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Dear Cowboy Community,

It's been a busy week at GHS. Our Capstone Artists and Advanced Art students kicked off the Gunnison Arts Center First Friday Art Walk (check out their work all month long at the GAC), Band and Choir performed this week, NHS hosted the annual Staff v. Staff fundraiser for the Gunnison Food Pantry, Legion Club hosted a Veteran's assembly, six State wrestlers hung their names on their State placers boards, Senior Brynn Anderson had her signing ceremony with the Western Colorado University Cheer Team, and JV baseball hosted games. Looking ahead, that's kind of a typical week for the spring!

Congratulations to the GHS Science Olympiad Team. Mrs. Kattnig's crew took 20th at the State competition. The team had five top 10 finishers:

5th place in Robot Tour -Tilden Martinez & Adrian Hanacek

5th place in Astronomy - June Ebbott

6th place Bungee Drop - Dalilah McDermott & Lucia Handmaker

7th place in Electric Vehicle - Tilden Martinez & Adan Lincer

10th place Entomology - Riego Koepsel & Cooper Boardman

We have more events coming up next week. Tuesday, April 14th, all of our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will take the P/SAT assessments and 12th graders will have no school. All students taking the P/SAT will turn in their Chromebooks and chargers to advisory teachers on Monday to ensure machines are charged and at the school before the assessment begins. It is very important to remember that students are not to have cell phones in the testing rooms. All phones must be powered off and given to test proctors, or better yet, left in vehicles, lockers, or at home. Possessing a phone during the test will result in College Board invalidating the assessment and the student will receive no score.

There will be no school for any students on Friday, April 17th for a three-day weekend, and SLC will be hosting Prom on Saturday, April 18th at the Western Colorado University Center. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance!

Last week's newsletter included a mistake regarding the NHS induction ceremony. Fifteen new members will be inducted on Thursday, April 16th at 7:45 am in the GHS Auditorium. Please join us to honor these students.

JV baseball hosts Olathe today at home, while Track and Field has been competing today in Grand Junction. Varsity baseball will play in Basalt Saturday, while Golf heads to Montrose for two tournaments next week. You can catch both JV and Varsity baseball against Cedaredge on Wednesday at Cowboy Memorial Field.

GO COWBOYS!

Theme: Midnight Masquerade

Time: 7:30-10:30

Location: Western Ballroom

Price $25 for single, $40 for couple (CASH ONLY)

Tickets will be sold in the mornings the week of April 6th.

Tickets will be sold the week of April 13th both during the morning and during lunch.

Tickets will not be sold during class time. Do not interrupt any classes to buy tickets.

Please see Mrs. McDonald or any SLC member for questions or help.

Hello Senior student and families,

As scholarship season winds down we are moving quickly into award season, and we want to hear from you. Please use the following link to report any and all scholarships that you have been awarded!

https://forms.gle/fQih799Pm91rH17B6

Reach out to Ms. Vogan or Mrs. Bjornstad with questions!

May 13th - Senior Check out

May 17th - GRADUATION DAY!!!!!

Seniors: Don't miss Project Grad 2026! Sign-Up and turn in your Project Grad Waiver!

Every Gunnison graduate that wishes to participate will need to have the waivers signed and returned by Friday, May 8, 2026. A parent must sign the waiver for anyone under the age of 21.

The Project Grad waivers may be submitted to the GHS front office or can be printed, signed, and uploaded via the Google form linked below. You may also pick a waiver up in the office.

Return Signed Waivers on or before: Friday, May 8, 2026 via this sign-up form or by turning in to GHS front office.

English Project Grad Liability Waiver

Spanish Project Grad Liability Waiver

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

NHS joined forces with staff members from GHS, GMS, GES, and Lake School to raise money for the Gunnison Food Pantry in the annual Staff v. Staff Volleyball game. This year, there were enough staff volunteering to play that NHS hosted the first tournament for the coveted "Nacho Trophy." This year, the Cowboy Staff brought the title back to GHS. Thanks to all who played and all who came to support the fundraiser!

This past week, members of the GHS Legion Club volunteered at the American Legion's annual Easter Egg Hunt. They also planned and hosted Thursday's assembly to honor veterans. Thanks to keynote speaker, former Lt. Governor of Colorado, Mr. Mike Callahan.

You can view GHS student artwork at the Gunnison Arts Center throughout the month of April. The main gallery features artwork from Mrs. Vokoun's Senior Capstone artists, while pieces from Junior Advanced Art students.

GHS Wrestlers added their names to the Wall of Champions in the Wrestling Room. Since 2021, the program has added 28 State Placers, with six of those being State Champions

Mr. Mueller's Concert and Show Choirs performed classic rock songs. Concert Choir treated the audience to hits from The Mamas & the Papas and Simon & Garfunkel, while Show Choir performed four songs by the Beatles.

The GHS Concert Band took to the stage this week in their Spring Concert. They performed popular hits from the 1970s, as well as songs from the Indiana Jones movie series.

Mrs. Brown's Earth and Space Science class has been studying plate tectonics.

Students in Mrs. Nelson’s Chemistry class explored the ideal gas laws, including determining the gas constant (“R value”) through an experiment with butane.

Senior Brynn Anderson was joined by family and friends for her signing with Western Colorado University's Cheer Team. This is the fourth NCAA signing for the Class of 2026.

Mr. Percival's Fishing & Tackle class took advantage of the beautiful spring weather to put their handmade rods and nets to work. Thanks to GHS alumnus Mr. Jesse Stone for allowing the class to use his boat!

Up to 15 students have the opportunity to travel to the Natural Hazards Workshop in Boulder this summer for free! Hotel, travel, and workshop fees will be covered by the Natural Hazards Center. 2 students, who have participated in GHS Environmental Science Community Resilience Projects, will get to present on stage! Come have Pizza in Ms. Brown's room (B113) for lunch on Tuesday the 31st to get more information!