MRHS Community Communications - Mountain Range High School

Welcome to the Mountain! 7-24-24

Mustangs,

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.

We will also be hosting our Freshman and New Student Fun Fest on August 8th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is an opportunity for students and parents to 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.

I hope you are having a restful summer and I can’t wait to meet all of you on August 8th or on the first day of school, August 12th.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Fall Sports Registration is OPEN! 7-25-24

Hello Mustangs,

For those of you interested in participating in Fall sports, the athletics registration for the Fall season is currently open. In order to register your athlete, please visit the athletics webpage at https://mountainrange.rschoolteams.com.

Are you in need of a sports physical for the school year? Please check out the links below for walk-in sports physical options. Included here are the new required CHSAA Preparticipation Examination Forms.

We'll be having our mandatory athlete and parent meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024. We'll be meeting in the Auditorium at 6:00pm. Please plan on attending so you and your athlete can learn more about the Athletic Department and meet some of our Fall coaches in the sports of Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Girls Flag Football, Softball, Girls Gymnastics and Girls Volleyball.

Go Mustangs!!!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dillon Bohlender, Athletic Director

Mrs. Karen Polson, Athletic Secretary

Back to School Information 24-25

Dear Mustangs and Families,

We are so excited to welcome you back to Mountain Range for the 2024-2025 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 2nd 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

Grade Level Expectation Meetings - 8/20/2024

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.

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. These also align with our graduate profile.

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

MRHS Newsletter - 8/26/24

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 2024-25. This one is always the longest because it covers ALL the information for back to school and reminders. 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 information can also be found on the MRHS webpage under Community Communication.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
School Accountability Committee
Gifted and Talented News
Senior Portrait News
Senior Ads for Senior Parents
Order a yearbook!
Mustang Merc
City of Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan
RTD Zero Fare for Youth
Upcoming Important Dates
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
Student ID for Busses
Student ID Cards - Must have in possession at all times
Flex Lab Tutoring
The Range - Student Publication
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

Attendance and Tardies - 8/29/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Now that we have completed the first 3 weeks of school, we are hoping to partner with parents and guardians regarding student attendance.

We have been in school for a total of 14 full days and we have had over 2600 tardies. Half of these tardies have been students being late to first hour. I am hopeful that parents/guardians and students have had a few weeks to figure out the traffic flow in order to get to school on time.

Starting the week of September 3rd, we will be implementing a school wide tardy system through the use of Minga. This system will allow our administration and deans as well as our counseling staff to identify students who need additional support in getting to class.

Mountain Range currently has music that plays in the halls one minute prior to the start of class. If a student is not in class when the bell rings, they will need to get a tardy pass in order to be let into class. They will be able to obtain a tardy pass from a campus supervisor, an administrator, or dean in the hallway outside of the library and outside of the main office. Once a student scans in with their Minga ID, their physical ID or their student ID number, a notification will be sent to the parent/guardian. A student will get 3 tardy warnings before they are assigned detention. Once they have been assigned a detention, they will have 3 days to complete the detention in Student Relations during an off hour, during lunch or during academic support. This cycle will repeat 3 additional times allowing the student a total of 16 tardies before a conference will be requested with a parent/guardian and a dean/administrator.

We understand that there are a variety of reasons that a student may be late to class. If you feel that there is a barrier that we can help with to get your student to class on time, please reach out to us. We have an amazing staff of counselors and mental health professionals that are here to support you.

If you need to reach the attendance line, dial 720-972-6400 to leave a message 24 hours a day.

Thank you for your support in making school attendance a priority.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hansen

Principal

MRHS Newsletter -9/10/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Thank you for all of your support in helping students to be on time to class. We have seen a significant drop in the number of tardy students. We have received several questions regarding our new system. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for more information.

Also, this week, students were issued new school ID’s in their English class. New IDs were issued as the barcode on the old ID was incorrect and now students should be able to use their physical ID for the lunch line. We have discovered, however, that some IDs were not activated correctly and therefore are not working on the bus or to get into the building. Please have your student come to the main office to have their ID activated if it is not working.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Support Make-A-Wish - DECA Pie in the Eye
Gifted and Talented News
Senior Portrait News
Senior Ads for Senior Parents
Mustang Merc
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- Chipotle Fundraiser to support the Marching Band
- Homecoming Week - Next Week
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Countries and Cultures Meetings
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Homecoming 2024

MRHS Newsletter - 9/23/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Homecoming Week was awesome! Thanks to all that donated and participated in Pie-in-the-Eye. Our students and staff raised $23,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado.

