Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News!
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The saying goes -- “It’s the little things in life.” Those little things can make great memories, and our football team created those during their 2020 season. They went 2-2 with a COVID-19 truncated season that spanned from late September through last week. I asked our senior football players to share highlights, gratitude, and funny stories. This is what they said.
- I’m most thankful to the new players who joined the team making sure we had a great season
- My highlight was the music and bonding on bus rides to away games
- The season’s funniest moment was when Vinny hurdled someone during practice
- My highlight was playing backup quarterback and scoring a 2-point conversion
- I’m so grateful for our awesome managers, the coaches, and the boys
- My season’s funniest moment happened when I thought I was making a tackle on a Soroco player and instead tackled my teammate Slater
- My season highlight was Senior Night’s win against Soroco
- I’m just thankful we were able to play 4 games
I’m so proud of our football players. They not only battled it out on the gridiron, but they also stayed strong in their fight against their other opponent -- coronavirus. Although it was a rough around the edges football season, there’s something beautiful about it. What strikes me most is that a ‘band of brothers’ stuck together, worked hard, had fun, and can now say ‘mission accomplished.’
Go Saints!
Steve O'Neil
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STUCO - Week of Gratitude |
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CyberPatriot
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. At the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, putting students in charge of securing virtual networks in real world scenarios. The competition consists of three rounds from November through January and qualified teams will compete in the National Finals. The first round of the competition is complete and both VCHS teams are in the top third of the overall competition of about 2,800 teams nationwide.
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Coach: Jim Pyke | Mentor: Jason Sica |
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VCHS Team 1:
- Jacob Novak
- Kate Helle
- Slater O'Brien
- John Wolniak
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VCHS Team 2:
- Ryan Hutchinson
- Madeline Wendt
- Stefan Labenski
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Zero Waste Initiative
Walking Mountains visited our campus to determine opportunities to continue moving toward our 5-year zero waste initiative.
They will provide a report sharing areas where we can improve our efforts in sustainability to accomplish our goal.
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Greta Grems, Reece Kohrmann & Kaden Williams are all involved in Valley's Voice & Passion Project |
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Valley's Voice Passion Project
Valley’s Voice is a catalyst for change in Eagle County. It is a one-stop shop for youth to have a voice, be involved and make impactful change. Led by a Youth Executive Board, Valley's Voice is comprised of young people ages 14 to 25. Valley's Voice hosts events across the county to collect input on key issues for youth so that projects and progress can be facilitated.
It is through Valley's Voice that every youth in the county will have the opportunity to serve, be rewarded, and be recognized for their contribution to improve youth issues. Valley’s Voice spans several past programs including Youth Leaders Council and encompasses CTC youth advisors and other young people in our community. This youth-led, adult-supported program focuses on education and community service projects — giving young people a voice in programs that impact them — anything from helping build a playground to organizing a canned food drive; writing a book to cleaning up a park.
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Saints Football Wraps Up
After so many unknowns the Saints Football season came to a close. The Saints finished with two wins, two losses, and two COVID related non-contests.
"I am thankful that we had the opportunity to play. We will miss our seniors Slater O'Brien, Reece Korhmann, Tirnin Cameron and Jacob Novak." Coach Pierson
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Calling all Connect Groups
The canned food drive is on. The connect group that collects the most goods by December 9th will enjoy a Qdoba lunch and pie for dessert!
This food drive benefits the Salvation Army Food Pantry.
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IMPORTANT: Student attendance is expected!
1st SEMESTER Final Exam Schedule
December 16 - 18, 2020
Wednesday, December 16th
9:00-10:30 SPANISH
10:45-12:15 SCIENCE
(Computer Science, PLTW-Engineering and PLTW-HBS classes will take final exams the last scheduled class period of the semester)
Thursday, December 17th
9:00-10:30 ENGLISH
10:45-12:15 MATH
(Geometry final exam takes place during the last scheduled class period of the semester)
Friday, December 18th
9:00-10:30 SOCIAL SCIENCES
(DE American Government final exam takes place during the last scheduled class period of the semester)
10:45-12:15 CONFLICT EXAMS
(Students/Teachers should see Ms. Larson to arrange proctoring)
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The holidays are coming! We are looking forward to "Celebration of the Season". VCHS ensemble would like to invite you to celebrate the beauty of the Christmas Season.
Support our student vocalists as they share their hearts through song!
Please join us Thursday December 3rd for two shows at 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Reservations are required - more details to be announced, stay tuned.
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Shred the gnar:
Student Ski Pass letters were emailed to all families. Passes are now available at the Lionshead and Beaver Creek pass offices. If you have any questions please reach out to the VCHS front desk.
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Yearbooks
Purchase your yearbook by December 1st before the price increases to $40.
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- New this year - seniors only section! Each senior will receive one FREE 1/2 page "Senior Parent Ad". After purchasing your yearbook, to personalize your senior's page, click on "Design My Ad".
Please email the yearbook staff with questions.
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Wreath & Garland Pick Up
This Friday, November 20th at drop off, park your car and come to lower west entrance for your beautiful holiday greenery. Can't get your order on Friday? Please arrange your pick up by emailing [email protected].
Sponsorship & Membership
Get your bundle membership for full use of the benefits!
Spirit Wear & 2020/21 Commemorative Shirts
Get your Saints Spirit Wear today! In stock items can be delivered on Friday morning if ordered by Thursday night. Order online here.
Next Parent Association Meeting
Join us Wednesday December 9th. This will be a virtual event, stay tuned for details.
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER - Mrs. Hixon |
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Mark your calendars!
Tuesday, December 1st - Virtual Freshman Parent Meeting @ 5pm
Saturday, December 5th - SAT @ VCHS
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Attention Senior Parents:
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Other helpful links:
Visit your Naviance account for additional virtual tours and college information.
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College Spotlight Videos: |
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SoulTending
Melinda Carlson, one of our VCHS faculty, has partnered with Kloosterman Consulting to offer a timely opportunity to guide people in a journey to take care and nurture their souls.
Space is limited.
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With restrictions and adjustments that COVID-19 has brought, what will the holidays look like this year? How do we maintain traditions when everything else has changed? The holidays are a time when traditions help us connect to ourselves and others and bring us back to the memories that are part of our upbringing.
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A la carte items available for purchase on credit card or house account only. |
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Front Office: 970-926-3015 (EXT. 4102)
Mon-Thurs 8am-3pm, Fri 8am-12pm
IT Help Desk: Visit vchs.org and click on the help desk link in the footer to enter a support ticket.
Attendance Email: If your student is ill or arriving late, please email [email protected].
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STAY AT HOME IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
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Thursday | 11.19
Senior Thanksgiving Lunch
Friday | 11.20
EVEN Schedule
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Monday | 11.23 through Friday | 11.27
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Tuesday | 12.1
Virtual Freshman Parent Meeting 5pm
Thursday | 12.3
Choral Ensemble - Celebration of the Season at 6:30pm and 7:15pm
Friday | 12.4
ODD Schedule
Saturday | 12.5
SAT @ VCHS
Wednesday | 12.9
Parent Association Virtual Meeting
Friday | 12.11
EVEN Schedule
Wednesday | 12.16 through Friday | 12.18
1st SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS (see schedule above)
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