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Upcoming Dates to Remember:- March 12th-13th: Parent Teacher Conferences
- March 20th: End of 3rd Quarter
- March 21st: No School for Students
- March 27th-29th: Spring Musical
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Athletic and Activity Resources
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Alpine
Congratulations to the Team for placing 2nd for Women in State and 8th for Boys. While numbers show success, they do not always capture everything we are. Many athletes grew this season by committing to the team, the sport, and what it can teach. Even more felt their individual responsibility bandwidth grow. You all contributed to the 24/25 BMHS Alpine Team. Be proud of yourselves, learn the valuable lessons, and carry it forward into a new season.
Special items to note: Ruthie Demino won the state GS and her sister, Eden placed third in the GS and second in the SLALOM. Both were named to the Colorado All State SL Team. They were both invited to represent Colorado at the Western High School Championships, along with Thea Armistead (woot woot!) hosted in Grand Targhee, WY from March 12-15.
Additionally, our dear teammate Keena suffered a crash in the state GS and withstood injuries to her knee that required surgery (done this past Friday). She has a long road of recovery and rehabilitation ahead of her. I know how much this team means to Keena, and vice-versa. Let's lift her up and support her during this time of challenge.
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Boys Basketball
C Team Awards:
Most Improved - Diego Avila
Offensive MVP - Elijah Walker
Defensive MVP - Luc Glandening
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team
Offensive Player of the Year = Kai Tipton
Defensive Player of the Year = Eamon Lloyd
Most Improved Player = Isaac Haggen
Most Valuable Player(5 certificates for the starters) =
Ascher Drummet, Sean Lloyd, Eamon Lloyd, Kai Tipton, Isaac Haggen
Varsity Boys Basketball Team
Offensive Player of the Year = Jackson Wansley
Defensive Player of the Year = Charlie Strauch
Most Improved Player = Ascher Drummet
Most Valuable Player = Beau Suman
Highlight Play of the Year
Kitz Petrovski – Momentum changing Dunk in game at Cedaredge
All Conference Awards:
2nd Team All-Conference:
Beau Suman, Battle Mountain
Honorable Mention All-Conference:
Jackson Wansley, Battle Mountain
Ascher Drummet, Battle Mountain
Charlie Strauch, Battle Mountain
Kitz Petrovski, Battle Mountain
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Girls Basketball
Another Battle Mountain Girls Basketball season has come to an end, and while the final result wasn't quite what we hoped for, I am so incredibly proud of this Varsity team. As the #40 seed we traveled 9 girls for a playoff game against the #25 seeded Greeley Central Wildcats and gave them an absolute scare, just barely coming up short 37-35 in the final minute. The game was tense throughout, but with the support of our traveling family section, we were able to rally from as many as 10 points down. The heart, effort, and commitment to the team was evident throughout the game from every single player present.
A retired high school coach with 35+ years of experience pulled me to the side afterwards and said this: "No matter what adversity your girls faced, whether it was being down in the game or a call not going their way, they never gave up. The resilience your girls showcased speaks volumes to the type of program you have." I have said it all season, but I will say it again...This team has no quit! High school sports are a great avenue to teach us about the realities of life, so while we pushed to win each game, we can't always be results driven. The struggles and losses, however difficult, taught us to keep our heads up and continue to battle and for that reason I know that each of these players will be truly successful throughout their lives as they will not let one setback stop them.
We accomplished our ultimate goal this season which was to make the playoffs, as one of, if not the smallest 5A school in the entire state. Be proud of that! Now we continue to strive to set the bar higher. I hope everyone that supported this program throughout the season, whether it was at one game or all of them, knows just how appreciative we were! We are not us without you! Go Huskies!
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Dance Team
The Battle Mountain Dance Team returned to the competition scene this past January for the first time in nearly a decade. The team brought energy and spirit to the Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball games, making each halftime performance a blast. A season highlight was their electrifying Michael Jackson tribute, a collaboration with the drumline that wowed the crowd at the February pep rally and Boys' Basketball Senior Night. The team also celebrated three dedicated seniors who have been with the team since their freshman year. It was a busy and successful season that concluded with a memorable team banquet to honor all of this years' hard work and achievements.
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Football Meeting
Want to play football?
Come show your interest on Wednesday, March 12th during lunch 11:18-11:54pm
PIZZA PROVIDED!
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Nordic
The Nordic State Championships took place in Steamboat last Thursday and Friday, February 27 & 28 under amazing Colorado blue skies. This was the first time in the history of the Colorado High School Ski League that Nordic and Alpine results were NOT combined, giving some of the smaller schools a chance to take home the coveted state championship trophies. Congratulations to Lake County (Leadville) girls and Summit boys for their big wins.
Using combined classic, skate, and (a brand new) relay points, our girls finished 4th and our boys finished 8th overall with some great individual efforts as well.
LEAGUE AWARD
The BMHS girls' team won the 3rd place league trophy for the season, proving that their consistency paid off against the super tough Lake County and Summit girls' teams this year.
