This week celebrates School Social Workers! Our school social worker, Kristie Naumoff, educates others on social-emotional issues and provides students with mental health and crisis services when needed. Thank you, Kirstie, for being a dedicated resource for our students!
Galion Intermediate students have been participating in Read Across America Week, celebrated March 2-6 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Today at 9:00am students from all grade levels paused to read for about 20 minutes. Families at home were encouraged to participate, as well, to read across America with millions of other students countrywide!
Maintenance Workers are the hidden heroes that keep our schools in tip-top shape. Our maintenance workers are ready to tackle the problem when something needs fixing.
Galion Intermediate School recently welcomed Matt Eusey as their new PM custodian. Matt was previously the night high school custodian and has transitioned to GIS full-time. We are excited to have Mr. Eusey join the GIS staff, and are so grateful for all of our hard working maintenance staff. Today, we celebrate you!
During the February Board of Education meeting, Veronica Rinehart, director of technology, Amy Graham, tech coach, and several Galion Middle School students shared various new learning technologies introduced to the district this year. The middle school students loved showing off the latest technology they use daily, including Active Floors, Merge Cubes, and Padcasters.
It's time to get ready for the upcoming school year! Kindergarten registration is now open! Screening will be on April 18th and 19th. Please call 419-468-4010 to schedule an appointment for registration. Children eligible for enrollment must be at least five years of age by Aug. 1st, 2023.
Galion High School Tigers are learning new carpentry skills before and after school through the ROAR Program. With funding from the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and in collaboration with the Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship, our students can learn critical trade skills outside of the classroom.
It's time to get ready for the upcoming school year! Preschool registration is now open, so don't miss out on your chance to help your little one get a head start in their education!
Upcoming district testing information! For additional dates, please visit our website https://www.galionschools.org/page/state-test-schedule.
At February’s meeting, the Board of Education proudly celebrated students who embodied the Profile of a Tiger trait—Integrity. Galion Tigers understand that doing what is right should be done even when no one else is watching and consider others’ opinions under challenging situations. These remarkable learners have an unyielding dedication to their values and beliefs, allowing them to exhibit strong moral principles with honesty as their cornerstone consistently. For this reason, these individuals: Izzyona – 1st grade; Gabriella – 4th grade; Jadyne – 6th grade; and Nora – 11th grade, were honored for presenting exceptional character!
GIS sent off the Tiger youth wrestlers in style! Max, 4th Grade, Lucas, 5th Grade, and Lucca, 6th Grade, competed in the State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend.
Happy Presidents Day, Tigers!
Last school year, we served over 305,000 meals, breakfast and lunch combined. Food Service (School Cafeteria) operations are recorded and tracked through an Enterprise Fund. The Enterprise or Food Service Program must operate as a stand-alone entity within the public school. All revenues and expenses are accounted for in an Enterprise Fund. The Food Service Program does not receive any support from the District General Fund or any other fund at Galion City Schools.
There are two main sources of revenue for the Food Service Enterprise Fund. The first source is the payments parents make each week on their student’s lunch account. The second source of revenue is the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Last year the district received over $1.1 million in revenues from the NSLP. This year we estimate the revenues from the NSLP to be $718,000. The decrease in revenue is attributable to the elimination of the COVID-19 relief funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Like everything else, the cost of milk, bread, fruit and vegetables is on the rise. The Food Service Enterprise has to absorb these costs, just as our families have to absorb these costs at home.
Due to the increased cost of food items and the decrease in funds received from the NSLP, the District asks that each family determine their eligibility for free or reduced lunch status using the online portal on the district website (https://bit.ly/galionfreeandreduced). The income parameters have changed, and many families may now be eligible for a free lunch every day. Every little bit helps! If you need assistance completing the application, contact Shannon King, Food Service Director, at 419.468.3432, extension 11016, or via email at king.shannon@galionschools.org.
Recently, the Galion Middle School eSports Club held its first event—a Mario Kart tournament. Eight 7th and 8th grade students competed against each other in the friendly competition.
In each round, four players raced around different tracks while trying to sling shells or other power-up items at their opponents. The other four players played a crossover fighting game called Super Smash Bros to unlock new characters for future club meetings and events. The top three champions of the first-ever Mario Kart tournament were Parker, Karmyne, and Cyrus. Way to go, Tigers!
Galion Tigers remain committed to upholding the Profile of a Tiger—our roadmap for success. This set of values is purposeful: they guide us within the district walls and beyond them to produce successful graduates ready for their next steps.
This month, we emphasize the importance of integrity in and out of the classroom with all Galion students. We strive to foster these essential traits not only this month but every single day throughout their education journey. Let’s explore what it means to be a person of integrity!
Galion Tigers do the right thing when others aren’t watching. They listen to others’ perspectives and demonstrate strong character during challenging situations. These individuals are dedicated to values and beliefs—seeking honesty and possessing strong moral principles.
Galion City School District’s Primary School devoted an entire week to underscore the value of kindness! Kindness Week teaches students how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Kindness week took place February 6-10, 2023. Special events included Manners Monday, a day where students are encouraged to use their best etiquette. On Tuesday, students could show appreciation for the individuals who have helped and supported them. An Appreciation Station will be set up during lunchtime allowing students to write thank-you notes to teachers, monitors, custodians, cafeteria workers, or anyone else who has impacted their life. The week continued with What Can I Do To Help? Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday, and Friendship Friday.
We are so proud of our Galion Primary School students and their dedication to being kind!
Christy Zender, GHS Counselor, is a beaming example of Galion Pride! As an alum, Christy has returned to serve our Tigers with college and career planning and social-emotional support. Christy, thanks for going the extra mile to support our Tigers!
This is Sarah’s first year with GCSD, and we are excited to have her! Sarah’s willingness to support her students academically, socially, and emotionally is evident in her day-to-day work with our Galion Middle School students. Sarah, thank you for your dedication to our Tigers!
Shout out to the spectacular Galion High School Counselor Amanda Courtright for her tireless efforts to support our students! Amanda is committed to providing a positive school experience that includes plans for after graduation. Thanks, Amanda, for guiding our Tigers down a path toward success!
As always, the safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority. Tomorrow morning at approximately 9:30 a.m., Galion City School District will conduct a districtwide lockdown drill to assess the newly installed Centegix CrisisAlert system. This drill will be the first districtwide test of the system, which also notifies local first responders. The Galion Police Department will participate in the exercise to ensure the communication is received and dispatched properly.
The Centegix CrisisAlert safety system, installed in December, provides each staff member with a smart CrisisAlert badge allowing the wearer to discreetly activate a security alert. The alert is immediately sent to key personnel and, when received, will vibrate the badge of the staff member who activated the alert.
This week celebrates National School Counselors week! We will highlight our hardworking and dedicated counselors all week long. First up is Galion Primary and Intermediate School Counselor Amy Cline! Amy works tirelessly to ensure our students are supported and have access to resources while providing a whole-child approach to guiding students’ academic experience. Thank you, Amy, for all you do!
