January 19, 2022
Hello 9th Grade Families,

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing health and wellness education for our students, we will offer sexual health education to all of our 9th grade students this semester every Thursday beginning on 2/2 and ending on 3/10 during core classes (Humanities for 3 weeks and Math 9/Biology for 3 weeks). AHS School Counselor Erin Skyles, LSW, and AHS alumni parent Lynn Joselyn, PA-C, will co-facilitate the evidence-informed curriculum UnHushed.

UnHushed is a medically accurate, comprehensive, trauma-informed human sexuality curriculum. This curriculum is designed to support the needs of today’s youth as they consider the influences of sex and sexuality through themselves, their peers and the larger world. UnHushed is inclusive and gives students an in-depth array of sexual health topics that will support ongoing healthy relationships. Lesson topics will cover areas such as Identity and Values, Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and the Media and Sexual Health.

Most teens report that, even when they receive comprehensive sexual education in their school, the biggest influence in their sexual decision making is their parents/guardians. For more resources on how to talk to your student about sexual health, check out these websites:


Please contact Erin at erin.skyles@animashighschool.com or (970)247-2474 x2337 if you would like to opt your student out of this program, receive more information or ask any follow up questions.
Upcoming AHS Events

AHS Board Meeting: Thurs. 1/27, 5:30-7:30pm

Fort Lewis College Free Application Day (12th grade): Tues. 2/1 at AHS

Professional Development Day (no classes): Fri. 2/18

Presidents' Day (no classes): Mon. 2/21

Shadow Day for Prospective Students: Wed.. 2/2, 8:15am-12pm

Open House for Prospective Families: Thurs. 2/3, 8:45-9:30am

Sexual/Relationship Education (9th grade): Thurs. 2/3

Online Information Session for Prospective Families: Tues. 2/8, 5:30-6:30pm via meet.google.com/gdy-jdsp-hvg

Professional Development Day (no classes): Fri. 2/18

Presidents' Day (no classes): Mon. 2/21

Fall 2022 Enrollment Lottery: Tues. 3/1

Sophomore Inspire Week (10th grade): Mon. 2/28 through Fri. 3/4

Spring Break: Mon. 3/21 through Fri. 3/25

Professional Development Day (no classes): Mon. 3/28
Animas High School prepares all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum. We accomplish this through:
Rigorous academics, where all students are prepared for college success
Culture of excellence, where students are held to high expectations
Strong student-faculty relationships, where students are well known.
Engaging learning, where students see the relevance in their education