So proud of Galatia’s High School Cross Country team they ran this afternoon at Norris City it was a hot one & everyone had an amazing race! Shout out to Medalists Bailey Downing 8th place & McKayla Williams on a 11th place finish!! Way to work hard team!! Catch us next Tuesday in Harrisburg.
Tonight, September 14th, the HS girls Volleyball team is hosting a game against Harrisburg at 6:00 at the GHS gym. There will be no concessions during tonights volleyball game, but please come out and support the Galatia Lady Bearcats
Red & White Night will be held on November 9th and the High School Homecoming Dance will be held on November 12th.
Attention: tomorrow Wed Sept. 14th at 4:30 there is a highschool cheerleader and parent meeting, at the highschool, in the cafeteria.
Parents and guardians: reminder that tomorrow, September 14th, is a 2:00 dismissal.
National Beta Club motto- Let us lead by serving others.
Several members of the National Beta Club are doing just that by volunteering at the car wash and bake sale taking place at the Galatia fire department. It runs until 7.
JH/HS - There will be a menu change for Wednesday, Sept 14 and Friday, Sept 16. Wednesday will be Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. Friday will be Pulled Pork Nachos.
8th Grade night for the JH Baseball team tonight. Congratulations to them on their 10-0 win over Thompsonville! Way to go, boys! ⚾️ 🐾
Congratulations going out to the HS Volleyball girls over their set win against Hardin County this last weekend! 🏐 🐾 Congratulations, ladies!
Galatia Basscats Brian Gibbs and Mace Ridgeway brought home 3rd place today in the Southern Illinois Bass Fishing Conference 2 day tournament at the Ohio River. Congratulations!
Trapcats Kade Shelby won 1st place in class D doubles today with a score of 94 out of 100 and 2nd place in handicap with 96 out of 100. He also won high score overall for the weekend. If you total his 3 event scores, he shot more birds than anyone else in SIYSSA at this weekend’s shoot! Way to go, Kade!
Congratulations going out to our Varsity 1 Trapcats squad of Kade Shelby, Will Quartana, Andre Williams, Braden Clemm, and Braden Casteel on their 1st place win! Kade Shelby also won 2nd place in A class with 99 out of 100. All the Trapcats did well today! Way to go, Trapcats!
Congratulations to the Jr Bearcats Baseball team on their 13-0 win over Cypress today! Nice job, boys! ⚾️
PTO meeting Monday after school in the cafeteria at the Grade School. Hope some parents and staff will be able to make it. ☺️
Galatia Jr. High boys baseball will host a 3 way tournament this weekend on Saturday September 10th. the first game starts at 9:00am with Galatia vs. Eldorado. please come out and support the Galatia Jr. Bearcats
Staff Spotlight: Kim Hankins. Mrs. Kim has been in education for 20 years. This is her tenth year in Galatia Schools, first as a PreK Aide and now as the Grade School Secretary.
She says this about her favorite part of working at Galatia Schools, "The kids & staff are the best hands down. I love greeting the kids every morning & getting daily hugs, I am blessed to be a small part of their lives daily. We have some of the best people that work at Galatia Schools I can't say enough nice things about them. I love working at Galatia."
Mrs. Kim's coworker had this to say, "Kim truly is like a zookeeper! No matter what is thrown her way, she takes care of it with a smile. She somehow coordinates all our chaos and we are blessed to have her!"
We asked Mrs. Kim some questions:
Question: What is your favorite pastime?
Response: I love hanging out with my husband Kendall & our two boys AJ & Eli. You will often find me at one of their sporting events whether it be baseball, basketball, golf or with my Cross country team. We enjoy jeep rides, boating & hanging out at home.
Question: Where is your favorite destination you’ve visited, and why?
Response: One of my favorite places I have ever visited was Uganda, Africa. I went 9yrs ago on a mission trip to visit an Orphanage. What an amazing experience, the beautiful people and the culture is something I will never forget. I sure hope to go back someday.
Thank you Mrs. Kim for all your hard work!
Teacher Spotlight: Amanda Avery. Mrs. Avery has been a Jr. High Teacher in Galatia for 20 years teaching Science, ELA, Literature and Social Studies.
She says, "My favorite part of working at Galatia schools is how welcoming the community and the school has been to me as well as my family. Even though I don't live in Galatia, my son Max has always attended Galatia Schools and the community has welcomed us and treated us as one of their own. I love the small school atmosphere of Galatia. Also I have made life long friends while working here."
Mrs. Avery's coworker had this to say, "I've known Amanda since High School she is an exceptionally hard worker who goes above and beyond for these kids even donating her time after hours. I couldn't ask for a better friend or coworker."
We asked Mrs. Avery some questions:
Question: Could you imagine yourself doing something else instead of what you do now?
Response: There is only one other career that I could image myself doing and that is being a meteorologist. I may never be a meteorologist but I do get to share my love of the weather with students during Science.
Question: What was the first concert you ever attended?
Response: My first concert was Bon Jovi and Skid Row!
Thank you Mrs. Avery for all the hard work you do!
The Beta Club will be responsible for the raising and lowering of our U.S. flag at the Jr/Sr high school this year. Beta members Isabelle Quartana and Hannah Carlton volunteered for the first week and are seen folding the flag until it goes back up tomorrow.
We have a menu change for the JH/HS tomorrow, Wednesday September 7. Breakfast will stay the same, but lunch will be Cheesy Burger, Golden Corn, and Peaches. Friday's lunch will be Chicken Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Steamed Broccoli and Mixed Fruit. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Teacher Spotlight: Rachel Fraulini. Of her 13 years in education, Mrs. Fraulini has been at Galatia for 8 years as a First Grade Teacher and most recently as a Third Grade Teacher.
She says, "My favorite part about working at Galatia Grade School is the all-around atmosphere. Our school has a wonderful staff that likes to have fun and show their love for teaching daily. Our students are our first and most important priority. The parents in our community are very involved and are always more than willing to help when needed. I look forward to each day in the classroom because I get to spend it with my amazing students. No matter what kind of day we have in the classroom, I always make sure my students know that they are loved and appreciated! Above all, Galatia Schools is a wonderful place to make life long friends who will support you and lend a helping hand at the drop of a hat. I couldn't ask for a better work family!"
Mrs. Fraulini's coworker had this to say, "I am very grateful to have the chance to work alongside Rachel! Her passion and support are inspirational to me. She makes me laugh, smile, and enjoy my time here at work. Chance made us colleagues, but the time we've shared has made us friends."
We asked Mrs. Fraulini some questions:
Question: What is the most recent book you have read?
Response: The most recent book that I have read was "The Tattooist of Aushwitz". I have been interested in learning about the Holocaust since high school. It's always amazed me how one man had such a devastating impact on so many innocent men, women and children. This book does a great job describing one mans journey through the toughest time of his life. However, through all the hardships he endured, love could be found.
Question: What was the first concert you ever attended?
Response: I love going to concerts! I don't remember who my first concert was for sure, but I know that I saw Lady Antebellem, now Lady A, at the Williamson County Fairgrounds before they were big and famous. I even have their autograph. However, I have been to more concerts than I can count. I don't just like one genre of music though! My top 3 concerts that I have attended would probably be George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Eric Church .
Thank you Mrs. Fraulini for the hard work you do!
