Jr. High Scholar Bowl lost in the second round of the tournament however we had a great season!
Attention Galatia-Thompsonville High School Baseball and Softball parents: There will be a baseball parent/player meeting on Thursday, February 24 @ 5:30 and a softball parent/player meeting @ 6:00. Meetings may be held inside the high school.
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Galatia is blessed with the best bus drivers who genuinely care for our kids and are willing to go the extra mile! Thank you for everything you do!
Parents, with the rain over night there are some roads flooded in our area. Busses will run where they are able to and conditions are safe. Thank you.
Congratulations to the varsity Scholar Bowl team for placing 2nd in the 10-team Masonic Academic Bowl today. Pictured are: Owen Campbell, Coach Lynch, Wyatt Grant, Lucas Stricklin, team captain Sean McClusky, and Jack Johnston.
Upcoming Events:
Feb 21 Presidents’ Day - No School
Feb 23 SIC ACCUPLACER MAKEUP
Mar 4 Elem/JH Quarter 3 Ends
Mar 10 2 p.m. Dismiss Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Mar 11 No Student Attendance Parent/Teacher Conf. 8:00-11:00 AM
February 22-25 is FFA week. There will be a "Drive Your Tractor To School Day" at a later date and will be announced soon. Dress up days for the JH/HS next week are as follows:
Tuesday - Blue & Gold Day
Wednesday - Camo Day
Thursday - FFA Shirt Day
Friday - Future Friday (dress in future college or job attire)
Just a reminder that we have 2:00 dismissal today, Feb 18th and there is no school Monday, Feb 21st due to Presidents' Day!
Congratulations Jr. Bearcats on your 4th place finish at the Akin Tournament!
Parents, we are getting reports of flooded roads. Bus drivers will not drive through flood waters. Be aware that drivers may not be able to drop off your child. If your road is flooded please contact the school to make alternative arrangements.
Read Across America Week at the Grade School February 28 - March 4, 2022.
The dates for Galatia Drama Club's performances of The Lion King Jr have been set for May 13th and 14th. Tickets will go on sale Monday April 4th. Designated seating in the first 4 rows are $10 each and general admission tickets are $5 each.
Pre-K and Junior High Parents we really need your help! We are not at the point where we need to be in our survey.
Please go online and take the 5Essentials Survey for your child(ren). You can take the survey for as many children as you have in our school district.
Please go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
Or you can go to galatiak12.org and look for the link that says Parent 5 Essential Skills Survey. (It is right under the I Galatia Bearcats)
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PUT IN YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. That is completely up to you!
Coaching Positions
The bus will leave at 5:30p tonight (2/16) from the GS for the 7th Grade Akin Tourney. Bring both uniforms.
The Galatia HS Cheerleaders would like to thank everyone that participated in the 2021-2022 Kitty Kat Cheer Clinic. We had 47 PreK-5th grade students this year!
Congratulations Bearcats on your win over Thompsonville! We have enjoyed watching you play or cheer over the last four years!
Stacy’s bus route will run morning and afternoon routes as of Wednesday, February 15.
Parents, please see the attached link for information on a new Substance Abuse Support Specialist available in our schools provided by Egyptian Health Department. The document explains what services this program offers. If you wish to opt your child out of the services, please see the document for directions. Thank you.
https://5il.co/15o26
On “Twos-Day”, 2/22/22, Galatia Grade School students can celebrate the day by wearing tutus, ties, and/or tennis shoes. We are looking forward to “Twos-Day!”
