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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Paraprofessional Talor Goodloe, takes Austin Durham (10) out of class early to make it through the only wheelchair accessible gate before scheduled fire drill.

Building accessibility issues persist at MSHS

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter March 13, 2024

The Manitou Springs High School building is a place for students to expand their minds, but it may not always be the easiest to navigate for students affected with either short or long term physical...

Mike Talbotts last block Algebra II class works in class on Feb. 20.  Last year, the desks in Talbotts first block Algebra II were almost full.

MSSD14 addresses declining enrollment

Krissy Stout, Senior Reporter March 5, 2024

MSSD14, along with other schools across Colorado, has been suffering from a decline in enrollment. Colorado has also been going through a birth rate decline, which explains the overall decline in enrollment....

Cat Albanese works at her new computer in the front office on Monday Feb. 26.

New office secretary Cat Albanese is welcomed to MSHS

Jack Boyd, Senior Reporter February 28, 2024

On Feb. 8, MSHS students and staff gave fond farewells to their former front office secretary of several years, Stacy Thomson. While Thomson is now moving to Arizona, MSHS is introducing the new office...

The Manitou Movie Club was proposed by 2 students Brooklyn Oursler (12) and Liam Linster(11) to bring students who love film and cinema together. The Manitou Movie Club promotion poster was created with canva.

Manitou Movie Club awaits approval

Katelyn Fonkert, Senior Reporter February 13, 2024

MSHS students Brooklyn Oursler (12) and Liam Linster (11) are working with science teacher, Andrew Slama, and principal, Anna Conrad, to create and potentially introduce the Manitou Movie Club. Slama...

 Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.

Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow

Katelyn Fonkert, Senior Reporter January 31, 2024

Aurora Ascher’s “Sanctuary of the Shadow'' is a new thrilling romantasy novel that had me staying up until three a.m. and still telling myself “just one more chapter.” If you're a fan of “Fourth...

Letter to the Editor

Evan Fugate January 29, 2024

Dear Editor, Manitou Springs School District should renovate the track at its high school, because it has fallen into disrepair, and has developed many bumps and divots that pose a health hazard to its...

Letter to the Editor

Chloe Cuddihy January 25, 2024

Dear Editor, Manitou Springs High School should never have taken down the pictures and memorabilia of past years and students. The pictures and memorabilia define the legacy of the school...

Liz Johnson (12) and Kate Johnson (12) have attended Manitou Springs Public Schools since kindergarten.

Student leader Kate Johnson exemplifies leadership

Marisa Fonkert, Junior Reporter January 18, 2024

Student Body President Kate Johnson (12) is a three sport athlete and is very involved in the school. She plays football, soccer and basketball. She is a part of NHS, Key Club, a CHSSA state representative,...

Over winter break the hallways were renovated with new carpet, fresh paint, and LED lighting.  See the difference above.

Hallway renovations surprise students after winter break

The Prospector staff January 11, 2024

As students and staff returned from Winter Break on Jan. 8, they were met with noticeable changes in the hallways,  including fresh white paint, bright lights and carpet, as well as the removal of the...

Social studies teacher Lawrence Housley embraces Colorados social studies standards in his classroom.

Colorado’s inclusive social studies standards are superior to Florida’s

Krissy Stout, Junior Reporter January 8, 2024

Colorado Social Studies Standards require that teachers do more to include the perspectives of diverse racial and ethnic groups, religious minorities as well as LGBTQ communities. However, the Florida...

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