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Dear Cowboy Community,

Thanks to all of you who were able to attend this week's Family Conferences. Please remember that for conferences on Wednesday, November 5th, we are hosting scheduled slots. You can sign up for individual staff members using links found here. There is also a Spanish language family information meeting at 6pm in the library for those who were unable to attend this week.

State Assessment season is still a ways out, but we have important information for your review about upcoming assessments in the winter and spring of 2026 here.

Next week is a big one for the Arts at GHS. Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Show Choir will have their first concert of the season on Tuesday, November 4th at 6pm, while the Drama Club will perform the debut of Senior Anastasia Harvey's and Sophomore Kaysha Brunsting's play, Friday Night Fuego. Opening night is Thursday, November 6th at 6pm, with other showings at 6pm on November 7th, and both 4pm and 8pm on November 8th.

Cowboy Soccer took on Campion Academy today in Loveland earlier today, beating the Cougars 3-0 in the first round of the playoffs. They will travel back to the Front Range next week to take on Denver Christian on Wednesday.

Good luck to our Cross Country runners who have qualified for the State Championships in Colorado Springs on Saturday. Freshman Jordan Callahan and Sophomore Elora Jones will represent the Girls Team, while Sophomore Ian Baker will represent the Boys.

GHS Volleyball wraps up their regular season today and tomorrow in a tune-up before the Regional Tournament. They are set to host a Regional bid, likely on Saturday, November 8th. More information will be available when the CHSAA seeding committee meets on Monday.

This Sunday, Seniors Maddy Bacalis and Kaylee Vincent will represent GHS and the Western Slope Softball League in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All State Game. GHS Football wrapped up the season in Salida on Thursday evening. Congrats to Coach Starman and his squad for their hard work this season.

Finally, don't forget to turn back the clocks, as we return to Mountain Standard Time on Sunday.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween. GO COWBOYS!

The GWSD Transportation Department will be conducting their fall CDE evacuation drills on afternoon of November 5th. Students will be picked up at schools during the regular times, and once buses are completely loaded at the high school, all buses will perform evacuation drills in the Bus Yard. Routes will be arrive at their bus stops approximately 5 minutes later on the 5th.

Join GHS Drama Club for a performance of an original play by GHS students.

Friday Night Fuego

GHS Auditorium

November 6th - 6pm

November 7th - 6pm

November 8th - 4pm and 7pm

Senior pic & baby pic are due to Mrs. Benson by December 1. You can bring in hard copies or email them to her, or bring them in on a thumb drive. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Benson. Thanks!

Jan-Feb- Regular Decision deadlines for college applications

Dec-April 15th- Apply for local Scholarships, visit the counseling office for more information.

May 13th- Senior Check out

May 17th- GRADUATION DAY!!!!!

Support GHS Blossom Club and GCSAPP are joining forces to host a FREE screening of Hidden Figures at the Western Colorado University Center. Concessions support Blossom.

November 6th, 6pm

Mr. Detlefson and Mr. Gibney led an Outdoor Leadership trip with Andre, Dylan, Kyan, and Alpine summited Ohio Peak, the highest point in the Anthracite Range.

Students in Mrs. Crossley's Spanish classes investigated festivals to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos, which include sugar skulls in

Students in Mrs. Kattnig's biology classes studied decomposition using yeast, heat, and sugar with their "Zombie Fires" activity.

Mrs. Nelson's Chemistry class investigated how sodium tetraborate and polyvinyl acetate react to create slime.

Choice Pass and GWSD are teaming up with Irwin Guides for a 2 day avalanche safety course. The course is open to 9th-12th graders.

Youth must have Avalanche gear and touring skis or a split board.

December 5th & 6th

$100 for Choice Pass Students

$125 for non Choice Pass Students

GCS is collecting winter clothing and gear. Donate your gently used items, help students stay warm, and support our GCS ski program. Hats, Gloves, Coats, ski socks, goggles, and snow pants, sizes 4th grade - adult accepted. Please drop off items at the GCS office Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.

We are going to Costa Rica June 2026. This is a 9 day trip to Costa Rica. Your student will experience Costa Rica's incredibly diverse ecology, which makes this trip unique. We will zipline in a cloud forest, travel by boat, river raft, snorkel and so much more. Please reach out to Sarah Macort or Krista Drendel for more information. We are excited to share this experience with your students (parents/guardians are welcome too!)

Click here to see the full itinerary Costa Rica 2026

Washington D.C. Youth Tour – June 15-21, 2026

Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) sponsors high school students to participate in the Washington D.C. Youth Tour and the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp.

The Washington D.C. Youth Tour introduces students to the nation’s capital with tours of museums and historic monuments, meetings with Colorado congressional delegations, and fun-filled activities. Discover more on the GCEA Youth Tour Website.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 21, 2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:

• Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
• Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org
• Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626

Western is hosting a haunted house October 31st at The Masonic Lodge, 122 N. Iowa St, Gunnison, CO 81230.

Family friendly 4pm-6pm

Very spooky 7pm-10pm.

Gunnison students with ID will be $5. General admission is $10.

STUDENTS MUST GRAB A WAIVER FROM MS. MOORE AND HAVE IT SIGNED BY A PARENT TO ATTEND. Please take your waiver to the haunted house the day you attend!

The Gunnison Creative District is hosting a Talent Show with 20 acts slated to perform.

Friday, November 7th

Taylor Auditorium - Western Colorado University

7:30pm

Pay what you can!