modular-based platform that elevates safety and security on campus, drives student participation and engagement, incentivizes positive student conduct, and improves student communication. This is an app that has been added to the student dashboard for students to use in class. You can learn more about Minga in the family guide.

We also viewed the Safety Response Protocol (SRP) video that covers the 5 different actions to take in case of an emergency: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter. We will run drills throughout the year to practice these important safety procedures.

I welcome any feedback from you or your students, so please feel free to email me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

Principal’s Update - 9/11/23

Mustang Families,

Hope you had a great weekend. If you haven’t had a chance to get out and see any of our sports or activities this year, make sure you take a look at our daily announcements to see what is happening this week on The Mountain. Our first School Accountability Committee meeting is this Wednesday, September 13th. Please see the newsletter for the virtual link as the meetings will be virtual this year. Also, if your student is an athlete or plans to be one this year, please make sure to read the information about athletic eligibility.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Picture Retakes
School Accountability Meeting - This Wednesday
GT News
Senior Photo Information
Upcoming Events
- Homecoming 2023!!!
- Community Event - Viewing of Screenagers Under the Influence
- Be a DECA Judge
Athletics and Activities
- Important Information about sports eligibility
- Wrestling Pre-Season Weight Lifting
- Battle of the Books
- National Art Honor Society
- Countries and Cultures Club
MRHS Community Board
- In Case you Missed it
- Basecamp/Advisory Information
- The Range - Student Publication
- MRHS Yearbook
- Mustang Merc
- IC Help
- Mustang Gear
- Doordash/UberEats/Food Orders
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- District Attendance Policy
- MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Principal's Update - 9/25/23

Mustang Families,

Happy Fall! This week is Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, September 27th from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing all of our MR families. Homecoming week is next week. If your student is interested in doing tie dye for our spirit day, we will be doing tie-dye THIS TUESDAY. Just have your student bring a white shirt to school and we will provide everything else.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Minga Virtual Hall Pass
2022-2023 Semester 2 Honor Roll and Academic Letter Recipients
GT News - GT Parent Meeting September 25th
Parent Teacher Conferences - This Wednesday, September 27th
Flex Lab - ask a counselor how students can be refered
Upcoming Events
- Homecoming 2023!!!
- Dance Attendance Policy - New for 2023-34
Athletics and Activities
- Important Information about sports eligibility
- Wrestling Pre-Season Weight Lifting
- Battle of the Books
- National Art Honor Society
- Countries and Cultures Club
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it
- Senior Photo Information
- Basecamp/Advisory Information
- The Range - Student Publication
- MRHS Yearbook
- Mustang Merc
- IC Help
- Mustang Gear
- Doordash/UberEats/Food Orders
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- District Attendance Policy
- MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Athletic Admission Information - 9/28/23

Dear Mustang Students and Families,

I wanted to address some concerns around our evening sporting events. I am asking for your help, understanding and support with this matter. Recently, we have had an increase in students and adults attempting to avoid paying the entrance fee for sporting events. When asked by our volunteer ticket takers to pay, both students and adults have been disrespectful and rude, including the use of profanity and obscene gestures to these individuals.

This type of behavior will not be tolerated. Any individual that behaves in this manner will be asked to leave the facility.

There is one entrance to the gym facility where we have ticket takers. It is located on north side of the gym, the same side as the student parking lot. The backside hallway should only be used by student athletes participating in a sport during the fall season. There should not be unauthorized adults walking throughout the athletic complex.

If attending an athletic event, the price of admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. If your student attends many events, there is a student activity pass available at bookkeeping office for $30, this pass will get your student into ALL home athletic events for the entire school year. Thank you again for your help and understanding with this endeavor!

We appreciation your support,

MRHS Administration

Homecoming 2023

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Welcome to Homecoming Week 2023! This week is jam packed with events for students and families! Here is the breakdown of events.

