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Dear Cowboy Community,

Across the State of Colorado, schools are working to support students and families to improve attendance. The first step in success is being at school! Please see this message from Mrs. Powers, which talks about GWSD's and the Colorado Department of Education's goals for combating chronic absenteeism and improving attendance.

Members of GHS FFA took at trip to the National Western Stock Show earlier this week. Mr. Nordberg's annual trip includes the Rodeo, livestock judging, FFA activities and meetings, and statewide network building. FFA is the nation's largest youth leadership organization and over 30 Cowboy FFA members made the trip.

Swim & Dive have their final home meet of the season. Swimming begins this evening at 5pm at the Gunnison Rec Center Pool. Climbing is also home this weekend and I encourage you to swing by the Western Colorado University Field House. Cowboy climbers will be on the ropes from 8am-11am on Saturday and 4pm-7pm on Sunday.

Wrestling is on the road this weekend, with a dual against Durango at Montrose High School and the Varsity Boys will be in Montrose, while the JV Boys head to Grand Junction. GHS Basketball will play North Fork Saturday in Hotchkiss. There are a slew of home basketball games next week. Both JV and Varsity basketball plays host to Crested Butte on Tuesday, Grand Valley on Friday, and Cedaredge on Saturday.

Have a great weekend and GO COWBOYS!

Scholarship opportunities are coming into the counseling office fast and furious.

Please visit the scholarship board in the counseling office and go to our GHS Scholarship Page and click on Local Scholarships for more information and scholarship application access.

Junior Parent/Student Night

Thursday, February 12th at 6pm in the Auditorium

Topics Covered:

1. Junior/Senior Timeline for Class of 2027

2. College/Career Planning

3. College/Vocational school application timelines and process

4. Financial Aid

*Spanish translator will be available

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!!!!!

2026 Project Graduation Planning has Begun! If you are a parent or guardian of a graduating senior this year, please sign up to join the Project Grad Planning committee or email gunnisonprojectgrad@gmail.com for more information. There are several different ways you can volunteer your time and talents. Many hands make light work, and we would love to have you. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:00pm in the GHS Library. We hope to see you there!

Donations and Sponsors are being sought for 2026 Project Graduation. Please visit www.gunnisonprojectgrad.org to learn more about this parent-led initiative and how to contribute. Project Grad donations may be mailed or can be provided online. To make a donation, email Gunnisonprojectgrad@gmail.com and a Project Grad planning member will reach out to you.

GWSD offers all families access to ParentGuidance.org. Click the photo below for the January newsletter.

Students in Mrs. Kuhns' AP Human Geography classes researched historical and contemporary conflicts, investigating on how geography played a role in each. Students then voted on the best presentations and they have been displayed in our Humanities wing.

Members of the GHS FFA Club spent two days at the National Western Stock Show in Denver this week.

Art students are hard at work in the studio, producing models from paper plates and studying kirigami.

Students in Mrs. Kattnig's Anatomy and Physiology class leaned about blood type and even tested their own blood types.

Summer High School Science Course: Rocky Mtn. Bio. Lab and the Gunnison School District are offering a field biology course July 27th- Aug. 7th. One semester of GWSD science credit is available! Scholarships are also available to local students to help cover the fee. Scholarship applications are due Feb. 1st. The RMBL Website has more information or contact Katie Lawn at RMBL: youthscience@rmbl.org

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

The registration deadline for our educational adventure is still open—and you won’t want to miss it! When you and your friends join us, you’ll experience an unforgettable journey packed with history, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Explore our trip website to see the amazing places we’ll visit, trip dates, pricing, and everything you need to know: https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-gunnison-high-school-dc-219069/

Paying for the trip is easier than ever thanks to WorldStrides’ helpful tools:

Gift of Education Fundraising: Thousands of students use this simple program to help cover their trip cost.
Flexible Payment Plans: Spread your payments into small, manageable monthly amounts leading up to travel by calling 800.468.5899.
With over 55 years of experience, WorldStrides provides safe, high-quality programs for students nationwide. Plus, because of their accredited status, you can even earn FREE high school and college credit through the Discovery for Credit program—a great boost for future college applications.

Space is limited, so be sure to register today at worldstrides.com/signup using TripID 219069. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at akuhns@gunnisonschools.net.

Call for registration and financial aid information: 800-468-5899