Just a Reminder!! Tomorrow Night, Wednesday is our FIRST PTA Meeting of the year! See you at the Primary School Cafe' at 5pm!
🎉🐯 It’s Homecoming Week, Tiger Family! 🐯🎉
Get ready for a fun, spirited, and exciting week full of Tiger pride! 💙🧡 From Connections Weekend to all the Homecoming festivities, it’s going to be a busy and unforgettable week. Let’s make it one to remember—Go Tigers! 🏈🎶👑
Get ready for a fun, spirited, and exciting week full of Tiger pride! 💙🧡 From Connections Weekend to all the Homecoming festivities, it’s going to be a busy and unforgettable week. Let’s make it one to remember—Go Tigers! 🏈🎶👑
🚍 Bus Announcement for Next Week!
Please expect delays for morning pick-ups on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th due to our annual Bus Evacuation Drills.
Tuesday (Oct. 14): Primary & Intermediate
Wednesday (Oct. 15): Primary only
🕒 Delays could be 20+ minutes.
These safety drills are held on campus and fully supervised.
👉 Please do not leave the bus stop — buses will be arriving, just delayed.
An ALL-CALL will be sent out as buses leave campus to give an approximate time to be ready for pick-up.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important safety exercises! More info to follow. Please feel free to contact the Bus Garage for any questions at 419-468-3432 Ext 711024 or Ext 711022 💙🧡
Please expect delays for morning pick-ups on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th due to our annual Bus Evacuation Drills.
Tuesday (Oct. 14): Primary & Intermediate
Wednesday (Oct. 15): Primary only
🕒 Delays could be 20+ minutes.
These safety drills are held on campus and fully supervised.
👉 Please do not leave the bus stop — buses will be arriving, just delayed.
An ALL-CALL will be sent out as buses leave campus to give an approximate time to be ready for pick-up.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important safety exercises! More info to follow. Please feel free to contact the Bus Garage for any questions at 419-468-3432 Ext 711024 or Ext 711022 💙🧡
🎉 Introducing our 2025 Homecoming Court! 🎉
Congratulations to all of our amazing students selected this year! 👑🏈
Autumn Miller, Carly Kent, Ava Stowers, Emma Perman, Isabella Ruiz, Ayden Schmidt, Cohen Adams, Cameron Kuehlman, Gradey Harding and Ryder Alberty
Join us at the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, October 10th to see who will be crowned King and Queen. 💙🐅🧡
🌟 Student Spotlight: Saben Adkison 🌟
Saben is making big moves both on and off the field! Not only is he a member of the Football and Boys Basketball teams, but he also created his very own Student Sports News page, which he publishes weekly to keep everyone updated. Way to go, Saben—showing leadership, creativity, and school spirit! To see more of Saben's work check out the Galion High School or the Galion Tiger Athletics page! 👏📣
Saben is making big moves both on and off the field! Not only is he a member of the Football and Boys Basketball teams, but he also created his very own Student Sports News page, which he publishes weekly to keep everyone updated. Way to go, Saben—showing leadership, creativity, and school spirit! To see more of Saben's work check out the Galion High School or the Galion Tiger Athletics page! 👏📣
Attention Middle School!! Your picture day is Monday Oct 6th! You are welcome to bring in your form tomorrow or pay online. Dress your best!
