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October 9th, 2026 - Vol. 7 | Issue 10

Principal Jim Woytek

Dear Cowboy Community,

We're rapidly approaching the end of the first quarter. Students are checking grades in PowerSchool every Monday, but it's also important for families to stay connected to grades and attendance, as well. If you have not already signed up for PowerSchool access on your mobile device, this would be a great time to do so. You can receive alerts about grades, absences, and tardies.

At the beginning of the school year, students were incredibly diligent about following expectations regarding the GWSD cell phone policy, but in the past couple of weeks, we have had an uptick in referrals for cell phone violations. Please remember that cell phones should remain in a backpack, locker, vehicle, or at home during school hours. Cell phone use is not allowed from "bell to bell" in school, and outside of the school during class time.

Gunnison Schools are out of session for Fall Break on Monday, October 12th, and Tuesday, October 13th. We will resume classes on Tuesday, October 14th.

Fall athletics are nearing the end of the season and Winter sports are gearing up. Please see below for more information about sports physicals and registration.

Next Thursday, GHS will host the Orquesta Sinfonica, a student orchestra visiting from Chile. The Orchestra will perform during our regular advisory time.

Boys Golf had their end of year banquet this year and Softball wrapped up their regular season at home this week. Both Cross Country and Mountain Biking are on the road in Grand Junction and Canon City, respectively, as they gear up for State races in the coming weeks. Volleyball had a late night on Thursday, battling in Aspen before they have a week of rest. They'll host Moffat County next Thursday. Football is home this evening against Coal Ridge for Senior Night, while Soccer travels to Coal Ridge Saturday.

Have a wonderful four-day weekend!

Student Handbook - Click Here

Lunch Menus - Click Here

CHSAA Athletics Schedule

Counselor's Spotlight

Senior Information

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

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.

Events Next Week

Monday: No School

Tuesday: No School

Wednesday: Volleyball v. Moffat County (4pm, 5pm, 6pm)

Thursday: Volleyball @ Delta (4pm 5pm, 6pm)

Friday: Soccer v. Delta (9am, 11am, 1pm)

Once a Cowboy Commemorative Coins

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.

National Merit Semifinal Qualifying Test

Any Junior interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT in October, please come to the counseling office to sign up, the cost is $20. The test will be on October 20th, 2026.

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a digital standardized exam administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to help high school students practice for the SAT and qualify for college scholarships.

Learn more here.