Mustang News - January 30, 2026

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Today was our all school ski day, and it was great to hear about the positive experiences students and staff had on the mountain. It is always exciting to see our school community take advantage of the incredible opportunities available in the Gunnison Valley. Thank you to the teachers, staff, volunteers, and partners who helped make the day run smoothly.

Along with time on the mountain, there continue to be many great things happening in and out of the classroom. Students are staying engaged in their learning, building strong routines, and supporting one another across activities and events. We are proud of the momentum we are seeing as the semester continues.

Go Mustangs!

Lance Betts

Principal

Gunnison Middle School

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February 6: All-School Ski Day

February 6-7: Ft. Lewis College Honor Band Trip

February 13: GMS Valentines Day Dance 6:30-8:30

February 16-17: No School

Schedule for February 2-6:

Monday: A

Tuesday: A

Wednesday: E

Thursday: O

Friday: A

GMS Bell Schedule

Hello Mustang families!

ParentGuidance.org is a free resource for GWSD families. Did you know that they host free virtual sessions on all sorts of topics? Coming up in the month of February, there will be sessions on screen time and mental health, emotional regulation, tools to support your child's mental health, how to motivate your child, school avoidance, what parents need to know about suicide prevention, navigating divorce with children, stop the bullying cycle, compassionate parenting, parenting styles, talking to your child about pornography, understanding eating disorders, recognizing child abuse, the ABCs of substance use and vaping, and protecting your child on social media. You can access these sessions through parentguidance.org/mhs-catelog/ and I'm here to help as well! Go, Mustangs!

Washington DC, Spring Break, 2026

2026 is the United State's 250th Birthday!

A great way to celebrate would be to go to Washington, DC for Spring Break!

You'll see sites like the Lincoln Memorial, George Washington's home, the Air and Space Museum, the US Capitol, and the National Zoo. This will be a fun, exciting, educational, and safe experience for all interested GHS and GMS students.

All current 6th, 7th, 8th, and high school students (plus, other friends and family members!) are invited. Registration is now open! You can sign up online at worldstrides.com/register or by phone at 800-468-5899. Use the code 219547 to sign up. Please reach out to Sara Lamar if you have any questions: slamar@gunnisonschools.net. Thanks!

Mrs. Lamar and Mrs. Clements are very excited to announce that we are planning our next trip to the Dominican Republic! We’ll be participating in cultural activities, service projects, and having so much fun in the summer of 2026. All current 5-8th graders are invited. Registration is now open! Enroll now with this link: www.eftours.com/2680037BT. Please reach out to Sara Lamar with any questions: slamar@gunnisonschools.net. ¡Gracias y vamos!

Good luck to the Mustang Girls' Basketball squads in the

B League Tournaments tomorrow.

7B plays at Olathe High School and 8B plays at Columbine Middle School.

Games next week to conclude the season are:

Monday away at Lake City

Thursday home vs Crested Butte

Saturday hosts the 8A League Tournament; 7A at Paonia K8

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WRESTLING practice begins February 9 at 3:45 in the GMS gym.

Requirements for participation are current physical, $75 athletic fee,

signed code of conduct. Athletes also need wrestling shoes, headgear,

and mouth guard (recommended).

Questions? Contact Mary Nordberg at mnordberg@gunnisonschools.net

GMS Substance Use Prevention Night: Friday, February 27, 6:30-8:30pm

GMS is collaborating with the Gunnison Police Department and the Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project (GCSAPP) to host two substance use prevention presentations for our students and parents/guardians on Friday, February 27th at 6:30pm. Presentations for 7th and 8th graders will take place during the school day and a parent/guardian presentation will take place that evening at 6:30pm at Gunnison Middle School.

Dinner will be provided for parents. While parents/guardians are participating in the substance use presentation, students and siblings can enjoy a movie and concessions in the GCS Commons.

RSVP by Monday, February 23rd: Please complete this short participation form so we know how much food to purchase.

The safety, health, and well-being of our students is our top priority. We hope these presentations will give students and families the opportunity to engage in this important conversation. Please let us know if you have any questions: rbrekke@gunnisonschools.net or (970) 641-7710.

Are you looking for a social and screen-free activity for your student on early release days?

