Hello amazing parents! I hope that you had a blessed and safe Thanksgiving break and that December is treating you well. As you know this month is always crammed full and super busy. Please keep note of the items in this email to make sure you and your students are ready and informed.

On behalf of the teaching staff at TMHS I would like to request that you limit your travel to school breaks. I do understand that unanticipated travel comes up and there are special circumstances, but we would love your students at school! When students miss school due to travel it creates additional work for our hard-working teachers. They will do everything they can to help your children be successful but when they have to reteach due to travel it creates an impossible workload. Please note that when students have unexcused absences (travel is considered unexcused) they do not receive extra time to make up work, they must return with the work completed. If a student completes a pre-arranged absence form that does not excuse an absence, it provides notice to the teachers and the office. 

Please note that if you are missing school for travel you need to send communication to myself and Kelly Youngstrom. Students may not leave early for Winter Break, if they miss exams those will be taken in January during Winter PE. 

Thank you for respecting our attendance policy, the workload of our teachers and the school calendar. 

-Sara Kimble, TMHS Principal

Everett Bordogna -Shout out to Everett Bordogna for always bringing a fun attitude to class!

Finn Midler - Shout out to Finn Milder for always putting forth his best effort in class!

Kale Delisle - Shout out to Kale Delisle for working hard in class!

Vitaly Cristol - Vitaly is quick to participate in class with thoughtful insights and observations. He's engaged and curious!

Charlie Clark -  Charlie is a great student- so kind and helpful.  He loves to read and he is the hardest worker around. Go Charlie!

Levi Holmes -Always polite and friendly.  Levi takes responsibility and initiative in math class with regard to homework and seeks support with difficult concepts. 

Ian Fernald - Ian has made great strides this year and should be proud of his efforts. He is also a bright spot in class due to the way he leads with kindness towards both his classmates and teachers.

Ansel Barber - Ansel works hard in class and has a great attitude every day.

Magnolia Mahoney -Magnolia is always right on task, finishing her work before everyone else, and then helping others who need it.

Jia Crowe - Jia always bring a positive attitude to every new day, even if it isn’t her best

Harris Roberts - Always tries his hardest and is curious and inquisitive. 

Althea Knight Hagg - A great participant in class discussions and insightfully interprets poetry.

Ethan Shupp -  A positive and kind individual who writes great poetry. 

Cheeto - A hard-working student is committed to learning and improving. He's a great team-member and a smiley human.

Luke Fritsche - Takes more personal responsibility for his behavior and learning than the vast majority of my students. I've been so impressed with this young man!

Addy Causey - Addy is strong, independent and incredibly intelligent.  She works hard and is a ray of sunshine in class. Addy Causey has started participating more in math class and has shown some great initiative.  Addy has been volunteering to solve problems in front of the class and has been a true treat to teach!

Charlotte Jurecki - She always stays focused, even when the class gets a little chaotic. Mature, kind, and always has a positive attitude.

Koi Kirkwood -Koi is working so hard in his independent study art class. His artwork is exceptional. I am proud of the beautiful art he is producing. 

Keaton Koenig -She always is bringing a positive attitude to class ready to take on whatever comes her way.

Jennifer Ordonez Rivera - She always acts responsibly and maturely, helps her classmates, and always displays exemplary behavior.

Catalina Kress -She always works hard even though she may struggle with some issues, but she always gives her best and shows a good attitude even on difficult days.

You can give Miner Shout Outs

student shout out link is here

staff shout out link is here

The lost and found is all in the front hall. It is overflowing! Please come look for your students items, and remind your students to do the same. All remaining items will be donated to True North Youth Services Monday at noon!

We have 6 days of instruction and then we follow an exam schedule HERE. Students may not take exams early and must take them during the scheduled time. If a student is not present we have a make up exam slot on the 19th or then can take them when we return in January.

If a teacher is accepting late work it should be turned in by Friday, December 12th.

Please note: We have after school tutoring on Monday and Thursday in the library with Mr. I on Monday and Ms. Rosen on Thursday. In addition, True North hosts tutoring on Wednesday. We strongly encourage students to attend to be prepared for exams.

Every year, I collect gift cards for TMHS staff to give out in a drawing. I am hoping to collect 50 gift cards from various places around town. They do not need to be extravagant. If you can make a donation I would greatly appreciate it. Please drop off at the front desk with Traci Baize.

Thank you,

Sara Kimble

Please make sure your student is registered for a Winter PE program.

Winter PE Options - Click Here

TMS Girls Basketball practice starts Monday, January 5th!! Click here for registration information.

The Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) has put together an Athletic Newsletter. You can read this month's edition here.

The Athletic Game Schedule and more information can be found at tellurideathletics.com

You can follow TMHS Athletics on

Instagram, @trideathletics and Facebook

December 16th School Board Monthly Meeting 5:15 PM Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom

December 19th Half Day/Semester 1 Ends for 3-12

December 22nd - January 2nd No School PK-12 for Winter Break