Monday - October 2nd

Spirit Day is Black and Blue (MR apparel)
Powderpuff Football:
- Participants: Senior Class of 2024 vs Junior Class of 2025
- Time: 7:30 pm Kickoff
- Location: Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington St, Thornton CO 80229
- Tickets: $5 - online access: (fees apply), $5 - at the stadium 30 mins before kickoff CASH ONLY
- Student, Senior, and Adult Athletic Passes are not accepted - this is a fundraiser for our student government students. Halftime entertainment will be the boys powderpuff cheer squad.
- Appropriate fan signs are encouraged!

Tuesday - October 3rd

Spirit Day is Tie-Dye

Wednesday - October 4th

Spirit Day is y2k (dress like you went to school between 1998-2005)

Thursday - October 5th

Spirit Day is Neon
Homecoming Assembly
- To include Pie-in-the-Eye, Make-A-Wish, Fall Sports, Games. Band, Cheer, Poms, Boys Powderpuff Cheer Squad Performance, Games, and more!!!
Assembly Schedule
- 1- 7:40-8:27
- 2- 8:32- 9:19
- ***Assembly between 9:25 and 9:58
- 3- 10:04-10:51
- 4- 10:56-11:43
- 5- 11:48-12:34
- 6- 12:39-1:26
- 7- 1:31-2:18
- 8- 2:23-3:10
Homecoming Football Game:
- vs Westminster Wolves at 7:00 pm
- Location: Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington St, Thornton CO 80229
- Halftime Show - Band, Cheer, Poms, Royalty Crowning
- No Fireworks this Year - safety concerns near residential area

Friday - October 6th

No school for students - Staff work day
Homecoming Dance
- 8:00 - 11:00 pm at MRHS
- Presale tickets are $10. Pre-sale ends at 3:10pm on Thursday
- After 3:10pm on Thursday, ticket price will increase to $15
- Souvenir Keepsake tickets will be sold on Tuesday and Wednesday at all lunches. 1000 limited edition tickets have been printed. $10
- All guests from other schools must have a guest pass. No middle school students. No guests over 20. No entrance after 10pm. No professional photography
- Coat check available, we do not check shoes or valuables.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Looking forward to a great week!

MRHS Administration

Healthy Kids Survey - October 23

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Mountain Range has been selected as one of the schools to administer the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey this fall. We will be giving this survey on October 23rd during your child's science class. Please take a few minutes to read the information letter and the frequently asked questions.

If you have any questions, please contact assistant principal Brandon Salling at brandon.salling@adams12.org.

Principal's Update - 10/9/23

Mustang Families,

What a great Homecoming week we had. Thanks to all that participated in Pie in the Eye. The students and staff raised over $30,000 for Make-a-Wish and Mati will get her wish!! Just a reminder that there is no school next week, October 16th - 20th. Enjoy the fall break.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

MRHS Yearbook
GT News - GT Parent Meeting September 25th
New Artwork on School Grounds
Make-A-Wish and Pie in the Eye
Upcoming Events
- High School Information Nights - Nov 13 and 14
- 11th Grade College Planning - Nov 28th, 7 pm
- Recruiting 101: Be A College Athlete - Dec 7th, 7 pm
- Outdoor Club Kayaking
Athletics and Activities
- Important Information about sports eligibility
- Wrestling Pre-Season Weight Lifting
- National Art Honor Society
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it - Repeat Items
- Minga Virtual Hall Pass
- Flex Lab - ask a counselor how students can be referred
- Senior Photo Information
- The Range - Student Publication
- Be a DECA Judge!
- Mustang Merc
- IC Help
- Mustang Gear
- Doordash/UberEats/Food Orders
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- District Attendance Policy
- MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Senior Communication - 10/30/23

Subject: Upcoming Senior Meeting - November 1st

Mustangs,

We will have a senior meeting sponsored by Josten on Wednesday, November 1st at 8:00 am in the MRHS Auditorium. Students will attend this meeting during academic support. This is the meeting where you will be given all the information about graduation caps and gowns, announcements, and packets of information will be given out to take home to your families. If you are unable to attend the meeting, we will have packets for you to pick up in the main office after the meeting. Parents/Guardians do not attend this meeting.

