Attached is the latest edition of the Mustang Express. It's been quite a year so far, and this edition captures some of the highlights! Inside, you'll find updates on upcoming events and important news from Mora Public Schools. Thank you for staying connected with our school community. We hope you enjoy reading about all the great things happening in our district! Read the December 2024 Mustang Express here: https://simplebooklet.com/mustangexpressdecember2024
1 day ago, Briana Lukenbill
Here is a cover of the December 2024 Mustang Express: Mustang Express, Mora Public Schools, December 2024, Logo
Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter serves to provide a general overview of our student/parent reunification plan in the event of an emergency at our school(s). Situations that may require reunification include severe weather, power outages, hazardous material incidents, gas leaks, or other critical incidents involving law enforcement. Please note that, depending on the circumstances, reunification may need to occur at an off-campus location to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff. We are committed to keeping you informed and ensuring a smooth process should such an event arise. Detailed instructions, including the designated reunification site (if off-campus), will be provided via our communication channels during an emergency. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and school community. Please read the attached Student/Parent Reunification Letter and the attached informational worksheet on Reunification for more information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ruiFTMSeoJrJwptxqtqkWEu6iPbCEBPl_DjddoHOvGc/edit?usp=sharing
12 days ago, Kelly Fischer
TANDARD TM REUNIFICATION METHOD STUDENT/PARENT REUNIFICATION Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. This process is called a Reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat or if a crisis occurs at the school. The Standard Reunification Method is a protocol that makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved. Because a reunification is not a typical end of school day event, a reunification may occur at a different location than the school a student attends. If this location is another school, then those students may be subject to a controlled release as well. NOTIFICATION Parents may be notified in a number of ways. The school or district may use its broadcast phone or text message system. In some cases, students may be asked to send a text message to their parents. A reunification text message from a student may look something like this: “The school has closed, please pick me up at 3:25 at the main entrance. Bring your ID. “ PARENT/GUARDIAN EXPECTATIONS If a parent or guardian is notified that a reunification is needed, there are some expectations that parents or guardians should be aware of. First, bring identification. That will streamline things during reunification. Second, be patient. Reunification is a process that protects both the safety of the student and provides for an accountable change of custody from the school to a recognized custodial parent or guardian. WHAT IF A PARENT CAN’T PICK-UP THEIR STUDENT? When a parent can’t immediately go to the reunification site, students will only be released to individuals previously identified as a student’s emergency contact. Otherwise, the school will hold students until parents can pick up their student. WHAT IF THE STUDENT DROVE TO SCHOOL? There may be instances where a student may not be allowed to remove a vehicle from the parking lot. In this case, parents are advised to recover the student. In some circumstances, high school students may be released on their own. Signature ............................................................................................................................................................................ Phone number of person picking up student ..................................................................................................................... Relationship to student being picked up ............................................................................................................................ Photo identification matches name of person picking up student? Y or N Parent completes: Print Student Name Again ................................................................................................................................................... School personnel completes upon release of student Student Grade .................................................................................................................................................................... OTHER INITIALS TIME Student Birthday .................................................................................................... HOW IT WORKS Signature ............................................................................................................................................................................ Print Your Name ...........................................................................................................Date.............................................. I have read and understand these instructions. Parent Guardian Sign Off For students, the school asks that students be orderly and quiet while waiting. Students may be asked to text a message to their parents or guardians. Students are also asked not to send other text messages either in or out of the school or reunification area. Keeping the cellular network usage at a minimum may be important during a reunification. 1. Please complete the information on the other side of this card. 2. Prepare identification (If you don’t have ID with you, please move to the side of the line, it may take a little longer to verify your identity.) 3. Select the check-in line based on either student last name or student grade. 4. After check-in, staff will split this card and a runner will be sent to recover your student. Please step over to the Reunification Location. 5. If there has been injury or other concerns, you may be asked to meet a counselor. 