We heard your feedback and have adjusted the time for the Superintendent Series: Talk About Galion Schools. Dr. Hartmann will be at the YMCA from 6:00-7:00 to have informal conversations. Feel free to drop by or take a quick break from your workout to have a chat.
Here are a couple district initiatives you may want to ask about:
District Directional System
State Report Card
Master Facility Plan
We’re excited to announce Lawrence Michele, Class of 1984, as one of our five 2024 Hall of Fame inductees! While at GHS, Larry was a dedicated student-athlete, participating in the National Honor Society for 2 years, the Ohio Mathematics League, and both Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track. After high school he earned both a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Akron and completed graduate coursework in Computer Science at The University of Maryland. Larry has dedicated himself to public service with the National Security Agency since 2004, earning prestigious awards such as the Meritorious Unit Award (2013) and the Meritorious Civil Service Award (2019). He currently holds the rank of Defense Intelligence - Senior Level.
In addition to his civil service, Larry has also excelled in the commercial sector, working for leading companies such as Lucent Technologies - Bell Labs, HRB Systems, and more. As a proud member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Larry has continued to make an impact throughout his career.
Recently, Larry and his wife Terri, also a Hall of Fame inductee, visited Galion, which they still consider a "special place we will always consider ‘home.’" He expressed feeling “honored and humbled” to be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame.
Get ready, Galion! Connections Weekend is almost here! Many events are taking place on our campus next weekend. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming alumni for this special weekend full of celebration, learning, and community spirit.
Mrs. Stuttler’s accelerated English 10 class just received their first letters back from their pen pals who are juniors at a high school in North Carolina. This activity connects to the novel Mrs. Stuttler’s students are reading called, “I Will Always Write Back.” Students were thrilled to read their letters and continue the correspondence by writing back.
Galion City Schools is teaming up with Northmor Local School District and Mt. Gilead School District to collect essential items for those affected by the recent floods in North Carolina. Donated items can be dropped off at each school office until Thursday, October 10th.
Thanks to Huntsman Trucking, a semi-truck filled with your generous donations will be delivered to those in need. Every contribution counts!
Let’s unite for a great cause! #CommunitySupport #FloodRelief #NorthCarolinaStrong #NorthmorLocal #MtGileadSchools
Happy National Custodians Day!
A huge thank you to our amazing custodians for keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Your hard work behind the scenes makes a world of difference for our students, staff, and community. We appreciate all that you do!
Let’s show our custodians some love today!
#NationalCustodiansDay #ThankYou #TigerPride
GHS homecoming tickets are now available!
As September Attendance Awareness month comes to a close we want to celebrate and congratulate our families for the effort we have seen making attendance a priority. Our average daily attendance rates have improved across the district from this time last year! Let’s keep doing great work. BELIEVE ~ ACHIEVE ~ SUCCEED!
Empower Your Parenting with Great Resources!
Looking for valuable resources to support your child’s digital journey? Check out these fantastic organizations: Common Sense Media, Love 146, ConnectSafely, and NetSmartzKids. They offer a wealth of information and tools to help you navigate online safety, promote healthy habits, and encourage positive digital experiences.
Let’s work together to ensure our kids thrive in the digital world!
#ParentingResources #DigitalSafety #EmpoweredParents #TogetherWeThrive
NOW HIRING BUS DRIVERS!
Looking for a fulfilling career on the road? We're hiring full-time and part-time bus drivers. Don’t have a CDL? No worries! We will train you and pay you while you complete your training.
✅ $1,000 Signing Bonus for Full-Time Hires
✅ $500 Signing Bonus for Part-Time Hires
✅ Paid Training – up to 40 hours to complete!
Join our team, drive the difference, and enjoy great benefits while making an impact in your community! Apply today galionschools.org/employment
We announced the 2024 Homecoming Court this morning! Congratulations to these seniors!
More images and information to come!
