Falcon News October 31, 2025

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Message from Principal 

Dear Falcon Parents/Guardians,

We just wrapped up another incredibly powerful week here at Skyline! The commitment and synergy among our students, staff, and families are palpable, accelerating our momentum as a true learning community.

Now is the moment for sharp focus: with this week concluded, we are left with only six highly critical weeks remaining in the semester. This tight window demands that our three-way partnership locks in immediately to ensure every single student converts their current efforts into their strongest possible final outcomes.

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.

Falcons continue to demonstrate excellence!

Wyatt Rickman recognized as Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for his commitment to community service and inclusion.

We have some outstanding highlights to celebrate from the past week. First, a huge shout-out to James Flores, who qualified for the State Cross Country meet and will compete this Saturday. Please join us in sending James the very best of luck as he represents Skyline!

We also extend a massive congratulations to all our Fall sports athletes in Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Football for a great effort and a wonderful season! Thank you for your commitment to Skyline athletics.

A huge round of applause also goes out to our dedicated Performing Arts students across Band, Orchestra, Mariachi, and Choir. Your commitment to practicing and performing brings so much life and richness to our school community!

Last Friday night, a number of Skyline clubs showed up in full force to support our feeder middle school at the Timberline Trunk or Treat event, demonstrating incredible school spirit and community partnership. Last Saturday, our students brought incredible spirit and talent to the annual Longmont Halloween Parade. Our cheerleaders led the way, followed by the entire feeder band who put on a spectacular performance, marching together with students from Trail Ridge and Timberline under the direction of Tucker Ewer. We also had a magnificent showing from our talented Thespians as they marched to showcase our upcoming student-directed one-act plays.

Finally, our Robotics teams continue their tradition of success, excelling at the local competition level.

As the fall sports season winds down, please strongly encourage your students to get involved in any of the many extracurricular opportunities available here at Skyline—remember, life is not a spectator sport!

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


Upcoming Events:

*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!

*On November 11, both of our feeder middle schools will visit Skyline during the school day, 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.

*Come join the fun as we take you down a Yuzz-a-ma-Tuzz hole to find our favorite Shakespearean characters have taken on new life in the world of Dr. Seuss!

Skyline VPA presents: The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream November 20-21 @ 7pm in VBCA! 


Skyline Parking Permit Registration

Beginning November 1, all students who park on campus will be required to have a valid Skyline High School parking permit displayed in their vehicle.

Parking permit applications are available online. Please follow the link below to complete the registration. There is no charge for 25-26 parking permit.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organized parking environment for all students and staff.


Family Falcon Night

Enjoy a complimentary meal and learn about the impact of social media on the mental health of students. Join us Wednesday, November 12th 5:00pm-7:00pm.

¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una comida gratuita y aprenda sobre el impacto de las redes sociales en la salud mental de los estudiantes. Acompáñanos el Miércoles 12 de Noviembre de 5:00pm-7:00pm.


CETC Presents: Holiday Family Photos

Attention families, CETC students are hosting a Holiday Family Photo Shoot Saturday, November 15th from 10:00am-2:00pm. See the flyer below for more information.


iPad Insurance and Fees

Students can still add iPad Insurance, just bring your iPad up to the Library to be inspected by Mrs. Sebring. After inspected the fee will be added in Infinite Campus, and parents can pay either online or in the main office.

For only $25, your student’s iPad and case are covered. If there is damage to the case or to the iPad and you do not have insurance, your fees could be between $250-$550 dollars. 

Payments can be made online through Infinite Campus under Fees (preferred) or in person at the office card or exact cash only (change is not available)

The iPad insurance fee will be reduced or waived for students eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the federal poverty income guidelines and homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento.

Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program

Questions? Visit the St. Vrain Technology Services website or contact the Help Desk at 303-702-7730 (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM).


Yearbooks are on sale – Back to School Special!

The 2025-2026 Skyline High School yearbook is available to order now for the special price of $65 – this is the lowest price it will be all year! 

Senior Photos


Guidelines: 

• Photos should be in portrait orientation (up and down), NOT landscape

• All content is reviewed by yearbook staff. Anything inappropriate will be deleted. 

• Don’t use screenshots – they are low resolution and not print quality.

• Don’t use photos with filters, logos or hand gestures.

Senior Recognition Ads (Baby Ads)

Include a special message for your graduating senior by purchasing a recognition ad! Now through November 18th. 


988 Colorado Mental Health Line

A new state law requires schools to share information about the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.


SNAP Benefit Update from CDE

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has asked us to share this information with our community: 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:


Booster Club

Stay updated by joining us on SportsYou and using Access code: 8J2E-27JQ or visiting the Skyline Booster Club page!


Athletics & Activities

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!


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