MRHS Community Communications

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

We are just two weeks away from spring break!  As the weather starts to get warmer, I just want to send a reminder that we need to be following the district dress code.  If you need a reminder about what you can or cannot wear, please click here to read more.  Save the date for the musical, Mama Mia, March 30th - April 1st.  Good luck to our winterguard as they compete this weekend.  For a full list of weekly activities, check out the daily announcements.  

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

• State Assessments 

• Yearbook News

• Basecamp Update

• GT Update

• Baseball Booster Club Meeting - March 6th

• Orchestra Concert - March 6th

• Prom Dress Exchange - March 18th

• German Exchange Information

• City of Northglenn Feedback for Teens

• Athletics and Activities Information (always at the top of the newsletter)

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Flex Lab Tutoring

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I hope that everyone enjoyed their extra few days off this weekend.  Spring sports start in two weeks.  Make sure to get registered for those wanting to play a spring sport.  Don’t forget to take the survey about next year’s calendar.  If you need the link, click here.

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

• 8th Grade Open House - March 1st, 2023

• Wish Week Update

• Adams 12 Employment Fair

• GT Update

• Spring Sports Meeting - This Thursday, 2/23/23

  • Baseball News

• German Exchange Information

• City of Northglenn Feedback for Teens

• Athletics and Activities Information (always at the top of the newsletter)

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Flex Lab Tutoring

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

What an amazing Wish Week we had!  Thank you to all of you that participated in any of the restaurant days (Chipotle, Your Pie, Menchies, Dutch Bros, Buffalo Wild Wings), who participated in any of the competitions (dodgeball, knockout, smash brothers, 3 vs 3 basketball) and for those who were able to donate in any form.  We could not have made this week possible without all of the support from students and families.

I want to let you know that parent teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.  Conferences will be held in the large gym and cafeteria.  We will have our counseling team there as well to answer any questions you have regarding registering for classes next year, graduation and post-secondary planning.  

There will be no school on Friday, February 17th for a staff inservice day as well as on Monday, February 20th in honor of Presidents’ day.  Please enjoy the long weekend.

If you haven’t yet taken the Family School Relationship Survey, please take a moment to provide your feedback here.  

We look forward to seeing you all at conferences.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

 

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Wish Week is here.  There are lots of ways to donate if you are interested.  Check out our main donation page here and our calendar of events to see what’s going on this week.   Parent teacher conferences will be held on February 16th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you there.

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

• Family-School Relationship Survey

• Student Registration for 2023-24

• Wish Week!!! - February 6th - 10th

• BaseCamp Update

• GT Update - Important news about an upcoming guest speaker

• SAT with Essay Option - Deadline is February 16th

• City of Northglenn Youth Survey

• German Exchange Information

• North Metro Little League Registration

• Athletics and Activities Information (always at the top of the newsletter)

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Choice for 2023-24

  • Flex Lab Tutoring

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

We are currently in the process of doing registration presentations for students during their social studies classes.  By the end of this week, all students should have the information they need to register for next year. For all registration information for the 2023-24 school year, please click here.  Parent teacher conferences will be held on February 16th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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

• Family-School Relationship Survey

• Student Registration for 2023-24

• City of Northglenn Teen Feedback Survey

• Wish Week!!! - February 6th - 10th

• BaseCamp Update

• German Exchange Information

• Last Chance to buy a Yearbook

• GT Update - Important news about an upcoming guest speaker

• North Metro Little League Registration

• Athletics and Activities Information (always at the top of the newsletter)

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Choice for 2023-24

  • Flex Lab Tutoring

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Dear Mustang Families,

I am writing to share information with you about Panorama, a 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 2/2/23 between 2nd and 3rd hour. 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.

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 

The spring survey is actually two surveys.  If you want to see the exact questions in the survey, please click the following links:

Survey #1

• Questions for grades 3-5 (en español)

• Questions for grades 6-12 (en español)

Survey #2

• Questions for grades 3-5 (Spanish)

• Questions for grades 6-12 (Spanish)

 

Who can see my child’s responses? **New this year, applies to survey #1**

In previous years, this survey was anonymous, meaning no one at our school or school district could see an individual student’s answers. This year, 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 will NOT be able to see your child’s answers to the survey questions. 

