Jr High Girls basketball practice has been cancelled for today.
Polar Express Day in 2nd Grade. Complete with hot chocolate and snacks.
Chemical Reaction or physical change lab today in 8th grade science
Congratulations to the High School JV and Varsity Scholar Bowl teams. They had a double header against Carrier Mills today and won all four matches. The JV are now 4-2 in conference and Varsity is 3-3 in conference. Great job to both teams!
Grinch Day at Grade School.
The Jr. Lady Bearcats will begin Regional action on Thursday, January 10. First round games will be played at Vienna High School. Semi-final and Championship games will be played @ New Simpson Hill. See bracket for game details.
Junior High and High School Students: Student Council will be selling hot chocolate and cookies tomorrow morning for $1.
Please share!!!!
The Senior class at Galatia has St. Louis Cardinal calendars for sale at $15. There is also a lot of Terri Lyn nuts and chocolate still available. Prices range from $9 to $12. Email Ms. Harbin with questions at mharbin@galatiak12.org
Jr High Boys BKB practice today has been moved up to 5:00-6:30 @ GGS. Jr High Girls play at Thompsonville, bus leaves @ 5:00.
Galatia High School senior Nick Triplett broadcasted the Tuesday 12/11 Galatia basketball game at Norris City. Nick works at WEBQ Harrisburg and does some radio games. Tuesday night was his first shot at being the main play by play guy. We are very proud of Nick and I know he has a very bright future. Maybe the next Jack Buck!!
Jr High Girl's Little GEC Tournament will be held January 2, 3 & 4, 2019 @ Hardin County. Attached is a copy of the bracket.
8th grade girls basketball recognition night!!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our athletes! And thank you parents for your encouragement and support!
Jr. High girls 8th grade recognition night is this evening between JV and Varsity games. Jr. High boys are at Ewing this evening and HS girls are at Hamilton Co. Attached is the HS boys Sesser-Valier Tournament Bracket.
1st Semester Final Exam Schedule for Wednesday, December 19th and Thursday, December 20th for the High School students.
Scholarship opportunities are beginning to come in and will be posted on the school website under Guidance. Be sure to check back frequently as the available scholarships are continually being updated.
Visit: https://www.galatiak12.org/o/district/page/guidance--123
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is pleased to announce the 2019-20 Illinois State Scholars. Honorees are chosen based on exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and class rank. Congratulations to seniors Cameron Triplett, Tucker LaBarge and Allen Marvel on being selected.
HOCO 2018 vs Crab Orchard! Go Bearcats!! Nice job Cameron Triplett rocking out the National Anthem!
Reminder: Kitty Kats will be performing during the JV halftime this evening. JV game begins @ 5:30. Kitty Kats need to be at the HS no later than 5:45.
Several Juniors and Seniors attended the CTE Spotlight Day at SIC. Students were able to attend sessions to learn more about CTE programs that SIC offers and tour the facilities. This was a great opportunity for our students to learn about dual credit and certificate options.
Senior Kayli Clarida presents about the Early Childhood Education program to prospective high school students at the SIC Career and Technical Education Spotlight Day. Kayli is one of our seniors who is enrolled as a dual credit student at SIC.
Mrs. Mayberry's class is learning about different materials and their properties. The students engineered structures and tested them to see if they could withstand high winds.
Jr. High boys basketball practice for tonight, 12/7, is cancelled. Practice will be Saturday, 12/8 from 12 - 2 @ GGS.
Congratulations Jr Bearcats on your 44-41 victory over Thompsonville Tigers!!
Homecoming game is tomorrow, 12/7 @ 5:30 vs Crab Orchard. The Kitty Kats will perform during JV halftime. Kitty Kats please arrive by 5:45. The senior class will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a $280 gift card basket. $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.
The 2nd Annual High School Coloring Book is available to purchase in the Grade School Office. They are $5 each.
