October 24, 2025 ~ CCHS Family Communication
* News from our principal, Katherine Kerrigan *
Cloud City High School Family Newsletter
It was so wonderful to see so many of you at Parent-Teacher Conferences last week! We truly appreciate your time and commitment to supporting your students’ success.
This past Wednesday, our students participated in a fantastic Workforce Boot Camp experience. They traveled to Alamosa to tour Trinidad State Community College and explore the many programs and career pathways available. During the visit, students also had the special opportunity to meet and hear from a Lake County graduate who shared insights about his own educational journey and career experiences.
We would also like to extend a big congratulations to our Students of the Month:
August: Marisela Duran Quezada
September: Tyler Meyer
We are so proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication!
Next week, on Tuesday, October 28th, students will have the chance to participate in the Lion’s Club and LCHS Career Fair. This will be an exciting opportunity for them to explore potential career paths and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals from our local community.
Phone Line Update
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as our school phone lines continue to be down. If you need to reach us, please call or text the school cell phone at (719) 293-5904, or contact Mrs. Kerrigan directly on her cell phone. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility as we work to get everything back up and running soon!
** Thank you, families, for your ongoing support and encouragement of our students. We wish everyone a wonderful and safe weekend! **
Stay Connected
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to stop by and say hello, we would love to see and hear from you.
** Other news around the district **
November SNAP Benefits Update
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:
State – Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
State – Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org
State – Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
Local – St. George Food Pantry and Community meals: Visit https://www.stgeorgeleadville.org/community-meals–pantry1.html for hours.
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
This fall our students will take the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS), an important survey about student health. The survey asks students about health topics including unintentional injuries and violence; mental health; school safety; substance use; physical activity and nutrition; sexual behavior (optional); and risk and protective factors. The survey process protects your student’s privacy, and no information is collected that can identify an individual student. Only your child will know how they answer.
The survey results will help your school, community groups, and state health agencies to plan programs and services for youth. Students receive the survey during class time and are instructed to answer the questions or skip any question they don’t understand or don’t feel comfortable answering.
If you prefer that your student does not take the survey, please complete the attached opt-out form and return to the school’s front office by Tuesday, October 28th. Opt-out forms will also be available in the school’s front office to sign.
Encuesta sobre Salud Infantil de Colorado
Este otoño nuestros estudiantes tomarán la Encuesta sobre Salud Infantil de Colorado (Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, HKCS), una encuesta importante sobre la salud de los estudiantes. La encuesta se les pregunta a los estudiantes sobre temas de salud incluyendo lesiones no intencionales y violencia; salud mental; seguridad escolar; consumo de sustancias; actividad física y nutrición; comportamiento sexual (opcional); y factores de riesgo y protección. El proceso de la encuesta protege la privacidad de su estudiante y no se recopila información que pueda identificar a un estudiante individual. Solo su hijo sabrá cómo responde. Los resultados de la encuesta ayudarán a su escuela, los grupos comunitarios, y las agencias estatales de salud a planificar programas y servicios para los jóvenes. Los estudiantes no tienen que tomar la encuesta. Los estudiantes reciben la encuesta durante la clase y se les informa para contestar las preguntas u omitir cualquier pregunta que no entiendan o no se sientan cómodos respondiendo.
Si prefiere que su estudiante no participe en la encuesta, complete el formulario de exclusión adjunto y devuélvelo a la oficina principal de la escuela antes del martes 28 de octubre. Los formularios de exclusión también estarán disponibles en la oficina principal para firmar.
** Out and About in the community **
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS COMING SOON TO THE TABOR
You asked and we’re delivering! We’re pleased to announce a new feature film series coming soon to the Tabor Opera House (308 Harrison Ave)! A grant from Visit Leadville/Twin Lakes helped us grow our tech capacity to more easily show films. We’re starting small this fall with two movies – Ghostbusters and Coco – to test things out. If all goes well – we will consider making this a regular offering for future seasons. Join us!
October 24th, 2025, 6:00 p.m. (doors at 5:30pm) Ghostbusters, $5
Suit up for classic comedy! Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service.
Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (doors at 2:30) Disney’s “COCO”, FREE
A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors.
Presented in partnership with Visit Leadville/Twin Lakes, Get Outdoors! Leadville, and the Tabor Opera House.
Please sign up for your FREE tickets.
The Tabor Opera House, 308 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461.
The Tabor Opera House, 308 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
