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!
Galion City Schools welcomed back its staff members on Monday in preparation for students this week! Superintendent Dr. Hartmann spent time getting to know the building teams and learning about Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS) alongside staff. See you at Open House tonight!
Follow along with Dr. Hartmann on the Threads app at @dr_jhartmann.
Parents are crucial in preventing possible substance use in their children. Research shows that kids whose parents discuss drug and alcohol dangers with them are 50% less likely to face future issues. Join us tonight, August 16, from 5-7 p.m. for the "Hidden in Plain Sight" event by Marion Crawford Prevention Programs. This interactive program guides parents through a virtual bedroom, highlighting signs of risky behavior and mental health concerns. The event is for parents only.
It’s almost time to head back to school! Galion City Schools is excited to welcome students for the new school year on August 17th with a two-hour delay. Let’s get ready for a great year of learning and growing together!
Galion City Schools will host a district-wide Open House on August 16! Get the details below!
6th grade parents, we are holding an informational meeting regarding our upcoming 6th grade camp trip in November. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 22nd in the GMS Cafeteria at 7pm. This trip is an amazing learning opportunity for our students. We hope to see all of our 6th grade parents there to learn more about this experience. Please check your final forms messages for information about payment for the trip. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Do you remember when the top 3 fundraisers in the Tiger Dash event got to end the competition and got to pie Mrs. Duffey, our assistant principal, in the face? Check out the photos to see this memorable moment.
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students and staff back soon
Gearing up for back to school? Here are the start and end times for 2023-2024. See you soon, Tigers!
Canvas is our learning management system that allows parents to stay connected with their child's education. For students in grades 3-12, this is an essential tool for access to assignments, assessments, and important class announcements. Parents are encouraged to set up observer accounts to monitor their student’s progress. Get the details about Canvas and how to request a parent pairing code by visiting our website: https://www.galionschools.org/page/canvas-information.
Don’t forget to join us tonight at Three Bean Coffee House for the first session of Listen & Learn 2 Lead with Galion’s new superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann.
Register now for Kindergarten! !here will be an additional screening at Galion Primary School on August 4 from 9 am - 12 pm.For more information on how to register, visit our website at https://galioncitysdoh.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment. It is a great day to be a Tiger!
August 1 is right around the corner which means Fall athletes must have Final Forms completed in order to participate. If you need assistance with Final Forms, please call the office.
This Friday we are flashing back to an incredible night of Volley for the Cure hosted by our girls' volleyball team this year! As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming fall sport seasons, we're sending our best wishes to all our dedicated fall athletes as they engage in summer conditioning and prepare for their seasons ahead. Let's go, Tigers!
The Galion City Schools, in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, will hold the Crawford County Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on the district’s campus on Tuesday, July 25th. We are still looking for volunteers to help us during the event! If you'd like to lend a hand, please visit https://cerv.is/0293rGAL072523 for additional details and to sign up! To register for distribution, please visit https://bit.ly/sh_fb_jul25.