Congratulations to Aiden Ferrel and Colin Jenkins on receiving 4th Grade November Citizens of the Month!
Final score: Galatia-24, Woodlawn-56
Tonight’s Jr High Girls BKB @ Z/R has been moved up to 5:30, bus leaves at 4:15. HS Girls Home game vs Woodlawn begins at 6:15. Kitty Kat practice will be held Thursday, 12/6 from 6-7 at the FLOC.
Bearcats 30 - Pirates 34 at the half!!
Let’s go Bearcats!!! Let the game begin!
The GHS Math Department is hosting the "You can COUNT on Us!" Food Drive. This begins tomorrow (Wednesday, December 5th) and goes through Monday, December 10th. Students may bring in non-perishable items to donate and receive bonus points that go towards their current math grade.
Today's Jr. High Boys BKB practice will be at the FLOC, 4:00 - 5:30. Also, Jr. High Girls 8th grade recognition night will be next Monday, 12/10.
Team pictures are this week! JH Girls on 12/3 @ 4:30. HS boys BKB on 12/4, cheerleaders at 4:15 & BKB at 4:45. Senior banners are $50. JH boys BKB on 12/6, cheerleaders at 4:00, BKB at 4:30.
GHS boys basketball hosts Pope Co on 12/4 @ 6:00 and Crab Orchard on 12/7 @ 5:30 which is also Homecoming & Kitty Kat performance. Spirit week begins this week 12/3-12/7: Monday pajama day; Tuesday God Bless America day; Wednesday Meme day; Thursday twin day; Friday spirit day. HS Girls host Woodlawn on 12/5 @ 6:00.
Congratulations to Brendon Mondino for making the All-Tournament team at the Hamilton County Invitational for Scholar Bowl.
Very proud of 2 of our graduates being highlighted at Southeastern Illinois College - Blake Miller and Madison Murphy!!
This is the write up on SIC FB - Meet two outstanding freshman SIC students and Galatia High School grads--Madison Murphy and Blake Miller! Madison is a member of our softball team and a MATHEMATICS major, and Blake is an ENGINEERING major. Expect great things from these two smart and dedicated college students!
SIC graduates outstanding students every year who go on to do great things with their education and careers! "Like" this page so you don't miss upcoming stories about more great students and successful graduates of Southeastern Illinois College! Contact us today for more information about our programs!
The fifth and sixth grade teachers have received the Winnick Family Foundation Transportation Grant for attending the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in April. The amount will cover the transportation costs and admission to the museum.
Fifth grade is studying about colonial times. We learned how to dry fruit for winter storage, and make candles! We had so much fun!
Galatia Bearcat Team Shop Orders are due by 11:59 PM tonight, 11/30!!! Late order will not be processed. Go to bsnsports.com and click on "Team Shop." The access code is "bearcats18" for men's apparel and "bearcat18" for women apparel.
Good afternoon parents!
I have uploaded next week's resources for our story and Book It resources. You can find them in the 1st grade folder under the documents tab.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs. Yates
Congratulations Lady Cats on your win over Pope Co Pirates, 48-32!!!
And that’s a wrap! Way to go Jr Lady Bearcats on your win over Ziegler Royalton Tornadoes, 46-14.
Who can study 🌋 and not make one? Fifth grade with hands on science!
In first grade, we are getting into the Christmas spirit! I love how our ugly Christmas sweaters turned out.
A few shots from tonight’s game JH boys game vs Bethel Bobcats. Kyndal Malone did a great job announcing tonight’s starters!!
4th grade had a blast on our field trip today!
Jr. High Girls basketball practice has been cancelled today, Tuesday, November 27.
The Galatia Senior class has extra Terri Lyn for sale. Email Ms. Harbin at mharbin@galatiak12.org or stop by High School Room 206 to shop! Prices are marked on the bags and boxes.
Galatia High School students--some of you have still not picked up your 2018 yearbooks. Please see Ms. Harbin. There are extra copies for sale at $40. Also, 2017 books can be purchased for $25. See Ms. Harbin.
