WELCOME TO ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL

Animas High School prepares all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum.

AHS was founded in 2009 by community members who saw a need for a distinctive school of choice in the Four Corners region. An award-winning, free, public school chartered through the Colorado Charter School Institute, AHS serves approximately 200 students in grades 9-12 in Durango, Colorado.

BUILDING A NEW NEST

Animas High School has been awarded $13.7 million from the competitive Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Grant process through the Colorado Department of Education for construction of a new facility to be built on the Fort Lewis College campus, with plans to move in Fall 2022!

Curious to see our new “Nest”? View the presentation from our team at Anderson Mason Dale Architects here.

Help us move into our permanent home by donating to our capital campaign here.

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Rigorous Academics,

where all students are prepared for college success

Culture of Excellence,

where students are held to high expectations

Strong Faculty-Student Relationships,

where students are well known

Engaging Learning,

where students see the relevance of their education

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NEWS AND EVENTS

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19	20	21	22 StuCo Election: Deadline to Complete Intent to Run StuCo Election: Deadline to Complete Intent to Run September 22, 2021 Hello all, AHS Student Council is proud to announce the beginning of this year's elections! Animas High School’s Student Council serves as a platform for all students to bring about attainable and recognizable change within Animas High School in cooperation with faculty, students, the Board of Directors, and the community. In addition, StuCo organizes and leads activities and initiatives that build a positive connected school culture and provides an opportunity for the students to have a voice. After a year of online meetings, we are thrilled to invite you to participate in our student government. Any student is welcome to sign up for the election! There are 3 senior, 2 junior, 2 sophomore, and 4 freshmen spots currently available on the council. Applicants must fill out this Student Council Intent to Run form by next Wednesday, September 22 in order to be considered a part of the election. Informational Session: During lunch on this Thursday, Sept. 16, StuCo is hosting an Info Session in Sven for hopeful candidates. Participation is highly recommended- candidates meet with the current StuCo and learn more about what it's like to be a member. Participants are also invited to sit in for any following StuCo meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Campaigning: Candidates are encouraged to campaign during the weeks before the election. This can include anything; hanging posters, distributing handouts, speaking to your classmates, and more! The goal is to let students know who you are, so don't hesitate to be creative! All candidates are required to represent themselves at the Candidate Meet and Greet over lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 28, outside in the upper parking lot where they will interact with the student body before elections. Election: Polls will open during advisory on September 29th and close at noon the next day. The election results will be announced on October 1st, and newly appointed representatives will join meetings shortly afterward. We are looking forward to welcoming a set of new members to Student Council, and we wish participants the best of luck in running! Cheers! Your Student Council, Representatives: Za Barrett, Mae Loebig, Maddie Tharp Co-presidents: Kristina Bodewes and Sage Robbins See more details School Photos (make ups) School Photos (make ups) September 22, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details Healthy Kids Colorado Survey in Advisory Healthy Kids Colorado Survey in Advisory September 22, 2021 12:45 pm - 1:40 pm See more details • • •	23 Student Council Meeting Student Council Meeting September 23, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Sven AHS Student Council is dedicated to increasing student voice among our school and community and encourage positive school culture. We strive to make our school a fun, engaging, supportive environment where students feel comfortable voicing their thoughts and opinions. We are here to serve the students -- this includes attending school board and committee meetings, organizing school-wide events, and more. Mission Statement: Animas High School’s Student Council serves as a platform for all students to bring about attainable and recognizable change within Animas High School in cooperation with faculty, students, the Board of Directors, and the community. In addition, STUCO organizes and leads activities and initiatives that build positive school culture. For more information, visit https://animashighstudentcouncil.weebly.com/ See more details •	24 Osprey Parent Coffee (virtual) Osprey Parent Coffee (virtual) September 24, 2021 8:30 am - 9:30 am Fix yourself a morning beverage and join Sean and Libby online for an informal monthly conversation about all things Animas! See more details Chemistry Lab at FLC (juniors) Chemistry Lab at FLC (juniors) September 24, 2021 9:45 am - 2:00 pm Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA Our juniors travel up to FLC about one Friday per month to conduct labs. Chemistry teacher Steve Smith is seeking the help of two parent chaperones to act as Teaching Assistants on lab days, the first of which is scheduled for 9/24. There are 2 back to back 2-hour lab sessions, so the time commitment is approximately 9:45am to 2:00pm. Chemistry background welcome, but not required. If you are interested in potentially helping or learning more please email Steve at steve.smith@animashighschool.com. See more details Osprey Back-to-School Social Osprey Back-to-School Social September 24, 2021 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Buckley Park Osprey students, staff and families are invited to join us for the Back-to-School Social, an informal potluck meal and gathering. Meet us at Buckley Park to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 school year. We'll provide beverages. Bring a dish to share, your picnic blanket and lawn chairs plus frisbee, bocce or other lawn games. Student Last Name A-H bring a side or salad Student Last Name I-S bring a main dish Student Last Name T-Z bring a dessert See more details • • •	25
26	27 Professional Development Day for Staff (no classes) Professional Development Day for Staff (no classes) September 27, 2021 See more details •	28 Student Council Meeting: Candidate Meet & Greet Student Council Meeting: Candidate Meet & Greet September 28, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Outside in the Upper Parking Lot (weather permitting) AHS Student Council is dedicated to increasing student voice among our school and community and encourage positive school culture. We strive to make our school a fun, engaging, supportive environment where students feel comfortable voicing their thoughts and opinions. We are here to serve the students -- this includes attending school board and committee meetings, organizing school-wide events, and more. Mission Statement: Animas High School’s Student Council serves as a platform for all students to bring about attainable and recognizable change within Animas High School in cooperation with faculty, students, the Board of Directors, and the community. In addition, STUCO organizes and leads activities and initiatives that build positive school culture. For more information, visit https://animashighstudentcouncil.weebly.com/ See more details •	29 Student Council Election in Advisory Student Council Election in Advisory September 29, 2021 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm See more details •	30 School Photo Order Form Closes School Photo Order Form Closes September 30, 2021 Hi Osprey Parents, This year you have the awesome opportunity to order photos from me! I will be taking all of the school photos as well as getting them to you if you decide to order. All of the information that you need, including prices for various packages, is on my AHS School Photo website. This is all a part of my LINK 2.0 Internship. So, take this amazing Animas opportunity and get your child's school photos ordered! Please feel free to reach out to me at m.olivier22@animashighschool.com with any questions or concerns. Order forms close September 30. If you want to preview your student's photo, fill out this form. I'll email the preview to you as a watermarked JPG--please be sure include your email address in the form! In addition, please reach out to me directly if you are interested in having me take your student's Senior Photos and we'll discuss pricing. I look forward to working with your family! Thank you, Maya Olivier See more details Student Council Meeting Student Council Meeting September 30, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Sven AHS Student Council is dedicated to increasing student voice among our school and community and encourage positive school culture. We strive to make our school a fun, engaging, supportive environment where students feel comfortable voicing their thoughts and opinions. We are here to serve the students -- this includes attending school board and committee meetings, organizing school-wide events, and more. Mission Statement: Animas High School’s Student Council serves as a platform for all students to bring about attainable and recognizable change within Animas High School in cooperation with faculty, students, the Board of Directors, and the community. In addition, STUCO organizes and leads activities and initiatives that build positive school culture. For more information, visit https://animashighstudentcouncil.weebly.com/ See more details • •