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Dear Cowboy Community,

I'd like to begin by thanking our students, staff, and local law enforcement for the role each group played in Tuesday's lockdown protocol. The joint effort of Gunnison Police, Gunnison Sheriff's Office, Colorado State Patrol, and US Forest Service law enforcement officers was tremendous. If you did not receive communication from GHS or GWSD, please be sure to check the email and/or phone number(s) you have listed in PowerSchool. To make changes, please email Ms. Rocky Moore, our office manager, at rmoore@gunnisonschools.net to update your information.

GCSAPP and Gunnison PD hosted a Substance Use Prevention assembly and parent night in February for students and families at GMS, which was very well received. GHS will repeat those efforts with an assembly for all students on Monday, April 6. We will have an altered schedule, followed by a parent presentation and dinner at 6:00 p.m. the same night. Please see below for informational flyers.

Congratulations to our Science O Team on a great finish. They ended 8th in the Region, just a few points away from bringing home a trophy. The team has qualified for the State Championships in Colorado Springs next month. See below for pictures and a full list of our top-8 finishers!

Girls Basketball wrapped up a great season last weekend in Colorado Springs, falling to CSCS in the first round of the State Tournament. Congrats to Coach Terry and his student-athletes.

GHS Alumnus Devin Gomez ('23) has qualified for the NCAA Division II National Wrestling Tournament. Devin is the sole qualifier from Western Colorado University and had his first matches at Nationals this morning and ended the day with a 1-1 record. Congratulations to Devin and good luck!

Good luck to our FFA Judging team, who is off to Fort Lupton for their judging competition. Track & Field heads to Pueblo tomorrow and Varsity Baseball travels south to Phoenix for three games over break.

GHS will be closed for Spring break March 16th-March 20th. Classes resume Monday, March 23rd. Have a wonderful break!

Seniors: We are in Scholarship season! Please see the whiteboard in the counseling office for updated scholarships and due dates, you can also access all the scholarship materials at this link: https://gunnisonhigh.gunnisonschools.net/programs/counseling/scholarships

As you receive admissions decisions, you will also receive information about next steps for enrollment, housing and institutional scholarships. Please make sure to read all your emails carefully. Please make an appointment with Ms. Vogan or stop by the counseling office with questions!

With Western's announcement of the Gunnison Valley Promise, we have many students and parents inquiring as to the financial aid process associated with this amazing tuition benefit. One part of this process is applying for the Earn to Learn Scholarship. Western and Earn to Learn will be holding information sessions for prospective students and parents to learn more about this scholarship process. Please see below for more information:

As we prepare for the upcoming scholarship cycle, we’re excited to share that Earn to Learn will be hosting weekly virtual information sessions for students who are interested in applying.

These sessions will give students a high-level overview of the program, eligibility, the 8:1 match savings component, and next steps, plus time for live Q&A. It’s a great opportunity for students who are considering applying or just want to learn more now that the application has opened.

We’d love your help sharing this with prospective students. You can forward the details below directly:

• Monday, March 9th
• Monday, March 16th
• Monday, March 23rd
• Monday, March 30th
• 4 PM PST
• Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81697576825

Western Undergraduate Exchange WUE

Colorado students can go to two/four year colleges to 13 western states for reduced tuition.

Big Future Career/College:

Plan for College and Career and Scholarships

NACAC(National Association for College Admissions Counseling

Parent and Student resources: Higher Education and Financial Aid Planning

College Outreach Western Slope

Information for Students and Parents college planning, gap year programs, two year schools, vocational programs, college visits, financial planning

SAT Prep

SAT Prep: Bluebook/Collegeboard and Kahn Academy

May 13th - Senior Check out

May 17th - GRADUATION DAY!!!!!

Blossom and Lulac are teaming up for a partners salsa class near the end up March. This class is open to any high school student or teacher and will be beginner-friendly. Keep an eye out for more information on Instagram @blossom.ghs, in the school hallways, and in the announcements.

Grab a partner, and we'll see you there!

GWSD offers all families access to ParentGuidance.org. Click the photo below for the January newsletter. This month's theme is Body Image.

Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team, which placed 8th in the Southern Region last week.

Individual Event Top Placings:

3rd place in Robot Tour -Tilden Martinez & Adrian Hanacek

3rd place in Electric Vehicle - Tilden Martinez & Adan Lincer

4th place Circuit Lab - Gavin Vasquez & Adrian Hanacek

4th Place in Forensics - Dalilah McDermott & Adan Lincer

4th place in Experimental design - Gavin Vasquez, Lucia Handmaker & Jack Siegrist

5th place Bungee Drop - Dalilah McDermott & Lucia Handmaker

6th place Designer Genes - Aaron Baca & Jack Siegrist

6th place Entomology - Riego Koepsel & Cooper Boardman

7th Dynamic Planet - June Ebbott & Jack Siegrist

7th Rocks & Minerals - Riego Koepsel & Gavin Vasquez

7th in Machines - Gavin Vasquez & Cooper Boardm

Members of the GHS Legion attended breakfast with the American Legion's National Vice Commander at Legion Hall.

Students joined the Pathways Hut Trip and skied five miles into the backcountry where they spent two nights at a hut. During the trip students learned and practiced avalanche rescue techniques, safe backcountry travel, decision making and risk management tools, and about group communication and dynamics. Students skied a lot, helped cook, clean, and do the chores around the cabin.

Students in Mrs. Benson's English 12 Honors Class took to the stand this week, in a mock trial related to Project Hail Mary.

Mrs. Vokoun took students to Western Colorado University for a day of work shopping and portfolio review with Western's Art Faculty.

The Pathways Outdoor Program is organizing a 3-day, 2-night desert backpacking trip April 22-24 for GWSD high school students. No experience required. Led by Mr. Detlefsen and Mr. Gibney, this trip includes hiking and camping in beautiful canyon country. Participants earn 0.2 credits. Check out the flyers in the halls and outside the office. Scan the QR code to sign up!

Western Colorado University and Gunnison Valley Theatre Company are hosting High School Theater Camp.

Where: WCU

When: June 22nd-26th, 9am-3pm

Performance: Friday, June 26th

Cost: $250 with possible financial assistance available

REGISTER HERE

Western Colorado University’s Junior Mountaineers Camp is working to increase participation from local youth in the JMC overnight camps and are offering a limited-time 40% discount (up to $540 in value) on registration fees to help make these opportunities more accessible. Thinking about the overnight camps and have questions - please contact the JMC Director, Bree Hare, at 970.943.2109 or bhare@western.edu