Titan Times

First semester finals for high school are fast approaching. Please remember that finals or culminating activities are conducted in every high school class. Any planned absence from HS finals must be pre-approved by the principal. Parents/guardians can contact the principal by emailing Mr. McCune at smccune@gunnisonschools.net. Acceptable reasons for requesting early finals are known absences such as significant travel plans or family commitments. If an early finals request is granted, students must make arrangements directly with each of their teachers. No early finals will be approved after Tuesday, January 7th.

High School finals will follow the schedule below. Please note that the bell schedule will remain the same as usual.

Monday 1/13: Normal class day

Tuesday 1/14: English, Math, and Electives (Day 1)

Wednesday 1/15: Science, Social Studies, and Spanish (Day 1)

Thursday 1/16: Science, Social Studies, and Spanish (Day 2)

Friday 1/17: English, Math, and Electives (Day 2)

A reminder that students need to bring charged Chromebooks (and chargers) for i-Ready testing this week and next. Thank you!

Please join us for the first CBSAC meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 7th! We will be meeting in the CBCS Library at 4PM. You can also join virtually via the link in the agenda. Highlights will be a recap of the wonderful things going on at our school. See the agenda HERE.

The CBCS Talent Show will be on Wednesday, January 29th at 5:30pm in the MPR. There are still spaces available! If interested in joining, please fill out this FORM.

Register HERE for session 3 clubs and pay the $20 club registration fee on mypaymentsplus. Session 3 runs from after the holiday break up to February break. Clubs include Secondary Art Club (6th-12th grades) on Tuesdays, January 14 - February 13, 3:15-5:30 at CBCS, KBUTeens (8th-12th grades) on Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12, 2:00 - 3:30 at KBUT and Improv Club (6th-12th grades) on Thursdays, January 9 - February 13, 4:15 - 5:30 at the Mallardi Theatre (2nd & Elk). Please contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net with questions.

Is your family or business interested in sponsoring an Enrichment Program club? It's $250 to sponsor a club for one session or $400 to sponsor a club for the whole year. Most clubs meet for two or more sessions. Contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net for more information.

• 1/17: Free showing of Despicable Me 4 in Gunnison, 6pm
• 1/21: Parent Education Event at CBCS 5:30-7pm
• 1/31: Mario Kart Night, Fred Field Center in Gunnison, 5:30 to 8:30pm

Find more information on the Choice Pass website.

Parents and guardians, are you ready for the first event of a Student Wellness Workshop Series? Join us for this Wellness Workshop to learn about Comprehensive Health Education at GWSD on January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm in the library at CBCS.

What to Expect:

• Learn about the district’s health and wellness initiatives, including comprehensive health education.

• Connect with the school community, including Superintendent Nichols, school principals, teachers and counselors and understand their connection to this content area.

• Hear from students about their experiences in health education.

Click here to RSVP (not required but helpful to plan). We hope that you’ll be there to learn more about the district’s Comprehensive Health Education Program and how it supports positive health outcomes for students.

In an effort to alleviate disruptions to classroom learning, if you need to pick up your child during the school day, please do your best to utilize a passing period. We understand that this may not always be possible, but when it is, it really benefits our learning environment. Check the bell schedule HERE. Thanks for your help and support!

Please email CBSSattendance@gunnisonschools.net if your student will be absent or needs to miss any classes. Per the student handbook, please note that students who are more than 25 minutes late to class without a call or email from a guardian will be marked as an unexcused absence for that period.

If you or your student needs to reset your PowerSchool password, you can contact madeline.shugert@gunnisonschools.net or pssupport@gunnisonschools.net. Thank you!

If your child needs medication administered during the school day. Please bring the completed form with physician signature and prescription medication in appropriately labeled container to the school.

CBCS uses MyPaymentsPlus to accept payments for any applicable school fees (athletics, extra items at lunch, the technology fee, after school programming, etc.)

Financial Aid Night is Tuesday, January 7th at 6pm at CBCS! If this is your first time with the FAFSA, if you have questions about a unique financial situation, or if you just need moral support, please plan to attend! We will have John Stewart, Director of Financial Aid at Colorado Mesa University, here to help with all of your questions. We will also briefly discuss scholarship opportunities and tax considerations. If you plan to attend, please bring yourself and your senior student. And if possible, bring a device (laptop or Chromebook) for each of you. Each person will also need an FSA ID. Please create this ahead of the meeting if you have not already done so.

