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Final Exam Schedule 2024-25 & Reminders
Please Note:
- As a reminder, please plan vacations around the ECSD/BMHS schedule. Teachers are not required to accommodate requests to “take my final early.”
- Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.
- Buses will run on their normal schedules all week.
- Students will be able to get a quick lunch on Tuesday and Thursday. Normal lunch will be offered on Mon and Wed.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember:- December 17th-19th: Semester 1 Final Exams
- December 20th: Teacher Work Day
- December 23rd - January 3rd: Holiday Break
- January 6th: Teacher Work Day
- January 7th: First Day of Semester 2
- January 20th: Martin Luther King Day NO SCHOOL
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Athletic and Activity Resources
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Girls Basketball @ Meeker
The girl's varsity team made it to the championship game after beating Meeker in the semi finals game, 38-37 with 10 seconds remaining. They came up short in the championship and took 2nd place overall. Kiki Handcock and Dakota Kurt made the all-tournament team!
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Speech & Debate 2nd Place Finish @ Palisade
Notable finishes included:
1st Place Finishers
Silas Heaphy and Chase Williams - Duo Interpretation
Gabby Gallegos - Informational Speaking
Ilya Souvorin and Phoenix Wellbaum - Public Forum Debate
Silas Heaphy - Creative Storytelling
Phoenix Wellbaum - Original Oratory
Rocco Romano, Gabby Gallegos, Silas Heaphy & Chase Williams - World Schools Debate
2nd Place Finishers
Eva Isaacs - Congressional Debate
Rocco Romano - Creative Storytelling
3rd Place Finishers
Caidance Henniger - Humorous Interpretation
Mars Arney - Program Oral Interpretation
Carys Highum, Diana Gaffner, Ilya Souvorin & Phoenix Wellbaum - World Schools Debate
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Wrestling @ Soroco
Results by division:
CJ Traylor- Champion
Hillary Guteriez- Campion
Ayla Hampton- Champion
Renata Abla- 4th place
Addison Lewis- 2nd place
Mitchell Skarupa- 3rd place
Alex Matthews- 4th place
Alexis Solano- 3rd place
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Fall Sports Awards
Cross Country:
1st Team All-Conference
Eden Demino
Caroline Provencher
All-Conference Honorable Mention:
Isla Elton
Ruthie Demino
Larsen Middaugh
Karis Alexander
Nate Beuche
First Team All-State:
Eden Demino
All-State Honorable Mention
Isla Elton
Ruthie Demino
Larsen Middaugh
Caroline Provencher
*Girls team took 1st place at Nike Cross Regionals
Golf:
1st Team All-Conference- Aspen Tournament
William Morrison
All-Conference Honorable Mention:
Beau Suman
Reed Jennings
Softball:
1st Team All-Conference:
Marin Carr
2nd Team All-Conference:
Lola Behlendorf
Renata Alba
Lia Nowicki
Soccer:
1st Team All-Conference:
Daniel Sanchez
Jakob Methvin
Grey Glowacki
Jonny Espinoza
2nd Team All-Conference:
Charlie Strauch
Alex Ortega
Conference Player of the Year:
Daniel Sanchez
Conference Coach of the Year
Dave Cope and Staff
All- American
Daniel Sanchez
Words From Coach Cope: “This was voted on by the coaches in CHSAA and then forwarded on to a national committee. This is our second All-American at BMHS. Roberto Diaz was chosen in 2013. This is a great honor for all of us as it takes a team to achieve any of these awards. Daniel's selection is a product of the work and support that we all put in as players, coaches, administrators, parents and fans.
Volleyball:
1st Team All-Conference:
Gracie Halminski
Cynthia Orona
2nd Team All-Conference:
Tyler Heimerl
All-Conference Honorable Mention:
Evie Steinberg
Keena Shikverg
Conference- Player of the Year:
Gracie Halminski
Conference- Coach of the Year
Scott Graves
All-State Honorable Mention (All-State game participant)
Gracie Halminski
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Taste of Battle Mountain
We are excited to announce that Battle Mountain High School will be hosting the Taste of Battle Mountain on January 22nd! This cultural celebration is an opportunity for our community to come together, explore the incredible diversity in our valley, and learn about one another through food, music, and traditions. This event will include various booths representing cultural backgrounds from around the valley with food and decorations, games, a silent auction, and a raffle.
We need your help to make this event a success! We're looking for volunteers to:
Host a booth or contribute to a booth to represent your culture or heritage by sharing traditional foods, decorations, and music.
Collaborate with other families to create a joint booth if desired.
Assist with event logistics, such as setup, cleanup, or running activities during the event.
Hosting or contributing to a booth is a great way to share your family's cultural background and create an interactive, fun experience for students and the community. We encourage you to get creative with your booth's decorations, bring cultural artifacts, or even showcase traditional music!
If you're interested in participating or have questions, please fill out the following FORM by Sunday, December 15th to demonstrate interest.
