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Dear Cowboy Community,

We have just one week left until Thanksgiving Break. Please remember that there is no school Monday, November 24th-Friday, November 28th. School resumes December 1st.

Thanks to Mr. Phipps and the GHS Legion, and to retired GHS teacher and Marine Veteran, Mr. Mark High, for their Veteran's Day Assembly. Mr. High was the keynote speaker. Thanks, too, to Mr. Rodney Lull, our "in-house" GHS Veteran. Mr. Lull served in the US Army.

Congratulations to GHS Volleyball, which was crowned Regional Champion for the second straight year. The ladies made at trip to the Denver Coliseum for the State Tournament, playing Thursday and Friday. They wrapped up the season against Resurrection Christian Friday afternoon.

The GHS Drama Club's performance of Friday Night Fuego was a hit. The show was written by Senior Anastasia Harvey and Sophomore Kaysha Brunsting, and the club put on four wonderful performances. Thanks to Ms. Geurink and Ms. Wilson for their support of the show.

Winter Sports begin on Monday, November 17th and there is a Winter Sports Parent/Guardian meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, November 18th in the GHS auditorium. This meeting is for student athletes competing in Basketball, Rock Climbing, Swim & Dive, and Wrestling. All winter athletes must have a current physical (from within one calendar year) on file in BigTeams.

First semester finals are just around the corner. All classes will have their finals on Thursday, December 18th (Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7), and Friday (Periods 2, 4, and 6). Here's to a strong finish.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Senior pic & baby pic are due to Mrs. Benson by December 1. You can bring in hard copies or email them to her, or bring them in on a thumb drive. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Benson. Thanks!

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!!!!!

Friday Night Fuego ran for three nights and four shows last week. The original play by GHS students, Anastasia Harvey and Kaysha Brunsting was produced in just a month!

Last week, representatives from the GHS Legion participated in the National Philanthropy Day Awards, earning the 2025 Outstanding Youth Organization. Click on the picture below to watch a short video featuring Juniors Riego Koepsel, Gavin Vasquez, and Mitchell Van der Veer talking about the club's service efforts.

Then this past week, the Legion Club volunteered in Veteran' 'Day activities, cleaning headstones and grounds at the Gunnison Cemetery. They then participated in the American Legion's Veteran's Day ceremony at Legion Park. To cap off Veterans' Day service, the GHS Legion hosted an all school assembly, featuring keynote speaker and retired GHS teacher Mr. Mark High. Mr. High was also the founding sponsor of the GHS Legion.

Mr. Detlefson, Mr. Gibney, and Mrs. Danos took a group from GHS and CBHS on a canyoneering trip to Utah. Students explored the San Rafael Swell and Goblin Valley.

Students in Mrs. Vokoun's Art I class took time to investigate form by drawing their hand holding an apple without looking at their papers. Students in Art II are studying water color.

Healthy School Meals for All Update: Propositions MM and LL were passed by voters
in the recent election, which allows the Healthy School Meals for All program to raise
and retain additional funding. This means there will be no changes to our breakfast and
lunch program this year. All students will continue to have access to a free, nutritious
breakfast and lunch each school day.

Even though meals are free for all students, we ask that families continue to provide
household income information by completing free and reduced application. This
information helps schools receive full federal funding, which directly supports meal
programs, after school programs and other nutrition initiatives. Please contact Kevin
Stanley, kstanley@gunnisonschools.net, for more information on how to complete the application.

Driver’s Education

Winter Class

Are you at least 14.5 years old and do you want to learn how to drive?

There will be a driver’s ed class held at GHS starting this December and

going into the spring semester.

Classes will be held after early release on Wednesdays starting December

3 rd . We will take a break during the holiday, and resume January 7 th and

plan on finishing midway through the spring semester.

On completion of the class, students will be eligible to get their learner’s

permit, and be offered free behind the wheel lessons.

If you are interested in this class, contact Robert Whiting at

whitingrobert29@gmail.com . If you have questions, call 970-596-8639.

Choice Pass and GWSD are teaming up with Irwin Guides for a 2 day avalanche safety course. The course is open to 9th-12th graders.

Avalanche gear and ski/snowboard equipment is available.

December 5th & 6th

$100 for Choice Pass Students

$125 for non Choice Pass Students

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

Washington D.C. Youth Tour – June 15-21, 2026

Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) sponsors high school students to participate in the Washington D.C. Youth Tour and the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp.

The Washington D.C. Youth Tour introduces students to the nation’s capital with tours of museums and historic monuments, meetings with Colorado congressional delegations, and fun-filled activities. Discover more on the GCEA Youth Tour Website.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 21, 2025