For all information regarding the Class of 2024, click here.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

Principal’s Update - 10/30/23

Mustang Families,

Tomorrow is Halloween. Students are allowed to dress up as long as they follow the Halloween guidelines that have been set forth by the District. In alignment with Superintendent Policy 5060, school administrators may ask students or participants to change into school appropriate attire and/or remove masks, makeup, or costumes.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Choice for 2024-25
Latin Honors System
MRHS Yearbook
Senior Photo and Quote Extension
GT News - GT Parent Meeting September 25th
Finance Influncer Visits MR
Chateau La Roach - THIS WEEK
Upcoming Events
- High School Information Nights - Nov 13 and 14
- Ceramics and Cider Event - November 16th
- Dreamer Day - November 17th
- 11th Grade College Planning - Nov 28th, 7 pm
- Recruiting 101: Be A College Athlete - Dec 7th, 7 pm
Athletics and Activities
- Sign up for Winter Sports Now. Click link for more information.
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it
- Need Diapers?
- Minga Virtual Hall Pass
- Flex Lab - ask a counselor how students can be referred
- The Range - Student Publication
- Be a DECA Judge!
- Mustang Merc
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Veterans Day Celebration - 11/1/23

Dear Parents/Guardians of Mountain Range Juniors,

On Wednesday, November 8th, Mountain Range High School will be hosting our annual Veterans Day celebration. On this date, all juniors will be with their US History classes during periods 1 through 3 to listen to Veterans share their personal stories of service, then transition to an 11th grade assembly, and culminate with a full school parade in which all students have an opportunity to celebrate our Veterans. Your student’s participation in the event directly supports content covered in their US History class and aligns with the Colorado Academic Standards for History.

Students and staff have worked with the local community to find Veterans who’d be willing to come and share their personal stories. The Veterans will be a range of ages and varying experiences. As a result, their conversations with students could convey their political beliefs and some may share candid experiences. A Mountain Range certified staff member will be in attendance during the class/Veteran conversations. If your student has a concern with the information being shared, they are encouraged to speak with that staff member. That staff member will follow up with the US History teachers to make sure that the students' concerns are addressed either individually or as a whole class.

This is our seventh year hosting this event and it has been a positive, engaging experience for juniors, as well as a moving appreciation of service for our Veterans in attendance.

Any parent/guardian or student who has concerns about their student being a part of this activity can choose to opt their student out. All students who opt out will be given an alternate assignment during the time of the presentation. If you would like to opt your student out and have them do the alternate assignment, please fill out this form.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

Principal's Update - 11/13/23

Mustang Families,

One more week until Thanksgiving break. As we prepare for the end of the semester, students, please make sure you are communicating with your teachers about your progress in their classes. Only 4 more weeks until the end of the semester.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

5A Gymnastics State Champions
Student ID Cards Reminder
Thanksgiving Break - November 20th - 24th
Five Star College Now - FREE College Credit
Chinese Textbook Approval
Choice for Adams 12 - Opens December 1st
Latin Honors System
MRHS Yearbook
GT News - GT Parent and Student Night: November 15th at Northglenn HS
Upcoming Events
High School Information Nights - Nov 13 and 14
Ceramics and Cider Event - November 16th
Dreamer Day - November 17th
11th Grade College Planning - Nov 28th, 7 pm
Recruiting 101: Be A College Athlete - Dec 7th, 7 pm
College Funding Coach - December 19th
Athletics and Activities
Sign up for Winter Sports Now (first practice is TODAY). Click link for more information.
MRHS Community Board

Senior Schedule Reductions - 11/16/23

Dear Mountain Range Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians,

The school district allows seniors who qualify to reduce their 2nd semester schedule. This document (Schedule Reduction Criteria) explains the criteria for seniors requesting a schedule reduction. Please review this carefully as a family. If your senior meets the criteria and would like to apply for a schedule reduction, please complete this form by December 18. Counselors will review the request to determine whether or not your student qualifies.

