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October 2nd, 2026 - Vol. 7 | Issue 9
Principal Jim Woytek
Dear Cowboy Community,
Thanks to Student Council for hosting a wonderful Homecoming Dance on Saturday night. It was a great week at GHS and we've settled back into our routine this week. The first quarter is approaching and staying up on academic work is paramount.
Thanks to Deputy Chief Frank Rodriquez and Officers from Gunnison Police, who joined GHS today at lunch for the first monthly "Chat with a Cop." Students were able to ask questions and build connections with some of our local Police Officers.
Softball came up with two wins last weekend and will host both Cedaredge and Delta at home next week on Tuesday and Thursday. Both doubleheaders begin at 3pm. Mountain Biking had a great week the day after Homecoming and finished with an impressive 3rd Place in the team standings. Volleyball took down Western Slope League rival Coal Ridge on Thursday evening at home and they'll head to Basalt for another league match on Saturday.
Soccer takes on Basalt this afternoon, while Football travels to Delta. Softball heads to Cortez before next week's home stand, while Cross Country is back on the road for a twilight race in Salida Saturday.
Have a wonderful weekend and GO COWBOYS!
Counselor's Spotlight
Senior Information
Post High School Planning.
Mrs. Macort has been meeting with seniors individually regarding graduation, post high school planning and more. Please encourage your senior to make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Macort before November 1st. Parents are always welcome to these meetings. Parents/Guardians: Please reach out to Mrs. Macort with any questions you may have regarding your student's senior year smacort@gunnisonschools.net
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
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.
Once a Cowboy Commemorative Coins
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.
National Merit Semifinal Qualifying Test
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a digital standardized exam administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to help high school students practice for the SAT and qualify for college scholarships.
Learn more here.
Important Dates
October 6th: ASVAB Testing - 10th Graders
October 12th-13th: No School - October Break
October 16th: First Quarter Ends
October 20th: PSAT/NMSQT Day
October 21st: Picture Retakes
November 4th: Family Conferences
November 11th: Family Conferences
Lighting of the "G"
Each year, the Junior Class joins the Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department for the annual "G" Lighting. Thanks to our chaperones, at the G--Mr. Phipps, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Kuhns, and Mrs. Sovick-who joined the Class of 2028 at the G. Thanks, as well, to Mr. Aguilar, Mrs. Cammack, Ms. DiLorenzo, Mrs. Drendel, Ms. Gardner, Mrs. Powers, Mr. Seijo, Mr. Walek, Ms. Wise, and Mrs. Wise at the I Bar Ranch, where our 9th, 10th, and 12th graders watched the lighting.