Parent/Teacher conferences are this Wednesday, September 25th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. They will be held in the cafeteria and the main gym. Please come with a copy of your students schedule.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
DECA Pie in the Eye raises $23,000 for Make-A-Wish
Blueprint Funding
DECA Seeking Judge Volunteers
Fall CTE Advisory Committee Meeting
Basecamp/Advisory News
Gifted and Talented News
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- NHS Food Drive
- Fall in Love with Broadway Autumn Showcase
- American Furniture Warehouse Fundraiser
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Countries and Cultures Meetings
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Lockdown Drill on 9-26-24

Dear Mountain Range Families,

In our ongoing effort to keep you informed, we wanted to let you know that we are conducting a mandatory lockDOWN drill on Thursday, September 26th, around 9:30 am at Mountain Range High School.

LockDOWN drills, similar to fire drills, are an opportunity for students and staff to learn or re-familiarize themselves with the necessary steps to take in the event of a specific emergency in our building. We wanted to inform you about today’s drill because we recognize these types of drills, while necessary, can create some anxiety for students and parents.

The goal of all drills is to teach confidence and allow students and staff to be prepared for an emergency. Throughout the school year, we practice numerous safety procedures to help our staff and students respond quickly, calmly, and safely to a number of situations. For more information about all of the district safety and emergency drills/protocols, visit www.adams12.org/safety.

We encourage families to talk to their children about drills. This is a great opportunity to reassure them that the drills are in place to remind them of the correct plan/steps to follow during any emergency in the school.

I appreciate the partnership we have with our families. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 10-8-2024

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I hope you all had a great weekend. I wanted to take a moment to remind parents/guardians that, in both the west and the east parking lots, we have a drop off lane (closest to the curb) and a through lane that should not be used to drop off students. We have seen an increase of family members parking in the drop off lane during before and after school. We need to keep those lanes moving so please do not park in the drop off lane. This is especially important in the morning when students are trying to get to class on time and avoid tardies.

Next week is fall break so there is no school October 14th - October 18th.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Voter Registration and Blueprint Funding
Gifted and Talented News
Flex Lab Tutoring
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- Trunk or Treat - Free Community Event - October 28th from 5 pm to 7 pm
- NHS Food Drive - November 16th from 8 am to 2 pm at King Soopers
- Apply for the High School of Business
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 10/29/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Congratulations to our Mountain Range Band for their outstanding performance this last weekend at the State Competition. They finished the season with the highest score in Mountain Range history!

Thank you to all that came out to our first ever Trick-or-Treat street last night. It was a huge success and a great way for our students to give back to the community.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Expanded Career Readiness with Blueprint
MRHS Honor Roll + Academic Awards, 23-24 (2nd Semester)
Gifted and Talented News
Yearbook News
2024 Halloween Guidelines
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- College Planning Night- November 12 at 7PM in the Auditorium
- NHS Food Drive - November 16th from 8 am to 2 pm at King Soopers
- Apply for the High School of Business
- Recruiting 101- December 11 at 7PM in the Auditorium
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Girls Basketball Information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Veterans Day Letter to Parents - 11/01/24

Dear Parents of Mountain Range Sophomores and Juniors,

On Wednesday, November 6th, Mountain Range High School will be hosting our annual Veterans Day celebration. On this date, all sophomores and juniors will be with their US History classes during periods 2 and 3 to listen to Veterans share their personal stories of service. After the classroom visits, the whole school will host a 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 our students, 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

MRHS Newsletter - 11/12/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Congratulations to the Mountain Range Gymnastics team on their 5A State Championship!

