Falcon News- November 1, 2024

SHS MTN view side photo

Message from Principal

Dear Falcon Parents/Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share some announcements and updates from Skyline High School.

This week, our students showed incredible school spirit during Spirit Week! From cozy pajamas on Monday to Halloween colors on Tuesday, “Rhyme Without Reason” on Wednesday, costumes on Thursday, and beautifully painted faces for El Día de los Muertos on Friday, the creativity and enthusiasm were inspiring. It’s wonderful to see our students fully engaged—even after a fun-filled Halloween night!

As a quick reminder, don’t forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday night as Daylight Savings Time ends. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

Do you have friends, family, or coworkers who would like to learn more about what Skyline High School has to offer for their students? Skyline High School offers monthly school tours! Please direct any tour requests to the Skyline High School Tour Reservation.

Student Fees:

  • When making a cash payment in the office please make sure to bring exact amount (no change available) credit or debit preferred. You can also pay Fees online through Infinite Campus portal.
  • Parents and guardians who would like information to assist you with particular parenting conversations or additional support of your child, please contact the counselor at your school.

The importance of attendance and some essential guidelines:

  • Parents can excuse their student’s absences for 10 days a school year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. 
  • Holidays are around the corner: If your student is traveling for more than 3 days – Please know we ask that you take the following steps:
  • You’ll need to contact your student Assistant Principal.
  • Here is a link with information for why: Attendance Matters

Academic Achievements:

Our school community has made significant strides this month. Attendance continues to improve, with a 1% overall increase in September and a remarkable 3% boost among students who have historically missed significant time—meaning nearly 100 more students are arriving on time and ready to learn! In addition, our junior class achieved impressive results on the recent PSAT/NMSQT, with a 27-point increase in writing and a 10-point increase in math, for a total improvement of 37 points over last year!

Our students also impressed us in the annual door decorating competition, with Advisory classes collaborating on wonderfully creative designs. It’s always a joy to see such teamwork and artistic expression.

Our talented Mariachi students showcased their incredible skills at the Longmont Tamale Festival last Saturday afternoon, delivering a fantastic performance. Meanwhile, our robotics teams kicked off their season with great success, advancing to the quarterfinal round in their first tournament of the year!

Upcoming Events:

Open House: On Tuesday, November 12 our student leaders will be visiting our feeder middle schools, and that evening, we’ll be hosting an Open House at 6:00 PM in the Skyline Commons. Please help us spread the word to future Falcons and their families, so they can come explore all the outstanding programs Skyline offers.

CETC Open House: On Wednesday, December 4 from 3:30pm-7:00pm join us for the CETC Open House to explore how our programs prepare students for future success. This event offers a great opportunity to meet our educators, tour our facilities, and see firsthand the career-focused learning experiences available to students.

Fall Musical: Our Fall Musical cast and crew will be hosting much anticipated performances of Junie B. Jones Musical , on November 1st and 2nd. Mark your calendars and join us to celebrate their hard work and talent. It is a performance you won’t want to miss.

Important Reminders:

Achievement Acceleration Academy(AAA):

  • Sixty minutes of targeted instruction in math for all grade levels.
  • In addition, some students may have support focused on high school expectations and executive functioning.
  • Daily snacks will be provided.
  • There is no cost to families.
  • Dates & Times:
    • September 30 to December 13, 2024 from 2:50 p.m.— 3:50 p.m.
      • Mon-Thurs  2:50-3:50 4 hours/weekly Room 256
      • Thursdays 2:30-4:50 2 hours/ weekly Room 239
      • Lunch 12:30-1:00  (Mon- Friday)  2 hours/weekly Room 219
  • After-School Homework Club:
  • When:Tuesday’s Thursday’s and Friday’s
  • Where: In our school Library
  • Time: 2:45 – 4:00 pm 
  • If your students need help with assignments, please make sure to remind them of this opportunity. 
  • I am here to be a resource and support to your students and family. If you want to contact me, please complete this Google form: SHS -Parent/Guardians – Mrs. Martinez – Padres/tutores – Sra. Martinez

Let’s continue encouraging students to balance academics with involvement in extracurriculars at Skyline. Together, we’re building a foundation for every student’s success.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. #WeAreSkylineEveryDay!

Sincerely,

Anthony Barela
Principal, Skyline High School

Senior Photos/Yearbook Sales DUE: November 1st

SENIORS: make sure to upload your senior photos! Click here to upload your senior photo. DUE: NOVEMBER 1ST

Yearbooks: We have a Back to School Sale where 24-25 yearbooks are only $65! This sale won’t last long, so make sure to buy your yearbook. Click here to order the 2024-2025 School Yearbook.

Senior Baby Ads:

Order your photos from Picture Day

View/order online at mylifetouch.com – just enter your child’s ID number and can view/purchase photos from there. Orders ship directly to your home.

Parents With Picture Questions, here are 3 ways you can contact Lifetouch for help:

  • Lorene – Customer Service:  303-565-5203
  • Lifetouch General Customer Service:  800-736-5473
  • To email Customer Service:  [email protected]

Athletics & Activities

Stay up-to-date with the most recent athletic news in The Falcon Fan Newsletter.

Visit our Athletics tab under the SHS website to register for Sports or download our APP to stay informed about all sports-related updates and events.

Skyline High School Athletic Schedules HERE!

Booster Club

Skyline families! We’d love to see you at our next meeting, Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30pm at Skyline! We’ll be discussing the Parade of Lights and After Prom (among other things). Hope to see you there.

Any questions, reach out to Mackenzie Turrill [email protected]

Quick Links

Recent Updates

View our latest news and announcements.

Future Ready Festival: Experience the St. Vrain Advantage Featured

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to attend the Future Ready Festival. This district-wide open house allows visitors to explore the innovative programs and pathways that define the St. Vrain Advantage. Date & Time Saturday, March 72:00-6:00 p.m. Location Silver Creek High School Who Should Attend Families, students, educators, alumni, community members, partners, and […]

Read full story

From Longmont to the Olympic Halfpipe

Chase Blackwell Brings Hometow Pride to the World Stage at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Snowboarder and Longmont native Chase Blackwell, 26, will compete in his first Olympic Games as a member of Team USA in Milan-Cortina from Feb. 6 to 22.

Read full story

Senior Families- Information Below

We invite you to take a moment to read over the information below, with more updates coming soon.

Read full story

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5. Below are some important details for the conferences: Child Care Available for Parent-Teacher Conferences! We are happy to share that free child care will be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 4th and February 5th. Parents may drop off their child(ren), […]

Read full story

St. Vrain High Schools Recognized on College Board’s Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

Nine high schools within St. Vrain Valley Schools have been honored with the distinguished College Board Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll designation, acknowledging outstanding student performance on college-level Advanced Placement exams. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition […]

Read full story

Elementary Music, Middle & High School Health Adoption Public Review

St. Vrain Valley Schools is currently piloting new instructional resources for elementary music, middle school health, and high school health. The resources will be available for introduction and review in-person at the Learning Services Center, 401 S. Pratt Pkwy., in Longmont. Teachers, administrators, families, and community members are all welcome to evaluate the materials and […]

Read full story

Skyline High School