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Upcoming Dates to Remember:- March 11th - 12th: Parent Teacher Conferences
- March 20th: End of Quarter 3
- March 23th: - 28th: Spring Musical
- April 8th: PSAT/SAT Testing: NO SCHOOL for 9th & 12th graders
- April 9th: PSAT/CMAS Testing: NO SCHOOL for 10th & 12th graders
- April 17th: Husky Help Day
- April 20th - 24th: Spring Break NO SCHOOL
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BMHS School Accountability Meeting
Good Morning and Happy March!
Reminder that the accountability meeting is Wednesday, March 18th from 9:30-10:30am in Conference Roon C.
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| | Athletic and Activity News
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Spring Sports Info
PEOPLE TO KNOW:
- Zachary Holden, BMHS Athletic Director (zachary.holden@eagleschools.net)
- Brandee Cordova, BMHS Athletic Secretary (brandee.cordova@eagleschools.net)
- Brooke Rey, BMHS Athletic Trainer (brooke.rey@eagleschools.net)
- Elizabeth Castro-Esquibel, BMHS Front Office Manager (elizabeth.castroesquibel@eagleschools.net)
- Carolina Serrano-Gomez, BMHS Attendance Secretary (carolina.serranogomez@eagleschools.net)
CONTACT INFO:
- Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Lauren Lux (lauren.lux@eagleschoolsnet)
Assistants: Brian Lux
- Girls Lacrosse
Head Coach: Mat Ballay (mat.ballay@eagleschools.net)
Assistants: Chris Inks, Lindsay Lawrence, Lydia Eger
- Boys Lacrosse
Head Coach: Pat Doherty (pat_doherty11@yahoo.com)
Assistants: Brad Terry, Jeremy Sforzo, Cal Winkelman, Tim Losa
- Track and Field
Head Coaches: Robert Parish (robert.parish@eagleschools.net) / Mathew Felton (matthew.felton@eagleschools.net)
Assistants: Ian Pennington, Eric Hess, T.J. Simpson, Kellie Shaltes
- Baseball
Head Coach: Jeff Townsend (jtownsend@resortconceptsco.com)
Assistants: Mike Fischer, Rob Monson, Jared Saunders, Bo Rusher
- Girls Golf
Head Coach: Phil Tronsrue (phil.tronsrue@eagleschools.net)
Assistants: Anita Wilkie, Lauren Aillet
Please reach out to these coaches directly with sport-specific questions, to be added to team communications, or to find out more about team activities.
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Western Colorado University Junior Mountaineers Camp
Junior Mountaineers Camp (JMC) is back on the Western Colorado University campus again this summer, AND we’re adding overnight adventure camps for middle and high schoolers, featuring backcountry hut trips, expedition trips, and more! JMC is a state-licensed summer day and overnight adventure camp that blends athletics, outdoor recreation, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning. Led by experienced staff and Western students, JMC provides a safe, active, and inclusive experience for campers. Families can register by the week, with each week offering a unique theme and outdoor recreation activities. For more details on JMC Summer 2026 offerings, please visit us online.
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| Mental Health Resources For You Or Someone You Know That May Be In Crisis
Promoting positive mental health can prevent some mental health disorders, and early intervention and treatment can lessen the impact of mental health disorders on our lives. Mental health disorders can interfere with regular activities and daily functioning, such as relationships, schoolwork, sleeping, and eating. If you or your child feel like your child is experiencing a mental health concern, reach out to a resource below.
Hope Center Eagle River Valley:
Eagle River Valley Crisis Line | 970-306-4673 (HOPE)
Colorado Crisis Line:
1-844-493-8255
Chat online or text TALK to 38255.
Crisis Text Line:
Text 741741 from anywhere in the nation to reach a counselor.
Mountain Strong EAP- Provider Directory
Visit the Mountain Strong to connect with resources to support your own or someone else's mental health.
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PTA News
Dinner for the Teachers
Wednesday, March 11
The PTA proudly supports our teachers during their long days at parent/teacher conferences. We cannot do this without you, the parents! Please sign up HERE to help!
THANK YOU!!!!!
2nd SEMESTER PTA EVENTS
Teacher Grants
Teachers submit requests for classroom professional needs. In past years, we funded $5,500+ in requests. This years' requests include:
$1175 ELD for flexible seating supporting 29 students
$300 MTSS/ILT/TESTING for VNPS supporting 840 students
$250 SPED for Life Skills supporting 2 students
$1000 Science for Physics Lab Materials supporting 180 students
$125 SPED for Nature Hike/Field Trip supporting 14 students
$1000 Art for various supplies/equipment supporting all art students
$500 SPED for Mindful Tools supporting 100 students
$1310 Instrumental Music for Band/Orchestra CHSAA Festivals supporting 32 students
If you would like to sponsor or donate to any of these grants please Venmo BMHS-PTA.
Dinner for Conferences
March 11-12
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-8
How can you support BMHS PTA events?