If approved, senior schedule reductions will take place prior to winter break for students with C’s or higher at that time in all classes; schedule reductions for other students will take place the second week in January. No schedule reductions will be made after January 16.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

Thank you,

Mr. Troy Lohmeyer

Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Instruction

Principal's Update - 12/4/23

Mustang Families,

Three weeks until the end of the first semester. Reminder that your final grade counts on your transcript, so it is important that you are communicating with your teachers if you have concerns. Parents and guardians, please be checking Infinite Campus for the most current information regarding student progress.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Mountain Range Computer Science
Choice for Adams 12 - Opens December 1st
P-Teach is coming to Adams 12
GT News
MRHS Winter Gala - December 12th
Upcoming Events
- Recruiting 101: Be A College Athlete - Dec 7th, 7 pm
- College Funding Coach - December 19th
- Athletics and Activities
- Battle of the Books
- Art Club
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it
- Latin Honors System
- Student ID Cards
- Need Diapers?
- Flex Lab - ask a counselor how students can be referred
- The Range - Student Publication
- Be a DECA Judge!
- Mustang Merc
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Principal's Update - 12/18/23

Mustang Families,

We finally made it to the last week of the semester. Please make sure you are aware of the finals schedule for this week. There will be no school for students on Friday, December 22nd. I hope that you all have a wonderful break!

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Finals Schedule
Apply for the High School of Business - Incoming Freshman
Attendance Reminders
Choice for 2024-25
Gifted and Talented Update
Free Breakfast for All - Breakfast Cart
Upcoming Events
- Spirit Week This Week
  - Monday - Holiday Hats
  - Tuesday - Festive Socks
  - Wednesday - Candy Cane Day
  - Thursday - Ugly Sweater Day
- College Funding Coach - Tomorrow, December 19th
Athletics and Activities
- Baseball Parent/Player Meeting - January 9th
- Art Club
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it
- Latin Honors System
- Computer Science Students
- Student ID Cards
- Need Diapers?
- Flex Lab - ask a counselor how students can be referred
- The Range - Student Publication
- Be a DECA Judge!
- Mustang Merc
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Principal's Update - 1/17/24

Mustang Families,

Hope everyone has been staying warm and had restful days off.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Student ID required to Board the Bus
College Classes at MR
Yearbook Deadline
Choice for 2024-25
Gifted and Talented Update
Upcoming Events
- Empty Bowls fundraiser - 2/1/24
- Future Forward Open House - 1/18/24
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it
- Latin Honors System
- Attendance Reminders
- Computer Science Students
- Student ID Cards
- Need Diapers?
- Flex Lab - ask a counselor how students can be referred
- The Range - Student Publication
- Mustang Merc
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

State Testing Information - 1/24/24

Mountain Range Families,

During the week of April 15th, Mountain Range HS will be conducting our state assessments. Freshmen will be taking the PSAT9 assessment, Sophomores will be taking the PSAT10 assessment, and Juniors will be taking both the SAT assessment and the CMAS (Science assessment). These are the same tests that our students have taken in April for the past several years.

New this year is that all tests will be given only in a digital format. The digital test will be adaptive, so it can continue to measure the same core reading, writing, and math knowledge and skills much more efficiently, shortening the overall length of the test while also allowing students more time per question. The total length of the test will be two hours and 14 minutes. The reading passages are shorter and more focused. Additionally, students will be using calculators for both math modules.

For a more comprehensive summary of the changes from the paper format to the digital formative, please take a look at this article: The New Digital Format for PSAT/SAT

We will be hosting a practice test session during the school day on February 8th to get our students prepared for the assessments. This session will be to familiarize all students to the new format and to make sure the technology is working. The practice session will also give the students a basic idea of areas that can focus on to improve their scores. All students will be taking the test on their Adams 12 issued Chromebooks.

The school schedule for February 8th is as follows (busses will still run at normal times as all students will need to be here at 7:40):

7:40 - 10:10 Practice test for 9th-11th. (12th graders will attend post secondary workshops)

P1 10:15 - 10:47

P2 10:52 - 11:24

P3 11:29 - 12:01

P4 12:06 - 12:39

P5 12:44 - 1:18

P6 1:23 - 1:56

P7 2:01 - 2:33

P8 2:38 - 3:10

As part of this new process, students will be asked to create a CollegeBoard account. CollegeBoard is the name of the organization that provides the testing, tracks the student test scores, sends the scores to colleges (upon request), and also provides tools for students to prepare for college and careers after high school.

