This month, we are rolling out a new security measure called CrisisAlert, a product by Centegix that is designed to keep our students, staff and faculty as safe as possible in the event of emergency. CrisisAlert is a school safety system that uses a mobile panic button in a wearable badge that users can easily access when needed. Galion will be the first school district in Ohio to utilize this system. More information can be found on the Centegix website: https://www.centegix.com/education/
November is National Gratitude Month – a month for us to reflect on the good things in life. We have so much to be grateful for, and we are proud as ever of our Tigers for their enthusiasm, hard work and positivity in the classroom, in their extracurriculars and in the community. We are proud to be Tigers!
The Galion City School District Board of Education began their regular October meeting celebrating our Tigers! The Board recognized four students who have represented resiliency throughout the month of October. Those students were Liam Stitzel, second grade; Megan Bailey, fifth grade; Pheonix Hunter, sixth grade; and Morgan Keener, 12th grade.
In September, Galion City Schools introduced the newly established Profile of a Tiger. Each month the district focuses on a specific trait in and outside of the classroom, continuing to develop these competencies in each and every Galion student. October highlighted the first trait of resilience. On behalf of the Board of Education and Galion City Schools, congratulations to these outstanding students who are helping define what it means to be a Tiger.
In the fall of 2021, Galion City Schools adopted a strategic plan that became a guiding document for our district’s goals.
For 2021-2022, we were rated five out of five stars through the State Report Card in Gap Closing. We continue to develop strategies and review data to ensure our students are receiving the support they need to believe, achieve and succeed and have partnered with local agencies and organizations to provide additional mental health supports and safety training for staff. The Galion City Police Department, for example, worked with our staff to provide additional safety training prior to the start of the new school year. We continue to work with Pioneer Career and Technology Center and have established a new workforce development program where our students complete academic work for half the day and work in the community at local businesses for the other half. Additionally, our younger students are learning foundational skills in leadership through Leader in Me and Lead programming.
Fostering relationships with our alumni, furthering partnerships with our community and providing the highest quality education to our students will continue to drive our goals and initiatives. We look forward to continuing to share progress and updates with you throughout the school year.
You can read more about our Strategic Plan by visiting https://www.galionschools.org/page/district-strategic-plan
GMS held its annual Spooktacular event on Thursday, where the entrance fee was a canned food donation. As a result of the generosity of those in attendance, GMS was able to make a sizable donation to Galion Community Action.
Best of luck to GHS student, Raygann as she competes today in the regional cross country meet. Go get'em, Tiger! 🧡💙
Photo courtesy of Don Tudor.
The marching band put on quite a performance during their concert Wednesday evening! 🎶
Nationwide Children's and Ohio Children's Trust Fund offer a variety of parenting workshops and information sessions because let's face it, parenting is hard! A series of those workshops will be held at Avita Galion Hospital on Wednesday evenings. Please see the below for additional details and contact information should questions arise.
📍Location Change!
The Tiger Talks location for tomorrow (Oct. 26) has been changed to Galion High School prior to the Marching Band Concert at 6 p.m. An opportunity for Tiger Talks at the original location, Fox Winery, will be rescheduled in the near future. We look forward to seeing you at the concert!
Be a part of something special and become a part of the Galion Schools! Apply today at galionschools.org
October is National Bullying Prevention month, which highlights the importance of being an upstander.
At Galion City Schools we believe it is our mission to provide a supportive, safe and respectful environment to cultivate learners of tomorrow. Daily, we challenge our Tigers to be upstanders, welcoming those with differences and listening to others’ perspectives.
Together, we can make Galion City Schools safer for everyone.
The Galion High School Performing Arts Center presents “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” With a cast of 25 and backstage crew of 13, the students share a comedic retelling of famous fairy tales with a new twist.
Join us Saturday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. for opening night or for our encore performance on Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. Both shows will take place at Galion Community Theatre. Tickets will be available at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees! What an honor it is to be able to celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni.
We are excited to share the installation of Galion Primary Schools' Buddy Bench!
Last year's Student Lighthouse Team (current third graders) raised funds to purchase a bench for students to sit on when they are in need of a friend to play with at recess. This signals students to invite anyone who sits on the bench to play with them promoting kindness, inclusion and friendship.
Special thanks to Aleta Rowe, second grade teacher and Student Lighthouse Team Advisor; Doug Shifley, who donated and made the bench; and Issac Keinath, High School Teacher, and Xander Cooper, Galion High School Senior, who lasered the paws and words. We are so excited about this addition to the GPS playground!
Our Tigers spent Saturday morning serving pancakes to the community at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast! With musical performances and art on display, their Tiger pride was indeed showing. 🥞🎼🎨
Bus Safety Week is October 17-21! During this time, our buses and drivers will visit each of the schools. The goal is for drivers to discuss with students on the dos and don'ts of riding the bus and better get to know them. Additionally, we will be conducting our annual bus evacuation drills to show students what to do in case of an emergency should the bus have to be evacuated. These drills - practiced on our campus - do take time and may cause slight delays. We appreciate your patience, as these drills are vital to proper bus education.
Safety is our main priority both on and off the bus. You can help us with this process by talking with your student(s) about the right way to ride the bus. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe while riding school transportation! Happy Bus Safety Week!
This school year, we will remain focused on what it means to be a Galion Tiger with our newly established Profile of a Tiger. This Profile is a roadmap guiding our district to what we consider to be successful Galion graduates. These values should extend beyond our hallways, classrooms and arenas of competition.
Each month, we will focus on a specific trait in and outside of the classroom, continuing to develop these skills and traits in each and every Galion student. In October, we are discussing our first trait - resilient.
A Galion graduate is Resilient, learning from past challenges to aid in future success. This resiliency helps our students tap into strengths and support systems to overcome challenges while also responsibly choosing their approaches to challenges by focusing on their circle of control.
Join us as Connections Weekend kicks off with the Galion High School Choir at 6 p.m.
We look forward to connecting with all of you!
Tiger families! Don't forget this Friday, Oct. 14, is a two-hour early release day. The district calendar, which includes the dates for early release, is available on our website by visiting bit.ly/GCSDcalendar.
Today is World Mental Health Day - a day established to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and mobilize efforts to support mental health.
At Galion City Schools, our commitment to our district includes providing a learning environment that supports our students’ academic and social-emotional health. Included in our support systems for our students are a full-time social worker, a behavioral specialist with a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, and recently-added counselors at Galion Primary School, Galion Middle School and Galion High School.
Local partnerships with the Central Ohio SOS Team, Marion-Crawford Prevention, Community Counseling and Family Life Counseling allow us to provide even more support for our students through educational programs like Signs of Suicide and additional counseling services.
These social-emotional supports are critical to our students’ successes.
