Hello Steve, Enjoy our Saints News! 

The countdown begins! We’re only 29 days away from our 25^th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 24^th, what we’re calling 1998 REMIX. Enjoy great food and drink at The Hythe, all kinds of 1990s shenanigans, and live music from Colorado’s favorite band – The Samples. It is sure to be a SOLD OUT event.

I believe God loves celebrations – a good party. Holy Scripture is full of them. And that’s what we’ll be doing – celebrating 25 VCHS years of God’s faithfulness and blessings. We’ll do it by going back to the way life was in the 1990s – the years when VCHS was envisioned and founded. And every dollar raised that night will have a direct impact on today’s students and teachers and for those who join us in the years to come.

We’ve identified several capital projects and items outside what tuition would normally cover that will significantly enhance the VCHS student experience. With our campus, we have three priorities – 1) a new Counseling Center on the lower level of the West Building to support student mental health and well-being, 2) a Student Enrichment Center – remodeling the current Senior Lounge to become a 9^th-12^th grade multi-purpose space for college admission representative, guest speakers, potential student entrepreneurship opportunities (i.e., school store, coffee bar, etc.), and study/classroom area, and 3) Go Green initiatives including rooftop solar panels and updated LED interior and exterior lighting that will reduce our energy bills.

REMIX will also support 1) the purchase of two passenger vans, similar to the one we purchased last winter – giving us more flexibility with student travel and reducing our dependence on hiring bus drivers, and 2) teacher affordable housing initiative, teacher professional development, and student scholarships. So how can you support all of this?

First, buy your tickets today! You’ll enjoy a great meal and drinks, with great company, enjoy The Samples live, and have a ton of fun. Second, consider being a sponsor or underwriting a part of 1998 REMIX. Thank you to everyone who has already made that commitment.

Finally, I want to thank our parent and staff planning team – Chairs Jenn Bruno and Tracy Chester, along with Corinne Ackerman, Yulia Soto, Lolly Becker, Heidi Cofelice, Wendy Greshko, Brenda Hawkins, Elisse Kelley, LaRae Keyes, Meggen Kirkham, Nikki Kohrmann, Shannon O'Brien, Kristin Pryor, Elaine Schoch, Jackie Watters, Kris Wittenberg, and Rhonda Woodruff. The time, energy, and creativity they’ve already put into planning over the last many months has been outstanding!

Mark your calendars for February 24^th, and get your tickets now as prices will increase soon. Let’s Go Saints…Let’s party like it’s 1998!

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS

Saint, Lindsey Whitton placed 2nd in the 5K nordic race in Steamboat Springs last Saturday, helping her BMHS team take 2nd place overall

Fellow Saint, John McAbee took 10th place in the same race helping BMHS boys nordic team place 3rd overall

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SPORTS

Basketball

Saints boys basketball won 74-12 over West Grand last Saturday at home and beat Clear Creek 53-41 Tuesday at home as well.

Go Saints!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Throughout SoulCare week, January 29th - February 2nd, students will engage in a variety of Christian Spiritual Practices with the intention to connect to ourselves and Christ. Each practice is based on a scripture with steps that help quiet our minds and open our hearts to an invitation that God may be offering to us. This week is about engaging with God, and considering that he calls us The Beloved. It is a week to be curious about who He is and how that helps me know who I am.

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BUY YOUR VCHS YEARBOOK TODAY!

It is time to order your 2023-2024 VCHS Yearbook! Purchase your VCHS yearbook for $52 by February 15, 2024 before prices increase by clicking this link

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

Next Parent Association Meeting:

Wednesday February 7th

5:30pm

Senior Lounge

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member or sponsor

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STUDENT LIFE

You're Invited | Young Life Club for 9th - 12th Graders:

Bart's "Oliver" the musical has been cast and looks to be another amazing show with talented VCHS students. Mark your calendar for  April 25, 26 & 27th. Between Prop and Set Class with Mrs. Cofelice and Actors and Actresses with Mrs. Carlson, there are close to 60 students involved. 

Parents, in the next two weeks look for an email for ways to be involved, as well as a rehearsal calendar.

REMINDERS

Melinda Carlson and Katy Kloosterman of Kloosterman Consulting would like to invite all moms to a Journey Experience. It is a deeper look at SoulCare using assessments such as "State of Your Soul" and a touch of Enneagram to discover how we might breathe more life into our souls. Contact Melinda Carlson for more information. See below for details.

INTERESTED IN BEING A HOST FAMILY FOR ONE OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Applications are coming in from around the world for the 2024-2025 school year and we can’t have International Students without the VCHS families who open up their homes and hearts.

To get more information or to just see what our International Program is all about, please contact Stacia Brasington at sbrasington@vchsweb.org

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