To ensure the PTA can continue hosting memorable events for teachers and staff, you can support their efforts by doing the following:
1. Connect your City Market card to BMHS PTA. This is our largest fundraiser, and costs you nothing! Instructions are below.
2. Join the PTA. Your membership also helps fund the PTA, and keeps us in good standing with the state-wide PTA organization. Details to join are below.
3. Join the BMHS PTA Board. We are looking for new board members to co-chair this year, in anticipation of taking over positions next year. If interested, please email ptsa.bmhs@gmail.com.
Instructions to connect your City Market card:
Visit citymarket.com
1. Create a digital account.
A digital account is needed to participate in City Market Community Rewards. Create an account, if needed.
2. Link your Card to an organization.
- Sign in to your digital account.
- Choose “My Account”
- Choose “Community Rewards”
- Enroll, with “Battle Mountain High School PTA” as your organization
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Cap & Gown Order Deadline
Have you ordered your Cap and Gown? If not, you still have time! Click HERE to order online.
Be sure to check out our wide selection of Photo Card Announcements as a personalized way to Celebrate your Graduate!
*Deadline to order your Cap and Gown is March 6th.
Please note the Cap and Gown Unit includes ALL required items for Graduation.
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Counseling News
Click HERE to get the latest information about college visits, financial aid, college fairs and more.
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Scholarship Support
Students interested in applying for scholarships are highly encouraged to check out XELLO where hundreds of local, state and federal scholarships are listed. Click Xello, College Planning, Scholarships. We recommend students boost their profile so the system narrows down the options for them based on their interests and circumstances.
Also YP365 scholarship support staff are at BMHS Library every Tuesday from 12:00 - 2:20 and every Thursday from 12:00 - 3:30 and they can assist with FAFSA, essays, and their scholarship application process. December 9th is YP365 drop in for juniors and seniors 12:00 - 3:00 BMHS Library to learn about the YP365 scholarship process.
My Future Pathways representatives are here at BMHS Conference D every Wednesday 2 pm - 4 pm and every Thursday 8 am - 10 am. They can assist with about 5 different scholarships they coordinate, as well as FAFSA, essays, etc.
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BMHS Booster Sponsors
EMERALD
Avanti F&B
Caballero Construction
Gallegos
Holy Cross Energy
P. Furniture
Sundae
Timberlee & Co
PLATINUM
Alpine Bank
ANB Bank
Bravo
Vail Health
GOLD
AWI Construction
Colorado Mountain College
Craftsman
Drunken Goat
Elevate Scapes
Education Foundation of Eagle County
Fiesta's
First Bank
Jackson Building
La Patrona Taqueria
Mountain Careers
Mountain Family Health Centers
Pazzo's Pizza
PolarStar Properties
Sawhorse Wordworking & Design
Skipper & Scout
State Farm: Cathy Thompson
Synergy Center for Wellness
Tower Pit / Eagle Rocks Aggregate
Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea
Vail Spa Condominiums
SILVER
Enlighten-MD Moller Electric
Inn at Riverwalk
Suman Architects
The Paint Bucket
Vail Daily
Zastrow Dentistry
TEAM DOG
TAB Associates
IN KIND SPONSORS
Mountain Recreation
Steadman Clinic
Vail Health
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Project Graduation 2026
Volunteers Needed!
Parents and guardians of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors — we need your help planning Project Graduation 2026!
It's tradition for underclassmen families to “pay it forward” by organizing this unforgettable event, allowing senior parents to focus on graduation celebrations. Our first meeting will be in January.
What is Project Graduation?
Project Graduation is a fun, meaningful, and supervised celebration for Battle Mountain High School seniors held on graduation night. It offers a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment during one of the highest-risk evenings for teens.
For over 20 years, this cherished event has been entirely planned and funded by parent volunteers — and we can't do it without you!
To help, please send an email to bmhsprojectgraduationco@gmail.com.
To learn more, visit https://bmhsprojectgrad.wixsite.com/huskies
Thank you to our Project Graduation 2026 Family Sponsors!
FAMILY PARTNERS
Final Countdown Level
Armistead Family
Tino Family
Long Family
Bennett Family
Daniel Family
DeCuir Family
Glass Family
Larese Family
Martinez Family
McAbee Family
Slevin Family
Thomas / O'Brien Family
Time Flies Level
McNair Family
Asbury Family
Blair Family
Drummet Family
Ebeling Family
Fruin / Davis Family
Grimmer Family
Kovacik Family
Laidlaw Family
Larsen Family
Moore Family
Moran Family
Roach Family
Suman Family
Wagenknecht Family
Williams Family
Willis Family
Senioritis Level
Qualman Family
Burns Family
DeMino Family
Dixon Family
Gehrke Family
Habiger Family
Haley Family
Kapitan Family
Kemblowski Family
O'Connor Family
O'Donnell-Silfverberg Family
Pabon Family
Perez Family
Posvar Family
Ruiz Family
Siebert / Ryden Family
Shikverg Family
Thayer Family
Vickers Family
Werner / Garretson Family
Zintgraff Family
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