SHOUTOUTS
Shoutouts to sophomore Eliza Pyke for being our top finisher (13th) in Thursday's classic race, along with Kai Skellion (15th) on the boys' side. On Friday's skate race, we had four girls in the top 20: Bella Williams (6th), Eden Demino (7th), Ruthie Demino (12th) and Eliza Pyke (19th). A nod to Carla Hahn as well, who got tripped at the start and actually had to chase down a ski that came off, then got tripped again on one of the big climbs when a girl fell down in front of her. She managed to claw her way back to 21st overall, which shows a lot of grit and character.
Karis Alexander put down two of her top finishes on the season, Lily Linton showed up strong after dealing with a hip injury all season, Reese Davis had a great couple of good races after training all season to get ready to mountain bike race in college, and Sabrina Nabonsal had two strong races in her first year at states, second year (ever) on Nordic skis.
Kai Skellion was our top boy again on Friday, finishing 14th overall in a stacked field and earning all-state honors along the way. The boys' state team was rounded out by the strong work of senior team captain Boden Anderson, Gabe Dozois (another 2nd year ever Nordic skier), sophomore Wyatt Hooker and rookie Tristan Williams.
ALL-STATE TEAMS
Based on their total results from the season and the state championships, we had several athletes make the All-State teams this year! The top 8 skiers make the All-State 1st team and the next 8 skiers make the All-State 2nd team.
A huge congrats to the following skiers:
Boys:
Kai Skellion - All-State 2nd Team (13th overall)
Girls:
Bella Williams - All-State 1st Team (5th)
Ruthie Demino - All-State 2nd Team (12th)
Carla Hahn - All-State 2nd Team (14th)
Eden Demino - All-State 2nd Team (16th)
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Skimeisters
Ruthie Demino took 1st place!. Eden Demino was 2nd. Lily LInton 5th. Kai Skellion first for boys, Gabe Dozois 4th.
All 10 BMHS skimeister athletes qualified for champs, which means they all raced in 2 races of each event (GS, SL, Skate, Classic). That is impressive!
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Speech & Debate Finishes the Season
The Battle Mountain Speech and Debate Team wrapped up their regular season at the CHSAA 3A State tournament with an Overall 3rd Place Finish, 2nd Place Overall in Debate Events and 3rd Place Overall in Speech Events. It was an extremely competitive end to the Husky Speechies 24/25 season that saw the team hit several 1st and 2nd place Sweepstakes wins and many, many impressive finishes by individual competitors throughout their extended tournament schedule that begins in October and ends in February. Battle Mountain crowned one State Champion at the tournament, Eva Isaacs, who successfully defended her 23/24 State Championship Title in Lincoln Douglas Debate. Other notable finishes included Gabby Gallegos who took 2nd Place in Informational Speaking and Chase Williams and Silas Heaphy who took 3rd in Duo Interpretation. Mars Arney finished 4th in Program Oral Interpretation, Caidance Henninger took 5th place in Humorous Interpretation and Silas Heaphy, Rocco Romano and Chase Williams dominated the final field of six in Creative Storytelling, finishing 2nd, 4th and 6th, respectively!
But that's not the end of this team's story for the season! The Husky Speech and Debate team qualified 16 competitors from the State Tournament to go on to the National Speech and Debate Association National Qualifying Tournament to be held March 7 & 8 at Colorado Mesa University. To obtain a spot at Nationals, competitors must finish in the 1st Place Spot in their event at the Qualifying Tournament. Congrats to all team members for a great regular season and best of luck to those moving on to the National Qualifying Meet!!
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Career Advance Colorado
Learn more about “Career Advance Colorado” and the Zero Cost Training Programs in Construction, Education, Early Childhood Education, Firefighting, Forestry, Law Enforcement and Nursing.
Here is a direct LINK to this website with a video explaining this opportunity
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Hockey
The 2024/2025 ice hockey season at Battle Mountain High School showcased the determination and skill of both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, each making their mark in different ways.
Varsity Season Highlights
The Varsity team concluded the season with a commendable 10-8 record. Although they fell short of playoff contention, the season was filled with memorable moments and significant achievements. A standout highlight was the thrilling victory against Durango on February 7th, which not only showcased the team’s potential but also energized the players and fans alike.
Senior Captain Connor Wadey emerged as a key player, with an impressive 23 points throughout the season. He was well-supported by the talented junior line consisting of George Greyson, Assistant Captain Gannon Sharkey, and Nathan Rahe, who collectively contributed to the team's overall scoring efforts.
The leadership of Assistant Captains Ethan Fronteras and Roman Gennett was instrumental this season, as both players demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment, enhancing the team's dynamics in their pursuit of a playoff spot. Additionally, the experience and defensive prowess of seniors Jake Johnson, Asher Silberman, Mason Darnall, and Gus Wenninger provided essential stability to the team, ensuring a solid defensive foundation.