You can help us with this new process by checking in with your student to make sure they have a CollegeBoard account set up and they know the login/password so they can access the account.

Here is the link to log in to test your account:

https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login

This is the link for students who need to set up their account:

https://support.collegeboard.org/help-center/how-do-i-create-college-board-account

State law allows parents to opt their child(ren) out of state testing. However, it is important that we complete the 9th-11th grade testing with a 95% or better completion rate to keep our school in the state's top performance rating. If you are interested in learning more about opting your student out of testing, please email Mr. Lohmeyer at troy.r.lohmeyer@adams12.org. Students who opt out of testing will need to attend the practice day on February 8th but will be provided with an alternate assignment for the 2 ½ hour testing window.

Thank you,

MRHS Administration

Senior Career Roadtrip - February 8th

Seniors,

On Thursday, February 8th, grades 9, 10, and 11 will take a practice PSAT/SAT, and seniors will attend the “Senior Career Roadtrip”. Each student will be able to visit three different speakers from one of the ten career clusters. The morning will be broken up into three different sessions, where students can listen to guest speakers who work in various career fields. Several of our speakers are former MR students. This event will allow students to ask questions, learn more about specific career fields, and find out the requirements to get into specific fields of work.

As it is a regularly scheduled school day, attendance will be taken. We will have counselors available to help answer questions throughout the morning. We will also be raffling off four sets of Airpods at the end of the morning for students who attend all three sessions.

If you have any questions, please email me or stop by and see Ms. Wimmer. We are looking forward to a great day.

Sincerely,

Ms. Hansen, Principal

Panorama Survey Feb 2024

Dear Mountain Range Families,

I am writing to share information with you about Panorama, a voluntary survey that students in grades 3-12 complete once in the fall and once in the spring. This email has specific information about the version of this survey being conducted this spring.

Mountain Range students will receive the survey on February 12th during 2nd Period. Continue reading for information about what is on the survey, who can see your student’s answers, how we use this information, and what to do if you do not want your child to participate in this voluntary survey.

What does the survey ask?

This survey asks questions about:

How well students think they are able to persevere through setbacks to achieve their goals
How well students believe they can manage their emotions
How confident students are in their ability to succeed in school
How students feel about their school’s social and learning environment
How valued students feel in their school community

If you want to see the exact questions in the survey, please click the following links:

Who can see my child’s responses?

A small number of staff members will be able to view students' answers. Over the course of the school year, these staff members may review this information to help them better serve students as they interact with them as part of their normal work (i.e. counselor check-ins with students in ninth grade).

The staff members who will be able to see students’ answers are:

District administrators

School administrators
School counselors
Mental health providers
Social emotional learning specialists
Your child’s teacher(s)

If you want to see your child’s responses on this survey, please contact our school mental health team or school counseling team. (720-972-6323 or 720-972-6328)

How will you use this information?

We will use responses to this survey to explore trends and patterns across our school that will inform how we approach social and emotional wellbeing for all students.

Specific student answers will help us better serve students as part of our support and check-in processes. For example, all sixth grade students have a check-in with their counselor to help make sure they are transitioning successfully from elementary to middle school. Their counselor might look at this information and use it to guide their conversations.

Opt out information

If you do not want your child to complete this survey, please complete the opt out form here.

Thank you for your participation in this survey. We are excited to learn more about the social-emotional needs of our students in order to provide them with the best possible educational experience.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at: 720-972-6307.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Tiffany Hansen

Take the Annual Family-School Relationships Survey

Dear Mustang Families,

In an effort to help us continually elevate your child’s educational experience, I encourage you to take our annual Family-School Relationships Survey! The survey is specific for our school and will help us know where we are succeeding and where we can improve.

Take the 2023-24 Family-School Relationships Survey

The survey is open now to Feb. 16, 2024 and is completely anonymous.
The survey is expected to take between 5-10 minutes and can be taken in English, Spanish or ten other languages on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
If you have children at different schools, we encourage you to fill out a survey for each school.
Survey data is benchmarked nationally and compared to the Five Star staff and student survey to create a comprehensive understanding of the school’s culture and climate. Survey results will be made available to families by the end of the school year.

