Incoming kindergarteners are encouraged to sign up for a week of Primary Bootcamp! Activities will include learning building expectations, practicing letter ID and sounds, as well as number ID and counting, developing fine and gross motor skills, and an introduction to sight words. Call (419) 468-3432 to sign up!
Remember Breakfast is FREE for all students every day, in every building!!
Reminder to our future kindergarteners and their families: Kindergarten screenings are April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 25, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Grace Point Church. We can't wait to meet you, Tigers!
If you have a child who will be at least five years of age by August 1, 2024, register now for kindergarten by visiting https://www.galionschools.org/page/enrollment.
Galion students of all ages represented our district well at the MOESC Artapalooza 2024. This year over 3,000 pieces of art were on display from 20 area schools. Congratulations to all students whose pieces were on display and to our award winners.
Best of Show - Ava Ball 12th grade
Honorable Mention - Ava Stowers10th grade, Ashley Franks 10th grade
Middle School Division 2nd Place - Alyssa Hunt 8th grade
Outstanding Artist - Natalie Lewis 3rd grade, Abigail Shifley 5th grade, Audey Hetzel 5th grade
Budding Artist: Blaine Franks 2nd grade, Makhielyn Swango 1st grade, Weston Goldsmith kindergarten
If you missed Artapalooza this year, you still have an opportunity to see some great work from our high school students . On Sunday, May 5th, Galion High School will open at 3:30 P.M. for spectators to come and enjoy the high school art show. Concessions will be available with proceeds benefiting the freshman class and their future events. The high school art awards will begin at 4:00 P.M. and the show will remain open until 7:00 P.M.
Did you know our district now partners with OhioGuidestone to provide students with mental health services?
This collaboration, approved by the Board of Education effective November 1, 2023, underscores the district’s commitment to prioritizing mental health and providing essential behavioral health services to its students. OhioGuidestone’s School-Based Behavioral Health Consultation and Prevention Program will offer a wide range of services, reinforcing the district’s dedication to the mental well-being of students from Pre-K through high school. Learn more in our recent newsletter: https://5il.co/2gu61!
Galion Middle School and Galion Intermediate School received the Purple Star Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce - an award for supporting our military families. Many hands helped achieve this recognition, including Leigh Ann Patterson and Jon Stinehour, who spearheaded this initiative at the Intermediate and Middle Schools. We're honored to serve those who serve!
Reminder to all! Tuesday and Wednesday this week will begin our state testing. Be sure to arrive on time and come with iPads fully charged. If you need a charger, contact your school office or technology department.
Don't forget it's never too late to complete a Free/Reduced Meal application! Qualified students may be eligible for Summer EBT $$.
It’s time for the Galion Fiscal Focus! Did you know that our district receives 23.5% of our yearly revenue from local real estate taxes and over 70% from other State sources?
According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, property tax, a tax on Real Property, is one of the oldest taxes in Ohio. These tax rates are complicated calculations based on local tax levies and various taxing jurisdictions. Revenue collected by property taxes is distributed to the counties, municipalities, townships, school districts and various special districts according to the taxable values and total millage levied by each.
Interested in learning more about Galion City Schools' finances? Visit https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Finance-and-Funding/Five-Year-Forecasts to view the latest Five-Year Forecast.
State testing for the spring begins next week! You can view the full schedule on our website at https://www.galionschools.org/page/state-test-schedule.
Good luck, Tigers! You’ve got this.
Join Superintendent Dr. Hartmann at the “Coffee Chat” tonight, April 10, from 5-6 p.m. at K&B Laundromat & Dry Cleaner. The Coffee Chat series is a key part of our Listen and Learn initiative! Share your thoughts, ask questions and discuss all things Galion City Schools. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us next week, April 15-19, as we celebrate Ohio military family spirit week! Share your spirit by using the hashtag #PurpleUpOhio!
Due to the Solar Eclipse, there will be no school today, Monday, April 8. Enjoy the show, and stay safe!
Another short week! Don't forget the Eclipse tomorrow...
It's National Assistant Principals Week! 🧡💙 Join us in celebrating our incredible assistant principals, Matt Dick (High School), Julie Murphy-Theodore (Middle School), Leigh Ann Patterson (Intermediate School) and Sam Staton (Primary School). Thanks for all that you do!
Here is what’s happening this month, Tigers!
Congratulations to our Academic All-Stars!
Good afternoon we do apologize for the inconvenience however in effort to keep our students safe, based on impending weather conditions we will dismiss one hour early today. Morning preschool will dismiss as normal. There will be no afternoon preschool or any afternoon activities.
Again, we have our student best interest in mind as we make this decision. Be safe and we will see everyone back on campus tomorrow.
Final Forms is now open to all current families to complete for the 2024-25 school year. Those who require transportation should update and sign the Contact form and Transportation form by May 1st to secure transportation needs are met. We now offer bus transportation to include high school students who live 1.5 miles or more from the school. Access Final Forms here or use the link on the Galion City School website. https://galion-oh.finalforms.com
Galion City Schools welcomes back all staff and students from Spring Break tomorrow April 2. We also want to remind everyone that our campus will be closed on April 8th in observance of the solar eclipse. Please read the attached letter to families regarding the safety precautions for viewing the eclipse. All students will be given a pair of glasses that have been approved for safe viewing courtesy of the Bucyrus Rotary Club. We hope everyone has a great week and has an enjoyable eclipse experience on the the 8th. https://5il.co/2h86v