Have we got the program for you!

All GMS students are invited to join the new and enhanced Wednesday Workshop program. Together we create and share snacks, move and play games, explore art and creativity projects. Quite often we even have a lot of fun.

We also have GHS Honor Students providing homework help in a quiet and supportive environment.

Curious? Sign up to give it a try!

Link to enroll: https://forms.gle/odVKJZGHp9DinpWJ7

Want to learn more? Reach out to Kristi Remkus, GMS Enrichment Coordinator, kremkus@gunnisonschools.net.

¡Tenemos el programa perfecto para ti!

Todos los estudiantes de GMS están invitados a participar en el nuevo y mejorado programa de Talleres de los Miércoles. Juntos preparamos y compartimos meriendas, hacemos ejercicio y jugamos, y exploramos proyectos de arte y creatividad. ¡Y lo mejor de todo es que nos divertimos muchísimo!

También contamos con estudiantes de honor de GHS que brindan ayuda con las tareas en un ambiente tranquilo y de apoyo.

¿Te interesa? ¡Inscríbete y pruébalo!
Link to enroll: https://forms.gle/vUFMgt28xDx5meAN7

¿Quieres saber más? Comunícate con Kristi Remkus, Coordinadora de Programas Complementarios de GMS, a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico: kremkus@gunnisonschools.net.

Please take time to review our district's GWSD Student Safe and Responsible Use Policy (English and Spanish). All GMS students will be asked to review and sign this agreement starting January 12th. In addition, we ask that parents and guardians review our GMS Cell Phone Agreement (English / Spanish). Please contact Renee Brekke, GMS Assistant Principal if you have any questions rbrekke@gunnisonschools.net. Thank you for helping us support safe and responsible technology use at GMS.

We look forward to bringing 7th and 8th graders skiing on January 30th and February 6th. In preparation for these special days, we'd like to remind you that there will not be any programming at GMS on these days. If your child does not plan to participate in the ski program, please plan to keep him/her home these days and contact the GCS Office to report their absence at (970) 641-7710.

• Students that do participate in the ski program will bring home a code of conduct form for parent/guardian signature.
• Students may request a school sack lunch, bring their own lunch, or bring money to purchase food. Please note that cash is not accepted at most restaurants.
• Ski/snowboards are not allowed on school buses. Parents need to bring students on ski days or leave ski/snowboards at school if necessary. Trucks for gear will be located on the north end of the GMS building.
• Students will load school buses at 8:30am. In the afternoon, 7th and 8th graders will either return on a school bus or the 3:45 or 4:15 RTA bus from the Mt. CB Transit Center. Students will be allowed to call parents/guardians when they board their bus for more specific pick up times.
• Parents/guardians may pick up their child and ski gear in the GCS parking lot at approximately 4:30-5:00pm.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are always striving to make GMS a great place for students, staff, and families to learn, make connections, and feel a sense of belonging. Each year, we ask for feedback from all members of our community so we can learn what we are doing well and generate goals for improvement. Please take a moment to complete our 2025-26 GMS Culture & Climate Parent/Guardian Feedback Survey to tell us how your child is making connections at GMS. Feel free to reach out with any additional questions and thank you for your support.

The middle school band and choir are raising funds for new instruments and field trip funds! Purchase the 'Slice the Price' card from Domino's Pizza for $20 and each time you buy a large pizza, you get one free! You can use the card as many times as you want until the end of the year, December 31, 2026! If you purchase five pizzas, you get five free! If you use the card once, it will pay for itself. GMS Music receives $10 for every card sold. Over 2000 Domino's locations will accept the card, so spread the word!

General Store: https://store.dominos.cards/52759

ORDER YOUR 2026 YEARBOOK NOW!

If you order personalization, there are four free icons

for you to choose through the end of October!

GMS Yearbooks are still ONLY $20! They will be delivered

in May but you can order now and never worry that we'll run

out.

Click the link below to check this off your list!

GMS Yearbook

Contact Mary Nordberg with any questions.

mnordberg@gunnisonschools.net

Be sure to take a look and see if you recognize anything in our lost and found collection.

The Gunnison Middle School community supports the growth of all learners to think critically and engage as empathetic, respectful, healthy, and responsible global citizens.