Mustang News - October 31, 2025

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Gunnison Middle School Families,

Happy Halloween, GMS families! The halls were filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of creativity today as students and staff showed off their amazing costumes. A big congratulations to Mr. Jones and the GMS Band and Choir for their outstanding performances this week. Our students’ talent and hard work were on full display, and we’re so proud of the dedication they bring to the stage. We also had a very successful first night of Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday—thank you to all the families who attended and took time to connect with teachers about your student’s progress. We appreciate your partnership and engagement!

Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams for their performances at state last week - 1st place Boys (State Champs!) and 8th place Girls!

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween weekend!

Take care,

Lance Betts

Principal

Schedule a Meeting with Mr. Betts

6th Grade Weekly Digital Planner

7th Grade Weekly Digital Planner

8th Grade Weekly Digital Planner

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

Happy Halloween!

November 5- Parent Teacher Conference

November 3-7- Scholastic Book Fair

November 11- Veteran's Day Assembly-- Veteran's are welcome to attend.

November 14- Picture Retake Day

November 20- GCS Ski Extravaganza

November 21-22 Honors band in GJ

November 24-28- Thanksgiving Break

Schedule for November 3-7:

Monday:A

Tuesday: A

Wednesday: E

Thursday: O

Friday: A

GMS Bell Schedule

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.

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!

Mustang Athletics for Nov 3- Nov 7

Mustang Boys' Basketball gets into full swing next week

with four days of games.

Tuesday vs Olathe at GMS (7A, 8 Red, 8 Black Squads)

Wednesday vs Lake City at LC (8 White Squad)

Thursday vs Hotchkiss at GMS (7A, 8 Black Squads)

Saturday GAME DAY

8th grade at GMS

7th grade at Crested Butte

Go Mustangs!

Teachers and interpreters will be available in the Gunnison Middle School Commons from 5:00-7:00pm, no appointment necessary. This is a great time to chat with all of your child's teachers, ask questions, and gain valuable information about their academic progress this year.

Thank you for supporting your child's education at GMS. Feel free to contact us with any questions about conferences. We look forward to seeing you soon!

November 3-7 at the Gunnison Community School Library

Hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 8am-5pm

Thurs 8am-5pm

Fri 8am-4pm

Please accompany your student when visiting the Book Fair after school.

Don't forget to set up your e-wallet, so your students can purchase books-

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gunnisonelementaryschool

All proceeds by books for our school library.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Fall is here, and we’re getting ready to support our amazing community school staff during conferences! The PTA is organizing a Conference Potluck Meal on Wednesday, November 5, and we need parent volunteers to help by bringing dishes or items.

Sign up to contribute or volunteer at www.gunnisonvalleypta.com — thank you for helping us show our teachers some love!

Each year, students in Colorado participate in state-required assessments that provide valuable information to families, educators, and the community. These assessments are mandated by state and/or federal law and help ensure that all students receive a high-quality education aligned to Colorado Academic Standards. Results help us understand how well students are meeting grade-level expectations and guide instructional planning and program improvement across the district. Learn more about the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) in this letter from our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Gunnison Watershed School District will continue to operate the Healthy School Meals For All program for the 2025-2026 school year, This means that breakfast and lunch are free for all students during this school year through December 2025. If HB 25-1274 passes, all students will continue to receive free breakfasts and lunches all year and for the foreseeable future. Even when school meals are free, it's still very important for eligible households to complete the Free & Reduced Meals Application. Why? Because your eligibility helps your student(s) qualify for school-related discounts and waivers on things like fees or extracurricular activities. Plus, the school district receives vital federal funding based on the number of students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. So, your application directly benefits both your child and our schools!

ORDER YOUR 2026 YEARBOOK NOW!

If you order personalization, there are four free icons

for you to choose through the end of October!

GMS Yearbooks are still ONLY $20! They will be delivered

in May but you can order now and never worry that we'll run

out.

Click the link below to check this off your list!

GMS Yearbook

Contact Mary Nordberg with any questions.

mnordberg@gunnisonschools.net

Be sure to take a look and see if you recognize anything in our lost and found collection.

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