Curious about what happens at the bus stop? State law requires bus drivers to follow the steps below at bus stops in order to keep our students safe.
✅ Check mirrors for traffic conditions and apply brakes well in advance to warn traffic from the rear.
✅ Actuate warning lights 300 feet prior to stop.
✅ Stop bus at designated stop.
✅ Set the parking brake.
✅ Place the gear shift lever into neutral gear for both manual and automatic transmissions to prevent the bus from lunging forward.
✅ Open the service door to actuate the warning lights and place a hand over the horn to warn students of potential hazards.
✅ Give students directions to go to their Designated Place of Safety and stay there until the bus leaves or signal students to board the bus from their Designated Place of Safety.
✅ Shift the gear lever into the starting gear only after counting and confirming the students are in their Designated Place of Safety or safely in their seat.
✅ Close the door when all areas are clear. Door must be closed before the bus moves.
✅ Look to identify students and potential hazards in the danger zone, counting and checking the mirrors before closing the door and canceling the warning lights.
✅ Release the parking brake after closing the door.
✅ Recheck traffic in the right and left side mirrors prior to pulling away.
Galion Primary and Intermediate School Parents, join us tomorrow, September 27, at 6 p.m. for a Listen & Learn 2 Lead session. We look forward to seeing you there!
Galion City School District families are invited to participate in a series of Listen & Learn 2 Lead sessions designed for parents to get to know Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, ask questions and share input about their experiences with our district.
Galion City Schools recently purchased a GPS Field Marking Robot with the support of the Galion Booster Club. The Club fully funded the cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of painting lines on athletic fields.
Read the full story, here: https://www.galionschools.org/article/1223204
Our final Listen & Learn 2 Lead session for Galion Middle School parents is Thursday, September 28!
Galion City School District families are invited to participate in a series of Listen & Learn 2 Lead sessions designed for parents to get to know Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, ask questions and share input about their experiences with our district.
We hope to see you there!
Galion Primary and Intermediate School Parents, join us on Wednesday, September 27, at 6 p.m. for a Listen & Learn 2 Lead session. We look forward to seeing you there!
Galion City School District families are invited to participate in a series of Listen & Learn 2 Lead sessions designed for parents to get to know Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, ask questions and share input about their experiences with our district.
Galion City School District had the privilege of hosting Jesse Weinberger, a renowned Internet Safety expert and former software programmer. Her insights were truly eye-opening! Research consistently shows that parental monitoring of children's online activity plays a crucial role in their safety. Jesse emphasized that being vigilant is essential to protect our kids from online predators and harmful content.
Want to learn more about ensuring your child's online safety? Check out Jesse’s website for Online Safety Tips for Parents. Let's work together to create a safer online environment for our children! https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/
Galion City School District families are invited to participate in a series of Listen & Learn 2 Lead sessions. These events are designed for parents to get to know Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, ask questions and share input about their experiences with our district.
The first session is tonight for our Galion High School Parents. See you at 7 p.m.!
Galion High School students, don't forget tomorrow, 9/14/2023, is picture day!
The Tiger Tip Line is available via call or text 24/7 to our school community to report concerning or suspicious behavior directly to our administrative team. If you see something, say something.
Visit https://www.galionschools.org/page/safe-school-reporting to learn more.
We are excited to welcome Matt as the new athletic director! Matt's time as a teacher and coach in Galion City Schools made him the perfect candidate for the job. We are looking forward to an exciting 23-24 athletic season!
Happy Labor Day, Tigers! We will see you tomorrow.
Friendly reminder, Tigers! There will be no school on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.
As a district, we will continue to prioritize safety, explore the best methods, and ensure that current safety measures are accurately functioning. Friday afternoon (9/1) at approximately 1:30 p.m., Galion City School District will conduct a districtwide lockdown drill to assess the recently installed Centegix CrisisAlert system, which notifies district administrators and first responders in an emergency. This drill will be the first district wide test of the system for the 2023-2024 school year. The Galion Police Department will participate in the exercise to ensure the communication is received and dispatched properly.
Practicing the procedures and systems we have in place ensures that they work as they should. We will continue to communicate with families regarding safety practices and updates to our procedures.
Join us on Friday, September 1, at Heise Park Stadium for Elementary Night! All PreK-5 students are encouraged to show their TIGER PRIDE and wear orange and blue.
Students will get in FREE with a paying adult/guardian if wearing a wristband (distributed at school). There will be a pregame tailgate at 5:00 p.m. in the park. Free popcorn, temporary tattoos, and hair color will be provided. Join us on the track in front of the concession stand at 6:15 p.m. to follow the Galion Tiger Marching Band across the front of the grandstand.
** Primary students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
It is time to complete the Free and Reduced Meals application! Based on federal income guidelines, qualifying families are able to receive meals at a free or reduced cost. For 2023, ALL meals will be free for those eligible.
Families, regardless of income, are encouraged to complete the form to ensure that these benefits are maximized. For questions or to complete the form, please visit https://galioncitysdoh.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gcs/page/food-service-menus-and-pricing.
The Galion City Schools, in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, will hold a Crawford County Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on the district’s campus on Tuesday, August 29. We are still looking for volunteers to lend a hand. To join the mission to end hunger in our region, visit https://cerv.is/0293rGAL082923 for additional details and sign up to volunteer.
To register for distribution, please visit https://freshtrak.com/register/event/185402.
Check out this message from your Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Hartmann.
https://youtu.be/NX2ZP9YwcDM
This year, Galion City Schools will introduce Rooms, a new two-way communication tool for students and parents to reach teachers, coaches and other staff members. The tool is built into our mobile app. It will allow parents to access class announcements and direct messages to and from their student’s teachers and coaches. Be sure to register for Rooms via the Galion City Schools Mobile App (available on iOS and Android)!
It is that time of year again! Share your first day of school photos in the comments below to be featured in our back-to-school collage for families to enjoy. Welcome back, Tigers!
Attention Tigers! The south entrance into the High School Staff parking lot on the east side of the building will be coned off every morning at 6:30 a.m. The Carter Rd entrance should only be used by staff and school buses. All students (including Pioneer) should be dropped off in the student lot directly across from the High School. We are looking forward to welcoming you back tomorrow!
