Titan Times

Please join us for our next SAAC meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4pm. You can join in person at the CBCS Library, or virtually through the GoogleMeet link. Important topics for this month's meeting are overviews of the school's Performance Frameworks, an update from Student Council and PTA happenings! SAAC is also looking for community members to join our Council. These positions are important because they represent many populations in both the school and community. As a representative, your responsibilities are to join us once a month for our meetings and participate in discussions as they come up.

We are looking to fill the following openings:

• Elementary School
• Secondary School
• K-12
• Classified Employee
• DAC

CBSAAC Agenda October 6, 2026

The Crested Butte Secondary Health Room (in secondary front office space) will be open for students starting on Tuesday, October 6th.

You can order photos online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code (C385). If you have any questions or concerns about pictures please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199.

Please note that class pictures and picture retakes will be on Thursday, October 22nd.

The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 in the MPR. All NHS members are required to attend. Please note that formal wear is encouraged. Food will be provided!

All sophomore and juniors are highly encouraged to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 28th, administered during the school day at CBCS. Please pay the $18 test fee on mypaymentsplus (under Activities - PSAT). This test provides valuable practice for the SAT. If you have questions or need financial assistance in paying the test fee, please contact Jennifer Read at jread@gunnisonschools.net.

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 11th.

We’ve noticed an increase in items being dropped off for students during the school day. To minimize classroom disruptions and due to limited office staffing, please note that we will not be calling classes to notify students about dropped-off items such as lunches or other non-essential items. If an item is medical or urgently needed, this policy does not apply.

If your student forgets their lunch, please know that free hot lunch is available each day. Students who are expecting a drop-off are welcome to stop by the office during passing periods to check for their items. Thank you for your understanding.

Youth are experts on their peers and are the ones with the power to influence change. The Youth Coalition is a group of students who care about their peers’ well-being and want to make a positive impact. Topics and projects are different each year, based on what the coalition decides. The Coalition meets before school, at school, every other week and students are financially compensated for their work. Applications are due October 9th.

Spanish HERE.

If you missed Choice Pass sign-ups there is ONE more opportunity on Monday, October 19th at Ann Zugelder Building (307 N. Wisconsin St.- in Gunnison). There will be one presentation at 5 pm- doors close at 5:10. Complete paperwork before the event: https://www.choicepass.net/registration.

Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based parenting curriculum for families with youth 9-14 years old. It aims to reduce risk factors associated with teen drug use and strengthen family bonds. The course is 6 weeks, the cost is $25 per parent, and includes dinner and child care.

The class often fills up, so REGISTER today!

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

Daniels Fund Scholarship, Deadline October 15th

Need based, great scholarship

Boettcher Scholarship, Deadline November 1st

Very selective, must be used in the state of CO

Hagan Scholarship, Deadline December 1st

Financial need required

US JCI Senate Scholarship, Deadline Jan 12th

Scholarship available for four-year and trade schools

Colorado Council Volunteerism Scholarship, Deadline February 1st

Must be used at a school in Colorado

Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th at 6pm at CBCS. Please bring a laptop. Any families who are new to the FAFSA or would like guidance should plan to attend!

We encourage the student to attend with the parents. Reach out to Jennifer with questions.

The Medical Pathways program gives high school students hands-on exposure to careers in healthcare by offering students the opportunity to shadow professionals, participate in skill-building workshops, and learn about the many pathways available in the field of healthcare—from clinical roles to administrative and support services. This program begins in January and meets one night a week at GVH. All high schoolers are welcome to participate! A rep will be at CBCS on Thursday, October 22nd at Titan Time to discuss the program and distribute applications. Encourage your HS student to stop by! Email Julena Dunda, jdunda@gvh-colorado.org for more info.

Winter sports meeting for HIGH SCHOOL will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 5pm in the HS gym - this is required for ALL winter sport athletes, parents and coaches.