Come check out the fall play, The Play that Goes Wrong, this week Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

As a reminder, all students must have their physical ID on them at all times as per District Policy 5060:

All middle and high school students are required to carry on their person an unaltered school issued photo identification card (ID) during school hours, or at such times, locations, and activities specifically identified by the building principal; provided however, that the building principal shall have the discretion to impose a stricter requirement regarding student wearing of school issued photo ID cards based upon safety and/or related concerns.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Gymnastics- Back to Back State Champions!
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Gifted and Talented News
Yearbook News
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- School Accountability Meeting, 5-6:30 Join Here
- November 14-16: Fall Play Performance - The Play that Goes Wrong, MRHS Auditorium: 7:00 pm Buy Tickets Here
- November 16- NHS Food Drive, details below
- November 18- Winter Sports Begin
- November 21- Winter Athletic Parent Meeting, 6-7pm
- December 11-Recruiting 101 7PM, Auditorium
Apply for High School of Business
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Girls Basketball Information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 12/3/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving break. As we finish up this first semester, please make sure you are checking IC for updates on grades. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the teacher directly.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Gifted and Talented News
Yearbook News
Apply for High School of Business!
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- Winter Gala- December 10, 4:15PM and 7PM
- Recruiting 101- December 11, 7PM
- Semester 1 Finals- December 18 and 19
- NO SCHOOL- December 20-January 6th, 2025
- Second Semester Begins, Meet periods 1-8
MRHS Winter Gala- Performance and ticket information
Together For Colorado Toy Drive
Recruiting 101
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 12/16/24

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

The end of first semester is here! Finals will be on Wednesday and Thursday, with additional academic support on Thursday. Please see the schedule below for class times on those days. I hope you all have a wonderful and well deserved break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the 7th.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
HSB Deadline extended
Gifted and Talented News
Yearbook News
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- Semester 1 Finals- December 18 and 19
- NO SCHOOL- December 20-January 6th, 2025
- Second Semester Begins, Meet periods 1-8-January 7th
- NO SCHOOL- MLK Day- January 20, 2025
- NO SCHOOL- Staff Workday- February 3rd, 2025
  - Spring Sports Registration Begins
- Parent/Teacher Conferences- February 12, 4-7PM
Finals Schedule
Winter Break Spirit Week
Together for Colorado Toy Drive
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 1/13/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I hope that everyone had a restful winter break. As we begin the second semester, we have started over with tardies for all students. As a reminder, students get 3 tardy warnings and then on the 4th tardy they will be assigned detention. Over the first semester, we saw a decrease in tardies! Looking forward to a great semester.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Senior: Cap and Gown Information
Seal of Biliteracy
Seniors: Scholarship info
Business/Marketing College Credit Information
GT News
Yearbook News
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- January 15th, 2025- 5-6:30- School Accountability Committee Meeting
- January 17th, 2025- 12:25-1:30- Jostens- Announcements and Tankard Distribution
- January 17th, 2025- 4:30-7:30- Future Forward Open House
- January 20, 2025 -NO SCHOOL- MLK Day
- February 3rd, 2025- NO SCHOOL- Staff Workday
  - Spring Sports Registration Begins
- February 12, 2025- 4-7PM- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Future Forward Open House
Visit Vietnam, Cambodia, & Thailand- Summer 2026
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 1/27/25

