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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

2/17/23 10am-3pm FFA State Degree Review in Dolores, 10am start ~ Sponsor K.Meyer

2/19-25/2023 NATIONAL FFA WEEK

Kady Meyer

Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor

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2021-22 Cortez FFA Officers / FFA information

2020-2021 CORTEZ FFA OFFICERS:

President: Cheyenne Castillo-Calvillo '22

Vice President: McKenzie Lukas '22

Secretary: Delta Suckla '24

Treasurer: Raul Paredes '22

Reporter: Aunica Naranjo '24

Sentinel: Gabriella Gray '24

Parliamentarian: Willa Rice '23

Executive Committee: Anna Jensen '24

Drama Club, Thespians, & improvisors

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in M-CHS Auditorium (2 weekends / 6 shows)

7pm Friday, March 10, 2023

2pm & 7pm Saturday, Match 11, 2023

7pm Friday, March 17, 2023

2pm & 7pm Saturday, March 18, 2023

Thank you to all who support our program

Nicholaus Sandner

Drama Teacher / Theatre/Auditorium Director

Email Nicholaus Sandner

DRIVERS eDUCATION ONLINE

^{sign up at this link: Be.DrivingAmerica Enroll today to support our school!}

Drivers Education Info

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!

Bea Valdez

Principal's Secretary

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FCCla: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

N.Colorow & K.Nelson attending One Plate Challenge Competition in Cherry Creek with sponsor Kanto McPherson

CONGRATULATIONS!! We are proud of our Panthers!

Jessica (Kanto) McPherson

Family Consumer Science Teacher

Email Jessica (Kanto) McPherson

French & Spanish Club

11:35-12PM LUNCH MEETING EVERY TUESDAY IN ROOM 2203, MS COPELAND

Sonja Copeland

World Languages Teacher / Honors Diploma Coordinator

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Omar Anguiano

Spanish Teacher

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GEAR up Program

Colorado 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

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)

Tai Rogers

GEAR UP Pre-Collegiate Advisor