Arriba-Flagler CSD #20

MUD ROUTES TOMORROW - in anticipation of getting more rain tonight, we will be running mud routes tomorrow morning, September 29th. The routes will be as follows: Route 1 - Hernandez house (7:13), Arriba Town Park (7:16), DJ's Gas Station (7:18), Andersen house (7:21) Route 2 - Santala house (normal time), town stop (normal time) Route 4 - Run as normal Route 6 - CR 4 & HH (7:10), CR 4 & FF (7:15), CR 4 & AA (7:22)

Panther Athletics for 9/28-10/3
Tuesday, 9/29
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball vs Stratton (JH (C, B, A), C, JV, V)

Friday, 10/2
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Idalia (JH (B, A), JV, V)
4:00 PM: JH Football @ Idalia
7:00 PM: HS Football @ Idalia

Saturday, 10/3
10:00 AM: HS Volleyball C Team Flagler Tournament
10:00 AM: Limon Softball @ Yuma DH

Congratulations to Owen Brent and Zaniel Salee for qualifying for the State Golf Tournament on Monday, 10/5 and Tuesday, 10/6! Go, Panthers!

The Arriba-Flagler Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 28th at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 2 at the Flagler School. The agenda can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SY_-LJD4BDMFAUTa_Q3t17usG--T35vrvTUoYTSAwsM/edit?usp=sharing

Panther Athletics for 9/21-9/26
Monday, 9/21
10:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Yuma (V)

Tuesday, 9/22
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament in Fowler
4:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Byers (JH (C, B, A) in Aux Gym); (HS (C, JV, V) in Main Gym)

Thursday, 9/24
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Fort Morgan/Sterling (V)
4:30 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Limon (JH (C, B, A) in Aux Gym); (HS (C, JV, V) in Main Gym)

Friday, 9/25
2:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Deer Trail (B, A, JV, V)
4:00 PM: JH Football @ Deer Trail
7:00 PM: HS Football @ Deer Trail

Saturday, 9/26
10:00 AM: Limon Softball vs Wray DH

School pictures are in! Any pictures that were ordered will be sent home with students. Students who did not place an order will receive a sample picture along with information on how to order. Retakes and class pictures will be on Wednesday, October 7th (this date is different than the originally published date).

The volleyball games at Hi-Plains today are scheduled to be streamed on the NFHS Network. Go Panthers!

ORANGE OUT TOMORROW - the away game at Hi-Plains tomorrow is an ORANGE OUT! Let's fill their stands with Panther Orange and cheer on our girls to victory!

Feedback Needed for Homecoming Parade - While homecoming is fresh in our minds, please take a minute to share your thoughts on whether our elementary classes should continue to participate in the homecoming parade. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/wzYwbSu9Drim2NPs7

The Arriba-Flagler Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled Study Session tomorrow, September 14 at 6:00 PM in Conference Room 2 at the Flagler School. The agenda can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBeNW7YOXw-pXqe5sl0d32xhR9L6f-coYfx03EdeV4s/edit?usp=sharing

The Pep Rally for tonight, September 10, will start after the conclusion of the volleyball games.

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow for elementary (PK-5th grade). Attendance is required for 6th-12th grades only. Start and end times and the bus schedule will run as usual for those students.

Panther Athletics & HOMECOMING WEEK Schedule
Tuesday, 9/8
Spirit Day: Pajama Day
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Sterling (JV, V)
4:00 PM: Volleyball vs Otis - JH (B, A), JV, V

Wednesday, 9/9
Spirit Day: Heroes vs Villains

Thursday, 9/10
Spirit Day: Meme Day (MS/HS), Disney Character (Elem)
4:00 PM: Volleyball vs ECA - HS C, JV, V
7:00 PM: Community Pep Rally & Bonfire (Football Field)

Friday, 9/11
9:00 AM: Limon Softball Tournament @ Brush
10:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Akron (V)
5:30 PM: Alumni Homecoming Banquet (Cafeteria)
7:30 PM: HS Football vs Bethune

Saturday, 9/12
7:00 AM: Free Pancake Breakfast by Flagler Historical Society (Senior Center)
8:30 AM: Floats Begin to Line Up (line-up map is attached)
10:00 AM: Homecoming Parade (Main Street)
11:00 AM: Free Hamburger/Hotdog Lunch by High Plains Bank (American Legion)
12:45 PM: JV vs C Volleyball Scrimmage
1:00 PM: Limon Softball Tournament @ Brush
2:00 PM: HS Volleyball vs Bethune (V)
8:00 PM: Homecoming Dance (Cafeteria)

Sunday, 9/13
9:00 AM: Flagler Alumni/Helen Moss Memorial Golf Tournament (Mossland Golf Course)

Attendance Reminders for Next Week -
Monday, 9/7 - NO SCHOOL for Labor Day
Friday, 9/11 - Attendance Day for ONLY 6th - 12th Grades (homecoming float building)

2025–2026 Yearbooks are now available! Yearbooks purchased and paid for by current students will be sent home with them today. All others can be picked up in the school office. Didn’t order one? We have several extras available for $40 each while supplies last!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The following letter is meant to notify you that there is a diagnosed case of head lice in your child’s class. Head lice are small insects that can cause severe itching. Lice can be difficult to get rid of and are easily spread from one person to another. Head lice DO NOT transmit disease.

Anyone can get lice, regardless of cleanliness. Lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice move by crawling; they cannot fly. Lice glue their tiny eggs, called nits, to hair about ¼ of an inch away from the scalp. Nits are difficult to kill and must be physically removed from hair with a nit comb.

Control of spread:
Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during school, play, sports, or other events.
Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.
Do not share combs, brushes or towels.
Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.

Effective lice treatment:
Wash hair with an over-the-counter or prescription lice medication.
If hair is longer than shoulder length, it may be necessary to use two bottles.
If, after 8-12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found, and lice still appear active, the medicine may not be working. Consult with a medical professional.
It is important to remove all the nits because lice shampoos cannot kill nits. Nit removal should be done every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks to be fully effective.
Some lice medications suggest retreatment on day 7. Again, carefully follow directions on medicine packaging.

Lice removal for objects and homes:
Heat kills lice. Wash items in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit), drying in a hot dryer
for at least 20 minutes, ironing with a hot iron, dry cleaning, or boiling for at least 5 minutes.
Seal non-washable items, like stuffed animals or pillows, in a plastic bag for two weeks. The lice
and nits will starve and die.
Vacuum carpets and upholstery in your home and car.
Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

We also ask parents/guardians to please not be alarmed, as the school is taking proactive steps to ensure that a transference of head lice from one child to another does not occur.

Respectfully,
Kayle Loutzenhiser – School Nurse

Panther Athletics for 8/31 - 9/5
Monday, 8/31
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf @ Weld Central

Thursday, 9/3
3:30 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Lone Star (A, V)

Friday, 9/4
9:30 AM: HS Boys Golf (V) @ Burlington
10:00 AM: HS Boys Golf (JV) @ Stratton
3:00 PM: JH Football @ Prairie
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Prairie (JH (B, A), JV, V)v
7:00 PM: HS Football @ Prairie

Saturday, 9/5
11:00 AM: Limon Softball @ Valley

MEDIA OPT-OUT FORM - At Arriba-Flagler CSD#20, we share student achievements and events through photos, videos, or recordings on school media, the website, newsletters, or local outlets. If you prefer your child NOT to be included, please complete the opt-out form. Students on this list will be excluded or blurred from public materials. Note: This may limit their presence in school publications. https://forms.gle/WfWwYB4RPaSHjChK8