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and the Gunnison School District are offering a field biology course from July 21- Aug. 1. Scholarships are available to local students to help cover the fee. Scholarship applications are due March 1. The RMBL website has more information at www.rmbl.org or contact Katie Lawn at youthscience@rmbl.org. Apply Here!

Learn about exciting summer opportunities available: part-time jobs, summer programs on college campuses, service work, and more for 7th-12th grade students. For virtual event link and more information, please visit our website www.cwscollegeoutreach.org.

Interested in finding out about creative ideas for after high school? Consider attending the Gap Year Fair in Denver on Sunday, February 2nd!

GVH is once again offering the Medical Pathways Program for HS students. The program will be held on Wednesday evenings from Jan 8th - April 2nd. For more info and to sign up click HERE.

Epic Promise Scholarship, Deadline January 10th

For Vail children/dependents.

US JCI Senate Scholarship, Deadline January 17th

For college and vocational studies.

Colorado PEO Scholarship, Deadline January 31st

For Colorado women.

Alltricity Scholarship, Deadline February 7th

Electric energy industry studies.

Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship, Deadline February 15th

For children of injured workers.

RBC Wealth Management Scholarship, Deadline February 28th

Science, math or engineering majors.

Crested Butte Rotary Club Scholarship, Deadline February 28th

Richard Rozman Memorial Scholarship, Deadline February 28th

Studying civil engineering, ag, water resources

Horatio Alger Scholarship, Deadline March 1st

Financial need required.

Gunnison County Electric Association Scholarship, Deadline March 3rd

National Panhellenic Conference Scholarship, Deadline March 9th

Colorado PTA Scholarship, Deadline March 15th

Financial need required.

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Check out the website for all things athletics: last minute changes, game highlights, up-to-date schedule, live viewings and more! CrestedButteAthletics.com

The 2025 season officially starts on January 6th. Please complete this sign up form, complete all paperwork in BigTeams, and get your physical so you are ready for practice on January 6!

Contact Talley Nichols with questions. tnichols@gunnisonschools.net

The Titans Booster Club is like PTA but for sports. If you’re interested in volunteering to support Crested Butte Titans athletics, please contact cbcstitansbooster@gmail.com. The Booster Club supports student athletes in grades 6-12 by providing financial assistance to middle and high school sports programs at CBCS and promoting school and community spirit. Support includes Homecoming, spirit wear, athlete scholarships, uniforms and equipment, and concessions. We rely solely on volunteers, donations and sponsorships (banner and individual/family). Please consider how you can

help!

Check out the senior athlete spotlight HERE.

Saturday January 25th at Tully's CB South. CBCS PTA & KBUT bring you a night of food, fun, and prizes at Family Jammy Bingo! Reserve your seats now, seats limited to 75. Tickets include a seat and buffet dinner of pizza, salad, and dessert. 5pm buffet seating, 6pm Bingo starts. Bingo cards will be sold at the door for $20. Must be 18+ to buy cards (cash or Venmo) but all ages can play! We will have prizes for each of the 10 bingo games and prizes for best costumes.

Please join us for a PTA meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 8:45am at Town Hall in the Junior meeting room. This meeting is for anyone who wants to learn more about what we do and how you can help! We will be reviewing our year-to-date overall as well as reviewing bylaws, vacant leadership roles, and finance policy. All are welcome - you don't have to be a member to attend. You can also attend virtually. Email info@crestedbuttepta.org for a virtual invitation.

1/21: Start of the second semester

1/29: CBCS Talent Show at 5:30pm in the MPR

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. You can participate in this service by sending a text message of "yes" to our school's short code number 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of the messages with "stop." SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.

We take safety seriously at CBSS and we are committed to providing a safe, substance free school. The Halo Smart Sensor not only measures air quality (like CO2 and NO2), but can also detect nicotine and THC vapes. These tools are present to help us meet our goal of ensuring a substance free school. If you would like to have more information, or have questions, please contact the office to set up a meeting with Mr. McCune, or email him at smccune@gunnisonschools.net with your questions.

Just a reminder to please email CBSSattendance@gunnisonschools.net if your student will be absent or needs to miss any classes.

Building access is limited to students and faculty with special access granted to school volunteers and parents by appointment. The main office foyer will be the singular access point. Please use the phone in the foyer to notify office staff of your arrival. Visitors are required to check in and out as we are responsible for your whereabouts in the case of an emergency. Thank you for honoring this limited access as we strive to ensure a safe and secure space for our students.

Please contact Madeline Shugert, Secondary Office Manager, at madeline.shugert@gunnisonschools.net, or call the front office at (970) 641-7720.