Thank you in advance for taking this important survey as we work together to continue to elevate the way we serve your child in every classroom, every day.

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

Principal's Update - 1/29/24

Mustang Families,

This week, there is no school for students on Friday, February 2nd, as it is a staff work day. We will be taking the panorama student survey on February 12th. Please check the newsletter for more information.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Basecamp Update
College Classes at MR
Yearbook Deadline
Choice for 2024-25 opened 12/1
Gifted and Talented Update
Computer Skills = Job Skills
Upcoming Events
- Important Dates - Be sure to take a look!
- Parent-Teacher Conferences - February 7th - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Senior Career Roadtrip
- Practice State Testing Day
- Adams 12 Employment Fair
- AP Night - February 12th
- Registration for 2024-25 classes - Starts this week
- Empty Bowls Fundraiser
- AD 12 Building Healthy Communities
- Senior Class Photo - February 28th
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it . . .
- Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Updates - 2/5/24

Parents/Guardians,

I wanted to send a quick reminder about Parent Teacher Conferences this Wednesday, February 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

On Thursday, we will be doing a practice PSAT/SAT for all 9th through 11th grade students. Seniors will have the opportunity to visit several speakers through our Senior Career Roadtrip. School for all students will start at 7:40 am so please plan accordingly for those with first hour off. If your student attends Future Forward, they will be excused.

Monday, February 12, we will be hosting our AP Night for all students interested in taking an AP class next year. This will run from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be 4 sessions starting every 20 minutes. For more information, please contact your students counselor.

To help us continually elevate your child’s educational experience, I encourage you to take our annual Family-School Relationships Survey! The survey is specific for our school and will help us know where we are succeeding and where we can improve. The survey is open now through Feb. 16. Take it today: www.adams12.org/familysurvey.

This week is National School Counseling Week. We have amazing counselors and mental health professionals here at Mountain Range. We would love it if you would take a moment to share a story about how one of these folks has helped your student. If you have a story you would like to share, please take a moment to fill out this form.

For your reference, you can submit a story for the following people:

Mr. Will Marks, Counselor

Ms. Yvette Jimenez, Counselor

Mr. Todd Riccio, Counselor

Ms. Cyndi Kelley, Counselor

Mr. Jason Matthies, Counselor

Ms. Lauren Walther, Counselor

Mr. Bryan Webb, Counselor

Ms. Stacy Stansbury, Psychologist

Ms. Brandi McKenzie, Social Worker

Ms. Nicole Garcia, SLP

Ms. Krista Hackney, Community Reach Therapist

Ms. Ellie Baker, Wrap Around Coordinator

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen, Principal

Principal's Update - 2/12/24

Mustang Families,

This week is our official Wish Week. Please check out the Wish Week website here! Lots of great things are going on this week. We will play Horizon in basketball this Thursday, both boys and girls varsity. We have one female wrestler and four male wrestlers headed to the state tournament this week. Last week we had several swimmers place at the state swim meet with one student winning a state championship in the 200 freestyle. Spring sports start the week after break so please make sure you get signed up if you are interested in playing a spring sport. For more information, click here.

To help us continually elevate your child’s educational experience, I encourage you to take our annual Family-School Relationships Survey! The survey is specific for our school and will help us know where we are succeeding and where we can improve. The survey is open now through Feb. 16. Take it today: www.adams12.org/familysurvey

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Textbook Approval
Food Bank of the Rockies Partnership
Gifted and Talented Update
Basecamp Update
Adams 12 now hiring: Seasonal Helper
Upcoming Events
- Important Dates - Be sure to take a look!
- Wish Week
- Winter Candyland Semi-Formal Dance
- Fundraiser for German Students
- Senior Class Photo - February 28th
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it . . .
- Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Principal’s Update - 3/5/24

Mustang Families,

This is the second week of spring sports. If you are still interested in a spring sport, you still have time. See Ms. Polson in the main office. There is no school on Monday, March 11th as it is a staff workday.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Gifted and Talented Update
Upcoming Events
- Important Dates - Be sure to take a look!
- Fundraiser for German Students
- Children’s Hospital Blood Drive
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it . . .
- Employment opportunity
- Foodbank of the Rockies at MR
- Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Principal's Update - 3/19/24