🌟 Principal Spotlight 🌟
All month long we’ll be celebrating our amazing principals! First up is Mrs. Erlsten, principal of our littlest Tigers at the Primary. 🐾💙 Thank you for your leadership, kindness, and dedication to our students each and every day! 👏🍎
All month long we’ll be celebrating our amazing principals! First up is Mrs. Erlsten, principal of our littlest Tigers at the Primary. 🐾💙 Thank you for your leadership, kindness, and dedication to our students each and every day! 👏🍎
🌟 Student Spotlight: Lillyana 🌟
We are so proud of Lillyana, a 5th grader at GIS! She recently auditioned for the All-State Children’s Chorus and was selected to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference this January. This is an incredible honor—and even more impressive, it marks her second year in a row earning this prestigious invitation. 🎶👏
Way to go, Lillyana! Your hard work and talent continue to shine! 💙🧡 #couragetoclimb #tigerpride
We are so proud of Lillyana, a 5th grader at GIS! She recently auditioned for the All-State Children’s Chorus and was selected to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference this January. This is an incredible honor—and even more impressive, it marks her second year in a row earning this prestigious invitation. 🎶👏
Way to go, Lillyana! Your hard work and talent continue to shine! 💙🧡 #couragetoclimb #tigerpride
💙🧹 Happy School Custodial Worker Appreciation Day! 🧹💙
To our custodial team: thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and the care you put into every corner of our buildings. We appreciate you more than words can say — you truly are the heartbeat of our schools! 🐯✨
To our custodial team: thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and the care you put into every corner of our buildings. We appreciate you more than words can say — you truly are the heartbeat of our schools! 🐯✨
💙🧡 October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to celebrate the outstanding leadership at Galion High School! Our principals work tirelessly to support students, staff, and families. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire, guide, and make a difference every single day. We are grateful for your dedication and proud to call you part of the Tiger family! 🐾 #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #GalionTigers
✨ Want to make a difference in our schools? ✨
Now’s your chance to be part of the PTA!
Join us for our first meeting of the year:
📅 Tuesday, October 8th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Primary School Cafeteria
Your voice matters—come be a part of the team supporting our students, teachers, and school community!
Now’s your chance to be part of the PTA!
Join us for our first meeting of the year:
📅 Tuesday, October 8th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Primary School Cafeteria
Your voice matters—come be a part of the team supporting our students, teachers, and school community!
Issue 7 is a Renewal Levy that is currently on the books and is NOT a new tax. You can learn more about the renewal levy by visiting the Renewal Levy Frequently Asked Questions located at galionschools.org/levyfacts
🇺🇸 Civil Air Patrol Spotlight
This past weekend, our CAP program proudly represented Galion at the Oktoberfest Parade! We are so proud of these dedicated Middle School and High School students for showcasing their leadership, discipline, and community spirit. 💙🧡
Way to go, Tigers! 👏
This past weekend, our CAP program proudly represented Galion at the Oktoberfest Parade! We are so proud of these dedicated Middle School and High School students for showcasing their leadership, discipline, and community spirit. 💙🧡
Way to go, Tigers! 👏
Student Spotlight!!
We are thrilled to celebrate Cameron Fullen!!
We are thrilled to celebrate Cameron Fullen!!
Hall of Fame
Mr. Timothy Weiskopf
Distinguished Educator
Timothy Weiskopf, a proud graduate of Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio (Class of 1971), earned his B.A. from Miami University in 1975. That same year, he began his teaching career at Galion High School, where he dedicated 36 years to teaching English and Psychology before retiring in 2011.
Throughout his career, Mr. Weiskopf served in many leadership roles beyond the classroom. He was adviser and co-adviser of the National Honor Society for 20 years, Mock Trial adviser for 25 years, and adviser to HI-Y, where he helped students run football concessions, support the Special Olympics, and participate in the Youth in Government Program in Columbus.
His commitment to education and service continues today. He is a trustee and vice president of the Galion Community Education Foundation and also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Galion Public Library.
Outside of his service and educational work, Mr. Weiskopf enjoys tennis, daily walks, classic R&B and soul music, and reading. He lives by Emerson’s philosophy of self-reliance: “Keep with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”
When asked what advice he would share with future generations of Galion students, he encourages:
“Strive to know yourself and celebrate your individuality.”
Mr. Timothy Weiskopf
Distinguished Educator
Timothy Weiskopf, a proud graduate of Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio (Class of 1971), earned his B.A. from Miami University in 1975. That same year, he began his teaching career at Galion High School, where he dedicated 36 years to teaching English and Psychology before retiring in 2011.
