Happy National Assistant Principals Day! Let’s take a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our assistant principals at Galion City School District—Kayla Heimann, Jessica Duffey, Sam Staton and Matt Dick. They play an instrumental role in helping our school district succeed, and we are so grateful for their commitment. Thank you for all that you do! 🎉
Happy Spring Break, Galion City School District! We hope you all take time to enjoy some much-needed relaxation this week. Get outside and soak up some sunshine while you’re at it! Have a great week, everyone!
It's time to get ready for the upcoming school year!
KINDERGARTEN
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.
PRESCHOOL
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! Registration packets are ready for pick up at the Primary School office.
Yesterday was Paraprofessional day celebrating the heroes of our special education classrooms—our phenomenal paraprofessionals! Paraprofessionals profoundly influence student growth and success in a school setting. They offer vital assistance and motivation to enable students to reach their highest potential. On this day of appreciation for paraprofessionals, let us show them how much they are appreciated for all they do!
Just as a reminder, our afternoon ROAR program is canceled tomorrow, April 4th.
Reminder, Tigers! Spring break is April 5-11.
Galion City Schools is excited to announce its spring musical production of “Emma, A Pop Musical.” Based on Jane Austen's classic novel “Emma,” this delightful show has been reimagined in a modern setting with hit songs from the 80s and 90s.
Featuring a cast of talented sixth through 12th-grade students, the musical tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a well-meaning but misguided young woman who fancies herself a matchmaker in her small town. As Emma tries to orchestrate relationships among those around her, she discovers that love can surprise even the most clever of planners.
This charming musical is entirely student-run, from the actors and singers to the crew, orchestra and production team. It promises to be a fun show for all ages, whether you're already a Jane Austen fan or just looking for an entertaining night out.
Show dates are Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 2nd at 2 p.m. All performances will be at the Galion Community Theatre, 127 Harding Way West, Galion, OH 44833.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and will be available at the door.
The Galion Middle School eSports Club concluded their Super Smash Bros. Tournament this afternoon. Congratulations to Parker Wolfersberger 1st place, Will Rinehart 2nd place and Jacob Johnson 3rd place. Our eSports Club will continue to meet each Thursday after school till April 27th.
This is a reminder that tomorrow and Thursday students will be taking the state end of year assessment for English Language Arts. Please remind your Middle School and High Schools students to bring their iPad fully charged. In addition no cell phones, earbuds or electronic watches are permitted in the testing rooms. These items should be left in lockers or given to the school office for safe keeping.
Students are encouraged to get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, be on time and do their best. Thank you for your support in this effort. We will see you tomorrow.
Over the weekend, sophomores Craig and Jaxon competed at Terra State Community College for Ohio History Day - the local affiliate of the National History Day Program and Competition. Their project, titled “The Beginning of the End: A Case Study on Nuclear Diplomacy,” won first place at the regional competition. Craig and Jaxon created a documentary that studied the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on modern diplomacy and successfully defended it in front of a panel of judges. The pair will now compete at the state competition on April 22 2023, at Ohio Wesleyan University. Congratulations, Craig and Jaxon!
Galion City Schools has become the first school district in Ohio to install the Centegix CrisisAlert safety system. This groundbreaking technology allows staff to instantly alert administrators and emergency services personnel during times of crisis—ensuring that help is available as quickly as possible.
With the badge, any staff member can activate a Staff Alert or Lockdown Alert.
Staff alerts are most often used in medical emergencies, student fights, students leaving the building or playground without permission, or situations where a staff member feels threatened. This type of alert only notifies building responders and does not elicit a districtwide response.
Learn more about the different types of safety alerts by visiting www.galionschools.org.
In case you missed it, check out this month’s ROAR newsletter for all the latest news and happenings in the before and after-school program - like Valentines & Volcanoes.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2776/GCS/2832408/March_ROAR_2023_Newsletter.pdf
Mark your calendars for April 24th! Galion City Schools will be hosting a special Internet Safety Presentation by Jesse Weinberger. As we all know, the internet can be a scary and dangerous place, especially for kids. This presentation will provide valuable information and tips on how to keep ourselves and our children safe online. A free spaghetti dinner and baby sitting for children K-5 will be provided. Don't miss out on this important event!
The Galion School District is thrilled to announce that it has recently received an anonymous donation to help offset its growing lunch fund debt. The donation generously paid off the lunch debt for the entire Galion Intermediate School.
This kind and thoughtful gesture of support comes at an especially fortunate time for the district, which has seen a significant increase in food service debt due to the increased number of students lacking the funds to pay for their lunches.
The Galion Elementary PTO launched Lunchbox Heroes to assist the district in covering the cost of meals for those students without the funds to pay for them.
Those interested in donating should contact the Galion Elementary PTO via email at galionelementarypto@gmail.com. Donations may also be made directly through the PTO PayPal and including the note “Lunchbox Hero.”Additionally, donations may be dropped off at any school building.
Happy Art in Our Schools Month! We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible talent of our students here at Galion City Schools. 🎨🎉
Our hallways are filled with artwork created by our students. From colorful paintings to arts & crafts, we couldn't be more proud of the creativity.
We believe that art education is essential to a well-rounded education, and we're committed to providing our students with opportunities to explore their creativity and express themselves through art.
Did you know that regular school attendance better predicts graduation than a student’s 8th-grade test scores?
As a district, we will continue to prioritize safety, explore the best methods, and ensure that current safety measures are accurately functioning. Tomorrow afternoon (3/15) at approximately 1:30 p.m., Galion City School District will conduct a districtwide lockdown drill to assess the newly installed Centegix CrisisAlert system. This drill will be the second district wide 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.
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.
1. Create new memories as a Tiger.
2. Continue your education at Galion City Schools.
3. Open enroll today and register by May 1st.
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.galionschools.org/page/enrollment.
The Galion City Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, March 14, 2023. Please remember that there will be no ROAR and no breakfast this morning. Be safe, 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. Let’s explore the importance of Balance!
Galion Tigers consciously prioritize a healthy balance between personal, academic, and emotional demands. They divide their time meaningfully between school activities, friends, and family. Balanced Tigers retain the ability to organize and self-regulate the needs of daily life.