If you want to see your child’s responses on this survey, please contact our school counseling team at 702-972-6300.

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 attached 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 720-972-6300.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen, Principal 

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Welcome back.  Hoping that you all had a restful break and are ready to start the new year.  Just a reminder that we do not have school on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.  For a calendar of all of the important dates for this semester, please click here.  

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

• Last Chance to buy a Yearbook

• Seal of Biliteracy - Apply by January 16th

• Base Camp Update

• GT Update

• Prom Fundraiser - January 10th at Chipotle

• Flex Lab Tutoring

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Athletics and Activities Information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

As we finish up the last day of school, I want to say “thank you” for a great semester.   Semester grades will be final by the end of the day on Friday, December 15th.  Official grades will be posted to transcripts the first week of January.  If you missed a final, you will have to make arrangements to make them up with your teachers.  Please know that you have two weeks to make them up at the start of second semester.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Also, please know that the school will be closed Friday, 12/15/22,  until 10:00 am for our staff gathering.  We will be returning calls and emails after that time.

I hope that you all enjoy a restful break and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

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

• Mustang Merc Before Winter Break

• Yearbooks

• Seal of Biliteracy

• Senior Schedule Reduction Option

• 2023-24 Choice Window 

• Base Camp Update

• Gifted and Talented News

• Lifeguards Needed

• Baseball Parent Meeting - January 3rd

• Prom Fundraiser - January 10th

• ACE Mentor Program

• Flex Lab Tutoring

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Fundraisers

• Athletics and Activities Information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I hope that your Thanksgiving break was restful.  Winter sports are starting competitions this week.  Good luck to all of the student-athletes.  The Winter Gala is next Tuesday, December 6th.  This is an amazing musical performance where all of our music classes perform together.  You don’t want to miss it!  Have a great week.

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

• High School of Business Applications

• 2023-24 Choice Window 

• Senior Schedule Reduction Option

• Semester 1 Finals Schedule - IMPORTANT

• HSB/DECA News

• Base Camp Update

• Gifted and Talented News

• Mountain Range Winter Gala

• Flex Lab Tutoring

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• DECA Judges Needed - November 17th

• Attendance Information

• Fundraisers

• Athletics and Activities Information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Morning Drop Off of Students

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Congratulations to all of the performers and stage crew of The Curious Savage.  It was an amazing show.  The gymnastics team took 2nd at State with several of the gymnastics placing in individual events.  Check out Mr. Zappia’s instagram for all the highlights (mountainrangead) It is time to sign up for winter sports; boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling and girls swimming and diving.  Remember, no school this Friday.  Have a great week.

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

• 2023-24 Choice Window 
• High School Information Night - November 15th and November 17th
• DECA Competition - November 17th
• Veterans Day Celebration - November 9th
• Base Camp Update
• Gifted and Talented News
• Senior Photos/Yearbook News
• Operation Freebird - November 19th
• 11th Grade College Planning Night - November 9th
• Upcoming Book Approvals
• Flex Lab Tutoring
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• DECA Judges Needed - November 17th
• Attendance Information
• Fundraisers
• Athletics and Activities Information

In case you missed it . . .

• Morning Drop Off of Students
• The Range - Check it out 
• Daily Announcements
• Basecamp Information
• Mustang Gear
• Mustang Merc
• NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

November 1, 2022

Dear Parents of Mountain Range Juniors,

On Wednesday, November 9th, 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 2 through 7 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 sixth 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

he MRHS Newsletter - 10/26/22

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

Lots of exciting events are happening this week.  Come and check out the fall play, The Curious Savage, this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Regional gymnastics is happening this Friday here at Mountain Range.  Football plays Denver East on Thursday at north stadium.  The marching band will be competing at the state competition down at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs.  Good luck to all of our students this week.  

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

• Veterans Day Celebration - November 9th

• Halloween Guidelines

• Base Camp Update

• Gifted and Talented News

• Senior Photos/Yearbook News

• The Curious Savage - October 27, 28, 29

• Scholarships with upcoming deadlines

• 11th Grade College Planning Night - November 9th

• College Fair @ Horizon HS - October 27th

• Upcoming Book Approvals

• Flex Lab Tutoring

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• DECA Judges Needed - November 17th

• Attendance Information

• Fundraisers

• Athletics and Activities Information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Morning Drop Off of Students

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

  • NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Subject - The MRHS Newsletter - 10/11/22

Mustangs and Mustang Families,

I will now only be sending one newsletter to both parents and students as much of the information is the same.  This will make the newsletter a little longer, but this way I don’t miss any important information for either guardians or students.  Just a reminder that there is no school this Friday, October 14th.  