Proud of the Galatia Bearcats! Last week the Bearcat boys finished tied for 2nd place at the Vienna Classic going 3 wins and 2 losses. Wins over Cobden, Carrier Mills, and Century. The only losses were to 2A schools Vienna and Eldorado.
Senior forward Dominic Ammon and Junior guard Braxton Lane received all-tournament team honors!!!
Come out and support the Bearcats. It will be an exciting season!
Tough loss tonight vs Crab Orchard Trojans. Good hustle boys!
Galatia cheerleaders with Crab Orchard cheerleaders doing the Cha-Cha Slide during half time!! Thanks Will Quartana for the pictures!!
I'm excited to announce a daily list of High School History classwork on the school website. Simply go to the website, scroll down to the News section and select HS History Assignments.
The Balfour Rep will be here on Wednesday during lunch to deliver class ring orders and some early delivery senior items. If you did not order a cap and gown during the first round of orders, you MUST order a cap and gown on Wednesday. The cost is $37.80 payable to Balfour.
The Bearcat Team Shop will close in 5 days! To place an order, go online to www.bsnsports.com and click on the upper left tab "My Team Shop." For men's apparel, use access code bearcats18 & for women's apparel, use access code bearcat18. Orders should arrive before Christmas.
Congratulations to our Bearcats on their 60-56 victory against Cobden @ tonight’s
Vienna Classic Tournament!! The Bearcats play Carrier Mills @ 5:30 on Wednesday, 11/21!!
Some of our 4th graders lending a helping hand at Heaven’s Kitchen! ❤️
Just wanted to share a few pictures from yesterday’s Paragon Rolling Video Game Trailer. Students who sold more than 11 items was rewarded with time in the Video Game Trailer. Congratulations!
More pictures of fifth grade Veteran's Day interviews! We ♥️ our veterans!
More pictures of fifth grade Veteran's Day interviews! We ♥️ our veterans!
More pictures of fifth grade Veteran's Day interviews! We ♥️ our veterans!
HS Boys Final score: Galatia 51-Vienna 65
GHS(28) - Vienna (34)at the half!
Way to hustle JH boys varsity! Tough loss, 34-32 @ Pope Co!!
Cheerleaders in action!!
Congratulations Jr High Boys JV team on their 34-28 victory against Pope Co!!
Mrs. Campbell's fifth grade social studies class spent Veteran's Day celebrating our veterans and learning about the branches of military. The students were assigned to interview a veteran and give a class presentation about their chosen veteran. Here are a few pictures of our presentations!
Using Farm Bureau lessons, Galatia FFA members taught 1st grade classes about pumpkins and made "pumpkin pie."
Today in first grade, we had a lot of fun learning about pumpkins. A few of my former students were able to come and give a lesson on pumpkins and how to make pumpkin pie in a bag. It was a sweet treat! My first graders are thankful for Ag in the Classroom!
Thank you to all who supported our Red/White Night on 11/16! The winner of our JH basketball 50/50 raffle gifted half of the $ back to the JH teams. A huge thank you to all of the kids, coaches, athletes, families, community members & alumnus who helped make the night a success!
HS Basketball kicks off this week!
HS Boys @ Vienna: 11/19 @ 8:30, 11/20 @ 5:30, 11/21 @ 5:30, 11/23 @ 5:30, 11/24 @ 7:00. HS Girls @ Hamilton Co: 11/19 @ 5:30, 11/20 @ 5:30, 11/23 @ 8:30, 11/24 @ 11:30 & 5:00. JH Boys @ Pope Co 11/19 & JH Girls @ Gallatin Co 11/20. Go Bearcats!
Red & White Night starts @ 6:00! Chili supper is from 4:30-7:00. JH/HS cheerleaders & basketball teams will be performing, along with Jr. Bearcats & Kitty Kats. We will end the night with our Alumni game, $5 per player. The online Bearcat Team Shop opens today and runs thru 11/30
We will have school tomorrow, Nov 16th.
