Ride for the Brand

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Dear Cowboy Community,

Thank you to all who were able to join us for the first night of our Family Conferences. Join us at GHS on Wednesday, November 11th from 3pm-7pm. Superintendent Summers will also be hosting a listening tour at GHS from 5:15-6:45pm. For more information, see the Community Events section of the newsletter.

We're working hard as a school and a district to improve attendance for all students. Please remember that families have 24 hours to excuse an absence. Students who reach 10 excused absences over the course of the year require a doctor's note, or to be evaluated by our health aide, in order for absences after 10 to remain excused. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me any time.

The GHS Drama Club opened up with Story Theater last night. They'll perform their vignettes from the Grimm Brothers' Collection and Aesop's Fables again this evening at 6pm and Saturday at 3pm. There will be a ticket donation at the door.

Congratulations to our Cross Country and Mountain Biking Teams, who wrapped up their seasons last week. The Girls Cross Country team earned a 14th place finish and the Boys team came in 16th.Our Mountain Bikers came in 4th in the Division 3 finals, led by Sol Hausdoerffer, Luka Olmstead, Zoe Lee, and Laney Olmstead. All four riders finished in the top 25.

GHS Volleyball hit the road today. They earned a bid in the Regional tournament again and will be taking on Resurrection Christian and Manitou Springs in Loveland on Saturday. Good luck to our ladies!

Good luck, as well, to our Percussionists, as they perform in the Honors Percussion Festival at Colorado Mesa this weekend, and to our Honor Choir members performing at the CCD Select Festival on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

GWSD is now in the second year of its five-year Strategic Plan. In the spring of 2025, students, families, staff, and community members provided input to help develop the district’s Profile of a Learner, identifying five key characteristics we strive to cultivate in all GWSD students. Over the next five weeks, we will highlight one characteristic each week, share how GHS is helping students develop these essential skills, and explore how each connects to our school motto: RIDE for the Brand—Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence.

Learning is about more than academic achievement; it also involves developing the character and relationships necessary to contribute to a strong community. We want GHS students to demonstrate empathy, cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and openness to different perspectives. We also want them to recognize that their choices and actions can make a positive difference. This characteristic connects especially well to Respect and Integrity, reminding us that how we treat others and take responsibility for ourselves is central to what it means to RIDE for the Brand.

The GHS Counseling Office will be hosting a 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night on November 10th at 6:00 PM.

During this meeting, we will review graduation requirements, our counseling curriculum, and important resources available to students and families. We will also have time to answer any questions you may have about how the Counseling Office can support your student throughout their time at GHS.

We look forward to seeing you all on November 10th!

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 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.

Boys Basketball tryouts will begin Monday, November 16th at 4pm in the gymnasium. 9th and 10th grade tryouts are November 16th-17th from 4-5pm. 11th and 12th grade tryouts are from 5pm-6pm.

Monday: CCD Honor Choir Festival @ CMU

Tuesday: 9th/10th Grade Parent Night, 6pm

Wednesday: Family Conferences, 3pm-7pm

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

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.

November 10th: 9th/10th Grade Parent Night - Info in Counselor's Spotlight

November 11th: Family Conferences and Superintendent's Listening Tour (5:15-6:45pm)

November 16th: Winter Sports Begin

November 23rd-27th: Thanksgiving Break, No School

November 30th: School Resumes

December 9th: Site Accountability Committee (SAC), 8:15am

December 16th-18th: First Semester Final Exams

December 21st-January 4th: Winter Break

January 5th: School Resumes

The GWSD Pathways Outdoor program is organizing a trip to the Utah desert November 4th-7th. Join other GHS and CBHS students for three days of camping, hiking, and rappelling in the San Rafel Swell. No experience is required. This trip offers 0.3 PE credits and lots of adventure. Sign up on the Outdoor Education Trips Google Classroom (see the invitation in your school email). Limited spots are available.

Are you a backcountry skier or rider? Do you want to learn more about minimizing risk in the backcountry? Join the Avalanche Awareness class December 4th and 5th, 2026! Offered through Irwin Guides, this class provides an introduction to planning backcountry travel, identifying avalanche terrain, evaluating snow and weather, and companion rescue. Students who participate earn 0.1 GWSD credit. Cost: $125 for non-Choice Pass students; $100 for students who are enrolled in Choice Pass. Find the sign-up link on your Outdoor Education Trips GHS Google Classroom!

READY FOR A SUMMER ADVENTURE?

High school students! GCEA is offering two exciting opportunities to explore, learn, build leadership skills and make memories that last a lifetime in summer 2027!

️ Electric Cooperative Youth Tour | June 16–22
Travel to Washington, D.C., to explore historic landmarks, visit museums, meet Colorado's congressional delegation and experience our nation's capital.

Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp | July 10–15
Spend a week at Glen Eden Resort near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, making new friends, developing leadership skills and taking part in educational activities.

Both experiences look great on college applications and resumes!

Who can apply? High school students who will be at least 16 by the time of the trip. Must be a Gunnison County Electric Association member (you receive your electricity from GCEA).

What does it cost? NOTHING! GCEA sponsors the trip, including airfare, lodging, meals, and transportation. Just pack your bag and bring money for souvenirs!

Applications are due December 31, 2026!

You can apply for one opportunity or both!

Learn more and apply:
https://www.gcea.coop/community/student-opportunities/