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    The MSHS weight room will be moved to where the World Language rooms are over the summer of 2025.
    Weight room to be relocated for ADA accessibility
    The large screen TV with class composites is next to the new gym door in the Commons.
    Class composites uploaded to touch screens in MSHS
    A picture of the new soundboard.
    MSSD Auditorium receives lighting system update
    All proceeds from the Snowball Dance will go to Berkley.
    Snowball Dance rescheduled for Feb. 22
    MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
    MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
    Mr. Partridge explains to his 1A class the events that happened between the 1840's and the 1860's.
    Partridge leaves MSHS social studies department
    Students Sierra Tanner (11) and Rylynne Murphy Skillen (11) study for their math class during Advisory.
    Students and staff give advice to prepare for finals
    Quinn Pickett (12) made this art piece called “Paige” with acrylic. Pickett is proud of her work and wants to go into fine arts. “I'm really happy I had a senior showcase,” she said.
    A look at the MSHS art show
    On Monday, April 28, Alicia Mauer helps Jacob Cayton with Biology.
    Staff at MSHS share infectious generosity
    Morrigan and Gwen showcase their team name and photo.
    Seniors begin the annual Senior Assassin game
    Coach Stuart Jeck and the football team celebrate a homecoming win on Friday Sept. 22. The Mustangs won against Prospect Ridge 53-0.
    Jeck takes the next step in his career
    Mackinzy Wall(11) practices her discus throw on Wednesday, April 9 at the MSHS field to improve further, even after achieving a school record in discus. Wall threw 126.0 feet, on Mar. 8.
    Mackinzy Wall earns school record for discus throw
    Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.
    Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap
    Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.
    Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf
    Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.
    Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
    Two bull Rocky Mountain Elk spare in the winter preparing for the up and coming breeding season.
    Stop the defunding of our national parks
    Many locals prefer to use the Colorado Springs airport because it offers safe and convenient travel.
    Repeated plane crashes impact the public
    Elliot Mettler draws a woolly mouse in class due to his fascination of the project that made them.
    The ethics of woolly mice
    The senior class of 2024 gets to the school early during their final week to decorate the Commons.
    The controversy surrounding senior pranks: a fine line between fun and frenzy
    ICE isn't welcome in our schools
    ICE isn’t welcome in our schools
    Letter to the Editor
    Letter to the Editor
    Letter to the Editor
    Letter to the Editor
    Letter to the Editor
    "Great Big Beautiful Life" was released on April 22, 2025.
    Book Review: “Great Big Beautiful Life”
    Benjamin Parham (11) holds up his first place trophy from the Battle of the Bands on May 2 at the SILC amphitheater. Parham represented The Beanie Boys because his bandmate, Dante Alexander (11), had to leave early.
    Breaking News: Beanie Boys win the first MSHS Battle of the Bands
    RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
    Review: “Nickel Boys”
    Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
    Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
    The book cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in front of smoke.
    Review: “Onyx Storm”
    Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
    MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
    Beckett Wendell-Evans holds Meggan Milliron in the air during a practice dance.
    The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
    Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
    Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
    Kai Jacobson (12) and Abby Steen leave Manitou Springs High School with cheers from the students and staff on Thursday, Feb. 8. They arrived at the Buell Theater of Downtown Denver and began rehearsing with the rest of the choir for their performance that Saturday.
    Kai Jacobson performs with All-State Honor Choir
    At this annual Larry's, MPAC President Kai Jacobson (11) and Vice President Meghan Taylor (11) took liberty in naming and presenting every award given.
    The 2023 Larry’s: What to expect of this long standing tradition
    Benjamin Parham (11) holds up his first place trophy from the Battle of the Bands on May 2 at the SILC amphitheater. Parham represented The Beanie Boys because his bandmate, Dante Alexander (11), had to leave early.
    Breaking News: Beanie Boys win the first MSHS Battle of the Bands
    Annie Riggin works with Manitou choir teacher Abby Steen in preparation of her All-State Honor Choir performances.
    Annie Riggin selected for Colorado All-State Honor Choir
    The MSHS Symphonic Band plays the Fight Song as they round the track. The band practices for the parade every year.
    MSHS band brings the sound of Homecoming
    Lucas Grieb (12) & Lance Warner (12) pose for a band photo, outside in Manitou Springs, CO, with their guitars.
    Euphoria: Manitou Springs High School’s up and coming band
    Anton Akse (12), principal chair tuba, focuses on how his instrument sounds in the concert hall as opposed to the rehearsal space.
    Abeel and Aske play in top youth orchestral group
    "Great Big Beautiful Life" was released on April 22, 2025.
    Book Review: “Great Big Beautiful Life”
    RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
    Review: “Nickel Boys”
    Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
    Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
    A latte with a cat design on the top.
    Review: Happy Cats Coffee
    A poster for "The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel.
    Review: “The Order”
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