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Dear Cowboy Community,

Happy New Year! It has been a great week back at GHS. Thanks to our teachers, who have been working diligently to help students with making up final exams. We had a good deal of students miss one or more days of finals for various reasons, and our staff has been supporting them this week. Grades will be stored on Monday, January 12th, and report cards will be mailed later in the week.

Also on January 12th, students will be asked to re-sign the GWSD Safe and Responsible Use Agreement in ClassLink on Monday during advisory. The form will be signed digitally, but you can find the language here.

With the second semester starting, we're not too far from graduation. Senior parents, please see the announcement below from the Project: Graduation Parent Committee, which plans some safe after-grad activities for Seniors. Graduation is Sunday, May 17th at Western Colorado University's Paul Wright Gymnasium.

Congratulations to Jacob Frey, Riego Koepsel, and Mitchell Van der Veer, all of whom were selected to play in the Western Slope Honor Band, which gathered today in Grand Junction at the Honor Jazz Festival.

GHS Wrestling is off to a great start this season. Junior Zach Benson recorded his 100th career win in Utah. Both Girls' and Boys' teams took second last weekend in West Grand. After taking on Centauri in a dual last night the Boys wresting in Florence today and Saturday, and our Girls head to Vista Ridge. Join us on Wednesday, January 14th for another Wrestling dual against Canon City in the Main Gym. The Gunnison Duster PeeWee Wrestlers will kick of the night with duals at 5pm.

Cowboy Swim & Dive compete tomorrow in Pueblo, while Climbing travels to Montrose on Saturday. C Team Boys fell in a three-point heartbreaker Thursday in Monte Vista, while JV and Varsity Basketball hit the road earlier today for games in Cedaredge. Basketball will play host to Olathe tomorrow, with games at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. You can catch six home basketball games on Tuesday, January 13th, as the C Team, JV, and Varsity squads all play host to the Salida Spartans.

Here's to a wonderful second semester. GO COWBOYS!

Hello Senior Class Parents and Guardians!

You are invited to be a part of Project Graduation. Project Graduation is a Gunnison tradition. It was started many years ago as a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free post-graduation party. We would like to continue this tradition as a safe celebration for our graduating seniors. Project Grad is a family sponsored event and is not associated with Gunnison High School. We will need many volunteers to help make this celebration happen. If you would like to help a little or a lot, we would love to have you! We will need people to volunteer in a variety of ways. We need a Leader in Charge and various committee members. Committees include: Fundraising, Decorating & Set-up, Prizes, Food & Drink, and Clean-up.

Please join us at our first planning meeting for Project Grad:

When: Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00pm

Where: The Gunnison High School Commons

If you would like to help but can’t attend, please contact Renee Brekke-Ebbott at (970) 596-0705 or brekkeebbott@gmail.com. Not enough adult volunteers = no event, so please help make Project Grad the glorious celebration it is meant to be and volunteer to help. Many hands make light work!

We hope to see you Wednesday January, 14 at 6:00 pm at GHS,

Team Project Grad

El Proyecto Graduación es una tradición de Gunnison. Se inició hace muchos años como una fiesta de posgrado libre de drogas, alcohol y tabaco. Nos gustaría continuar esta tradición como una celebración segura para nuestros estudiantes del último año que se gradúan.

Project Grad es un evento patrocinado por la familia y no está asociado con Gunnison High School. Necesitaremos muchos voluntarios para ayudar a que esta celebración sea una realidad.Si te gustaría ayudar un poco o mucho, ¡nos encantaría contar contigo!

Necesitaremos personas que se ofrezcan como voluntarias de diversas maneras. Necesitamos un líder a cargo y varios miembros del comité. Los comités incluyen: recaudación de fondos, decoración y montaje, premios, comida y bebida y limpieza.

Únase a nosotros en nuestra primera reunión de planificación para Project Grad:

Cuándo: miércoles 17 de enero a las 18:00 h.

Dónde: Los comunes de la escuela secundaria Gunnison

Si desea ayudar pero no puede asistir, comuníquese con [Enter Name] al [Enter number] o [Enter Email]

No hay suficientes voluntarios adultos = no hay evento, así que ayude a que Project Grad sea la gloriosa celebración que debe ser y ofrézcase como voluntario para ayudar.¡Muchas manos hacen trabajo liviano!

Los esperamos el miércoles 17 de enero a las 6:00 pm en GHS,

Graduado del proyecto en equipo

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!!!!!

GWSD offers all families access to ParentGuidance.org. Click the photo below for the January newsletter.

High Schoolers who have completed an Avalanche Safety Course through Irwin Guides, an AIARE course, or who are currently taking Avalanche Awareness through Pathways Outdoor Leadership can earn 0.1 credit by participating in BOTH backcountry ski days.

Gear lists will be provided and Pathways Outdoor Education can work with families to acquire gear, as needed. Contact Mr. Detlefsen at rdetlefsen@gunnisonschools.net.

When: January 23rd and February 6th

Price: $50

Register here

Scholarships are available. Contact choicepass@gunnisoncounty.org

Summer High School Science Course: Rocky Mtn. Bio. Lab and the Gunnison School District are offering a field biology course July 27th- Aug. 7th. One semester of GWSD science credit is available! Scholarships are also available to local students to help cover the fee. Scholarship applications are due Feb. 1st. The RMBL Website has more information or contact Katie Lawn at RMBL: youthscience@rmbl.org

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

The registration deadline for our educational adventure is still open—and you won’t want to miss it! When you and your friends join us, you’ll experience an unforgettable journey packed with history, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Explore our trip website to see the amazing places we’ll visit, trip dates, pricing, and everything you need to know: https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-gunnison-high-school-dc-219069/

Paying for the trip is easier than ever thanks to WorldStrides’ helpful tools:

Gift of Education Fundraising: Thousands of students use this simple program to help cover their trip cost.
Flexible Payment Plans: Spread your payments into small, manageable monthly amounts leading up to travel by calling 800.468.5899.
With over 55 years of experience, WorldStrides provides safe, high-quality programs for students nationwide. Plus, because of their accredited status, you can even earn FREE high school and college credit through the Discovery for Credit program—a great boost for future college applications.

Space is limited, so be sure to register today at worldstrides.com/signup using TripID 219069. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at akuhns@gunnisonschools.net.

Call for registration and financial aid information: 800-468-5899