MRHS Newsletter - 2-10-25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Parent Teacher conferences are this Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Teachers will be located in the cafeteria and large gym. We look forward to seeing you there. If you plan to play a spring sport (baseball, girls soccer, girls tennis, girls golf, boys lacrosse, track & field, boys volleyball (@ Legacy) boys swim & dive (@ Horizon)), please register ASAP. No school next week for mid-winter break. Hopefully the weather is nice enough to enjoy some time outside. Have a great week.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Panorama Survey
Act Now! You can make a difference!-Contact your Legislator about cutting school funding
AP US History Textbook Approval
GT News
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- February 12, 2025- 4-7PM- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- February 17, 2025- Spring Sports Begin: Boys Swim/Dive, Boys Volleyball
- February 17-21, 2025- NO SCHOOL- Mid Winter Break/Staff Comp Days
- February 24, 2025- Spring Sports Begin: Baseball, Girls Golf, Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track
- March 5, 2025- 5-7PM- 8th Grade Open House
  - 6-7PM- Spring Athletic Parent Meeting
Senior Class Panoramic Pictures- February 26th, 2025
Freshman Class Student Government Fundraiser
Visit Vietnam, Cambodia, & Thailand- Summer 2026
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 3/3/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Happy first week of March. Spring sports are in full swing. I want to say congratulations to our winter percussion team and winter guard on outstanding performances over the last couple of weeks. As well as a strong finish for our winter sports. DECA went to state last week and had several students that made it to Internationals in Florida next month. The first Unified basketball game of the season is March 11th against Westy PD starting at 3:45.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
2024-2025 1st semester Honor Roll and Academic Award Recipients
Senior Fees
Textbook Approvals
Seniors: Scholarships
March 14th, 2025-Alternative Schedule
Adams 12 Employment Fair
Act Now! You can make a difference!
GT News
Vote for Mr.Wimmer for "America'sFavoriteTeacher"!
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- March 5:
  - 5:00 - 7:00 pm: 8th Grade + New Student Open House
  - 6:00-7:00 pm: Spring Athletic Parent Meeting
- March 10: NO SCHOOL - Staff Workday
- March 14: Alternative Schedule
  - End of 3rd Quarter
March 31 - April 4: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 12: Prom, 8:00pm-12:00am (more info to come)
April 15-16: State Testing
NHS Blood Drive
Visit Vietnam, Cambodia, & Thailand- Summer 2026
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Battle of the Books
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 3/17/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hope this email finds you enjoying the 75 degree weather. This week we have our first unified basketball game against Horizon on Tuesday, starting at 3:45 pm. The game is free to everyone and is a great way to support our community. Please remember that this Thursday, March 20th, will be a teacher workday and we will have no school for students.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
2024-2025 1st semester Honor Roll and Academic Award Recipients
Act Now! You can make a difference!
GT News
Vote for Mr.Wimmer for "America'sFavoriteTeacher"!
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- March 31 - April 4: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- April 12: Prom, 8:00pm-12:00am (more info to come)
- April 15-16: State Testing
- May 7: Seniors Last Day
- May 14: Teacher In-Service Day- NO SCHOOL FOR MRHS
  - Graduation:2PM at CU Boulder
- May 26: No School- Memorial Day
- May 28-29: Semester 2 Finals Schedule
  - May 29: Last day of Classes, End of 4th Quarter
Prom 2025
NHS Blood Drive
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Orchestra News
- MRHS Band search for Piano Player
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

State Assessment Information - 3/20/25

Dear Mountain Range Parents/Guardians:

The 2025 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 14th. All high school students should attend school on Monday, April 14th.

Our assessment schedule is below. Buses will be available.

Tuesday, April 15th:

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.

Wednesday, April 16th:

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.

*A grab and go bag lunch will be available after testing. Students will be able to pick up lunch in the cafeteria.

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

Opportunity to Earn Credit:

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).

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

2) Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their PSAT score for Mathematics is 390 or above.

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

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

2) Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their PSAT score for Mathematics is 440 or above.

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

1) Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Language Arts if their SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing is 480 or above.

2) Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their SAT score for Mathematics is 480 or above.

3) 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.

Using SAT to meet 2024 Graduation Requirement - College and Career Readiness

Optional Questionnaire - College/Scholarship Opportunities

Everything You Need to Know About the Digital SAT/PSAT

Thank you,

The Mountain Range Administrative Team

Troy Lohmeyer

Assistant Principal

Assessment Coordinator

MRHS Newsletter - 4/7/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Hope you all had a restful spring break. Over break the Mountain Range Winter Percussion and Colorguard took 1st place in their respective state competitions. Congratulations!

This week is prom week! You can get your physical tickets during lunches or you can purchase them online. Tickets are $55 up until the day of then tickets go up to $60. More information regarding the venue and parking will be sent out on Thursday.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Senior Reminders
- Student Fees
- Scholarships
- Ordering Cap and Gown
GT News
Vote for Mr.Wimmer for "America'sFavoriteTeacher"!
Summer School Information
This Week on the Range
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- April 12: Prom, 8:00pm-12:00am (more info to come)
- April 15-16: State Testing
- May 7: Seniors Last Day
- May 14: Teacher In-Service Day- NO SCHOOL FOR MRHS
- Graduation:2PM at CU Boulder
- May 26: No School- Memorial Day
- May 28-29: Semester 2 Finals Schedule
- May 29: Last day of Classes, End of 4th Quarter
Prom 2025
- Prom Spirit Week
Take a Child to Work Day
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- Orchestra News
- MRHS Band search for Piano Player
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Virtual Senior Meeting and Important Dates 4-9-25

