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January 26, 2023

Hello Steve, Enjoy our Saints News! 
HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSING

I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis

 

I attribute much of my early Christian faith foundation to C.S. Lewis especially after reading his seminal work – Mere Christianity. Many of us know him through his writing of The Chronicles of Narnia or The Screwtape Letters (a VCHS required reading) or because of his close friendship with J.R.R. Tolkein (The Lord of the Rings). Both were professors at Oxford University, a place where Denae and I recently returned where we were able to walk their same streets and eat in their same pubs.

Many of you know that VCHS is a Member of Council of The Council for Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), and for their member school leaders, they hosted The Oxford Leadership Intensive. The mostly British speakers challenged us to think more deeply about leadership, business strategy, and the future of education. As well, we were able to visit three high schools – one in Oxford and two in the Cotswolds. And finally, the fellowship with school leaders from across the U.S. along with new British friends was remarkable.

 

I was inspired in my desire to see VCHS continue to provide rich educational experiences – including life shaping ones, just like the one we had. In that vein, I’ll close with two quotes that I quickly captured on my iPhone while listening to two different speakers.

 

I didn’t want to teach the curriculum;

I wanted to tickle the imagination. – Lord Michael Hastings

 

Children can only aspire to what they know exists. – Ger Grauss


Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS

SPORTS

Basketball

Saints defeat South Park 57 - 10 last Thursday

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Saints defeat West Grand 67-22 on Saturday

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Lady Saints are 3-6 after last Saturday's game

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OFF-CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT

Hockey

Saints Nate Bishop '23, Max Darling '23, Mason Darnal '25, Keegan Collins '23, Colin Foppe '25, Reed Garrison '26, Oliver Grems '23, Brock Petersmeyer '23, Brock Rudrud '26 and BMHS Huskies tie Summit 3-3 after overtime last Friday

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Nordic

Saint, Lindsey Whitton '24 takes 9th in Colorado High School Ski League Skate race in Steamboat Springs last Saturday

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ANNOUNCMENTS

Elijah Alexander performed The Mitzvah Project for VCHS Students, Faculty & Guests on Wednesday. Click here for the Vail Daily Article.

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STUDENT LIFE

COUNSELOR'S NEWS

PARENT ASSOCIATION


Mini Grant Applications

Now Open!


Teachers, Coaches and

Club Sponsors click here 

to apply for Mini Grants

Concessions help needed! Sign up your team, club or organization today and earn $150 from Parent Association!


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Your Invited to our February Meeting


Wednesday

February 8th

5:30 pm

Senior Lounge | Academic Building

Parent Association Links:

Click here to register your City Market card

Click here to become a member!

SERVICE MATTERS

The second priority deadline for Shoulder-to-Shoulder's 2023 programs is February 24, 2023.


As a partner school, students have access to a tuition discount, financial aid, and priority admissions. Programs are filling quickly, so Apply today to reserve your space.


All programs allow students to learn about ethical leadership while working alongside trusted partners and being immersed in the communities they serve. Community service hours are available for all programs. You can download a flyer of all their programs here..  


REMINDERS

2023 DEADLINES

2.24.23 | Return completed Senior Board | Front Desk


Jostens Graduation Announcements Are Here

If you ordered announcements please come pick them up at VCHS Front Desk

CALENDAR

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