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Dear Cowboy Community,

We're nearing the end of the first quarter and Family Conferences are at the end of this month. This year, we'll be hosting conferences on Wednesday, October 29th, and Wednesday November 5th. Look for more information in next week's newsletter.

Student Council and GHS Legion hosted some incredible service projects this week, and LULAC put on the annual assembly honoring Hispanic Heritage month. See below pictures!

Cross Country had a strong showing in Salida last week, with Jordan Callahan and Elora Jones placing 4th and 5th respectively. State is just around the corner and the Cowboys are gearing up with a race in Grand Junction today.

This evening, we have home Volleyball against Grand Valley at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm, and then Football hosts Alamosa at 7pm. Volleyball is coming off a huge win over league-rival Aspen. Softball won big over Aspen this week. Be sure to catch the ladies in their last regular season games against Basalt at home, with a doubleheader starting at noon. Soccer is off for the weekend after playing 5A Grand Junction to a tie and defeating Alamosa 9-1 this week.

Mountain Biking wrapped up their regular season with a 2nd place team finish at the Royal Gorge Rumble. They were led by Sophomore Laney Olmstead, who stood atop the podium for her third straight win. Sol Hausdoerffer took second place, while a host of Cowboys finished in the top 20 of their respective catagories, including Judit Hausdoerffer (8th), Owen Frazier (8th), Emily Cattles (10th), Jacey Jones (13th), Walker Sovick (17th), and Aya Hausdoerffer (20th). They'll head to Glenwood Springs in two weeks for the State Competition. Congratulations to Seniors Colin Bloomer, Emily Cattles, Aya Hausdoerffer, and Jacey Jones for earning the Colorado League 4 year rider belt buckles.

Please remember that school is closed for Fall Break Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14. Students return on Wednesday, October 15. Have a great long weekend!

Every school day matters!

The Colorado Department of Education has begun the Attendance Matters! Attendance Campaign.

Academic success for Colorado students starts with being in school on time every day. Every member of our community has a role to play in supporting student attendance, and this resource hub is designed to help schools, parents, families, and local partners spread the word that every school day matters.

Please find an important letter to parents and guardians in English and in Spanish.

The Geiman Scholars program at Western Coloarado University is accepting applications.

Deadline: October 8th

Who's Eligible?

• High School Sophomores from GHS and CBHS
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Demonstrated Financial Need
• First Generation College Student Status

Apply here!

Oct 15th-Dec 1st- Early Action deadlines for college applications

Oct 22nd - Student Financial Aid Night, 6pm @ GHS

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!!!!!

Daniels Scholarship application opens September 15 - October 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm MT

https://www.danielsfund.org/Scholarships/Daniels-Scholarship-Program/Overview

Daniels Scholarship application opens September 15 - October 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm MT

https://www.danielsfund.org/Scholarships/Daniels-Scholarship-Program/Overview

Boettcher Scholarship application open until November 1, 2025

https://boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships/prospective-scholars/

Informational Boettcher webinars:

Tuesday, September 9th from 5-6 p.m.

Thursday, September 25th from noon-1 p.m.

Monday, October 6th from 5-6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 15th from noon-1 p.m.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1, 2025

Visit https://studentaid.gov/ for more information

Who should complete the FAFSA® form?

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

What is the FAFSA® form?

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

What is FAFSA:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmEP38x-1Z8&t=15s

Creating an FSA ID:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco

How to fill out the FAFSA:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9apxxQrx-WY

Senior Financial Aid Night coming soon!

Please reach out to Ms. Vogan with any questions: JVogan@gunnisonschools.ne

Gunnison High School is offering the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, October 21st for Juniors.

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides Juniors first hand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™ along with the opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. This test is voluntary.

Click PSAT for more information and for practice tests.

Students must sign up and pay the registration fee in the Counseling Office. Payment must be received upon signing up. Only a limited number of tests are available.

Registration runs: Monday, September 8th – Friday, September 19.

FEE: $20 (cash or check)

Your son/daughter will be excused from classes in the morning if he/she is taking the PSAT.

Please contact Sarah Macort, counselor or Susan Powers, assessment coordinator with any questions.

Mr. Phipps and the GHS Legion spent Wednesday afternoon helping with a clean up at the Gunnison Cemetery.

Thanks to Mrs. Cammack, Mrs. Drendel, Ms. Mayte, and LULAC for hosting the annual Hispanic Heritage assembly, with students showing off traditional dress, customs, dances, and music.

Student Council made a trip to WCU's campus to clean up the "G." The Class of 2027 lit the G during Homecoming, and StuCo made sure it's cleaned up. Thanks to Mrs. McDonald and Ms. Wise for sponsoring the efforts.

The Pathways Outdoor program is organizing a trip to the Utah desert, November 5th-8th. Join other GHS and CBHS students for three days of camping, hiking, and rappelling in the San Rafael Swell. No experience required. Led by Mr. Detlefsen and Mr. Gibney, this experience offers 0.3 PE credits and lots of adventure. Check out the flyers in the halls and outside the counseling office. Scan the QR code for more information and to sign up!

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

Sign up to perform at the Gunny Valley Sessions Concert on December 10th by emailing GunnyValleySessions@gmail.com. Participation is open to Vocalists, Solo Musicians, Duets, and Bands.