Please fill out the form if you are interested in participating in this event. This form does not mean commitment; it will just lead to a follow-up with more details.
Thank you for your support in making the Taste of Battle Mountain a memorable and meaningful event for everyone. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Warm regards,
Battle Mountain High School Student Council
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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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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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| 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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Have an amazing holiday season & holiday break!!!
There will not be a newsletter the week of the 16th.
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| Student Ski Pass
BMHS student ski pass letter is ready!!! Stop by the main office to pick yours up.
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PTA News
Gift Cards For BMHS Staff
Each year, BMHS teachers and staff enjoy a fun game of exchanging gifts at their annual staff holiday party. These gifts are provided by all of you - the wonderful BMHS families! Please show your appreciation for our incredible BMHS staff and teachers by:
Donate a $20-$25 gift card. Please drop off with Liz in the BMHS front office before 9am on December 17.
Make a cash donation of any amount to the PTA. We'll combine all donated funds and purchase as many gift cards as possible.
Deadline to donate is 9am on December 17. Venmo: BMHS PTA Edwards CO @BMHS-PTA
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Project Graduation 2025
It's time to start planning BMHS Project Graduation 2025!
BMHS Project Graduation is a celebration for all graduating high school seniors, held on the evening of Battle Mountain High School's graduation ceremony. This memorable evening is held in a supervised, drug and alcohol-free environment. On an evening where teens have a statistically higher risk of engaging in high-risk activities such as drinking and driving, Project Graduation provides a valuable alternative. This event has been fully organized and fundraised by parent volunteers, for over 20 years.
How can you support Project Graduation?
1. Volunteer to help! We are especially looking for parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. If you are interested, please attend our kick off meeting:
Project Graduation Kick-off Meeting - our first event planning meeting
Tuesday, November 19
3:30 - 4:30pm
Edwards Fieldhouse
If you can't make the meeting, please email bmhsprojectgraduationco@gmail.com, and let us know you'd like to volunteer.
2. Make a donation! If you participate in Colorado Gives Day on December 10, or undertake any other seasonal giving, please consider Project Graduation. Every little bit will help us put on a fabulous celebration for our students! Click HERE to donate.
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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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Education Foundation of Eagle County (EFEC) News
This fall, EFEC received an unprecedented 58 Classroom Grant applications totaling $98,395—over three times the number of applications for classroom supplies and resources normally received. Thanks to EFEC's supporters and a surprise donation, EFEC was able to fund $73,061—an increase of over $25,000 from past years!
While we at EFEC are incredibly grateful for this year’s increased funding, the need for resources in our classrooms is still greater than we can provide. That’s why we’ve created a way for you to contribute through our Raise the Grade Classroom Grants Marketplace. We hope you feel inspired to help! There, each "vote" for a specific project equals a donation. Fill your cart and donate towards the classroom needs of your choice!
Nearly every school in the district is represented! Type your school's abbreviation into the search bar (AES = Avon Elementary School, etc) and see what your school needs! Or "shop" by category, such as Math or Literacy.
A special thank you to Vail Resorts EPIC Promise for their continued support of our Classroom Grant fund and to Vail Health for funding E•ƒ(ec)’s STEM grants since 2012.
EFEC also sends its deepest thanks to our community's incredible teachers who continue to inspire and educate every day, and to all EFEC funders whose unwavering support makes this possible.
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Booster Club News
The BMHS Booster Club supports CHSAA 18 sport teams and 4 activities (Speech and Debate, Choir, Band and Student Council). We raise money through sponsorship and have three funding request cycles a school year. In the last 2 1/2 years we have given approx $80K to sport teams/coaches, activities/advisors and to BMHS, a scores table and a new Husky mascot. In addition, we sell Husky Gear and run the concession stand. Each team works concessions and keeps 100% of the proceeds.
The BMHS Booster Club is a parent run, non-profit organization - 501(c) (3) - that supports all CHSAA athletics and activities at Battle Mountain High School through advertising sales, sponsorships, Husky Gear sales and various fundraisers. The Booster Club helps with team/activity needs and any other expense not covered by athletic fees, BMHS or Eagle County School District. Working closely with the BMHS Athletic Director, the Booster Club tries to ensure that every student has the opportunity to pursue their athletic/activity dreams at Battle Mountain High School.
*We are looking for families and businesses to become sponsors of BMHS Boosters. If interested please contact erickim196@aol.com
*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
Bloch and Chapleau
Caballero Construction
Gallegos
Holy Cross Energy
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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Salvation Army Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Can you believe the holidays are upon us already? Check out our volunteer opportunities:
Ring the Bell
Christmas sign-ups will be posted after Thanksgiving.Thank You For Volunteering!!!
The Salvation Army Team
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Holy Cross Opportunities
Holy Cross Energy is once again offering two travel opportunities for juniors and seniors in 2025. The first one is a week in Washington D.C. and the second is a week at a Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs. All expenses are paid by the co-op.
HERE is the link with more information:
Deadline to apply is January 17th.
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