Clubs & Organizations
At Montezuma-Cortez High School, we are proud to offer a variety of clubs, organizations, and extra curricular activities for our students to take part in. We believe that by offering these groups, we are giving our students many opportunities to expand their horizons, sharpen their skills, and make new friends. These organizations offer our students a chance to experience the world right here in our Panther corner of the world at M-CHS.
Cortez FFA - Future Farmers of america
Agriculture Teacher
2020-2021 CORTEZ FFA OFFICERS:
President: Kambria Wilkin '21
Vice President: Nickalos Mahaffey '21
Secretary: Brooke Romine '23
Treasurer: Raul Paredes '22
Reporter: McKenzie Lukas '22
Sentinel: Elise Galbraith '23
Junior Officer: Levi Bramwell '24
Drama Club, Thespians, & improvisors
3/26/21 7p "The Isle of Skye" An Original Seafaring Musical Adventure
3/27/21 1pm "The Isle of Skye"
7pm " The Isle of Sky"
Thank you to all who support our program
Drama Teacher / Theater Director
DRIVERS eDUCATION ONLINE
sign up at this link: Be.DrivingAmerica Enroll today to support our school!
Greetings Panthers!
As winter break approaches, we want to wish you a safe and joyous holiday. Give your teen the gift of safe driving! Winter break is a great time to work on driver’s education requirements. Your teen will learn all of the basics of driving and qualify for his/her Colorado drivers permit through the convenience of this online class. Not only that but enrolling through our program directly supports your school! Why go through us?
· Our online program increases your confidence and knowledge as a new driver.
· The Colorado Teen course is designed to be equivalent to an in-person classroom experience from the comfort of your own home.
· Interactive games and videos make your learning experience fun and engaging.
· You can access the online course anytime, anywhere! It works on all devices. All you need is a working Internet connection.
· Everything is self-paced. When life gets busy, you can do the course on your own time!
· After you enroll in our online course, we receive a donation to help fund school programs. Not only do you learn the basics of driving, but you support your school at the same time.
· Over 16? Enroll in our Colorado Express course – prepare for the permit test and learn to make the decisions you need to drive safely and confidently. Enroll: https://mchs.bedrivingus.com/enroll
*The be.Driving America CO Teen course is certified by the DMV and is a product of DriveSafe Driving School. The course fulfills the 30 hours driver’s education requirement for 14 ½ to 15 ½ year-olds. May also be substituted for the requirement for 15 ½ to 16 years. Call 720-496-2247 for more information or to purchase gift certificates. Happy Holidays and Safe Driving!
Principal Secretary
FCCla: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
French & Spanish Club
French Teacher / Honors Diploma Coordinator
Spanish Teacher
GEAR up Program
The Colorado GEAR UP Program
GEAR UP is a national, federally funded pre-collegiate grant program that is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
In 2018, Colorado GEAR UP was awarded a 4th seven-year grant cycle (2018-2025), receiving $35 million from the US Department of Education to continue to provide student services in some of Colorado’s under-resourced communities. The project is targeting 5000 students in fifteen high schools across the state. Colorado GEAR UP utilizes the priority model to serve students beginning in the ninth grade through the first year of college.
Colorado GEAR UP Program services include one-on-one mentoring and advising, a college preparatory curriculum including financial literacy and financial aid, STEM programming, concurrent enrollment opportunities, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), rigorous coursework, tutoring, college visits, summer programs, individualized assistance with the college admission process, college transition programming, a Colorado GEAR UP Scholarship and intrusive advising and wrap-around support services for college students.
Previous Colorado GEAR UP Grants
In 2018, Colorado GEAR UP was awarded a 4th seven-year grant cycle (2018-2025), receiving $35 million from the US Department of Education to continue to provide student services in some of Colorado’s under-resourced communities. The project is targeting 5000 students in fifteen high schools across the state. Colorado GEAR UP utilizes the priority model to serve students beginning in the ninth grade through the first year of college.
Colorado GEAR UP Program services include one-on-one mentoring and advising, a college preparatory curriculum including financial literacy and financial aid, STEM programming, concurrent enrollment opportunities, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), rigorous coursework, tutoring, college visits, summer programs, individualized assistance with the college admission process, college transition programming, a Colorado GEAR UP Scholarship and intrusive advising and wrap-around support services for college students.
Previous Colorado GEAR UP Grants
GEAR UP I - 1999-2005
GEAR UP II - 2005-2011 (plus one-year extension period)
GEAR UP III - 2011-2018 (plus eight-month extension period)
GEAR UP II - 2005-2011 (plus one-year extension period)
GEAR UP III - 2011-2018 (plus eight-month extension period)
GEAR UP Pre-Collegiate Advisor
Honors Diploma Program
French Teacher / Honors Diploma Coordinator
hosa: Healthcare Occupations Students of America / fire science
Congratulations to Mrs. Lori Mott on all her years of service and teaching excellence!
Best wishes for your Retirement!
Fire Science Teacher
Indigenous Club / native american club
If you are interested in community contribution, indigenous stories and art, or you are a problem solver (science or engineering interests).
We meet twice a month in room 1108, afterschool on Monday's. COME JOIN US.
Visual Art Teacher
Science Teacher
nhs: National Honor Society
NHS INDUCTIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE M-CHS AUDITORIUM on Wednesday, March 24th at 5:30pm
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
French Teacher / Honors Diploma Coordinator
Panther Chefs / catering
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
PANTHER SCREEN PRINTERS
ESS & ACE Teacher
Student government / Panther Pride / SAO
Social Studies Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Talent Search & Upward Bound - Fort Lewis college
Talent Search: Rose Maes / email: remaes@fortlewis.edu 970-247-7348
Upward Bound: Tess Marriott / email: temarriott@fortlewis.edu 970-247-7348
Tutoring
Students - Set your aim high in achieving your success.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY from 4:15pm-5:30pm
Transportation Available, including to the Towaoc Travel Center
Sponsored by SCYC (School Community Youth Collaborative) Thank you!
Credit Recovery Teacher
Woodworking Club
Visual Art Teacher / Sub: James Varney
Yearbook
*Order Online: THROUGH THE EYES OF A PANTHER YEARBOOK 2021
*Deadline: $45 before 1/05/2021 ($55 after 1/05/2021) ORDER TODAY!
Submit SENIOR Pictures by January 5th at: Class of 2021 SENIOR PICTURE SUBMISSION
Upload other pictures to be apart of our 2021 yearbook at: M-CHS 2021 Yearbook Picture Submissions
Buy a Yearbook Ad for your panther at: Adstore.shopyearbook.com
*All who buy a yearbook will also have access to the M-CHS 2021 eYearbook (the online version) at no extra cost!
English Teacher
young artist association
Visual Art Teacher / Sub: James Varney
Montezuma-Cortez
High School
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
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