CCHS News and Announcements
Dear Cloud City High School Families,
Welcome to another exciting edition of our school newsletter! We are thrilled to share with you the wonderful happenings and upcoming events at Cloud City High School.
Workforce Boot Camp: Attendance for both the Workforce Boot Camp and Business Internship class is mandatory for enrolled students. Please ensure that your child arrives on time and is prepared to make the most out of these enriching experiences. We are gearing up for just such an enriching experience at our upcoming Workforce Boot Camp on Monday, February 19th. All students in the Workforce Boot Camp class are expected to arrive promptly at 8:30 AM and stay until 4:00 PM. This immersive day will provide invaluable insights and skills to our students as they prepare for their future careers. We are delighted to announce that we will have representatives from various careers visiting our school on Monday, February 19th. They will engage with our students, sharing valuable insights, experiences, and advice regarding different career paths. This is an excellent chance for our students to explore their interests and learn about diverse career opportunities.
Business Internship Class: For students enrolled in the Business Internship class, please note that your session will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, February 19th. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience and insights into the business world.
Attire: Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the Workforce Boot Camp and Business Internship class. Professional attire is recommended to create a positive impression and enhance the learning experience.
We appreciate the support of our parents in encouraging and motivating our students to participate actively in these events. Your involvement plays a crucial role in their success and development. We are committed to providing our students with enriching experiences that prepare them for success in their future endeavors. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in our educational journey.
Warm regards,
Katherine Kerrigan
Principal
Cloud City High School
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
kkerrigan@lakecountyschools.net
(Office) 719-486-6979
(Fax) 719-486-2048
(Cell) 719-427-0114
Please see the attached calendar for the 2024-2025 school year!
You’re Invited
To be part of a Panther team!!
Being in a spring sport will
-Make you more athletic for other sports!
-Motivate you to do better in school!
-Make the spring semester more fun!
Spring sports begin February 26
Let us know you’re coming out!
RSVP for soccer and/or track & field
Interested in serving on the Lake County School Board of Education? There is an open seat! See below for more information.
Feb. 2024
Dear Lake County Community,
The Lake County School Board has an opening. We will be appointing a new member to the board to complete the current terms that expire November 2025 at which point candidates may choose to run for election.
If you are interested, please submit a letter of intention to the District Office (328 West 5th St.) by Feb. 28th. You may address this letter to the Lake County Board of Education.
The letter should address four questions:
1) Why do you want to join the school board?
2) What perspective and experience would you bring to the school board?
3) What do you think are important issues facing the school district?
4) What is your vision for the Lake County schools? (I.e. where should we be five years from now?)
Alternatively, you may call Bunny Taylor (719-486-6805/719-293-0738) to verbally express interest and she will be able to put you in contact with someone to provide assistance in the process.
We will review letters and conduct interviews at the regular meeting on March 4th (6:30 PM District Office/Zoom). We hope to seat new board members at the March 25th meeting and will be sworn in at this time.
Who can be a school board member?
A school board member must be:
1) registered to vote in Lake County for 12 months before becoming a school board member
2) a resident of Lake County
A school board member may not:
1) work full time for the school district
2) be convicted of any sexual offense against a child
Thank you for your interest. If you have any questions, please email John Baker at jbaker@lakecountyschools.net
Your Lake County School Board
febrero de 2024
Estimada comunidad del condado de Lake,
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lake tiene uno vacante. Estaremos nombrando uno nuevos miembro de la junta directiva para completar los términos actuales que vencen en noviembre del 2025 en la que los candidatos designados pueden postularse para la elección.
Si está interesado/a, envíe una carta de intención a la Oficina del Distrito (328 West 5th St. ) Antes del febrero de 28. Puede dirigir esta carta a la Junta de Educación del Condado de Lake.
La carta debe abordar cuatro preguntas:
1) ¿Por qué quiere unirse a la junta escolar?
2) ¿Qué perspectiva y experiencia podría traer a la mesa directiva?
3) ¿Cuáles cree que son las cuestiones mas importantes que enfrenta el distrito escolar?
4) ¿Cuál es su visión para las escuelas del condado de Lake? (Es decir, ¿dónde deberíamos estar dentro de cinco años?)
Alternativamente, puedes llamar a Bunny Taylor (719-486-6805/719-293-0738) para expresar verbalmente interés y ella le puede poner en contacto con alguien que le ayude en el proceso.
Revisaremos cartas y realizaremos entrevistas en la reunión especial el de 4 marzo (5:00 pm Oficina del Distrito / Zoom). Esperamos elegir estas posiciones en la reunión de 25 marzo y tomará posesión en este momento.
¿Quién puede ser miembro de la junta escolar?
Un miembro de la junta escolar debe ser:
1) registrado para votar en el condado de Lake durante 12 meses antes de convertirse en miembro de la junta escolar
2) un residente del condado de Lake
Un miembro de la junta escolar no puede:
1) trabajar a tiempo completo para el distrito escolar
2) ser condenado por cualquier delito sexual contra un niño
Gracias por su interés. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a John Baker electrónico a jbaker@lakecountyschools.net
Su Junta Escolar del Condado de Lake
National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and serves as great reminder to schedule your child’s preventative dental exam. As part of the Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) dental benefit, children under 21 can access preventive services like exams, cleanings, sealants, and more!
Call 970-710-5049 to schedule a school-based appointment or 970-668-4055 to schedule at one of our dental clinics.
Additional resources are available here: https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/national-childrens-dental-health-month
Upcoming Events
February 15 HS Alpine Giant Slalom State Championship @ Loveland 9:00
February 16 HS Alpine Slalom State Championship @ Loveland 9:00
February 16 HS Boys Basketball (JV/V) @ Fort Lupton 4:00
February 16 HS Girls Basketball (JV/V) @ Fort Lupton 4:00
February 17 HS Nordic CHSSL Sprint Championships @ Steamboat Touring Center 10:30
February 19 CCHS Workforce Boot Camp All students attend at 8:30 am