CCHS News and Announcements
Dear Cloud City High School Families,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. As always, the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priorities. We want to assure you that there have been no immediate threats to the safety of students at CCHS. However, we are continuously implementing and reviewing all necessary precautions to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone.
Career Day Success:
We are thrilled to report that our recent Career Day was a great success! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the community volunteers who generously contributed their time and expertise to make this day possible. It was not only beneficial for the students of CCHS but also for our LCHS students. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped inspire our students to explore various career paths.
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner, and we encourage all parents and guardians to sign up for a slot. These conferences provide valuable opportunities for open communication between teachers and families, allowing us to discuss your child’s progress, address any concerns, and collaborate on ways to support their academic and personal growth. Please see below for further details on how to sign up for a conference slot.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate your ongoing support and partnership in ensuring the success of all our students.
Best 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
Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conferences March 20-21, 2024!
Please use the link below to sign up for your student-led parent teacher conferences. This is a very important opportunity to celebrate your student’s successes, address any challenges, and understand your student’s graduation requirements. Sign up early to secure a time that works for both you and your student.
https://www.flashappointments.com/client/lgn/mobile.cfm?busId=13089
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 23 HS Nordic State Championship Mass Start Classic @ Snow Mountain Ranch 10:00
February 24 Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball Finals @ Arrupe Jesuit Time TBD
February 26 Spring sports begin