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Kindness Week is an opportunity for staff and students to practice all the different aspects of the kindness, especially kindness for the earth and fellow people.
Participate in Kindness Week
Manitou Springs High School parking lot filled with student and staff vehicles.
Frustrations about parking rise at Manitou Springs High School
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center advertises Ghost Tours in its window display. The Ghost Tours are a popular event in Manitou Springs.
Manitou Springs Heritage Center gets community into the Halloween spirit
The Econolodge hotel, on an early september morning, where the tragic death of Jayden Molitor occured.
Opioid death takes toll on Manitou Springs, Colorado
Stacy Thomson, in her new office, answers the phone and signs in students at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
Thomson fills the void left in the front office
Cassidy Blechman (10), Mckesson Rhodes (10), Evan Yount (10), Samuel Fournier (10), Nathan Gentzel (10), Hallen Haile (10), William Cittadino (10) and Khristian Sanders (10) celebrate winning the dodgeball tournament at the end of Kindness Week.
Bringing Kindness back to MSHS
Lana Kahtava, Marianna Jackson, and Gretchen Beckmann are proud of the positive changes they have made for those who deal with monthly menstrual cycles. If you would like to contribute to this project, please contact Ms. Conrad or one of these young activists.
Freshmen take action to stock the bathroom with feminine products
Connor Mckeown (11) takes the ball to the students end while Mr. DeMatto gets ready to challenge him.
Student vs Staff Basketball game
Suicidal ideation is a common problem in the time of great stress that students face today. Sources of Strength members of Manitou Springs High School advocate for mental health. If you or anyone else seem to be in danger of losing or taking ones life, seek help from teachers, counselors, coaches, or the sources listed below.
Rise of suicide in winter a myth
Freshmen in Mr. Browns 3A Physical Science class study chemical changes.
Freshmen adjust to MSHS
2020 is in the past can 2021 be heroic?
Quarantine Art
Quarantine Art
Senior Wrestlers Grayer Whipkey, Terry Lindh, and Hannah Hollick are ready for the 2021-2022 wrestling season.
Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling
Senior team leaders Lexi Vigil, Ashlyn Thomson, and Abby Parker look forward to the upcoming season, which kicks off November 15, 2021.
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
Team leaders Paige Harrison (12) and Aidan Cote (12) hope to leader the MSHS Girls Swim and Dive team to a successful season after a year of COVID-19 restrictions.
Winter Sports Preview: Swimming and Diving
Manitou Springs High School cheerleaders, get the crowd involved in cheering on the football team at Richardson Field, Friday, October 15, 2021. Many former cheerleaders watched from the stands this year.
MSHS cheer is down 10 members from last year
Ethan Boren (12) and Caleb Allen (12) return as seniors to lead this years boys basketball team.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
MSHS Cheer: 2 Points of View
MSHS Cheer: 2 Points of View
The COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for people ages five and older.
COVID-19 Vaccination PRO-CON
Check-in/out sheets and written passes were implemented at MSHS Friday, October 1st. This process takes away valuable class time.
Freedoms within MSHS have been lost and students are upset
Manitou Springs High School just implemented a Hall Pass and Check In/Out sheet system.
School climate is declining, how we should fix it?
Outside City Hall after the march, protesters all walked through the town of Colorado Springs to reach this location.
What it was like attending a nationwide social movement
Dutch Bros and Starbucks holiday drink showdown 
Dutch Bros and Starbucks holiday drink showdown 
The cast of Our Town take a bow after the student matinee performance on Thursday, November 4. The performance was the first student matinee for several years and was well received.
MSHS presents a unique staging of “Our Town”
Halloween Kills released in theatres October 15th and is One hour and forty five minutes long.
Review: Halloween Kills
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center advertises Ghost Tours in its window display. The Ghost Tours are a popular event in Manitou Springs.
Manitou Springs Heritage Center gets community into the Halloween spirit
Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeares Hamlet. Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.
Koda Oxford’s finest hour
Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeares Hamlet. Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.
Koda Oxford’s finest hour
Koda Oxford (12) poses with the Theater Buffet announcement.
Theater is back with Theater Buffet
Theaters end?
Theater’s end?
The cast of Skinflints and Scoundrels celebrates with their shiny second place trophy after the competition on February 12th.
“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second
Olive Van Eimeren (10) and Matt Buchenhain (12) stare deeply into each others eyes at the very end of Badger as they were dancing together.
Review: “Badger”, Fall Play
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
Atraya Christiansen (11) practices for a concert with classmates. She was one of the eight MSHS students to sing in the Honor Choir.
Choir Students Shine in the Spotlight at Honor Choir Concert
Talia Traxler (11) laughs after finishing a scale on her cello.
Celebrating Classical Music Month
Review: Coco Beautifully Captures Mexican Tradition and Culture
Review: Coco Beautifully Captures Mexican Tradition and Culture
Review: Three Days Grace Bounces Back With New Album Despite Losing Lead Singer
Review: Three Days Grace Bounces Back With New Album Despite Losing Lead Singer
Dutch Bros and Starbucks holiday drink showdown 
Dutch Bros and Starbucks holiday drink showdown 
Halloween Kills released in theatres October 15th and is One hour and forty five minutes long.
Review: Halloween Kills
A Grinch approved Christmas
A Grinch approved Christmas
According to our poll, The Nightmare Before Christmas is the best Halloween movie out there!
A Fun Halloween Movie Night
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Fine Line by Harry Styles Review
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Henry Ilyasova (10) poses with his medal after placing at the Florence meet. Ilyasova continuously improved his times at races to qualify for state.

