TELLURIDE AIDS BENEFIT STUDENT FASHION SHOW
How can I learn if school is closed or about other regional emergencies when I can't check the internet?
It is a rare event when Telluride School District closes down for snow or any emergency. While we do everything possible to immediately update the website, and we send out emails and post to Telluride Sweet Deals, there are people who may not have email or cell phone access to check the internet during power outages, etc. We encourage our parents and students to sign up for San Miguel County Notification System-Code Red. This system can send text alerts, emails, and voice call any numbers or emails you put in the system. Not only will it alert you to school closings, but also road closures, weather related events, etc. We STRONGLY encourage everyone to sign up for this notification system at http://www.sanmiguelcounty.org/. Click on the link marked Code Red and follow the instructions. It is fast, easy and will keep you informed with multiple communication methods in a variety of circumstances. Sign up and stay informed.
TELLURIDE R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT KOTO ACCESS
February 11, 2015 KOTO Access-Paul Reich and Kyle Schumacher are joined by DJ Geoff Hanson to discuss Buildings, Bonds and Cow Moose?! Click here to listen to the KOTO Access Episode from 2/11/15
artwork by CelestineA©2015
Thank you Just for Kids....
For sponsoring Bilingual Immigration Lawyer Sarah Logan to speak to our students and our community.
Ms. Logan met with our Spanish speaking seniors to talk about college opportunities and scholarship under their immigration status. In addition, two parent sessions were sponsored; one was held at the THS cafeteria and an additional session was held in the community room at the Wilkinson Public Library. Thanks to Ursula Cristol and Jenna Hagen for making this wonderful opportunity happen! If you have some questions and are unable to attend the presentations, please send Ursula Cristol an email at ucristol@telluride.k12.co.us
Superintendent Schumacher stepping down,
Board working with CASB to begin search
(artwork by MelodyL©2015)
On December 19, Dr. Schumacher announced that he would be resigning from his position as Superintendent of Telluride School District. At that time he said, "With the increased demands that my father’s ailing health is putting on my family, it was a difficult decision to even consider leaving Telluride and the Telluride School District. It is with bittersweet feelings that I submit my letter of resignation from Telluride R-1 School District effective June 30, 2015. I am filled with both exhilaration and melancholy as I anticipate the end of my four-year formal relationship with Telluride School District and embark upon a new journey in La Grange, IL."
On January 20, 2015, the board formally accepted his resignation. The board will be working with CASB (Colorado Association of School Board) Assistant Director Mark DeVoti to run the search process. "We want the search to be national in scope and encourage the community to forward names of people that they feel may be an excellent candidate for the Superintendent of Telluride School. We want to actively recruit the best.", Banks Brown, TSD board member stated.
Please stay tuned for more information on opportunities for the community to provide input into the characteristics the board will be looking for in the new superintendent.
artwork by EricaL©2014
Congratulations to Jennifer Taylor-TES First Grade Teacher
Newest National Board Certified Teacher in Telluride!
Telluride School District is pleased to congratulate Jennifer Taylor on receiving her Early Childhood Generalist Certification through the NBCT Certification Program. This National Certification is earned after presenting a portfolio, self-evaluations, video examples, and passing a national assessment. This certificate is recognized nationwide by most states as one of the highest recognitions of a master teacher. Please help us congratulate Mrs. Taylor on her accomplishment. For more information on the National Board for Certified Teachers, please click here.
HAIRSPRAY PRODUCTION SPOTLIGHTS
TELLURIDE'S TALENTED KIDS!
Mikaela Balkind, a senior at the Telluride High School, has been chosen to participate in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All State Volleyball Games. This is a wonderful accomplishment and a true honor. The athletes were nominated by the coaches in their league, and the coaches representing all the leagues make the final decision on who will participate. There were approximately 160-170 girls in the 2A division, 62 on the All State ballot, and 18 who made the final cut. The ultimate determination is made based upon talent, dedication, team play and leadership. The All State Volleyball Games are designed to provide the girls with a venue to showcase their talents.
Mikaela has shown her dedication to the sport and her team mates at every practice and game. She was a wonderful team leader and team captain. She is also an academic with a high grade point average. She has earned her participation in the All State Games. Mikaela’s tenacity has been developed under the fine tutelage of her coaches Fawnda Rogers, and Rhea Depaghter.
The Games will take place on Sunday, November 16th at Arvada West High School, in Arvada Colorado. The games start at 9:00 and continue for most of the day.
When you see Mikaela, please give her warm congratulation
1st place at the Dolores Knowledge Bowl Meet. Jackie Allen, Wynton Brown, Jaden Evans, Will Jansen, Spencer Keating
Fall Fun
Cross Country Team ROCKS it at State
•The girls team finished second in state – 1st time ever for the program! Soleil finished 7th, Anna was 10th, Larkin was 12th, Esme was 29th, Natalia was 45th and Alyssa was 61st.
•The girls race was incredibly exciting. Final scores were Lyons 20, Telluride 24, and Heritage Christian 24. The tie for 2nd/3rd was broken by our 4th runners. Esme beat the Heritage Christian 4th runner by 2 places to take the trophy.
•The boys team finished 5th place. An awesome finish for this team!.
•Jack Plantz finished 3rd in a photo finish with the runner from Custer County. Great run by him.
Way to Go X-Country Miners!
Thank you to our great coaches Keith, Alicia, and Tom!
Board Meeting Videos
Click here to see the latest TSD Board meeting videos. Thank you to Telluride TV for filming our monthly board meetings.
MS Band Info-Concert
Mrs. Muckerman and students in the MS band performed a mini info-concert for parents in the band room. GREAT JOB, BAND!
Congratulations to the Telluride School District Homecoming Court
and the 2014 Telluride High School King and Queen.
King Philip Hubenette and
Queen 
Hannah Greene
Tabor Notice for Bond Indebtedness for 2014 Election
Click here for notice
Drama Students Produce a Play in 48 Hours
Students perform play by local playwright Jeff Hansen!
THS Designated GOLD 2014
Best High Schools in the US
THS Selected for
4th Annual AP Honor Roll
The College Board is announcing the 4th Annual AP District Honor Roll — a list of 477 districts across the U.S. and Canada being honored for increasing access to AP® course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. Reaching these goals indicates that these districts are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP course work.
Read more about the AP Honor Roll by clicking the icon.