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Dear Cowboy Community,

As many of you know, GWSD engaged in a five year strategic planning process and we are one quarter into year two of the strategic plan. In the strategic plan you can find the GWSD Portrait of a Learner, which highlights the skills and abilities we expect all students to demonstrate upon graduation. Beginning with next week's newsletter, we will highlight how GHS is supporting students in reaching the goals set forth in the Portrait of a Learner.

While our first priority is to provide high-quality academic instruction, we are committed to supporting the development of the whole person through opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. One such activity was hosted by LULAC, which celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with an all school assembly this week. Students led a cultural assembly, which included music, dance, and traditional clothing.

Likewise, our student-athletes are held to high academic standards and are expected to balance the demands of their studies with the responsibilities of competing at a high level, often while missing valuable classroom time. Our Girls' and Boys' Cross Country teams have demonstrated excellence both in the classroom and in competition. At the Region 2 Championships, the GHS Girls' XC Team finished 2nd, led by Junior Elora Jones (6th) and Senior Brooke Terry (14th). Junior Ian Baker (6th) and Freshman Ari Eberly (13th) led the charge for the Boys' team, which finished third. Both teams will take 7 student-athletes to the State Meet in Colorado Springs next week.

The GHS Mountain Bike team heads to the two-day State Championships in Glenwood Springs this weekend. Volleyball will wrap up the regular season next week. You can catch the girls in action this evening, as they host Basalt in their second round of matches today.

Good luck to the Cowboy Marching Band, as they head to Pueblo on Monday for the State Marching Competition. Then, both Choir and Band will perform in the auditorium on Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm. Student Council is hosting a week of dress up days for Halloween. They will also host a movie night on Thursday, October 29th in the GHS Auditorium at 7pm.

The GHS Counseling Office will be hosting a 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night on November 10th at 6:00 PM.

During this meeting, we will review graduation requirements, our counseling curriculum, and important resources available to students and families. We will also have time to answer any questions you may have about how the Counseling Office can support your student throughout their time at GHS.

We look forward to seeing you all on November 10th!

Post High School Planning.

Mrs. Macort has been meeting with seniors individually regarding graduation, post high school planning and more. Please encourage your senior to make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Macort before November 1st. Parents are always welcome to these meetings. Parents/Guardians: Please reach out to Mrs. Macort with any questions you may have regarding your student's senior year smacort@gunnisonschools.net

Important Information for Seniors and Parents Below:

FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Open

Learn more on how to complete the FAFSA

Financial Aid Night Information Powerpoint Financial Aid Night Information

Western's Gunnison Valley Promise Information

Daniels Scholarship Closes October 15th Daniels Scholarship Eligibility

Boettcher Scholarship Eligibility Information

Winter Sports begin on Monday, November 16th. Student athletes who have not yet completed registration for a fall sport may now upload paperwork for physicals and registration here. Any athlete already playing a fall sport may also declare which sport they will be playing this Winter. If you are interested in playing Hockey with Crested Butte High School, you must register through CB's Arbiter site.

There will be a Wrestling interest meeting on Wednesday, October 28th in Coach Seijo's room at 2pm.

Boys Basketball tryouts will begin Monday, November 16th at 4pm in the gymnasium.

Monday: Marching Band @ State Championships in Pueblo; JV Football v. North Fork (4pm)

Tuesday: No Events

Wednesday: Band and Choir Concert (6pm)

Thursday: StuCo Movie Night (7pm)

Friday: Volleyball @ Buena Vista Tournament

Saturday: Cross Country State Championships in Colorado Springs

The GHS Legion Club is selling high quality, commemorative copper coins. Each coin is $10 each. Pick up is free at GHS, or you can have it mailed to you for $7. Each coin comes in a protective case and a gift bag. All proceeds go to the GHS Legion Club. Order here (cash or check only). Order your coins here. If you would like to pay online, you can use our new online store.

November 4th: Family Conferences

November 10th: 9th/10th Grade Parent Night - Info in Counselor's Spotlight

November 11th: Family Conferences and Superintendent's Listening Tour (5:15-6:45pm)

November 16th: Winter Sports Begin

November 23rd-27th: Thanksgiving Break, No School

November 30th: School Resumes

December 9th: Site Accountability Committee (SAC), 8:15am

December 16th-18th: First Semester Final Exams

December 21st-January 4th: Winter Break

January 5th: School Resumes

Mr. Detlefsen's Outdoor Leadership and Skills class has been working hard inside and outside of the classroom. Students recently summited Ohio Peak. His Bike Tech class met with Mr. Tim Kugler of Gunnison Trails.

The GWSD Pathways Outdoor program is organizing a trip to the Utah desert November 4th-7th. Join other GHS and CBHS students for three days of camping, hiking, and rappelling in the San Rafel Swell. No experience is required. This trip offers 0.3 PE credits and lots of adventure. Sign up on the Outdoor Education Trips Google Classroom (see the invitation in your school email). Limited spots are available.

Are you a backcountry skier or rider? Do you want to learn more about minimizing risk in the backcountry? Join the Avalanche Awareness class December 4th and 5th, 2026! Offered through Irwin Guides, this class provides an introduction to planning backcountry travel, identifying avalanche terrain, evaluating snow and weather, and companion rescue. Students who participate earn 0.1 GWSD credit. Cost: $125 for non-Choice Pass students; $100 for students who are enrolled in Choice Pass. Find the sign-up link on your Outdoor Education Trips GHS Google Classroom!