Henry Ilyasova to Represent Manitou Springs at State Cross Country Meet

Zak Talbot, Copy Editor • October 25, 2019

High school athletics offers a lot to those who participate and give their greatest effort. Everyone who braves the physical challenges brought on by sports gain advantages such as mental toughness, leadership...

Cross Country Narrowly Misses State at Regionals

Cross Country Narrowly Misses State at Regionals

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • October 31, 2017

The Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Cross Country team ran Regionals at Shining Mountain Golf Course in Woodland Park. Going in with high expectations, Naiya Budler (12) was focused on the team...

Braeden Lewis (12) placed 5th at the Florence Invite, where the girls cross country team came in first place.

Girls’ Cross Country Places 1st at Florence Invitational

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • September 18, 2017

In the 97 degree heat, September 12th, Manitou Springs Cross Country team battled for victory in Florence. All members of the large team ran varsity. The girls performed especially well, with noticeable...

Way to go! Quinn Hersey (10) keeps his pace ahead of a few Salida and TCA runners behind him. Manitou mostly secured positions in the middle of rankings for all races.

Annual Regional Cross Country Meet Brings Powerhouse Teams

David Misyura, Reporter • October 25, 2016

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjkkijrwGo Reaching the critical point of regionals on the 20th of October, Manitou's cross country team made great strides in effort and spirit. This was a crucial meet...

Cross Country Excels at Coronado Cougar Classic Meet

Cross Country Excels at Coronado Cougar Classic Meet

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor • September 27, 2016

Manitou Cross Country attended The Coronado Cougar Classic meet on September 22 at Monument Valley Park. The 5,000 meter race was hosted by Coronado High School and held remarkable results for the Manitou...

Naiya Budler (10) runs at a State race. Budler has been running since her freshman year, and aspires to continue.

Students Participate in Winter Series

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor • March 18, 2016

Pikes Peak Road Runners, an organization run by the larger branch of Road Runners of America prides itself on promoting and advocating personal fitness through running. This group administer education,...

Brooklyn Mack (10), Kaitlyn Davidson (10) and Hailey Clark (10) at the start of the girls 3A cross country race.

Girls’ Cross Country Qualifies for State

Ashley Rodriguez , Senior Reporter • October 23, 2015

The cross country team ran Regionals at Pueblo this week. The girls got third place at Regionals, qualifying them for state for the second year in a row. Jen Cole (11) was ecstatic about getting...

Sports Profiles: Cross Country Runners Naomi Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson Seek to Find Their Strengths

Sports Profiles: Cross Country Runners Naomi Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson Seek to Find Their Strengths

Gianni Truscelli, Reporter • October 21, 2015

Cross Country runners Kaitlyn Davidson (10) and Naomi Stevens (11) are teammates for the MSHS cross country program. They seek to excel from their weaknesses and keep moving with their strengths. Davidson...

Brooklyn Mack (10) nudges out Jen Cole (11) in the final moments at the Tri Peak meet. Both girls ran in the low 21 minute range to lead the team to a second place league title.

Girls Finish Second in League Cross Country

Ashley Rodriguez , Senior Reporter • October 20, 2015

Cross country Leagues went as expected. The whole team has been training hard for this race and did exceptionally well. Their leagues race was last Friday, October 16, in Florence. The girls' team...

Cross Country Places 2nd at Pathfinder Park

Cross Country Places 2nd at Pathfinder Park

Lizzy Anderson, Senior Reporter • September 18, 2015

After last year's successful season, the Cross Country Team is looking forward to an even better season this year. On Tuesday, September 16, The boys' and girls' Cross Country Team traveled to Florence...

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