Titan Times

News Literacy Week September 21-25!

Think Beyond the Headline:

Empowering students to read deeply, think critically, and share responsibility.

Learn more about our week-long event by reading our guardian informational letters.

You can order photos online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code (C385). If you have any questions or concerns about pictures please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199.

Please note that class pictures and picture retakes will be on Thursday, October 22nd.

A reminder that Monday, September 28th is a staff professional development day, so there is no school for students.

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 11th.

All sophomore and juniors are highly encouraged to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 28th, administered during the school day at CBCS. Please pay the $18 test fee on mypaymentsplus (under Activities - PSAT). This test provides valuable practice for the SAT. If you have questions or need financial assistance in paying the test fee, please contact Jennifer Read at jread@gunnisonschools.net.

September 21 - November 6: One morning a week before school

Sign-up Here

Youth are experts on their peers and are the ones with the power to influence change. The Youth Coalition is a group of students who care about their peers’ well-being and want to make a positive impact. Topics and projects are different each year, based on what the coalition decides. The Coalition meets before school, at school, every other week and students are financially compensated for their work. Applications are due October 9th.

Spanish HERE.

Choice Pass is a free program that celebrates and incentivizes 6th-12th graders to stay drug and alcohol free. A parent/guardian must attend a sign-up night with their youth. To learn more and to complete paperwork, please visit https://www.choicepass.net/home. Interpretation is provided in Spanish.

Spanish Flyer HERE.

CBCS Sign-Up Nights:

• Tuesday, September 22nd
• Monday, October 5th
• Wednesday, October 7th

Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based parenting curriculum for families with youth 9-14 years old. It aims to reduce risk factors associated with teen drug use and strengthen family bonds. The course is 6 weeks, the cost is $25 per parent, and includes dinner and child care.

The class often fills up, so REGISTER today!

If your child needs medication administered during the school day. Please bring the completed form with physician signature and prescription medication in the appropriately labeled container to the school.

Your PowerSchool forms must be complete for your child to receive over the counter medication as needed in the health rooms. The emergency contact form in PowerSchool will allow us to contact someone else in the best interest of your child should you be unavailable.

CBCS uses MyPaymentsPlus to accept payments for any applicable school fees (athletics, extra items at lunch, the technology fee, after school programming, etc.)

$30 Technology Fee (all 6-12 students)

Sports fees as required

Each CBCS student will have a Chromebook and charger. Please click HERE for more information on technology offerings and the $30 annual tech fee due Friday, October 9th. The tech fee is applicable to all students and can be paid through MyPaymentsPlus. The tech fee helps to cover accidental damage. Fees are waived for those eligible through the free and reduced application.

For the 2026-2027 school year, the Gunnison Watershed School District will provide FREE breakfast and lunch for all students. No application is required this school year to receive free complete meals. Please note, any individual items and/or second meals will be charged, so please prefund your mypaymentsplus account if your student is likely to purchase additional items.

Gunnison Country Food Pantry (GCFP) offers bags free of charge for families with children, packed with nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals and snacks to enjoy over weekends and during extended breaks.If you have any questions, please call the Pantry (970) 641-4156 ext. 1

English Application HERE.

Spanish Application HERE.

Daniels Fund Scholarship, Deadline October 15th

Need based, great scholarship

Boettcher Scholarship, Deadline November 1st

Very selective, must be used in the state of CO

Hagan Scholarship, Deadline December 1st

Financial need required

Colorado Council Volunteerism Scholarship, Deadline February 1st

Must be used at a school in Colorado

Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th at 6pm at CBCS. Please bring a laptop. Any families who are new to the FAFSA or would like guidance should plan to attend!

We encourage the student to attend with the parents. Reach out to Jennifer with questions.

Western Slope College Fair: This fair in Aspen is amazing! Oct 4th, 10am - 2pm. They will reps from 300+ colleges and a trades program tent as well. They also have dozens of breakout sessions about financial aid, collegiate athletics, gap year programs, etc.

Interested in playing middle school boys basketball? For more information please read the letter from Coach Bacani.

Please reach out to Coach Bacani - mbacani@gunnisonschools.net

Practices will start on September 29.

HERE is the GWSD Chats one-pager to help get you set up for team communications! If you still need help with Chats, please reach out to kgallagher@gunnisonschools.net

Calling all CBCS students! Here's your chance to shine in the spotlight and share your unique talents. The National PTA Reflections contest is back, and this year’s theme, "What my culture means to me."

All are invited to express yourself through one or all of the six creative disciplines, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Show the world what creativity means to you! All K-12 entries will be showcased in an exhibition, celebrating your imagination and hard work. And that's just the beginning — winners from the local level can advance through regional, and state PTA programs, with the ultimate opportunity to compete nationally!

Don’t miss out on this exciting journey — the deadline for submissions is Sunday November 8th, 2026. Ready to take the first step? Visit here to download the entry form! Fill it out and return it to the school office or scan and email it to reflections@crestedbuttepta.org

Get ready for Homecoming and show your Titan pride all year long! The Booster Club has Titan

Spirit Wear for students, parents and fans.

Purchase here: https://tinyurl.com/Titans-Merch-Store

9/28: Staff Professional Development Day (No School)

10/2: MS Fall Dance, 6pm

10/12-10/16: October Break (No School)

10/22: Class Pictures and Retakes

11/4: Parent-teacher Conferences

11/11: Parent-teacher Conferences

11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Please email CBSSattendance@gunnisonschools.net if your student will be absent or needs to miss any classes. Please note, for absences to be medically excused, please provide a doctor's note.

Please contact Madeline Shugert, Secondary Office Manager, at madeline.shugert@gunnisonschools.net, or call the front office at (970) 641-7720.