Throughout his career, Mr. Weiskopf served in many leadership roles beyond the classroom. He was adviser and co-adviser of the National Honor Society for 20 years, Mock Trial adviser for 25 years, and adviser to HI-Y, where he helped students run football concessions, support the Special Olympics, and participate in the Youth in Government Program in Columbus.
His commitment to education and service continues today. He is a trustee and vice president of the Galion Community Education Foundation and also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Galion Public Library.
Outside of his service and educational work, Mr. Weiskopf enjoys tennis, daily walks, classic R&B and soul music, and reading. He lives by Emerson’s philosophy of self-reliance: “Keep with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”
When asked what advice he would share with future generations of Galion students, he encourages:
“Strive to know yourself and celebrate your individuality.”
✨ Alumni Spotlight ✨
Alinda Dickinson Wasner, Class of 1963
Alinda Dickinson Wasner dedicated 37 years to Michigan public schools, serving as a high school English teacher, library media specialist, adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy and Mott Community College, and as Public Relations Director for Detroit Public Schools. Twice named Teacher of the Year at Detroit Henry Ford High School, she left a lasting mark on both her students and colleagues.
Beyond education, Alinda is celebrated as one of Detroit’s foremost poets. Her work has appeared in more than 80 journals and anthologies, and she is the author of four books, including Still Burning (2015), The Day Sky (2024), and chapbooks Kissing the Icons (2013) and When You Don’t Know Who You Are (2016). A forthcoming collection, Heart Houdini, will be published in 2026 by May Apple Press. Her poetry has been described as “stunning, stark and deeply felt,” exploring identity, memory, and resilience.
Her literary excellence has been recognized with awards such as the Chicago Poetry Center Juried Award, a Prague Writer’s Fellowship, and second place in Ireland’s International Poetry Prize. Most recently, she was honored in the Arts category at Detroit’s Next Chapter 2025 Awards. The Detroit Public Library is currently archiving more than 5,000 of her poems.
In addition to her professional and creative achievements, Alinda has long been an advocate for peace and justice. She has volunteered with Michigan Interfaith Action and Interfaith Impact, serving as president of both, and has supported civil rights and women’s health organizations for decades.
You can explore her work at TheStarvingPoet.com or view a video presentation of her poetry here
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Alinda Dickinson Wasner, Class of 1963
Alinda Dickinson Wasner dedicated 37 years to Michigan public schools, serving as a high school English teacher, library media specialist, adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy and Mott Community College, and as Public Relations Director for Detroit Public Schools. Twice named Teacher of the Year at Detroit Henry Ford High School, she left a lasting mark on both her students and colleagues.
Beyond education, Alinda is celebrated as one of Detroit’s foremost poets. Her work has appeared in more than 80 journals and anthologies, and she is the author of four books, including Still Burning (2015), The Day Sky (2024), and chapbooks Kissing the Icons (2013) and When You Don’t Know Who You Are (2016). A forthcoming collection, Heart Houdini, will be published in 2026 by May Apple Press. Her poetry has been described as “stunning, stark and deeply felt,” exploring identity, memory, and resilience.
Her literary excellence has been recognized with awards such as the Chicago Poetry Center Juried Award, a Prague Writer’s Fellowship, and second place in Ireland’s International Poetry Prize. Most recently, she was honored in the Arts category at Detroit’s Next Chapter 2025 Awards. The Detroit Public Library is currently archiving more than 5,000 of her poems.
In addition to her professional and creative achievements, Alinda has long been an advocate for peace and justice. She has volunteered with Michigan Interfaith Action and Interfaith Impact, serving as president of both, and has supported civil rights and women’s health organizations for decades.
You can explore her work at TheStarvingPoet.com or view a video presentation of her poetry here
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Alumni Spotlight: MR. MICHAEL A. EVANS, Class of 1978
Michael “Mike” Evans, a 1978 graduate of Galion High School, earned varsity letters in football, baseball, and basketball. Following graduation, he attended Morehead State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration, and later completed his Master of Business Administration at the University of Toledo. As part of his studies, Mike also completed an international internship in Mexico with a focus on International Business—an experience that helped shape his successful career in operations and supply chain management.