Red & White Night, Friday, 11/16, 6-9:30. $1 general admission.
Chili dinner from 4:30-7, $8 adults and $5 kids meal includes:
Chili, hot dog, drink, and dessert donated by Angi's Eats & Sweets
Due to the snow day, Nov 15th, Terri Lyn will not be delivered until Friday, Nov 16th. Depending on the delivery time, we may not be able to get all of the orders processed tomorrow. We will do our best to get as many as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience. All orders will be available for pick up by 3pm Monday, Nov 19th.
Kitty Kat practice for today, 11/15, has been cancelled. Kitty Kat T-shirts will be handed out Fri, 11/16 before performance. Red/White Night is from 6-9:30. $1 general admission. Chili dinner from 4:30-7, $8 adults & $5 kids meal includes chili, hot dog, drink, & dessert donated by Angi's Eats & Sweets
School has been cancelled for tomorrow November 15th. Tomorrow's JH girls game has been rescheduled to 12/10. The Boys JH game for tomorrow has been cancelled.
Jr parent meeting that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled after Thanksgiving.
Fourth grade created projects to show the many uses of the Mississippi River and today we were able to take a virtual field trip!
Jr. High girls & boys BKB practices have been cancelled for today, 11/14. HS boys BKB practice will be held immediately after school. HS girls practice will be as scheduled. Red & White Night is still scheduled for this Friday, 11/16 @ 6:00, chili supper begins at 4:30.
1st hour Wed. 11/14 Galatia Jr. Sr. High deer hunters get a deer hunting safety presentation from Mr. Richey.
8th grade parents/guardians: Please make sure students turn in their Rada forms and money this week. They are due no later than Friday the 16th.
Announcement: There is a change in the lunch menu for both buildings. Today for lunch we will be serving our Thanksgiving meal. It will be turkey and gravy, whipped potatoes, garden salad, and dinner roll.
4th grade “Disguise A Turkey” projects, so fun and creative!
Voted “Most Creative” on their Disguise A Turkey projects, Gavin Graham and Brian Gibbs!
Mrs. Campbell's 5th grade science and social studies classes studied the history of flight for national aviation month. We ended today using what we learned about center of gravity, drag, thrust, and lift with a paper airplane distance challenge. Students had to use their knowledge to create and test their airplanes. Great job students!
Good morning 1st grade parents!
I am going to try and upload resources that go with our Reading stories each week. This week's Spelling words, Reading fluency words and sentences, vocabulary, and the weekly newsletter have been uploaded.
These resources are also in your child's bearcat binder each week.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Yates
1st Grade Teacher
Junior Parent Meeting-Wednesday, November 14th at Bondos 6pm. Discussion includes fundraisers and doing the cheeseballs.
Announcement from Brooke Carlton, PTO President: The Paragon Video Game Trailer will be at the school Monday, November 19th. This is for the students who sold more than 11 items in the Paragon Fundraiser. This will be the only day and time the Video Game Trailer will be at the school.
Attention Bearcat fans who purchased a 50/50 raffle ticket: all 100 tickets have been sold!! The winning ticket will be drawn & the winner will be announced during Red & White Night on Friday, 11/16 after the Kitty Kat performance. Thank you to those who sold & purchased tickets!
Grade School Parents-Locust Street is now a one way street before school from 7:30 to 8:30 and at pick up from 2:30 to 3:30. Please enter the parking lot from Hickory Street and exit on Park Street.
Galatia CUSD #1 has added a new 2019 Bluebird 71 passenger bus to the fleet.
Monday, November 12 at the Grade School in honor of Veteran's Day we are asking students & staff to wear red, white, & blue. We have a button badge for each student to write the name of a veteran they wish to honor and wear it for the day. They can honor any veteran, living or deceased.