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

• Attendance Reminder

• DECA Needs Your Help 

• Veterans Day Celebration - November 9th

• Halloween Guidelines

• National Honor Society Food Drive - October 17th - 21st.

• Senior Photos Information

• Yearbook News

• Base Camp Update

• Science Student of the Month - September

• Gifted and Talented News

• Upcoming Book Approvals

• The Curious Savage - October 27, 28, 29

• Flex Lab Tutoring

• 11th Grade College Planning Night - November 9th

• College Fair @ Horizon HS - October 27th

• Student World International University Fair - October 20th

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Basketball, Baseball, and Poms Fundraisers

• Athletics and Activities Information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Morning Drop Off of Students

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

  • NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Parent Communication 

Mustang Families,

Parent Teacher Conferences are this week on Wednesday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  There will also be a college planning meeting after conferences at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.  

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

• Meet the GT Coordinator at P/T Conferences

• Donate to AD12 Resource Closets

• Senior Photos Information

• Base Camp Update

• Parent-Teacher Conferences - September 28  

• Opportunity for MR Students - TEDx@Cherry Creek HS

• PSAT/NMSQT - October 12th

• Senior College Planning & Financial Aid Workshop - September 28 

• College Funding Coach - September 29 @ Legacy HS

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Football Fundraiser

• Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • Morning Drop Off of Students

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

  • NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Student Communication

Mustangs,

Parent Teacher Conferences are this week on Wednesday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  There will also be a college planning meeting after conferences at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.  

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

• Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information

• Parent-Teacher Conferences - September 28  

• Opportunity for MR Students - TEDx@Cherry Creek HS

• PSAT/NMSQT - October 12th

• Senior College Planning & Financial Aid Workshop - September 28 

• College Funding Coach - September 29 @ Legacy HS

• Football Fundraiser

• GT Student Information

• Senior Photos

• Seniors - FAFSA Information

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Daily Announcements

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

  • NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

Mustang Families,

What a great homecoming week we had last week.  DECA raised $20,000 for Make-A-Wish.  Football won the homecoming game against Grand Junction.  We had 1,200 students attend the dance!  Thank you for all of your support of our students during this crazy week.

I want to let you know that parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.  Conferences will be held in the large gym and cafeteria.  We will have our counseling team there as well to answer any questions you have regarding graduation and post-secondary planning.  

We will also be hosting a college planning and financial aid workshop that same evening from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  Learn about grants and scholarships, maximizing financial aid, and positive college planning to help choose the right colleges for the right reasons. Other topics include SAT/ACT test prep, filling out the FAFSA form and the CSS profile form, as well as customized scholarship searches and appealing your college award letters. The strategies presented in this workshop will help you pay for college with as little out-of-pocket money as possible and uncover the secret formulas and strategies that the universities don’t want you to know!

For a list of all important dates, click here for the important dates calendar.

We look forward to seeing you all at conferences.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Hansen

Principal

 

Parent Communication

Mustang Families,

Happy Homecoming Week!  Lots of fun activities planned for this week.  Powder Puff football, Juniors vs Seniors on Wednesday at 6:00pm at North Stadium.  The Homecoming Football game on Friday vs Grand Junction at 7:00 pm at the North Stadium with the tailgate before and the halftime fireworks spectacular. The dance on Saturday at MRHS in the gym and cafeteria.  For a look at our Homecoming Newsletter,  click here.  

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

• Student Drop Off Safety Concern

• Donate to AD12 Resource Closets

• Senior Photos Information

• Student Job Opportunities

• Fall Baseball Parent Meeting - Thursday, Sept 15

• College Funding Webinar - Thursday, September 29th

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Orchestra Fundraiser

• American Furniture Warehouse Fundraiser for HSB

• Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information

• MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

  • NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Student Communication

 

Mustangs,

Happy Homecoming Week!  Lots of fun activities planned for this week.  Don’t forget about the homecoming football game on Friday vs Grand Junction at 7:00 pm at the North Stadium with the tailgate before and the halftime fireworks spectacular.  Dance on Saturday at MRHS in the gym and cafeteria.  For a look at our Homecoming Newsletter,  click here.  

