September 29, 2021
Hello AHS 10th Grade Students and Parents,

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing health and wellness education for our students, we will offer sexual/relationship health education to all of our 10th grade students this semester. Erin Skyles (LSW, AHS school counselor) and Lynn Joselyn, PA-C (UnHushed Advisory Medical Board Member, AHS alumni parent) will be co-facilitating the evidence informed curriculum, UnHushed, on Wednesday mornings for 2-hour blocks of time (for a total of 12 hours of curriculum) on October 6, October 20, November 3, November 10 and November 17. You can read more about the UnHushed curriculum HERE.  

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 youth about sexual health, check out these websites:


Please contact Erin Skyles 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

FAFSA Night (12th grade): Thurs. 10/7, 5:30-7pm

PSAT/NMSQT College Entrance Exam (11th grade): Wed. 10/13, 8:30am-12pm

AHS Groundbreaking Ceremony: Wed. 10/13, 2:30-3:30pm at Fort Lewis College

AHS Board Meeting: Tues. 10/19, 5:30-7:30pm

Fall Break (no classes): Fri. 10/22

Professional Development Day (no classes): Mon. 10/25
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