Kitty Kat registration forms are due Wednesday, Nov 7. The cost is $30 per child and performances will be held during Red & White Night (11/16) and Homecoming (12/7) with a possible third performance (date pending). If you have questions contact Alex Jackson or Lana Marvel.
4th grade Scientists of the Month for October!
(Message from Brooke Carlton, PTO President)
Reminder: PTO Paragon fundraiser money is due today. Please have it turned into the Grade School office no later than tomorrow morning. Thanks!
Congratulations to Kacie & Mackenzie Patterson for the winning bid in the silent auction for The Golden Tickets to see "Shrek the Musical." It will be performed at the Grade School in May 2019.
Fall Carnival tonight at Grade School from 5 to 8 p.m. See you there!
Both 1st grade classes are planning to write letters to Galatia veterans next week. If you know of any veteran and would like to send us their address, please email me at cbarras@galatiak12.org.
Thank you,
Mrs. Yates
We would like to thank our 2nd grade parents and grandparents for their donations to our class baskets. Come on out to the fall carnival tonight for a chance to bid on these Crock-Pot baskets.
4th grade Citizens of the Month are Cayden Wallace and Haleigh Oslay! These two are great examples of kind hearts and helping hands! We are so proud of you!
Please join us for the Fall Carnival tomorrow night at the Grade School. It will be Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Grade School Gym. We will have a chili supper, silent auction, carnival games, and much more. See you there!
Tomorrow is the last day for Red Ribbon Week at the Grade School. We are "Ready To Live A Drug Free Life!!" Wear the color red.
Kitty Kat registration forms are being sent home to all PK - 5th grade students. The cost is $30. Students will be performing during the Red/White Night on Nov 16 and Homecoming on Dec 7. Practice will begin on Nov 12. Contact Alex Jackson or Lana Marvel if you have questions.
Basketball schedules and team picture information has been added to the website! Go to "Teacher/Sports Pages" and select "Galatia Sports." Only winter sports are listed at this time. Also, Red & White Night will be held on Friday, November 16. More details to come!!
Bearcat Backers Booster Club Meeting, Thursday, November 1st, at the Community Center at 6:30 pm. During this meeting new officers will be elected. Please come out, support & get involved in the booster club which helps so many groups & organizations in our school district!
Thank you parents for cooking up such a great baking basket for the carnival. Both kindergaten teachers are very grateful.
Tomorrow is Day # 4 for Red Ribbon Week at the Grade School. We are going to "Give Drugs The Boot!!" Wear your boots.
If you Take A Mouse To School she will see the Old Lady Who Isn't Afraid of Anything, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Mrs. Whatsit from A Wrinkle In Time.
Red Ribbon Day fun at the Grade School.
Jr. High girls basketball practice for today, 10/31/18, has been cancelled.
Just a reminder ... If you are wanting your student to visit the dentist at school on November 28th & 29th. Permission forms are due by this Friday, November 2nd. Please contact Melinda Teal for a consent form. All students are eligible to participate. This will meet the dental requirement for grades Kindergarten, 2nd, & 6th.
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Butterbraid orders will be here this Friday, Nov 2nd around 1pm. Please make arrangements to get them home. We do not have freezer space to store them at school.
Tomorrow is Day # 3 for Red Ribbon Week at the Grade School. We are going to have fun and "Take A Lead and Read!" Lets dress as a storybook character. Remember we have a list of guidelines. For example no masks or face paint will be allowed. See the attached guidelines.
The 2018 Yearbooks are in! Please see Ms. Harbin for your copy. There are extras for sale at $40 a copy!
Wednesday, Oct 31st, Student Council will be having the annual Costume Contest for JH/HS students. Judging will be at 8am. $1 to participate for your chance to win!
The Fall Carnival
We are still needing items for our kindergarten basket for the carnival on Friday. Please send an item if you can. Thanks.