Mustang Families,

I hope everyone had a nice long weekend. I don’t remember the last time we had two snow days. Today is our first home Unified Basketball game of the season. The games start at 3:45 pm. Our students love the support so come out and watch. Seniors, please pick up graduation items this Friday in the auditorium hallway during all lunches.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Basecamp Update
Gifted and Talented Update
Children’s Hospital Blood Bus
Prom Dress Exchange
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it . . .
- Employment opportunity
- Foodbank of the Rockies at MR
- Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS State Assessment 3/22/24

Dear Mountain Range Parents/Guardians:

The 2024 required state assessment window is quickly approaching. During the third week of April, students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades will be participating in the PSAT/SAT/CMAS assessments.

The SAT, PSAT, and CMAS testing will all take place on school issued Chromebooks. Please make sure your child brings their charged Chromebook to their testing day.

To accommodate the two testing days, high schools will not have a workday on April 15th. All high school students should attend school on Monday, April 15th.

Our assessment schedule is below. Buses will be available.

Wednesday, April 17th:

11th graders will take the SAT
- Arrive at 7:20 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
10th graders will take the PSAT10
- Arrive at 7:20 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
Students in grades 9 and 12 will not attend school.

Thursday, April 18th:

11th graders will take the CMAS
- Arrive at 7:30 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
9th graders will take the PSAT9
- Arrive at 7:30 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
Students in grades 10 and 12 will not attend school.

*There will also be a later bus (12pm) for those taking SAT with Essay and those who have extended testing sessions.

Beyond providing academic progress information and completing a college readiness exam for free, students have the opportunity to earn credit for their achievement or their growth on the exams.

*Ninth grade students may earn up to a maximum of .5 credits (.25 Eng/Lang Arts and/or .25 Math).

Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Language Arts if their PSAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing is 410 or above
Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their PSAT score for Mathematics is 450 or above.

*Tenth grade students may earn up to a maximum of .5 credits (.25 Eng/Lang Arts and/or .25 Math).

Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Language Arts if their PSAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing is 430 or above
Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their PSAT score for Mathematics is 480 or above.

*Eleventh grade students may earn up to a maximum of .75 credits (.25 Eng/Lang Arts, .25 Math, and/or .25 Science).

Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Language Arts if their SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing is 480 or above.
Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their SAT score for Mathematics is 530 or above.
Students will receive the .25 credit of Science if their CMAS Science score reflects Met or Exceeded Expectations.

While state law now allows parents to opt their child(ren) out of state testing, it is important that we complete the 9th-11th grade testing with a 95% or better completion rate to keep our school in the state's top performance rating, as the state penalty for not adequately testing students is to drop a school's rating one full performance level.

Please see this link about opting your student out of testing.

Opt Out Information

Please see these links for additional information about the PSAT/SAT assessments.

Thank you,

The Mountain Range Administrative Team

Virtual Senior Meeting and Important Dates - 3/29/24

Seniors and Families,

It is hard to believe that we are just 8 weeks away from graduation. Please join us for the virtual senior town hall on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00 pm on zoom, where we will discuss the end of the year activities, important dates for Seniors, graduation rehearsal and graduation ceremony information. The zoom link will be sent out on Monday morning and posted on the website as well.

Below is a list of important dates to put on your calendar.

Senior Town Hall with Principal Hansen - April 9th @ 6:00 pm (student and parents are welcome to join)
Prom - April 27nd
Athletic Signing Day- April 29th
Senior Sign Distribution - April 10th, 8th hour or after school in the cafeteria
Senior Awards - May 1st - By invitation
Yearbook Distribution - May 2nd and May 3rd
Finals - May 1st - 8th
Textbook/Material Return - May 1st - 8th
Senior Last Day and Breakfast - May 8th
Scholarship Deadline - May 3rd
Graduation Rehearsal - May 13th
Graduation Ceremony - May 14th at 2pm at CU Boulder, CU Events Center: 950 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309

If you have questions regarding the important dates, please join us for our town hall on April 9th. Please remember that all dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Always check the MRHS website for the most up to date information, Class of 2024 webpage.

