Classes resume on Wednesday, November 6th. We hope you have enjoyed the extra long weekend and are ready to come back to school. See you tomorrow!
The Portrait of a Tiger trait for November is Self-Disciplined.
Galion Tigers are self-disciplined, remaining ambitious and driven toward their goals. By engaging in positive and proactive behaviors, Galion Tigers demonstrate their ability to persevere through challenges and pursue a sound moral compass.
Being self-disciplined allows our Tigers to set and achieve goals in and out of the classroom.
Selected students and staff members who demonstrate this trait will be recognized at the November 19th Board of Education meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 in the Galion Middle School Media Center.
During the October 29th Town Hall Meeting, the Galion City School District recorded short videos to answer questions regarding Issue 14. This is a permanent improvement levy that is on the November 5th ballot. The Galion City Schools Issue 14 Playlist is available on YouTube and can be accessed from galionschools.org/levyfacts. Watch these videos to learn about how this issue impacts our campus and more importantly, the safety and well being of our students and staff.
The Galion High School Student Council is offering FREE babysitting for kiddos ages 3-12 from 3:00-6:00 in the high school gym during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 4th AND Thursday, November 7th. To make this evening even better, on Monday, The Messy Bun Cart will be located in front of Galion High School. Hot dogs, pulled pork, mac & cheese, and shake ups will be available for purchase between 3:00-6:00. We hope this helps make your evening a little less hectic!
UPDATED POST: Who is ready for a long weekend?. This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL November 1-5. We may not be in school, but there are several things happening on our campus.
Our teachers will be participating in professional development and holding Parent/Teachers conferences on Nov. 4 & 7th. Be sure to contact your school office to request a conference if you still need one. Also, remember that November 5th is Election Day! Be sure to check out galionschools.org/levyfacts for more information.
Who is ready for a long weekend? This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL November 1-5. We may not be in school, but there are several things happening on our campus.
Our teachers will be participating in professional development and holding Parent/Teachers conferences on Nov. 4 & 7th. Be sure to contact your school office to request a conference if you still need one. Also, remember that November 5th is Election Day! Be sure to check out galionschools.org/levyfacts for more information.
The Galion Middle School's annual Spooktacular Trick or Treat event is just one week away!
This event is open for all toddlers through kids in grade 5 who are accompanied by an adult to trick or treat through our halls. Admission is just 1 canned food item. Doors open at 5:00pm.
Join our panel of experts to get all the facts regarding ISSUE 14.
Superintendent Jeff Hartmann, Treasurer Charlene Parkinson, and Chief of Operations Brian Owens will be in the Galion High School Library from 6:00-7:00 on Tuesday, October 29th to answer any questions you have. For more information about this permanent improvement levy visit galionschools.org/levyfacts.
At Galion City Schools, we believe in using restorative practices; strategies used to foster a supportive environment in our schools. Instead of traditional disciplinary methods that often involve punishment, restorative practices emphasize building relationships, accountability, restoration, and empowerment. These practices benefit students by improving staff and student relationships, enhancing their emotional skills, and creating a better school climate. At Galion City Schools, we believe in using restorative circles, affective statements, and affective questions in our classrooms and throughout the district. In the weeks ahead we will be sharing information about restorative practices and how we are using it in our classrooms to build a strong community.
Check us out! https://youtu.be/3QeLd7CtT6Q
Thanks to New Day Creative and Haring Realty for making this fabulous video showcasing the Galion City School District. Our website is another great place to learn more about us. galionschools.org
October 21-25 is Bus Safety Week! The transportation team at Galion City Schools plays a HUGE role in keeping our students safe! This week highlights the importance of bus rider safety, bus evacuations, and emergency plans while on the bus.
Here are some amazing facts about our transportation team:
~Our dedicated team includes 11 school bus drivers and two van drivers, ensuring safe transport not only to Galion, but also to Bucyrus, Crestline, Cardington, Mansfield, and Shelby.
~GCS travels nearly 1,000 miles daily
~GCS transports almost 1,100 students—twice a day!
~GCS buses have provided transportation for 170 educational and athletic events so far this year!
Let’s all be on the lookout for the big YELLOW bus and show our drivers courtesy and gratitude for their hard work and dedication!
🚌💛 #BusSafetyWeek #GCSafety #ThankYouDrivers #BigYellowBus
The Galion City School District is seeking to hire a substitute Speech/Language Pathologist to work with our Intermediate and Middle School students. This position will begin February 1, 2025 and continue through the end of the school year. Interested applicants should send resume and letter of interest to human.resources@galonschools.org.
The next Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry in Galion will be October 29 from 4:00-5:30. Pre Registration is preferred.
Then for those looking ahead and planning for Thanksgiving, please note there is a schedule change. The new date is November 25th. To better serve everyone and accommodate a larger crowd, pre-registration is REQUIRED. Don't miss this opportunity to receive support! Register here:
https://freshtrak.com/register/event/285889
Reminder to all families that this Friday, October 11, marks the end of our first grading period. With that comes a two-hour early dismissal of students. This time allows our teachers to have some valuable work time to wrap up the quarter.
You are all invited back at 7:00 to Unckrich Stadium in Heise Park to cheer on our Tigers as they take on Pleasant Spartans and see our Homecoming King & Queen announcement. See you at the game! Go Tigers!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and today October 8th is International Dyslexia Day.
In keeping in line with Ohio law, Galion teachers have been receiving specialized training to better support students with dyslexia. This is a crucial step in ensuring every child gets the help they need to succeed.
There are many myths surrounding dyslexia, like the idea that it’s tied to vision problems and reversing letters. In reality, dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects the way the brain processes language. Throughout the remainder of the month, we will share more information about dyslexia to help increase awareness and help separate myths from facts.
We heard your feedback and have adjusted the time for the Superintendent Series: Talk About Galion Schools. Dr. Hartmann will be at the YMCA from 6:00-7:00 to have informal conversations. Feel free to drop by or take a quick break from your workout to have a chat.
Here are a couple district initiatives you may want to ask about:
District Directional System
State Report Card
Master Facility Plan
Get ready, Galion! Connections Weekend is almost here! Many events are taking place on our campus next weekend. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming alumni for this special weekend full of celebration, learning, and community spirit.
Galion City Schools is teaming up with Northmor Local School District and Mt. Gilead School District to collect essential items for those affected by the recent floods in North Carolina. Donated items can be dropped off at each school office until Thursday, October 10th.
Thanks to Huntsman Trucking, a semi-truck filled with your generous donations will be delivered to those in need. Every contribution counts!
Let’s unite for a great cause! #CommunitySupport #FloodRelief #NorthCarolinaStrong #NorthmorLocal #MtGileadSchools
Happy National Custodians Day!
A huge thank you to our amazing custodians for keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Your hard work behind the scenes makes a world of difference for our students, staff, and community. We appreciate all that you do!
Let’s show our custodians some love today!
#NationalCustodiansDay #ThankYou #TigerPride
As September Attendance Awareness month comes to a close we want to celebrate and congratulate our families for the effort we have seen making attendance a priority. Our average daily attendance rates have improved across the district from this time last year! Let’s keep doing great work. BELIEVE ~ ACHIEVE ~ SUCCEED!