Ms. Fulkerson's 50's day
Tomorrow is Day # 2 at the Grade School for Red Ribbon Week. Tuesday, October 30th is "Hats Off To A Drug Free Life!!" Wear a hat.
Congratulations to the 4th - 6th grade students earning honor roll recognition for the 1st Quarter.
50's day in Mrs. Gunning's class
Tomorrow is day #1 for Red Ribbon Week at the Grade school. Monday, October 29th is Shade Out Drugs !! Wear you sunglasses.
The Galatia Khoury League will have a Jr. Bearcats Basketball team for 3rd - 5th grade students beginning November 1 @ 6:00 at the FLOC. The cost is $35 and will include a reversible jersey. If you have questions please text Michael Jenkins @ 618-294-6812.
We had a great time at our fall party! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!
Mrs. Gunning's Fall Party. Thank you parents for all your help and putting this together for our class.
JH Cheerleaders!
Congratulations to our Jr Bearcats on tonight’s win over Thompsonville at the Adams Tournament!! Consolation Champs!!! Way to go boys!!! And great job to our cheerleaders :)
Galatia Jr/Sr High School! Tomorrow, Oct 26th, is the last day of Red Ribbon Week. We DO NOT have tshirts this year but we would love to see everyone in RED! Any school appropriate red attire is great! Let's all being "seeing red" tomorrow!
Bearcat Backers Booster Club Meeting, Thursday, November 1st, at the Community Center at 6:30 pm. During this meeting new officers will be elected. Please come out, support & get involved in the booster club which helps so many groups & organizations in our school district!
The high school girls basketball season will begin Monday, October 29 with practice after school in the HS gym. All players will need a current physical and athletic waivers on file prior to participation.
Congratulations to the Junior High and High School students earning honor roll recognition for the 1st Quarter.
Congratulations to senior Nicholas Triplett on being chosen as the 2018 DAR Good Citizen from Galatia High School. This honor is given to an outstanding person in the senior class who demonstrates qualities of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
4th grade tests color absorption and reflection! #futurescientists
Today's (Oct 24) Jr. High Boys basketball practice has been moved to the HS from 6-8. Thursday, Oct 25 game @ Adams School vs. Thompsonville will begin at 5:30. The bus will leave the GS @ 4:15.
JH/HS Students---Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 25th, is Team Gear day for Red Ribbon Week. Wear your school appropriate favorite local, college, and/or professional sports team attire.
Tonight, October 24, there will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for our HS Boys Basketball team @ Kelly's Kitchen from 4 - 8. Dinner includes spaghetti, drink, bread & dessert. $8 per person. To-go plates will be available!
Day 3, Wednesday, Oct 24th, for JH/HS Red Ribbon Week is dress like a Rock Star to Rock Out Drugs! Remember-school appropriate attire please.
JH/HS Students---Tomorrow, Oct 23rd, is day 2 of Red Ribbon Week. School appropriate dress like a TACKY TOURIST to go with this year's theme: Life is a Journey; Travel Drug Free!
2:00 Dismissal Today, Oct 22 & tomorrow Oct 23.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 22 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Oct 23 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Congratulations to the Galatia FFA on a good finish in the Section 25 FFA Job Interview Contest. The varsity team finished 3rd in the section with Kate Bond placing 4th and Haylee Brown 10th as individuals and Tyler Anderson placed 1st in the jv contest. Great job team!
Don't forget to wear your (school appropriate) PAJAMAS tomorrow, Monday, for the kickoff of Red Ribbon Week for JH/HS students!
Tye Murphy advances to the Cross Country Sectionals!
PreK had a visit from the Galatia Fire Department!
Picture Day is Tuesday Oct. 23!
Hey Galatia Parents please make sure you are never driving around a bus when they are parked for drop off or pick-up at either school. At the grade school do not use the road on the East side of the school where the buses park in the morning or close to the end of the day. Grade School Parents should always drop off your kids at the front south entrance of the grade school across from the community center.
