This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the value of being Involved—the third quality of our Portrait of a Tiger. Involved Tigers display a passion for the success of our community by engaging service to our community, lending a hand, and making a difference! They also seek ways to participate in school related activities to help build Tiger pride! ❤️
As the snow is falling, and the holidays are approaching, there will be many opportunities to be involved in our community and in our schools not only in December, but in the months to come. We invite all our Tiger families and friends to be involved.
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Feel free to share you favorite Thanksgiving activity in the comments!
This is a short week for us at Galion City Schools. Our Thanksgiving break starts Wednesday, November 27th with classes resuming on Monday, December 2. From the Galion City School District to all our Tiger Families; we are thankful for each and every one of our students, staff members and the community in which we serve. Enjoy this special holiday!
Today, we celebrate all those who come in on short notice, fill long-term needs and are always there when we need you. We appreciate each and every one of our substitute teachers. Thank you for what you do!
If you would like to join our team of substitute teachers, stop in our administrative office to pick up an application packet. See details on our website at galionschools.org/employment
This week, we celebrate the power of public education and the incredible things happening every day in Galion City Schools! From innovative classroom experiences to supportive services that nurture the whole child, we’re proud to make a difference in our students’ lives. 💙
Innovative Learning: Our teachers use evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge technology to provide a rigorous education for all students. Decisions are data driven to guide our instructional practice.
Support for All: Through counseling, special education, PBIS, ROAR and other programs we provide a supportive, social-emotional, safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
Extracurricular Excellence: From athletics to the arts, our students shine on the field, on stage, and in our community. All are welcome to attend our athletic events, our band and choir concerts, as well as our theater productions. Not only do our students excel in their activities, but all our students graduate with a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer service.
Community Partnerships: Together with local businesses and organizations, we provide real-world learning opportunities. Our students are able to tour local businesses and participate in career based learning programs both on and off campus.
Dedicated Staff: In this year alone teachers and staff have received training for PBIS, Restorative Practices, Science of Reading, Dyslexia, and have collaborated with district administrators to improve teaching and learning strategies. We Believe our students will Achieve their full potential to Succeed in all aspects of their lives.
Public education is the heart of our community, and we’re proud to partner with families to empower students to achieve their dreams. See for yourself some of the great things we have to offer. https://bit.ly/GalTigers24
💬 Tell us: What makes you proud of Galion City Schools? Share your stories in the comments!
In continuing to share how we use Restorative Practice at Galion City Schools, today we focus on restorative questions. These are questions designed to help students reflect on their feelings and the impact of their actions on others. Restorative questions encourage emotional awareness and promote constructive dialogue, especially during conflicts or misunderstandings. Some examples are: “How did that situation make you feel?” “How do you think your actions affect others?”
The Galion City School District is, once again, pleased to host the Second Harvest Food Pantry on November 25th. In preparation for the expected increased attendance and demand for turkeys, pre-registration is required. Those who have not pre-registered will be asked to wait until the end of the line. We also kindly ask that attendees refrain from arriving before 3:30 p.m. to reduce traffic during school dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you and hope this helps you and your families enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.
Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. In our district, over 135 students have parents/guardians who are currently serving in active duty or are veterans. Additionally, many more students have siblings and extended family members who serve or have served in the military. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the sacrifices they make for our country. Happy Veterans Day!
To the Galion Community,
While we are disappointed that the permanent improvement levy did not pass, we want to express our sincere gratitude to those who supported our efforts. We understand that these decisions are not easy, and we respect the will of the voters.
Our priority remains the education and well-being of our students, and we will continue to work with the resources we have to provide them with a safe and positive learning environment. However, the need for facility improvements and upgrades remains, and we will have to assess how best to address these needs moving forward.
As a district, we are committed to transparency and collaboration. We will seek feedback from the community to better understand the concerns that led to this outcome and continue to explore all options for ensuring our schools remain places where students can thrive.
Thank you again to everyone who engaged in this process. We are grateful for your continued support of our schools and remain focused on our shared goal of providing a high-quality education for all of our students.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hartmann
Superintendent
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
