New Announcements

• Montrose County School District is committed to enhancing our educational facilities with the proposed new Montrose High School (replacing the original 1940's construction, onto which has been added eight times in 80 years). Please explore these webpages for 2024 Bond details, including the plan, timeline, cost, and renderings of the new campus, and other additional information.

https://www.mcsd.org/2024Bond

• ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: It's time to take and turn in senior yearbook photos and senior baby ads! Please see the links below for deadlines and requirements. Contact mhsyearbook@student.mcsd.org with any questions.

Senior Photo Letter

Senior Baby Ads Letter

• Rake-A-Thon: Montrose high school Interact is trying to raise money to help a Child’s wish come true via the Make a Wish Campaign. Help us reach this goal by letting us Rake the leaves in your yard. You provide the bags, rakes, and disposal; we provide the labor. If you want your lawn raked for a donation, please let me know ASAP so I can schedule it with you before Thanksgiving break. See the attached flyer. 

• Student Opportunity: If you are interested in being a foreign exchange student next year, meet in the PoWeR Center during lunch on Thursday, November 14th. See the attached PDF

• Student Opportunity: Do you know a teen, aged 16-18, who recreates outdoors in the winter? We think it’s so important that all our local youth have a baseline knowledge of snow conditions and avalanche awareness and thanks to our generous funders, we can offer our Leadership and Avalanche Training course, at a substantial discount! Normally valued at $1,855, we are able to bring you this course for only a $500 investment, but spots are limited, and applications must be received before October 31.

Colorado Rockies Leadership & Level 1 Avalanche Training
Dates: 12/27/24 – 12/31/24
Cost: $500 to be paid as a deposit at the time of application. A $1,355 scholarship will be added to your account when your application is reviewed.

Ages: 16 - 18 years old

Location: Outward Bound’s Leadville Mountain Center

Certifications: Avalanche Level 1

Learn More Here! 

Learn to responsibly navigate snowy terrain while enjoying some of the greatest winter views in the Rocky Mountains. This winter expedition in the Colorado Rockies will teach you the fundamentals of traveling responsibly in snowy terrain. Through hands-on learning in the field, learn to assess avalanche conditions, observe winter weather patterns, and perform companion rescues. By the end of course, you and your crew will put your new skills to the test on a backcountry touring expedition: practicing risk assessment, traveling on variable terrain, and route finding. Enjoy mid winter snow conditions among pine trees and high peaks. Spend your nights warming up by the fire with your crewmates at our basecamp. Return home with the fundamental skills needed to assess and manage risk during winter in the mountains.

We have a limited number of these scholarships available, and applications are subject to our standard medical screening admissions process. We also have a gear locker available to borrow cold-weather items from to stay comfortable for the duration of the course. If you have any questions, see Mrs Gaber in the PoWeR Center.

• Employment Opportunity:  Main Street Taco Bell in Montrose is currently hiring all positions.

They Offer Great Benefits to our employees. For more information go to the PoWeR Center or Apply in store or online at colcal.net

• COMMUNITY SERVICE:  The Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club is looking for a group of about 15 volunteers to help serve food for their Crab Crack fundraiser which is traditionally held on the Friday before Thanksgiving - Nov 22 this year.

Are there any of your clubs, teams, or other high school groups that may be interested in volunteering as a group service project?

If so, please contact Jennie Tidwell at 303.406.8368 and let Kathy Gaber know as well to not continue to look for volunteers.

• COMMUNITY SERVICE: Partners is looking for high schools students who want to tutor elementary - middle school students. Sign up to earn community service hours. Call 970-249-1116 or see the PoWeR Center for more details.

• LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: PEER Kindness is launching a new initiative for high school students to create and lead outdoor workshops for elementary and middle school students. If you can imagine being a leader who helps younger students develop healthy technology habits and build strong, nurturing relationships, then this training is for you. If you are interested in joining, scan the QR code on the attached flyer to apply or contact Beth Meek at or 970-901-7744  beth@peerkindness.net 

• Message from MJ Thomas to purchase school photos:

Dear Parents,

You can order online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code. (Event Code: C488) 

If you have any questions or concerns about pictures, please call MJ Thomas Photo at

1-800-219-0199.

• School Lunch Menu: mcsd.nutrislice.com