Also, for each of the school buildings please make sure you do not speed in the parking lots. Our students are very important to us and we want to make sure they are safe.
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days for Jr/Sr High School
PTO field trip for 1st-3rd grades is tomorrow. Please have your child wear tennis shoes and bring a sack lunch.
Message from Brooke Carlton, PTO President:
Paragon delivery will be next Thursday the 25th from 3-5 pm at the Galatia Community Center. Please make arrangements for someone to pick up items. Money will be due by November 5th.
Next weeks PTO meeting has been moved to Wednesday due to Paragon delivery on Thursday.
Harrisburg Community Health Dentists are coming again this year on November 28 & 29th to complete dental exams and cleanings. Any student can participate in this program. Remember dental exams are required by May for grades Kindergarten, second, and sixth grades. Contact your school nurse Melinda Teal for consent forms if you are interested in this program.
Check out this awesome mini-golf hole built by Galatia FFA members! This is a part of the Section 25 FFA Barn Golf Open to raise money for the Illinois FFA Foundation, where each school in Section 25 made a course. Pictured are Galatia FFA members Courtney Pribble, Alison Riddle, Grace Imhoff, and Tyler Anderson, who participated in the event. Also pictured is the IL State FFA officer team playing and stopping for a quick photo op with Wyatt Arnold.
Mrs. Moore's classroom enjoyed learning about apples with Ag in the Classroom.
Mrs. Biggerstaff’s 2nd grade class constructed toothpick and marshmallow houses. We tested them to see if they could withstand an earthquake simulation with jello. We had one group who’s house survived the earthquake! The students all did a great job and really enjoyed this science project.
Congratulations to the Galatia FFA Soil Judging team for placing first out of 13 schools in Section 25. Team members consisted of Jaedyn Beers, Kate Bond, Haylee Brown, Tyler Anderson, and Maddie Grubbs. Kate was also first place individual in the contest.
Also, congratulations to the Galatia FFA tractor driving team of Casey Pribble and Trevor Hale on their 2nd place finish in the Section 25 FFA Tractor Driving Contest.
Great job teams!
A message from Brooke Carlton, PTO President:
Southeastern Illinois College will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop on October 30th and November 1st for anyone who needs additional help in completing their FAFSA applications.
Cross Country Conference went great today. Tye placed 5th and Abby placed 2nd!
Mrs. Mayberry's 2nd grade class engineered toothpick and marshmallow houses. Then, they tested to see if their houses could withstand an Earthquake simulation. This is part of their STEM curriculum.
Jr. High girls basketball practice on Monday, Oct 8 is from 4:00-6:00, the boys will now practice from 6:00 - 8:00. Girls not attending the NSH tournament will practice with Coach Clayton at the HS on Wed (10/10), Thu (10/11) & Fri (10/12) from 3:00-4:30.
Tuesday, October 9th through Saturday, October 13th, the Jr. Lady Bearcats will kick off their basketball season by playing in New Simpson Hill's Round Robin Tournament.
On October 22 our Lady Cats will begin HS Volleyball regional action @ NCOE vs. Crab Orchard @ 6:00. The winner will advance to play NCOE on October 23 @ 5:30. The championship game will be October 25 @ 6:00. Sectionals will be played @ Thompsonville October 29 & 31.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new web site and mobile app. The app can be downloaded for both Apple and Android devices. The app is free, and will be a great way to keep up with district information.
Picture retake day is coming to Galatia on Tuesday, October 23rd.
PTO Mother-Son Weenie Roast
Our Lady Bearcats have a home volleyball game tonight, Thursday, Oct 4 @ 6:00 vs Gallatin Co Lady Hawks!!! Senior recognition for our 2018 volleyball team members will be Thursday, October 11. GO BEARCATS!!!
These senior students were recognized today by the University of Illinois at the Salute to Illinois Scholars College Fair and Luncheon in Effingham. Students were selected for meeting a high standard of excellence in academics. Congratulations! Pictured L-R: Kayli Clarida, Cameron Triplett, Tucker LaBarge, Nicholas Triplett and Kelsi Watson.