Seniors and Families,

It is hard to believe that we are just 6 weeks away from graduation. Please join us for the virtual senior town hall on Wednesday, April 16th 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 Wednesday 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 16th @ 6:00 pm (student and parents are welcome to join)
Prom - April 12th
Athletic Signing Day- April 16th
Senior Sign Distribution - April 17th
Scholarship Deadline - April 25th
Senior Awards - April 30th - By invitation
Yearbook Distribution - May 5th
Finals - April 30th - May 7th
Textbook/Material Return - May 5th - May 7th
Senior Last Day and BBQ - May 7th
Graduation Rehearsal - May 13th
Graduation Ceremony - May 14th

If you have questions regarding the important dates, please join us for our town hall on April 16th. 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 2025 webpage.

Looking forward to finishing the year strong,

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 4/22/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Hope you all had a restful weekend. We will be doing state testing make-up this week (PSAT/SAT/CMAS). We will be pulling missing students from class if they have not been opted out. This week is the musical, Cinderella. Check out the newsletter for more information.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Information About The School Budget
Senior Reminders
- Student Fees
- Scholarships
- Ordering Cap and Gown
Athletic Registration Changes, Summer 2025
GT News
Summer School Information
This Week on the Range
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- April 24-26: Cinderella the Musical
- Alrip 30: Senior Sign Distribution
  - Senior Awards- By Invitation
- May 7: Seniors Last Day
- May 13: Graduation Rehearsal
- May 14: Teacher In-Service Day- NO SCHOOL FOR MRHS
  - Graduation: 2PM at CU Boulder
- May 16: Color Run
- May 26: No School- Memorial Day
- May 28-29: Semester 2 Finals Schedule
  - May 29: Last day of Classes, End of 4th Quarter
Cinderella The Musical
Color Run
2nd Annual Community Fair
Take your Child to Work Day
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Art Club
- MRHS Band search for Piano Player
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 5/5/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

It is Teacher Appreciation Week! I appreciate everyone who has donated to this week to make it a special one for our teachers. Please don’t forget to thank your individual teachers. It is also the last few days of school for seniors. Seniors last day is Wednesday, 5/7/25 and we will host the senior barbeque afterschool. Congratulations to all the Seniors!

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Senior Reminders
- Student Fees
- Scholarships
- Ordering Cap and Gown
- Saving data from your account
GT News
Summer School Information
This Week on the Range
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- May 5: Yearbook Distribution
  - Orchestra Concert, 6:30PM
- May 7: Seniors Last Day
  - Choir Concert, 6:30PM
- May 13: Graduation Rehearsal
- May 14: Teacher In-Service Day- NO SCHOOL FOR MRHS
  - Graduation: 2PM at CU Boulder
- May 16: Color Run
- May 17: 2nd Annual Community Fair
- May 26: No School- Memorial Day
- May 28-29: Semester 2 Finals Schedule
  - May 29: Last day of Classes, End of 4th Quarter
Color Run
2nd Annual Community Fair
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Athletic Registration Changes, Summer 2025
- Art Club
- MRHS Band search for Piano Player
- Color Guard Clinics
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

MRHS Newsletter - 5/19/25

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

It is crazy to think how fast this year has gone. I can’t believe we only have two weeks left. This will be our final newsletter of the year. I want to send a special thank you to all of the parents who contributed to teacher appreciation week. It was an amazing week and it could not have been accomplished without all of you. I hope you all have a restful summer.

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

Daily Announcements - Click on the title bar to access
Class of 2025 News - Click on the title bar to access
Mountain Range Calendar - Click on the title bar to access
Pick up your Yearbook?
Mustang Merc
Google Takeout
GT News
Summer School Information
This Week on the Range
Upcoming Events Important Dates
- May 26: No School- Memorial Day
- May 28-29: Semester 2 Finals Schedule
  - May 29: Last day of Classes, End of 4th Quarter
Finals Schedule
Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information
- Athletic Registration Changes, Summer 2025
- Art Club
- MRHS Band search for Piano Player
- Color Guard Clinics
MRHS Community Board - Advertisements from local businesses
In case you missed it - Information from previous newsletters

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal