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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
Vintage orange juice cans found in confined space, dated 1971.
Blast from the past: Scott Tindall discovers vintage orange juice cans above Jack Willie Gym
Different clubs and classes had information tables at welcome night.
MSHS Welcome Night
The new pool and fitness center sign.
Manitou Springs Pool and Fitness Center reopens
The robotics team presents the robot, Nicolas Cage, that they built last year.
Preview: Robotics
New driving laws affect people including MSHS drivers.
New Colorado laws affect teens
Ashur Lavigne (12) goes to Wendy's before his basketball game against Rye.
Students chose fast food for convenience despite the health risks
Juniors work on classwork in Mr. Housley's 2B US History class.
How students navigate junior year and its struggles
Nici Sharon(12) kicks a soccer ball during the girls soccer season of her junior year during a game. Nici Sharon has found that being goalie has grown on her over the years.
Nici Sharon leaves her mark of determination on the girls soccer team
The girls swim and dive team together after practice at the Woodland Aquatic Center. The team will head to their first meet, The Big Cat Brawl in Littleton on Dec. 9.
Winter Sports Preview: Swim and Dive
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Season Recap
The team celebrates their win with medals after the race.
Girls cross country places as state runner up
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Preston Rhodes(12) and Cohen Barrett(11) prepare for the upcoming season at open gyms.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
Teacher Ben Gilliam writes in cursive on the Prospector staff board. Several other teachers tried as well, and none of them remembered how to write a cursive capital C.
Cursive should be taught with more fidelity
Randy Woofter and Trevor Paskavich install the first of two touch screens throughout MSHS on Oct. 16, 2024, with a goal of freeing up space in trophy cases around the school. These screens were designed to hold digital versions of composite photos, awards, and other memorabilia.
Representation missing for a vast range of clubs and activities
Ben Perkins (11) watches his team in action at the first home football game on Friday night at Richardson Field.
CTE risk begins in high school sports
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
A wolverine wanders around in the snow most likely trying to find food or guarding his territory. Female wolverines' territories can get to 230 square miles, while males can get around 380 square miles. Wolverines can smell a carcass under 20 feet of snow.
Reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado is important for ecosystem
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Happy Cats Coffee puts cat designs into their lattes.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
Mac Miller's latest album was releases Jan. 17.
Review: “Balloonerism”
"The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel is streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google Play.
Review: “The Order”
The Chromakopia album dropped on Oct.28 and it was Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album.
Review: Chromakopia
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Beckett Wendell-Evans (11) and Meggan Milliron (10), teach the cast of the musical Wendell-Evans and Milliron demonstrate how to properly hold someone in arabesque for Quinn Ballard (11), who will execute the hold, on Sep. 23.
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
The Cast and Crew of "Too Many Daughters" after arriving back at the High School with their 1st Place Trophy and Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.
MSHS wins Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition
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
Boulder Honor Band members Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12) at their concert in Boulder.
It’s an Honor to be in Honor Band
Happy Cats Coffee puts cat designs into their lattes.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
Mac Miller's latest album was releases Jan. 17.
Review: “Balloonerism”
"The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel is streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google Play.
Review: “The Order”
The Chromakopia album dropped on Oct.28 and it was Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album.
Review: Chromakopia
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
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Announcements- November 2, 2018

Announcements- November 2, 2018

Mackenna Yount, Copy Editor • November 2, 2018

Come to the Regional Volleyball Game tonight! Game times are 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Manitou Students are FREE! Adults are $9 and non-Manitou students and seniors are $8. Attention! All students who are participating...

Announcements- November 1, 2018

Announcements- November 1, 2018

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2018

Activity Announcements:  Come to the Regional Volleyball Game tomorrow night. Game times 4:00 and 7:00 PM.  Manitou Students are FREE! Adults are $9 and non-Manitou students and seniors are $8. Attention! ...

Announcements- October 29, 2018

Announcements- October 29, 2018

Aniah Olson, Reporter • October 29, 2018

Activity Announcements: Congratulations to Taylor Knight who finished as a finalist in the Big Questions Debate tournament this last Saturday at St. Mary's. Remember forensics meets Monday and Wednesday...

Announcements- October 24, 2018

Announcements- October 24, 2018

Aniah Olson, Staff Member • October 25, 2018

Activity Announcements: It's GAAAAAAAME Day!!!! Come out to cheer on your teachers and peers in the Staff's vs. Students Basketball Game at 6 PM! Admission is $5! We have a lot of fun surprises up...

Announcements- October 18, 2019

Announcements- October 18, 2019

Aniah Olson, Staff Member • October 18, 2018

Activity Announcements: Are you ready for the Staff vs. Students basketball game next Wednesday? Come out to watch the game, participate in fun half time competitions, and help NHS earn $5000 to end...

Announcements- October 17, 2018

Announcements- October 17, 2018

Aniah Olson, Staff Member • October 18, 2018

Activity Announcements: Reminder to all boys who played golf this year that the golf awards banquet is tonight at 6:00 in the commons. Players need to bring their shirts to turn in. knowledge Bowl...

Announcements- September 26, 2018

Announcements- September 26, 2018

Allie Robbins, Photography Editor • September 26, 2018

Our Boys Soccer team is hosting a Chipotle Fundraiser on Monday, October 1st between 4 and 8 pm. Just tell the cashier that you are there supporting Manitou Mustang Soccer and 33% of the proceeds from...

Quinn Hersey (11) ponders over some French in his independent study today

Announcements- April 5th, 2018

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • April 5, 2018

GOOD MORNING MANITOU SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Activity Announcements: Barna is doing a clothing drive for children with Down Syndrome. She is looking for nice and clean...

Announcements- March 16, 2018

Announcements- March 16, 2018

Allie Robbins, Senior Reporter • March 16, 2018

-Applying to be on Student Council next year? Check your email for the electronic application. Applications are due March 23 at 3:30 p.m. See Mrs. Stoneback with questions. Activity Announcements: All...

Announcements- March 14, 2018

Announcements- March 14, 2018

Allie Robbins, Senior Reporter • March 14, 2018

Applying to be on Student Council next year? Check your email for the electronic application. Applications are due March 23 at 3:30 p.m. See Mrs. Stoneback with questions. Activity Announcements: Knowledge...

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