It's winter sports time! Official CHSAA winter sports practices begin 11/9 for hockey and 11/16 for basketball - MS Boys basketball starts this week and MS Girls basketball will begin after the December break.

Before your student can participate, please complete the following:

Sports Physical: A current sports physical must be completed by a licensed physician using the attached official CHSAA physical evaluation form and uploaded to your student's Arbiter Sports account. This is a CHSAA requirement for participation in all high school athletics. Schools and athletic programs may be subject to CHSAA audits and programs can face consequences if student-athletes are participating without a current physical on file. We appreciate your partnership in helping us remain compliant with these state requirements and, most importantly, ensuring our student-athletes are healthy and safe to participate. Students will have a one-week grace period at the beginning of the season to complete and upload their physical. After that, they will not be permitted to continue participating until the requirement has been met.

Registration: Register your student-athlete through CBCS's Arbiter Sports registration site using THIS link for HIGH SCHOOL and THIS link for MIDDLE SCHOOL- this is required for ALL student-athletes.

Participation Fee: Pay your participation fee through MyPaymentsPlus - the link for payment is directly integrated at the end of the registration process in CBCS's Arbiter Sports registration site above.

• Student-athlete participation fees are essential to the success of our athletic programs. These fees help fund all in-season program needs, including equipment, supplies, and other operational expenses that allow us to provide a quality experience for our athletes. Without these funds, we cannot effectively operate our programs.
• Please note that school athletics are extracurricular, at-will programs and are funded separately from the school's educational budget. Athletic participation fees directly support our sports programs and help ensure we can provide safe, well-equipped, and meaningful opportunities for all student-athletes.
• To ensure fairness and sustainability, student-athletes will have a one-week grace period at the start of the season. After that, they will not be permitted to participate unless their athletic fee has been paid or you have communicated directly with me to discuss financial assistance or a payment plan. We are committed to working with families when needed, so please don't hesitate to reach out. Once your student-athlete has completed registration, we will use that roster to create a GWSD Chat group for each team. This will replace TeamSnap and will be the only method of communication between coaches, parents, and student-athletes moving forward.

• Do you have a new student at the school? Did you transfer from another High School? Reach out to Abby amcdonnell@gunnisonschools.net ASAP to make sure we have the CHSAA transfer waiver completed as it is required BEFORE you can begin practicing at the HS level.

Thank you for helping us get everyone ready for a successful fall season! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We can't wait to see everyone back on campus and on the field/court/track/rink.

Go Titans!

Interested in playing middle school boys basketball? For more information please read the letter from Coach Bacani.

Please reach out to Coach Bacani - mbacani@gunnisonschools.net

HERE is the GWSD Chats one-pager to help get you set up for team communications! If you still need help with Chats, please reach out to kgallagher@gunnisonschools.net

The Annual PTA Party & Auction is heading back to one of our town's most historic spots for an evening of western-style and high-stakes fun at...

"Boots & Blackjack"

Kochevar's Saloon and Gaming Hall

Saturday, November 14th

Every ticket gets you:

• A DJ dance party with KBUT and Valeda Schribner
• A BBQ spread
• Drink ticket
• A stack of chips for the "back-room" casino
• The chance to bid at the live auction

Prizes go to the guests with the highest casino winnings. Grab your tickets before they're gone!

Early bird tickets on sale now for $65!

Ticket prices go up to $75 on October 17th

Purchase Tickets Here: https://crestedbuttepta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/408467

Get ready for Homecoming and show your Titan pride all year long! The Booster Club has Titan

Spirit Wear for students, parents and fans.

Purchase here: https://tinyurl.com/Titans-Merch-Store

10/12-10/16: October Break (No School)

10/22: Class Pictures and Retakes

11/4: Parent-teacher Conferences

11/11: Parent-teacher Conferences

11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Please email CBSSattendance@gunnisonschools.net if your student will be absent or needs to miss any classes. Please note, for absences to be medically excused, please provide a doctor's note.

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