Despite not reaching the playoffs, the Varsity team displayed resilience and teamwork, laying the groundwork for future seasons.
Junior Varsity Success
In contrast, the Junior Varsity team had a remarkable season, clinching the title in the CHSAA 4A Mountain Division with an impressive 8-3-1 record. Their success reflects the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff, who are excited about the promising future of Huskies Hockey.
The Junior Varsity squad’s performance not only highlights the talent within the program but also serves as a testament to the development of young players, who are poised to contribute to the Varsity team in the upcoming years.
Looking Ahead
As the 2024/2025 season comes to a close, the Battle Mountain Huskies Ice Hockey program stands strong, with a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. The foundation laid this season sets the stage for continued growth and success in the future, igniting excitement among players and fans alike for the next season.
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Wrestling
Congratulations on a great season! Hillary Gutierrez was our first female wrestler from BMHS to EVER qualify for the state tournament.
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Attendance Guidelines
To ensure transparency and clarity regarding attendance rules, we want to share this GUIDE on how attendance is marked and what is required for different situations.
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Project Graduation 2025
Graduation is about 100 days away, and Project Graduation needs your help!
Seniors & Families – Save the Date!
Project Graduation is happening May 31st from 10 PM – 1 AM at Edwards Fieldhouse!
*Every graduating senior is invited to this unforgettable night of fun, celebration, and prizes.
*Every attendee will receive a high-quality gift and get to celebrate with their classmates in an exciting, all-night party!
Help us Meet Our Fundraising Goal!
We are halfway there! Help us cross the finish line by becoming a sponsor or making a donation - whether as a business or a family - every contribution makes a difference!
Family donation information HERE
Business sponsorship information HERE
We Need Gift & Prize Donations!
We're looking for physical items to use as gifts, door prizes, and giveaways for our seniors. If you can donate, we’d love to hear from you!
Item donation information HERE
It Takes a Village!
Supporting Project Graduation helps give our students a memorable and worry-free celebration. Want to volunteer? Email us at bmhsprojectgraduationco@gmail.com to get involved!
THANK YOU to Project Graduation 2025 Sponsors and Donors!
Family Sponsors
BW Anderson Family
Rowe Family
Strauch Family
Biniecki Family
Magna Cum Laude Sponsors:
Edwards Metro District
Mountain Recreation
Town of Vail
Cum Laude Sponsors:
Berry Creek Metro District
BMHS Booster Club
BMHS PTA
Climax Molybdenum
Jerry Sibley Plumbing
Town of Avon
Vail Health
Honor Roll Sponsors:
Alpine Bank
Arrowhead Metro District
Commfluent Inc.
FirstBank
Vail Valley Cares
Zastrow Dentistry
Holy Cross Energy
SRE Building Associates
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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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Tutoring Offered by NHS & My Future Pathways
If a student wants to use NHS or My Future Pathways, click HERE for NHS tutoring and HERE for My Future Pathways. This form allows these groups to reach out to the students and schedule a time. If they want to go in at lunchtime with Americorp, no form is needed, they just need to go into the Lecture hall during their lunchtime.
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PTA News
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week on Wednesday (3/12) and Thursday (3/13).
PTA is feeding teachers and staff on Wednesday night.
Please sign up HERE to help!
If you would prefer to give a cash donation to help with dinner, please send via Venmo:
Venmo: @BMHS-PTA
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Booster Club News
The next Booster Club meeting is February 19th @ BMHS in the Teachers Lounge @ 6pm.
Come hear from our new Athletic Director, Spring Funding requests, see how our teams and activities are doing and how you can support them.
Become part of the Husky Help Crew and see where you can help!
*If you would like to join BMHS Booster or have questions please contact us at battlemountainboosterclub@gmail.com
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BMHS Booster Sponsors
EMERALD
Avanti F&B
Caballero Construction
Gallegos
Holy Cross Energy
P. Furniture
Sundae
Timberlee & Co
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
PLATINUM
Alpine Bank
ANB Bank
Bravo
Vail Health
GOLD
Avon Skate Coalition
AWI Construction
Colorado Mountain College
Craftsman
Drunken Goat
Elevate Scapes
Fiesta's
First Bank
Jackson Building
La Patrona Taqueria
Montauk/ElSegundo
Mountain Family Health Centers
Pazzo's Pizza
PolarStar Properties
Sawhorse Wordworking & Design
Skipper & Scout
State Farm: Cathy Thompson
Synergy Center for Wellness
ThirdHome
Tower Pit / Eagle Rocks Aggregate
Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea
Vail Spa Condominiums
SILVER
Enlighten-MD Moller Electric
Inn at Riverwalk
Shaeffer Hyde Construction
Suman Architects
The Paint Bucket
Vail Daily
Zastrow Dentistry
BRONZE
Vail Valley Animal Hospital
TEAM DOG
TAB Associates
IN KIND SPONSORS
Mountain Recreation
Steadman Clinic
Vail Health
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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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