October 1, 2021
Mark your calendars for our New Campus Celebration on Wednesday 10/13, 2:30pm at the building site at Fort Lewis College! We'll bus all students to the Celebration and release from there at 3:30.
Jailyn, Nora and Jazzy enjoy a sunny moment at the Back-to-School Social
the AHS Mountain Biking Team at the top of the podium at Snowmass last weekend
Greetings Ospreys,

Many thanks to all who turned out for our Back-to-School Social last Friday at Buckley Park. We appreciated the chance to gather and connect!

Congratulations to the AHS Mountain Biking Team for taking 1st place in Division 3 at their first 2 races of the season with the Colorado High School Cycling League.

Enrollment is now closed for 1st semester and has opened for those interested in transferring to AHS in January at the start of 2nd semester. We are currently full in 9th grade, have room for 1 transfer student in 10th grade and a few open seats for 11th grade. These numbers may shift, and enrollment is available on a first-come, first served-basis. Interested students are welcome to complete the Intent to Enroll Form and reach out to schedule a shadow day or tour.
Next Week's Events
Sophomores will begin Sexual/Relationship Education with our counselor, Erin Skyles on Wednesday. More information here. We plan to offer sex ed to 9th graders in the spring semester.

Seniors and families are encouraged to join Erin Cummins-Roper for the FAFSA Night Wednesday from 5:30 to 7pm. Erin will help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and answer questions about financial aid.

The School Excellence Committee meets Friday at 11:30am.
COVID Updates
We had one positive COVID case in our senior class this week. Etoile has consulted with families of all students considered high risk exposures. Contact her at etoile.hening@animashighschool.com with any positive COVID results, questions or guidance you might need.


Enjoy the weekend and thanks for all you do to help the Ospreys soar!
Upcoming AHS Events

Sexual/Relationship Education (10th grade): Wed. 10/6

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

School Excellence Committee Meeting: Fri. 10/8, 11:30am

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

AHS New Campus Celebration: Wed. 10/13, 2:30-3:30pm at Fort Lewis College

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

Sexual/Relationship Education (10th grade): Wed. 10/20

NEST Meeting: Wed. 10/20

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

Durango Mesa Pursuit: Colorado High School Cycling League State Championships: Sat. 10/23 and Sun. 10/24 at Durango Mesa Park

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

Junior College Night: Wed. 10/27, 5:30pm
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