TMHS Weekly Email 10/9/2026

Thanks Greg Morgan for the picture from his hike last weekend! Enjoy the beautiful colors while they are here. They are a gift! Thank you for a busy and productive week. THS Homecoming is coming up. It will be the week of Oct 19-23 with the dance at The Elk's on the 24th. Lots of amazing games and activities! Thank you for all that you do for this school and this community to make it amazing!

Mrs. Traci

Next week is the last week of the quarter, please check Alma to see how your students are performing in their classes. We will not be sending out report cards as everything is accessible online.  Next Friday, October 16th, is a half day. 

This is my 21st year in the school and I believe my 11th as the principal (but I lose track of time!). This year my focus has been on listening, learning, and building a strong foundation for continued success. Through conversations with students, staff, and families, we have identified key priorities that will guide the work this year: strengthening communication, supporting high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, and ensuring every student feels connected, challenged, and supported. Everything we are doing is connected to our school goals of:

Our students continue to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Fall PE was a success in getting students to connect with teachers outside of the classroom; which leads to strong connections in the classroom.  

On the Athletics front, the soccer team is currently ranked #1, our golf team finished 4th in the state, and both volleyball and cross country are having outstanding seasons. Middle School boys basketball is now underway, adding to the excitement of a strong fall athletic season. 

Beyond athletics, students remain highly engaged in extracurricular activities and service opportunities. The Thespian Society recently inducted five new members, and auditions for Young Frankenstein were held with performances scheduled for Halloween weekend. Students have also demonstrated a commitment to community service through activities such as the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and "Buzz for Dori," which raised $200 that Dori chose to donate to Little Pink Houses of Hope.

We are also grateful for the incredible support of our Booster Club, whose fundraising efforts and volunteer work continue to provide valuable opportunities for students and programs across our school. 

Looking ahead, Homecoming Week is just around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate with our students and community. The Gold Rush theme will kick off during the week of October 19, bringing school spirit and traditions to life. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 21, providing an important opportunity for families and teachers to connect about student progress and goals for the remainder of the semester.

Thank you for all you do to support our schools, staff and teachers - we couldn't do this without you. 

-Sara Kimble, TMHS Principal 

Conferences are live on Parent Square TODAY!  

Our conference day is coming up, October 21st.  Please know it is impossible for every teacher to meet with every parent, some teachers teach between 50 - 100 students. I ask everyone to prioritize the teachers you need to meet with so every parent can meet with at least one teacher. 

In addition, it is an extremely busy day for teachers and I like to provide lunch. It will save us a large expense if we can have parents sign up for various items, (cold cuts, salads, bread, etc).  If you can bring something, please sign up HERE and  note what you are bringing so we can diversify what we have. 

Juniors and Seniors may take excused absences for college visits or other post‑secondary program visits.

Students must submit a Pre‑Arranged Absence Form to the counseling office at least 48 hours before the visit. Students must check Schoology before meeting with teachers and may not interrupt classes for signatures. A parent/guardian must sign the form after it is fully completed.

To verify the visit, students must provide same‑day documentation—such as an admissions confirmation email, tour itinerary, signed attendance slip, or screenshot of the scheduled visit—and submit it to the front office within two school days of returning.

Students are responsible for all missed work. Upon returning, they must meet with teachers before or after school to confirm completed assignments. Teachers sign the form only when work is finished; incomplete work may result in reduced or no credit. Completing the form does not guarantee the absence will be excused.

Ramon Rodriguez, he is very good at explaining concepts in a understandable and easy way.

Ms. Hanna because she is so nice and is always ready to help they connect to the Miner way by being respectful to all students.

Ms. Mo always brings positive energy into the classroom, hallways, and anywhere you see her. She connects to the Miner way of kindness because she will always bring you up!

Mr.Clark because they have helped me understand all of the material that we have covered and helped me understand the things that i was confused on.

Derek Engebretsen because he always makes class fun and interesting.

Please know you can shout out students and staff here:

Here is the PRESENTATION that was shared at the most recent Miner Community Meeting. 

Here are the MINUTES

Some e-bike protocols:

Thank you! 

HS Basketball practice start on Nov. 16th.

HS Hockey registration needs to be complete by Nov. 9th

Registration has to be complete prior to the first day of practice for your athlete to participate in practice. Registration is only complete when the athletic fee is paid and a current sports physical is uploaded into Arbiter.

If you think you will need financial assistance for your student to participate in sports, please email jstewart@telluride.k12.co.us before you begin registration.

Registration for HS hockey and basketball and all TMHS sports can be found here.

The Winter Sport athletic schedule is on tellurideathletics.com.

Our Telluride Miner volleyball players are putting their skills to the test in our Serve-a-Thon! Each athlete will see how many successful serves they can make out of 10 total serves - and we’re asking our amazing community to get behind them.

Your donation helps support Telluride Miner Volleyball by providing the equipment, opportunities, and experiences that help our athletes compete, grow, and build confidence both on and off the court. So, choose your favorite volleyball player and donate on her behalf! And, come watch them serve on October 12th.

Whether you pledge per serve or make a one-time donation, every contribution makes a difference.

🏐 More serves. More support. More opportunities for our athletes.

More athletic information can be found at tellurideathletics.com. You can also follow us on facebook and Instagram/@trideathletics.

If your student is participating or plans on participating in Knowledge Bowl, please use this link for registration and payment. Registration for Knowledge Bowl needs to be completed by October 15th.

If your student qualifies for FRL, please email jstewart@telluride.k12.co.us before you begin registration.

The Knowledge Bowl tournament schedule is on tellurideathletics.com.

It's that time of the year again for Fall School bus Emergency evacuation Drill.