Looking forward to finishing the year strong,

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Senior Communication - 4/9/24 - Town Hall Link

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Here is the webinar information for tonight's Senior Town Hall. It will start at 6:00 pm and it will be recorded in case you miss it.

Hope to see you there,

MRHS Administration

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: This is a recurring webinar

Topic: Senior Town Hall 2024

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://adams12-org.zoom.us/j/99500672379?pwd=NmZsOFlkNEsxdzVVOHFlYVNRWGQvZz09

Passcode: 745122

Principal’s Update - 4/9/24

Mustang Families,

I hope everyone had a restful spring break. Tonight is our senior town hall. The webinar starts at 6:00 pm and you should have received an email with the zoom link at 12:00 pm today.

Next week is state testing. Due to this, all high schools will have school on April 15th. For more information regarding state testing and information that has been sent out, please click here and look for the Assessment tab near the bottom. Students need to bring their school issued chromebook FULLY CHARGED on their testing days. April 17th, 10th and 11th grade students will come for testing, 9th and 12th grade students will not attend school. April 18th, 9th and 11th grade students will come for testing, 10th and 12th grade students will not attend school.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Attendance Policy and Prom
Future Forward Classes April 15-19
Summer Electronic Benefits
Science Textbook Approvals
Basecamp Update
Gifted and Talented Update
2024 Yearbook
Upcoming Important Dates
Four 24’s
“Un-Plug” Community Night
Prom - Midsummer Night Information
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
- In Case you Missed it . . .
- Employment opportunity
- Foodbank of the Rockies at MR
- Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Senior Town Hall Recording - 4/11/24

Seniors and Families,

If you were unable to attend Tuesday’s Senior town Hall, here is a link to the recording. You can also view the slideshow. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to myself or Mr. Salling.

If you have any photos you would like to submit for the senior slideshow, please submit them here.

If you need to pick up a senior sign, please stop by the main office.

Looking forward to seeing you all at graduation,

Mrs. Hansen

Principal

Wednesday Testing - 11 SAT and 10 PSAT - 4/16/24

MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHROMEBOOK FOR YOUR TEST AND THAT IT IS CHARGED UP.

Wednesday, April 17th:

11th graders will take the SAT
Arrive at 7:20 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
10th graders will take the PSAT10
- Arrive at 7:20 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
Students in grades 9 and 12 will not attend school.

*There will also be a later bus (12pm) for those taking the SAT with Essay and those who have extended testing sessions.

Student room locations were emailed to students on Monday. Room lists will also be posted by the library.

Looking forward to a great day!

MRHS Administration

Thursday Testing - 11 CMAS and 9 PSAT - 4/17/24

MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHROMEBOOK FOR YOUR TEST AND THAT IT IS CHARGED UP.

Thursday, April 18th:

11th graders will take the CMAS
- Arrive at 7:30 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
9th graders will take the PSAT9
- Arrive at 7:30 (normal bus pickup times), Released from testing at approximately 11:00
Students in grades 10 and 12 will not attend school.

*There will also be a later bus (12pm) for those those who have extended testing sessions.

Student room locations were emailed to students on Monday. Room lists will also be posted by the library.

Looking forward to a great day!

MRHS Administration

Principal’s Update - 4/22/24

Mustang Families,

Hope you all had a good weekend and are ready for Prom Week. There are two and a half weeks left for the seniors. If you are a senior, make sure you are on track and talking with your teachers to finish strong. We will be hosting a community fair, with games, food, arts and crafts and more on May 4th. It’s going to be a great event and we hope to see you all there.

This week’s Principal’s Update include the following:

Prom Attendance Policy
Science Textbook Approvals
Gifted and Talented Update
Yearbooks
Important dates until the end of the year
Four 24’s
“Un-plug” Community Night - This Tuesday!
Prom 2024 - This Saturday
Europe Trip
MRHS Community Fair - May 4th
Athletics and Activities
MRHS Community Board
In Case you Missed it . . .
- Families Eligible for Summer Electronic Benefits
- Employment opportunity
- Foodbank of the Rockies at MR
- Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal