Mustang News - December 19, 2025
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Mustang News: December 19, 2025
From the Principal's Desk
As we come to the close of the semester, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that our students have experienced and accomplished over the past few months. This fall has been filled with learning, growth, and meaningful moments that have made our school community stronger.
This semester our classrooms have been places of learning, curiosity, effort, and connection. Students have worked hard, supported one another, and shown a willingness to try new things as they settled into routines and expectations. Beyond the classroom, students pushed themselves through experiences such as Taylor Challenge, Mill Creek, W Mountain, Outdoor Education and a wide variety of extracurricular activities. We celebrated performances by our drama students, band, and choir, cheered on our athletes through fall sports and the start of winter seasons, and gathered together for community events like Homecoming, our Fall Dance, Ski Extravaganza, service projects that supported our local food pantry and so much more!
This semester also brought exciting changes to our campus with the completion of major construction projects, the opening of our new track, and the addition of Jasmine, our facility dog, who has quickly become a special part of our school community.
I am incredibly thankful for our teachers and staff. Your dedication, care, and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the long hours, the thoughtful planning, and the relationships you build every day. GMS is the place it is because of you.
As we look ahead, we still have another exciting semester in front of us, full of opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. I am grateful for the partnership we share with our families and community, and I look forward to all that the new year will bring.
Season’s greetings to you and your families, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
Lance Betts
Principal
Gunnison Middle School
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Mustang Moments
December 20-January 5: Winter Break, No School
January 6: Students Back to School
January 16, 23, 30, and February 6: 6th Grade Ski Days
January 30 and February 6: 7th and 8th Grade Ski Days
January 19: GMS MLK Day Summit
Schedule for January 6-9:
Monday: A
Tuesday: A
Wednesday: E
Thursday: O
Friday: A
Lunch, after the break...
Travel Opportunities for 2026
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. Use the code 219547 to sign up. Please reach out to Sara Lamar if you have any questions: slamar@gunnisonschools.net. Thanks!
Dominican Republic, Summer, 2026
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 5-8th 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 January 6-9
Girls' basketball practice resumes at 3:30 on January 6.
Practice Schedule (1/6-1/9):
Mon No School
Tues 3:30-5:30
Wed 8th grade-1:45-3:30, 7th grade- 3:45-5:30
Thurs 3:30-5:30
Fri 3:30-5:30
Parent-athlete meeting will be on Wednesday, January 7
at 5:30. It is important that you attend to get all the information about the season.
Questions? Contact Mary Nordberg at mnordberg@gunnisonschools.net
The Yearbook staff is looking for photos of our students
doing the activities they love OUTSIDE of school. If you
have some you could share, please send to Mary Nordberg
at mnordberg@gunnisonschools.net
AND, go ahead and order your yearbook!
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!
Contact Mary Nordberg with any questions.
mnordberg@gunnisonschools.net
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The Gunnison Middle School community supports the growth of all learners to think critically and engage as empathetic, respectful, healthy, and responsible global citizens.