We hope you join us on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to celebrate the season and support our fabulous Middle and High School Band. Their performance of festive holiday music begins at 6:00 pm in the High School cafeteria.
Restorative Practices continue at Galion City Schools. Today we share how affective statements help students express their feelings and impact on others in a constructive way. These statements focus on emotions rather than blame, fostering understanding and empathy. Here are a few examples affective statements:
“I feel hurt when you don’t include me in games because it makes me feel left out.”
“It makes me feel sad when I hear people saying bad things about my friend. Will you try to think of some nice things?”
“ It makes me feel good when I see you making good decisions at lunch”
Our students are hearing these types of statements from teachers and staff and are starting to use them independently when collaborating and communicating with each other.
Due to the weather today, the Galion City Schools will be closed. If you go out please be careful and stay warm! Enjoy!
Thursday, December 5, Galion City Schools is on a 2 hour delay.
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the value of being Involved—the third quality of our Portrait of a Tiger. Involved Tigers display a passion for the success of our community by engaging service to our community, lending a hand, and making a difference! They also seek ways to participate in school related activities to help build Tiger pride! ❤️
As the snow is falling, and the holidays are approaching, there will be many opportunities to be involved in our community and in our schools not only in December, but in the months to come. We invite all our Tiger families and friends to be involved.
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Feel free to share you favorite Thanksgiving activity in the comments!
This is a short week for us at Galion City Schools. Our Thanksgiving break starts Wednesday, November 27th with classes resuming on Monday, December 2. From the Galion City School District to all our Tiger Families; we are thankful for each and every one of our students, staff members and the community in which we serve. Enjoy this special holiday!
Today, we celebrate all those who come in on short notice, fill long-term needs and are always there when we need you. We appreciate each and every one of our substitute teachers. Thank you for what you do!
If you would like to join our team of substitute teachers, stop in our administrative office to pick up an application packet. See details on our website at galionschools.org/employment
This week, we celebrate the power of public education and the incredible things happening every day in Galion City Schools! From innovative classroom experiences to supportive services that nurture the whole child, we’re proud to make a difference in our students’ lives. 💙
Innovative Learning: Our teachers use evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge technology to provide a rigorous education for all students. Decisions are data driven to guide our instructional practice.
Support for All: Through counseling, special education, PBIS, ROAR and other programs we provide a supportive, social-emotional, safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
Extracurricular Excellence: From athletics to the arts, our students shine on the field, on stage, and in our community. All are welcome to attend our athletic events, our band and choir concerts, as well as our theater productions. Not only do our students excel in their activities, but all our students graduate with a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer service.
Community Partnerships: Together with local businesses and organizations, we provide real-world learning opportunities. Our students are able to tour local businesses and participate in career based learning programs both on and off campus.
Dedicated Staff: In this year alone teachers and staff have received training for PBIS, Restorative Practices, Science of Reading, Dyslexia, and have collaborated with district administrators to improve teaching and learning strategies. We Believe our students will Achieve their full potential to Succeed in all aspects of their lives.
Public education is the heart of our community, and we’re proud to partner with families to empower students to achieve their dreams. See for yourself some of the great things we have to offer. https://bit.ly/GalTigers24
💬 Tell us: What makes you proud of Galion City Schools? Share your stories in the comments!
Teacher-nominated Galion High School students recently attended a leadership conference sponsored by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center in Mansfield. The attendees heard an incredibly motivating keynote speaker, former Buckeye football standout Roy Hall, Jr., talk about what it takes to be a leader. The morning session was followed by breakout meetings on leadership agency. It was a great day to be a Tiger in Mansfield.
In continuing to share how we use Restorative Practice at Galion City Schools, today we focus on restorative questions. These are questions designed to help students reflect on their feelings and the impact of their actions on others. Restorative questions encourage emotional awareness and promote constructive dialogue, especially during conflicts or misunderstandings. Some examples are: “How did that situation make you feel?” “How do you think your actions affect others?”
Dear Parents,
Galion High School will be hosting a college planning seminar on Monday, November 18th at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the cafetorium. If your child plans on attending college, this might be a great way to find out more information about the process. A flyer was sent to your email if you are connected to Final Forms.
The Galion City School District is, once again, pleased to host the Second Harvest Food Pantry on November 25th. In preparation for the expected increased attendance and demand for turkeys, pre-registration is required. Those who have not pre-registered will be asked to wait until the end of the line. We also kindly ask that attendees refrain from arriving before 3:30 p.m. to reduce traffic during school dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you and hope this helps you and your families enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.
Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. In our district, over 135 students have parents/guardians who are currently serving in active duty or are veterans. Additionally, many more students have siblings and extended family members who serve or have served in the military. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the sacrifices they make for our country. Happy Veterans Day!
We are pleased to share an updated list of Quarter 1 Honor Roll students, which now includes additional students attending Pioneer who have also earned this recognition.
The Galion High School Theater Department is excited to present Almost, Maine by John Cariani, brought to you in special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York!
This talented troupe of 16 students is led by seniors Cohen Pierce, Zach Oris, Annie Bishop, Jenna Roof, Claudia Volz, and Craig Geiger.
Showtimes:
Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sunday at 1pm
Tickets: $5 for students, $10 for adults (cash/check at the door)
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness this production at the Galion Community Theater. We can’t wait to see you there!
To the Galion Community,
While we are disappointed that the permanent improvement levy did not pass, we want to express our sincere gratitude to those who supported our efforts. We understand that these decisions are not easy, and we respect the will of the voters.
Our priority remains the education and well-being of our students, and we will continue to work with the resources we have to provide them with a safe and positive learning environment. However, the need for facility improvements and upgrades remains, and we will have to assess how best to address these needs moving forward.
As a district, we are committed to transparency and collaboration. We will seek feedback from the community to better understand the concerns that led to this outcome and continue to explore all options for ensuring our schools remain places where students can thrive.
Thank you again to everyone who engaged in this process. We are grateful for your continued support of our schools and remain focused on our shared goal of providing a high-quality education for all of our students.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hartmann
Superintendent
Classes resume on Wednesday, November 6th. We hope you have enjoyed the extra long weekend and are ready to come back to school. See you tomorrow!
Reminder!
Seniors and Parents, join us on November 7, at 5:30 pm, to learn more about FAFSA and the Financial Aid Process for college.
The Portrait of a Tiger trait for November is Self-Disciplined.
Galion Tigers are self-disciplined, remaining ambitious and driven toward their goals. By engaging in positive and proactive behaviors, Galion Tigers demonstrate their ability to persevere through challenges and pursue a sound moral compass.
Being self-disciplined allows our Tigers to set and achieve goals in and out of the classroom.
Selected students and staff members who demonstrate this trait will be recognized at the November 19th Board of Education meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 in the Galion Middle School Media Center.
