Power Center Updates

• Student Exchange  Opportunity: If you are  interested in doing the foreign exchange program next year, the information meeting is coming up on October 2nd during lunch in the power center. Usually, students do their exchange abroad during their junior year so they can come back and graduate with their classmates their senior year, so it is typically sophomores who apply. Sign-up in the power center to attend the meeting and get all the information you need to make a decision. Lunch is included.

• International STEM internship next summer the pinhead presentations are coming up very quickly and they are required for any students interested in applying to the pin turn program. The information meeting and presentations from Montrose high school students is September 11th during lunch in the power center. Students need to register ahead of time in the power center so we can plan for lunch numbers. Please encourage your top students to be a part of this. It is paid for 100% and is an awesome opportunity that only few schools get to be a part of and we are one of the lucky ones who has anywhere from 4 to 8 students involved each year. Please see the attachments and reach out to Kathy Gaber if interested.

Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity: Rose Bowl Lanes is hiring for the snack bar at the bowling alley. Hours vary. Weekdays—5:30-9:30/10:00 p.m. and weekends either 12:30-6 p.m./6-11:30 p.m.

Contact John Bullington at 970-417-1470

Employment Opportunity: If you are  looking for a job there will be a Job Fair at CMU campus in Montrose on September 18th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. See the attached flyer.

Community Service

Community Service Opportunity: The Montrose Recreation District is looking for volunteers to help on race day.  It is a great opportunity for high school students to get out into the community and support the Montrose Recreation District's Adaptive Sports Program. We are asking for volunteers to meet at the MRD Field House (Address: 25 Colorado Ave, Montrose, CO 81401) at 1:00 pm on race day.  The race is scheduled to be completed by 4:00 pm, and they will have awards and a wrap-up immediately after.  

• 📍 What it is: Montrose’s first adventure/scavenger hunt-style race, now in its 10th year! Teams of four solve clues to travel across town, completing fun challenges at 10–15 different locations. The challenges could be physical or mental. Examples: Teams have had to identify two examples for a list of invasive plant species as a mental challenge. An example of a physical challenge participants have completed is a mini obstacle course. 

• 🎯 Why we do it: The race raises money for the Adaptive Biking Program through Montrose Recreation District, helping individuals with disabilities experience the joy and freedom of cycling.

• 🏃 Who can participate: Anyone! Teams are made up of friends, family, coworkers, or community members. It’s designed to be fun and accessible — no prior racing experience needed. We have general teams, unified teams (individuals with disabilities working with individuals without disabilities), and adaptive teams (fully comprised of individuals with disabilities) 

• 🕒 Race day: October 25, 2025. Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The race starts and finishes at the Montrose Field House.

• 💙 Impact: Every sponsorship and registration fee goes directly toward adaptive bikes and programming that make recreation inclusive for all.

If caregivers or staff have specific questions, feel free to send them my way, or they can visit www.amazingracemontrose.com for details. Our flyer is attached. 

Thanks again for being such a great partner in making this event successful! 

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 Danielle Musser, M.S., CAPE
Adaptive and Inclusive Program Leader
Adapted Physical Education Specialist

Certified in the Swim Whispers Program Level 1 + 2

Pronouns: she/her/hers

970-765-0544

Adaptive@MontroseRec.com

Community Service: Cottonwood Elementary is having a Trunk or Treat on Friday Oct 31st. Students will receive 3 of their community service hours to come and help us run our event.  The sign-up link is below. 

https://forms.gle/o24Re6rtsj2dfbHN8

Community Service: The haunted corn maze and the Veteran Alliance are seeking groups and individuals to volunteer at their annual events. Check out the Flyers and contact them are interested in earning community service hours.

Community Service Opportunity: If you are  interested in volunteering to serve or clean-up at the banquet for the blue Jean ball on November 7th at 5:30 contact Don Reed from the welcome home alliance for veterans at 970-209-1822. See the attached flyer.