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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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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

Kaleb Cervantes, Multimedia Editor May 15, 2025

As the end of the 2025 school year approaches, Manitou Springs High School prepares to say goodbye to Toby Partridge, a teacher whose impact on the school will be felt after he leaves at the end of this...

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

Marisa Fonkert, Senior Reporter May 15, 2025

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will conclude the school year with finals week from May 20 to May 22. Many MSHS students and teachers prepare for finals differently during midterms and finals week;...

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

Krissy Stout, Social Media Editor May 9, 2025

On Monday, April 28, Alicia Mauer helps Jacob Cayton with Biology.

Staff at MSHS share infectious generosity

Krissy Stout, Social Media Editor May 5, 2025

At Manitou Springs High School, there are many teachers and staff that go above and beyond to make students and staff feel comfortable and safe. Some of these people are Gabby Santos, Cat Albanese, Alisha...

Morrigan and Gwen showcase their team name and photo.

Seniors begin the annual Senior Assassin game

Kaleb Cervantes, Multimedia Editor-In-Chief May 2, 2025

As the end of the school year is approaching, seniors at Manitou Springs High School have started the end of the year tradition, Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a student run game that involves...

5 student media center aids and 13 members of student council surround Officer Mandy Strider in the Media Center. They all smile as they celebrate Officer Strider's last day at MSHS.

Strider leaves MSHS with a positive view of police officers

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager April 29, 2025

Wednesday, April 23 was School Resource Officer Mandy Strider’s last day at Manitou Springs High School. She is moving on to be Manitou Springs Police Department's only detective.  As a School Resource...

Kyan Bunker (12) got his grandmother's last name and his football number on his right arm. On his left arm is the date of his liver transplant and a family Bible verse. He got the bull on his hand for fun.

Seniors express themselves with tattoos

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter April 24, 2025

Tattoos have been getting more popular and acceptable as time has gone on and now MSHS seniors have bought into the trend. Tattoos have not always been accepted in our culture, but in recent times more...

Maddie Fonkert (11) watches TikTok in her downtime during class on April 15. The TikTok algorithm is designed to track how the user interacts with videos – comments, likes, watch time, and shares – and to show them more videos like the ones they like to keep them engaged.

TikTok remains a factor in the lives of staff and students

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager April 15, 2025

TikTok is a social media platform that gives people a place to post, watch and share short videos. Since 2024, there have been talks of banning TikTok in the United States, but a full ban has not yet been...

Members of SkillsUsa packing for their state competition in Pueblo.

SkillsUSA prepares students for careers post high school

Kaleb Cervantes, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2025

SkillsUSA is a student led-organization that meets every Tuesday during advisory and  focuses on preparing students for careers in technical and skilled service and trade work occupations. Through hands-on...

Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin describes the injury to patient Jon Polizzi (12). Morin will be taking a new position at The Vanguard School next year.

Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin leaves MSHS for The Vanguard School

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter April 8, 2025

Athletic Trainer (AT) and sports medicine teacher, Jimmy Morin, recently announced that he is leaving MSHS and taking a job at The Vanguard School next year. Many things played a factor in his decision...

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