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

• PSAT/NMSQT - October 12th

• Fall Baseball Parent Meeting - 9/15/22

• College and Career Planning Workshop for Senior Families - 9/28/22

• College Funding Webinar - 9/29/22

• Student Job Opportunities

• Senior Photos due 10/7/22

• FAFSA Application

• Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information

• MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

  • Daily Announcements

  • Basecamp Information

  • Mustang Gear

  • Mustang Merc

  • NOD App

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal

 

Mustangs,

Everything you need to know about homecoming all in one place!  Click on this link and join in the fun.  Looking forward to a great week.

MRHS Administration

Dear Mustang Families,

I am writing to share information with you about Panorama, a 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 fall. Mountain Range students will receive the survey on 9/8/22 between 2nd and 3rd hour. 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. 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: Questions for grades 3-5 (en español) Questions for grades 6-12 (en español) Who can see my child’s responses? **New this year** In previous years, this survey was anonymous, meaning no one at our school or school district could see an individual student’s answers. This year, 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 will NOT be able to see your child’s answers to the survey questions.  If you want to see your child’s responses on this survey, please contact our school counseling team at 702-972-6300. 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. 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 720-972-6300.

     Parent Communication

Mustang Families,

Every two weeks, 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.  

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

• Gifted and Talented Meeting - Wednesday, August 31st

• College Funding Webinar - Thursday, September 29th

• Class of 2025 Leadership Meetings

• Basecamp Information

• Mustang Gear

• Mustang Merc

• NOD App

• District Attendance Policy

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information

• MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

  • Daily Announcements

 

Student Communication

Mustangs,

Every two weeks, 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.  

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

• Gifted and Talented Meeting - Wednesday, August 31st

• College Funding Webinar - Thursday, September 29th

• Homecoming Guest Passes

• Class of 2025 Leadership Meetings

• Basecamp Information

• Senior Pictures 

• Mustang Gear

• Mustang Merc

• NOD App

• District Attendance Policy

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Athletics and Activities - Information about all clubs and activities as well as sports information

• MRHS Social Media - Follow Us

• In case you missed it . . .

  • The Range - Check it out 

  • Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

  • Daily Announcements

 

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 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.

 

Tomorrow, all grade levels will attend an anti-bullying assembly that I believe the students will really enjoy.  I would encourage you to talk with your child about it when they get home.  

 

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

 

Freshman and Freshman Parents, 

We are so excited that the day is finally here!  The first day of your high school career.  We know how nervous some of you may be, so we wanted to let you know a few things about tomorrow.  We will have an all-freshman meeting to start the day in the gym at 7:40 am.  If you get to school before that, you will have the opportunity to hang out in the cafeteria, get some breakfast if you need to and talk with friends or staff members.  Once you go into the gym, you will be given all the information for the rest of the day.  We will have lots of LINK leaders around to help you with anything you need.

Some of you may be wondering what to bring on the first day.  If you like, you can bring a backpack to carry your items for the day or anything you may want to put in your locker.  But if you just bring yourself, that is awesome as well.  You will not need your chromebooks on the first day.  The first day is about getting to know the school so there will be no homework on the first day.

During the day you will be given a tour of the school and shown the general location of your classes.  If you want to find your classes and have time to set up your locker, make sure you come back for the Freshman Family Festival that starts at 5:30 pm and goes until 7:00 pm.  

We are looking forward to meeting all of you.

MRHS Staff and Administration

Upcoming Important Dates

• Tuesday, August 16th: First day of school for our incoming freshman students.  School starts at 7:40 am and ends at 1:00 pm.  Buses will be running on this day.  Breakfast and lunch will be served.

• Wednesday, August 17th: First day of school for ALL students.  School starts at 7:40 am and ends at 3:30 pm.  We will follow the regular bell schedule.  Be sure you have a printed copy of your schedule or a copy on your mobile device or be able to pull it up in Infinite Campus.  

• Wednesday, August 24th: Back to School Night from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  

  • This is a night for all parents/guardians to visit their child's classroom and meet their teachers.  Please be sure to bring a copy of your students schedule.

