Mustang News - August 29, 2025

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Gunnison Middle School Families,

What an exciting start to the school year! After a busy summer of major renovations, it has been wonderful to see our students and staff settling into the newly remodeled spaces. The upgrades are not only working smoothly, but they are also creating an environment that feels fresh, welcoming, and ready for learning.

Our 8th grade students kicked off their year with the annual Taylor Challenge, a three-day adventure filled with rafting, rock climbing, archery, and fishing. This trip gave students the chance to build friendships, challenge themselves, and create memories that will set a positive tone for the year ahead.

We are off to a fantastic beginning, and I am looking forward to everything this school year holds for our students, staff, and families!

If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to reach out. You also schedule a meeting with me using the link below.

Schedule a Meeting with Mr. Betts

Lance Betts

Principal

Gunnison Middle School

We're hiring! Multiple positions available. See full job descriptions here.

September 1 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 2 - CLD Field Trip to Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

September 4 and 5 - iReady Assessments

September 6 - GMS Football 10am (Cowboy Memorial Stadium) and GMS Volleyball 8am (GMS)

September 12 - 7th Grade Mill Creek Field Trip

September 26 - GHS Homecoming Parade

September 29 - NO SCHOOL -Professional Development Day for Staff

Schedule for September 2-5:

Tuesday: O Day

Wednesday: E Day

Thursday: iReady Reading Assessment and Periods 4-7

Friday: iReady Math Assessment and Periods 1-4

GMS Daily Bell Schedule

Now that we’ve had a week of getting to know each other here at GMS, I wanted to introduce myself to everyone! My name is Sara Lamar and I am the school counselor at GMS. This is my 16th year as a school counselor and my 9th at GMS. I absolutely LOVE my job and am so grateful to be a part of this GMS family. As you probably already know, or are quickly finding out, middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. I love that I can have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe, respectful learning environment where our students can maximize their personal and academic goals. This year, I’ll be working with individual students, small groups, and classrooms to promote personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed academic and career goals and help all students at GMS realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of our global community. I also help coordinate several student clubs and groups at the school, coach basketball, DJ random and planned dance parties, and try to come to as many school events as possible. Please reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or celebrations at any time and I look forward to another fabulous year! Go, Mustangs!

Washington DC, Spring Break, 2026

2026 is the United State's 250th Birthday!

A great way to celebrate would be to go to Washington, DC for Spring Break!

You'll see sites like the Lincoln Memorial, George Washington's home, the Air and Space Museum, the US Capitol, and the National Zoo. This will be a fun, exciting, educational, and safe experience for all interested GHS and GMS students.

There will be a trip information meeting to discuss this wonderful opportunity on Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 PM in room A117 at GHS.

All current 6th, 7th, 8th, and high school students (plus, other friends and family members!) are invited. Registration is now open! You can sign up online at worldstrides.com/register or by phone at 800-468-5899. 5/6/7 graders use the code 219547 and 8th graders use the code 219069 to sign up. Please reach out to Sara Lamar if you're interested but unable to attend the meeting or with any questions: slamar@gunnisonschools.net. Thanks!

Mrs. Lamar and Mrs. Clements are very excited to announce that we are planning our next trip to the Dominican Republic! We’ll be participating in cultural activities, service projects, and having so much fun in the summer of 2026. All current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders are invited. Registration is now open! Enroll now with this link: www.eftours.com/2680037BT. Please reach out to Sara Lamar with any questions: slamar@gunnisonschools.net. ¡Gracias y vamos!

Join us for fall sports!

August 30 - Cross Country, Lake County

September 2 - Volleyball Opener, 4pm vs CB at GMS Gyms

September 6 - GMS Volleyball, 8am at GMS Gyms

September 6 - GMS Football, 10am at Cowboy Memorial Field (GHS)

The Gunnison Middle School community supports the growth of all learners to think critically and engage as empathetic, respectful, healthy, and responsible global citizens.