6. Please don’t shout at school or district staff. We’ll get through this as quickly as possible. REUNIFICATION CARDS Instructions First, we want to thank you for your patience during this reunification. We share the same goal during this process: Getting you and your student back together as quickly as possible. The reason we’re going through this is that an event has occurred at the school that mandates we personally reunite you with your child. Reunification For parents, there are a couple of steps. If a parent is driving to the school, greater awareness of traffic and emergency vehicles is advised. Parents should park where indicated and not abandon vehicles. Parents are asked to go to the Reunification “Check In” area and form lines based on the first letter of their student’s last name. While in line, parents are asked to fill out a reunification card. This card is perforated and will be separated during the process. Some of the same information is repeated on both the top and separated bottom of the card. Parents are asked to complete all parts of the card. In the case of multiple students being reunified, a separate card for each student needs to be completed. BRING ID TO CHECK IN During check in, identification and custody rights are confirmed. The card is separated and the bottom half given back to the parent. From the “Check In” area parents are directed to the “Reunification” area. There, a runner will take the bottom half of the card and take it to the Student Assembly Area to recover the student or students. Parents should be aware that in some cases, they may be invited into the building for further information. INTERVIEWS AND COUNSELING In some cases, parents may be advised that a law enforcement investigation is underway and may be advised that interviews are necessary. In extreme cases, parents may be pulled aside for emergency or medical information. i love u guys F O U N D AT I O N ® © Copyright 2011-2020, All rights reserved. The “I Love U Guys” Foundation. Conifer, CO 80433. The Standard Reunification Method and I Love U Guys are Trademarks of The “I Love U Guys” Foundation and may registered in certain jurisdictions. This material may be duplicated for distribution by recognized schools, districts, departments and agencies. SRM Parent Handout | Version 2.2 | 05/30/2020 | http://iloveuguys.or
It’s that time of year again! Food for Friends is preparing Christmas boxes to distribute before the holiday break, and we need your help to make it happen. The donation deadline is December 4th. Items can be dropped off in the Mora High School office. Here are the items we hope to include: • Peanut Butter • Jelly • Bread • Mac & Cheese • Toilet Paper (TP) • Tuna • Toothbrushes • Assorted Vegetables • Canned Fruit • Dish Soap • Cornbread • Tortillas • Cereal • Spaghettios • Ravioli • Instant Rice Flavors • Soup or Stew • Spam • Pancake Mix • Syrup • Cookie Mix • Brownie Mix Every little bit helps to bring joy and comfort to families in need this holiday season. Thank you for your generosity!
12 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing youth at Calvary Lutheran who generously donated groceries and volunteered their time to assemble bags filled with ingredients for a beautiful Thanksgiving meal for Food for Friends. Your kindness and dedication embody the true spirit of the season. We are so grateful for your support in spreading joy and nourishment to our community!
12 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
Pictured is the Thanksgiving meals assembled for Food for Friends. "Enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner!" "Thank you to Calvary Lutheran Youth".
Pictured Food for Friends Thanksgiving bags.
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Mora Schools is incredibly thankful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive community. Your contributions make our school a special place to learn and grow. We wish you and your family a happy and restful Thanksgiving break!
12 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
No School for Thanksgiving Break on Thursday, November 28th 2024 and Friday, November 29th, 2024.
We are excited to share Episode 6 of Exploring Mustang Country! In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes offered at Mora High School. Discover how these programs empower students with hands-on learning experiences, real-world skills, and pathways to success in their future careers. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyuiZzctlFI Thank you for your continued interest in Exploring Mustang Country! Stay tuned for more exciting stories from our Mustang community.
15 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
Huge thanks to everyone who came out for our successful blood drive yesterday! An extra special moment was seeing 2019 Mora High School grad, Justice Bohachek Krotzer, in action as one of our Red Cross phlebotomists! Proud to see our alumni making a difference.
19 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
You did it! Mora Student Council thanks the students, staff and others who donated blood at ou drive on November 13th! Goal: 49 Donations. Collected: 53 donations! First Time Donors: 26!!
Mora High School grad, Justice Bohachek Krotzer poses with Mr, Nelson at the Blood Drive.
Sending all our best to the Mustang Special Olympic Bowling Team as they head to State! Show them what Mustang pride is all about! Good luck, team!
19 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
Our Mustang Special Olympic Bowling Team stopped for a team huddle before heading to State!
Congratulations to our November PAR recipients! Here is the video from our PAR Recognition Breakfast on 11/12/2024. Thank you, Mora High School Students, for being up to PAR! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNLufuCPQ6HzOptLIukRJBDf81_XwSUg/view?usp=sharing
21 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
Come have cookies & join in on a conversation with Superintendent Dan Voce from Mora Public Schools on Thursday November 14th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 4:30pm in the MHS Distrcit Board Room. Please check in with the District Office when you arrive. Guests are welcome to have constructive conversations with the superintendent and may offer suggestions for effective school operations and programs in a productive and respectful manner. The Superintendent is not able to take complaints about school personnel or other persons in a public setting.