Mike spent more than 40 years in the food processing industry, specializing in operations and supply chain leadership. His career included roles with Maumee Equipment Company/Thermal Transmissions, Campbell’s Soup Company, Pillsbury, and Bellisio Foods, where he continues to serve today as Advisor to the CEO and Board while also working as a Food Manufacturing and Supply Consultant.
His work has been recognized with numerous honors, including Best in Class Safety Processes from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Processor of the Year from Frozen Food Magazine, and the CP Foods Senior Chairman’s Award of Excellence for Technology and Development.
Beyond his professional career, Mike has been deeply involved in his community of Jackson, Ohio. He has coached youth football, served in leadership roles with the Jackson Area YMCA and the Jackson Area Family Activity Center, and has been an active member of local boards and committees supporting athletics, youth programs, and scholarships. In recognition of his community impact, he received the Leadership Excellence Award from the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership.
Mike and his wife, Molly, are the proud parents of four children—Lana, Jackie, Jarett, and Reid—and grandparents to five grandchildren: Archer, Annalee, Everett, Wrenyn, and Kristopher.
We are proud to call Mike on of ours!
Michael “Mike” Evans, a 1978 graduate of Galion High School, earned varsity letters in football, baseball, and basketball. Following graduation, he attended Morehead State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration, and later completed his Master of Business Administration at the University of Toledo. As part of his studies, Mike also completed an international internship in Mexico with a focus on International Business—an experience that helped shape his successful career in operations and supply chain management.
Mike spent more than 40 years in the food processing industry, specializing in operations and supply chain leadership. His career included roles with Maumee Equipment Company/Thermal Transmissions, Campbell’s Soup Company, Pillsbury, and Bellisio Foods, where he continues to serve today as Advisor to the CEO and Board while also working as a Food Manufacturing and Supply Consultant.
His work has been recognized with numerous honors, including Best in Class Safety Processes from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Processor of the Year from Frozen Food Magazine, and the CP Foods Senior Chairman’s Award of Excellence for Technology and Development.
Beyond his professional career, Mike has been deeply involved in his community of Jackson, Ohio. He has coached youth football, served in leadership roles with the Jackson Area YMCA and the Jackson Area Family Activity Center, and has been an active member of local boards and committees supporting athletics, youth programs, and scholarships. In recognition of his community impact, he received the Leadership Excellence Award from the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership.
Mike and his wife, Molly, are the proud parents of four children—Lana, Jackie, Jarett, and Reid—and grandparents to five grandchildren: Archer, Annalee, Everett, Wrenyn, and Kristopher.
We are proud to call Mike on of ours!
⏰ Did You Know?
Being tardy doesn’t just mean being late—it actually adds up to your overall hours missed in a school year! Every minute matters when it comes to learning. 📚✨
Let’s make every day—and every minute—count! 💙🧡 #AttendanceMatters #GalionTigers
Being tardy doesn’t just mean being late—it actually adds up to your overall hours missed in a school year! Every minute matters when it comes to learning. 📚✨
Let’s make every day—and every minute—count! 💙🧡 #AttendanceMatters #GalionTigers
🚌 Staff Spotlight: Mr. Brett Strine – Bus 18 🚌
If you ride Bus 18, you know how much the kids love Mr. Strine! Brett goes above and beyond to make every student feel safe, welcome, and cared for on their ride to and from school. His kindness and positive attitude make a big difference in our students’ day 💙🧡
Thank you, Mr. Strine, for the way you serve our students and families every single day!
If you ride Bus 18, you know how much the kids love Mr. Strine! Brett goes above and beyond to make every student feel safe, welcome, and cared for on their ride to and from school. His kindness and positive attitude make a big difference in our students’ day 💙🧡
Thank you, Mr. Strine, for the way you serve our students and families every single day!