Mrs. Plumlee's 4th Grade Scientist of the Month
“We’ve got pulleys and levers a-plenty!” Simple machine building-Catapult edition. (Mrs. Plumlee's 4th grade)
Now through October 15th, Senior students can apply for admission to Eastern Illinois University and the application fee is waived.
HS Volleyball game tomorrow, October 2 vs. Crab Orchard, 6:00!! Senior Cross Country runners will be recognized between the JV and Varsity games so please come out and support our Bearcats!!!
Jr High Cheerleading practice for today, Monday, Oct 1 has been cancelled.
Reminder: the Financial Aid Night workshop is tomorrow at 6 pm in room 206. Representatives from SIC and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be here to work with parents and students on completing their FAFSA. Please bring the documents listed to get started.
Field Trip to Cahokia Mounds
Grade School Parents: Fall Pictures are being sent home today. If you have a student in AM Pre-K or 5th grade they will be sent home on Monday.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Lady Bearcats and Lady Tigers during our annual Pink Out game! Together we were able to raise $501!! All proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Pink Out game tonight, Thursday, Sept 27 @ 6:00. Galatia Lady Bearcats vs. Thompsonville Lady Tigers. Come out and support a great cause!
Cross Country & Volleyball team pictures will be after school on Tuesday, Oct.2 Seniors wanting to order their Senior Banners, to be on display in the gym, needs to bring an additional $40 along with their picture order forms.
Group Guitar Lessons are available. All students are welcome. Please fill out the flier below and return to the Grade School by September 28th.
Did you miss the Balfour Rep? You can order your cap and gown online through this link: https://orders.balfour.com/smi21452/catalog/category/view/s/grad-packs/id/312955/?smi=21452
Cap and Gowns are found under "Shop Individual Products" at the bottom. You can also mail orders in.
The Galatia FFA participated in the #FFA10gallonchallenge! This challenge is in support of dairy farmers and local food banks. The chapter purchased 15 gallons of milk and canned goods for the Galatia Food Pantry. We nominate the other FFA chapters in Saline County for the challenge!
Tues, Sept 25: JH Girls BKB parent/player meeting tonight from 5-6 @ GGS gym. JH Boys BKB practice from 6-8.
Thurs, Sept 27 our HS VB team will host their annual Pink Out game vs. T'ville! There will be a silent auction so please come out & support our Lady Cats & Lady Tigers!
A message from Coach Wallace: There will be a HS boys basketball player/parent meeting Wednesday, Sept 26 @ 6:00 in the HS cafeteria.
The Balfour Representative will be here this Wednesday, September 26th to collect orders and payments.
Reminder: All PTO Paragon fundraiser order forms are due this Friday, September 21st.
The JH Lady Softball team upset Lick Creek 8-5 today. We play Thursday at Crab Orchard at 5:30!
The Balfour representative met with Sophomores and Seniors today. Students have packets to place their orders for graduation items and class rings. Orders and payments are due next Wednesday, Sept. 26th. Anyone who missed the meeting can pick up a packet in the office.
Congratulations to the Galatia FFA on winning 2nd place out 12 schools in the Section 25 Agronomy Contest. Team members Haylee Brown, Tyler Anderson, Hannah Jackson, Maddie Grubbs, and Kate Bond all placed in the top 10 individuals in the contest.
Congratulations to the Galatia FFA on winning 4th place out of 44 schools at the District 5 FFA Horse Judging Contest. Team member Courtney Pribble earned 8th place individual.
Mid-Term grade reports will be sent home with students on Monday, September 17th.
The 5th Grade field trip is Friday, September 28th.
No School on Friday October 5th
The Balfour Representative will meet with Seniors and Sophomores on Tuesday, September 18th to go over information for Graduation and Class Ring orders. Class ring orders are due September 26th!