22 days ago, Kelly Fischer
Come have cookies & join in on a conversation with Superintendent Dan Voce from Mora Public Schools on Thursday November 14th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 4:30pm in the MHS Distrcit Board Room. Please check in with the District Office when you arrive. Guests are welcome to have constructive conversations with the superintendent and may offer suggestions for effective school operations and programs in a productive and respectful manner. The Superintendent is not able to take complaints about school personnel or other persons in a public setting.
Join Superintendent of Schools Dan Voce for Cookies & Conversation on Thursday November 14th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 4:30pm. This event will be hosted in the Mora High School District Boardroom #1100A. Please consider joining us!
27 days ago, Kelly Fischer
Cookies & Conversation with Superintendent Dan Voce, Mora Public Schools. Come have cookies & join in on a conversation with Superintendent Dan Voce from Mora Public Schools on Thursday November 14th, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the MHS District Board Room. Please check in with the District Office when you arrive. Guests are welcome to have constructive conversation with the superintendent and may offer suggestions for effective school operations and programs in a productive and respectful manner. The Superintendent is not able to take complaints about school personnel or other persons in a public setting.
The high school office staff brought the decades to life with an amazing variety of costumes!
about 1 month ago, Briana Lukenbill
The high school office sporting their decade costumes!
Happy Halloween from the students and staff at Mora Public Schools! Have a safe and fun day!
about 1 month ago, Briana Lukenbill
Mrs. Samuelson's class posing before the Halloween parade.
The district office minions are ready for Halloween.
Mora High School staff are really groovy as Scooby Doo characters.
Mr. Wilken and Ms. Monkman are ready for some dodge ball.
Some Mora High School students are really loving Winnie the Pooh.
Mora Elementary students are getting ready for the school-wide parade.
David S. Pumpkins characters rocked it at Mora High School.
Mora High School staff really love their flower power!
Mrs. Rydberg's class is really in character today!
Some students enjoying a Halloween snack!
Congratulations to this year's Leadership in Educational Excellence (LEEA) award recipients!
about 1 month ago, Briana Lukenbill
Award Recipients, Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Youngblom, Mrs. Samuelson.
LEEA award brochure with Mora Public Schools winners, Emmy Kringen, Samantha Samuelson, Beth Schultz, Thomas Youngblom
Good Afternoon, Attached you will find the Winter Weather & E-learning letter, as well as the Mora E-learning Day Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SWaWhXahnsyOb5IUORuVOVpDT_D7vuv/view?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QU16LfRvZFGfEL_q9QaYacGdau95IVfj0y7lfm2ZQw4/edit?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Kelly Fischer
This is a reminder that Friday marks the end of the quarter. Please note that there will be no school on Monday, November 4th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 5th. Thank you, and enjoy the long weekend!
about 1 month ago, Briana Lukenbill
No school on Monday, November 4th, 2024. This is a teacher inservice/workday.
For those unable to attend tonight’s School Board Candidate Forum, you can watch the event via live stream on our YouTube channel. Please see the attached link for access. The live stream will begin at 6:30 PM. If you’d prefer to attend in person, the Student Council will be hosting the event in the Mora Elementary Commons. We hope to see you there! https://youtube.com/live/xIAuL5Qrm-E?feature=share
about 1 month ago, Briana Lukenbill
Mora High School Student Council hosts school board candidate forum on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Mora Elementary Commons. Questions prepared in advance by Mora students.
Just a quick reminder that we’re kicking off a brand-new communication series called Coffee & Conversations with Superintendent Dan Voce, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re hopeful this will become a regular event filled with constructive, informative, and creative discussions about the education of the youth in our community. Don’t miss out on this first edition of Coffee & Conversations, happening on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for some great conversations! We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Briana Lukenbill
Coffee and Conversations with Mr. Voce
Mora High School Conferences are on Monday from 4:00 - 7:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Grace Kubesh
MHS 1st Quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences. Meet with your student's teachers. Oct, 14 2024 from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm. The Senior Planning meeting 6:00 - 7 pm in the choir room. Meet with your student's teachers
There will be no school on Thursday, October 17th, and Friday, October 18th. Please plan accordingly. Classes will resume as normal on Monday, October 21st. Enjoy the break!
about 2 months ago, Briana Lukenbill
No school on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 for MEA and Friday, October 281h, 2024 for Fall Break