Veterans are cordially invited to attend the Galion High School Football game vs. Ontario on Sept 27. Admission for Veterans (or Active-Duty military) & 1-guest is “FREE” that night.
Please enter the stadium at the Southwest pass gate. Please congregate by the flagpole at 6:30pm to honor our great flag during the marching bands’ playing of the national anthem. After the national anthem, Veterans are invited to return to the stadium seats and enjoy the game.
The Galion City School students, staff, and community are grateful to everyone who has served our great country.
Thank you Veterans!
Stay Engaged with Your Kids Online!
Have you talked to your kids about the mobile apps they’re using? Engaging in conversations about their online experiences can help you understand how these apps work and address any concerns, such as cyberbullying or interacting with strangers.
We encourage you to monitor the apps your children use and all online activity including social media and gaming sites. Know which apps are tracking location. Know who they “follow” and who is “following” them. Set boundaries and create a safe online environment for our children. Being proactive can help them navigate the digital world more safely!
#DigitalSafety #OnlineParenting #EngagedParents #SafeKids #TogetherWeThrive
Join us on October 1at Galion High School 7:00 PM to hear our Middle School and High School choirs perform. The Calendar of Events page on our website is a great way to stay up to date with all Galion School District activities. galionschools.org/events
Congratulations! Galion High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2024 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!
On September 26th, local area McDonald’s restaurants will be raising money for local high school sports programs. Restaurants will be donating 10% of all digital sales made in the McDonald’s App on 9/26 to your school’s athletic department.
Did you know that missing just two days of school each month can add up to a full year of missed class time over a student’s school career? Attendance matters! When students are chronically absent, they miss opportunities to learn, build relationships, develop their mental health and well-being and access to critical resources available at school.
Social Media awareness is the under standing of the impact and implications of our interaction with social media. It includes being mindful and making a conscious effort to use social media responsibly and respectfully. Some important tips include:
Be aware of what you post - is it true, is it helpful, is it inspiring, is it necessary, is it kind?
Be aware of who you are talking to - not everyone is who they say they are.
Know what information is being collected from the apps and sites you visit.
Limit what you share about yourself and others - are you sharing too much information about you or your children?
Finally and most importantly, NEVER agree to meet some
Today we celebrate National IT Professionals Day at Galion City Schools.
Hailey Sheppard is just beginning her career in IT but has already been a tremendous asset to our district. We look forward to seeing her grow and establish new skills as well as relationships with our staff and students.
For 20 years of dedicated service to our school district, Steven Hammond has made an incredible impact. His expertise, problem-solving skills, and unwavering commitment to keeping our technology running smoothly has been a cornerstone of our success. He has not only kept us connected and secure but has also shown patience, professionalism, and a genuine care for our staff and students. Thank you, Steven, for your outstanding contributions and for being an irreplaceable part of our team for two decades!
School officials and Galion Police received information on Wednesday evening about an unsubstantiated rumor about a threat against our schools. Please rest assured that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we have taken this matter very seriously.
As soon as we became aware of the rumor of the threat, the reaction was swift and investigations began. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has come forward with information about this safety concern. We cannot stress enough the importance of community involvement in such situations. Please report any suspicious activity by calling Galion Police at 419-468-9111, calling or texting our school safety tip line at 513-916-1080, or emailing tigertipline@galionschools.org.
Thank you.
Jeff Hartmann
Superintendent
September is Attendance Awareness Month. We love all our Tigers and we look forward to seeing each of them at school Monday-Friday. This week we are taking a look at some facts about truancy. Truancy is defined as missing 30 consecutive hours, 48 hours in a month, or 72 hours in a year when a legitimate excuse is not provided. It is important to note that all medical notes are excused and up to 10 parent notes are accepted each year. Disciplinary absences or medical removals do not count toward truancy hours. Truancy laws are mandated by Ohio Law and school districts must follow these laws even to the point of possibly filing charges against a student or parent. If you have any questions or concerns about the attendance policy please reach out to your building office and we will be happy to answer your questions.