• For a list of all of the important dates for this year, click here.

New Bell Schedule

• The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requires all schools to provide a minimum number of instructional hours during the school year. Each year, schools and school districts must calculate these hours of opportunity during the school year. As part of this annual review, it has become necessary to increase the high school day by five minutes. Currently, all schools meet the CDE requirements. When school cancellations occur due to inclement weather or other unexpected closures, these hours must be subtracted from the yearly total. When we experience multiple days of closure, we can potentially fall below the required hours. Adding five minutes per day will allow for a greater cushion and prevent any school from needing to make up time by eliminating In-service days, requiring all students to attend on testing days, and/or adding days to the end of the school year.  

• For the 2022-23 school year and beyond, high schools will begin at 7:40 am instead of 7:45. Morning bus pick-up and drop-off times for school transportation will not change.  Please click here for the new bell schedule.

School Pictures/ID Photos

• School pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 18th and Friday, August 19th during your students' English class. 

  • All 9th and 10th graders will get their photos on Thursday, August 18th.

  • All 11th and 12th graders will get their photos on Friday, August 19th.

• To order school photos, please see this flyer.

Lockers/Parking Passes/Activity Passes

• All freshman will be assigned a locker at no charge.  The locker number and combination will be printed on your schedule.  

• 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will be able to obtain a locker starting Monday, August 22nd during their off hour in Student Relations.  

• Parking passes and activity passes will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, August 24th, in the bookkeeping office.

Student Schedules

• Student schedules will be live in Infinite Campus for all students who have completed online check-in on August 5th.    If you have not done so, please do so as soon as possible via the IC Parent Portal.

• Schedule Changes: 

  • Will only be made for one of the following reasons: 

    • Having failed or not taken a prerequisite course.

    • Having previously earned credit in the same class.

    • Having an incomplete schedule with more than a lunch period and one off hour.

    • Not having an English, math, science or social studies course on their schedule (this does not necessarily apply to seniors).

  • Schedules will  not be modified for a teacher, lunch hour, or off-period request.

• If you have a concern about your schedule or your academic plan, please contact your counselor (assigned by last name).

  • Will Marks: A - Ca

  • Stacie Vinchattle: Cb - F

  • Cynthia Kelley: G - I

  • Todd Riccio: J - Ma

  • Jason Matthies: Mc - Q 

  • Kimberly Weber: R - S

  • Bryan Webb: T- Z

Chromebooks

• Adams 12 is making the transition to be a 1:1 district where all students will be provided with a district issued chromebook.

• All students should currently have a district issued chromebook.  If they do not, they will be able to check one out on the day of pictures.   For more information about District chromebooks, click here.

Academic Support

• Academic Support is an opportunity for students to meet with teachers in order to make up work and receive additional assistance.  All teachers are available to meet with students during Academic Support. Teachers will share meeting locations with students during the 1st week of class. Academic Support takes place on Wednesdays from 7:40 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. Academic Support will begin on Wednesday, August 24th. 

New to The Mountain?

• If you are a 10th, 11th or 12th grade student that has transferred in from a different school and are interested in taking a tour prior to the first day of school, our MRHS counseling department will be offering tours on Tuesday, August 16th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  Tours will start at 2:00 pm and run every 20 minutes.  Please enter through the main doors on the west side of the building (door #1).  You will be directed to counseling where you will be greeted by a counselor.  Please contact your counselor if you have any questions.

Nutritional Services

Unlike last year, school breakfast and lunch will not be provided to all students for free.  If you are in need of free or reduced lunch, please take a moment to check out this website.  

Dress Code - Update

• The dress code has been revised and students can now wear hats and caps.  Hoods of sweatshirts and hoodies are still prohibited (see 3.4 in policy #5060).  To review the full dress code policy, click here.

Additional Information

• For information regarding additional items such as those listed below, please see our website.

  • School Supplies

  • Free and Reduced Lunch

  • Mental Health Resources

  • FAQ’s

  • School Handbook

Entering a new school can be overwhelming, especially entering high school. In this newsletter, we are going to try and answer as many of your questions as we can so you can come in on the first day (August 16th) feeling ready and confident. On behalf of all of the teachers and staff here at Mountain Range, I want to welcome you to The Mountain.

Mrs. Hansen, Principal