During the October 29th Town Hall Meeting, the Galion City School District recorded short videos to answer questions regarding Issue 14. This is a permanent improvement levy that is on the November 5th ballot. The Galion City Schools Issue 14 Playlist is available on YouTube and can be accessed from galionschools.org/levyfacts. Watch these videos to learn about how this issue impacts our campus and more importantly, the safety and well being of our students and staff.
Galion HIgh School is proud to announce the first quarter Honor Roll recipients for 2024-25. Congratulations to all and keep up the great work. highschool.galionschools.org/honorroll
The Galion High School Student Council is offering FREE babysitting for kiddos ages 3-12 from 3:00-6:00 in the high school gym during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 4th AND Thursday, November 7th. To make this evening even better, on Monday, The Messy Bun Cart will be located in front of Galion High School. Hot dogs, pulled pork, mac & cheese, and shake ups will be available for purchase between 3:00-6:00. We hope this helps make your evening a little less hectic!
The Galion Middle School and High School bands had quite a performance to close out the month of October. Congratulations to Mrs. O'Deens and the Tiger bands for a really nice concert.
UPDATED POST: Who is ready for a long weekend?. This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL November 1-5. We may not be in school, but there are several things happening on our campus.
Our teachers will be participating in professional development and holding Parent/Teachers conferences on Nov. 4 & 7th. Be sure to contact your school office to request a conference if you still need one. Also, remember that November 5th is Election Day! Be sure to check out galionschools.org/levyfacts for more information.
Who is ready for a long weekend? This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL November 1-5. We may not be in school, but there are several things happening on our campus.
Our teachers will be participating in professional development and holding Parent/Teachers conferences on Nov. 4 & 7th. Be sure to contact your school office to request a conference if you still need one. Also, remember that November 5th is Election Day! Be sure to check out galionschools.org/levyfacts for more information.
Join our panel of experts to get all the facts regarding ISSUE 14.
Superintendent Jeff Hartmann, Treasurer Charlene Parkinson, and Chief of Operations Brian Owens will be in the Galion High School Library from 6:00-7:00 on Tuesday, October 29th to answer any questions you have. For more information about this permanent improvement levy visit galionschools.org/levyfacts.
Attention to all Seniors and Parents, join us on November 7, at 5:30 pm, to learn more about FAFSA and the Financial Aid Process for college.
At Galion City Schools, we believe in using restorative practices; strategies used to foster a supportive environment in our schools. Instead of traditional disciplinary methods that often involve punishment, restorative practices emphasize building relationships, accountability, restoration, and empowerment. These practices benefit students by improving staff and student relationships, enhancing their emotional skills, and creating a better school climate. At Galion City Schools, we believe in using restorative circles, affective statements, and affective questions in our classrooms and throughout the district. In the weeks ahead we will be sharing information about restorative practices and how we are using it in our classrooms to build a strong community.
Check us out! https://youtu.be/3QeLd7CtT6Q
Thanks to New Day Creative and Haring Realty for making this fabulous video showcasing the Galion City School District. Our website is another great place to learn more about us. galionschools.org
October 21-25 is Bus Safety Week! The transportation team at Galion City Schools plays a HUGE role in keeping our students safe! This week highlights the importance of bus rider safety, bus evacuations, and emergency plans while on the bus.
Here are some amazing facts about our transportation team:
~Our dedicated team includes 11 school bus drivers and two van drivers, ensuring safe transport not only to Galion, but also to Bucyrus, Crestline, Cardington, Mansfield, and Shelby.
~GCS travels nearly 1,000 miles daily
~GCS transports almost 1,100 students—twice a day!
~GCS buses have provided transportation for 170 educational and athletic events so far this year!
Let’s all be on the lookout for the big YELLOW bus and show our drivers courtesy and gratitude for their hard work and dedication!
🚌💛 #BusSafetyWeek #GCSafety #ThankYouDrivers #BigYellowBus
The Galion City School District is seeking to hire a substitute Speech/Language Pathologist to work with our Intermediate and Middle School students. This position will begin February 1, 2025 and continue through the end of the school year. Interested applicants should send resume and letter of interest to human.resources@galonschools.org.
The next Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry in Galion will be October 29 from 4:00-5:30. Pre Registration is preferred.
Then for those looking ahead and planning for Thanksgiving, please note there is a schedule change. The new date is November 25th. To better serve everyone and accommodate a larger crowd, pre-registration is REQUIRED. Don't miss this opportunity to receive support! Register here:
https://freshtrak.com/register/event/285889
Just a reminder that picture retakes for Galion High School will take place on Wednesday, October 16th starting at 7:30. Students who want retakes must bring in their previous picture packet with them so that LifeTouch can scan the student's account. If the student was absent on the original picture day, packets will be available for them at the school.
Reminder to all families that this Friday, October 11, marks the end of our first grading period. With that comes a two-hour early dismissal of students. This time allows our teachers to have some valuable work time to wrap up the quarter.
You are all invited back at 7:00 to Unckrich Stadium in Heise Park to cheer on our Tigers as they take on Pleasant Spartans and see our Homecoming King & Queen announcement. See you at the game! Go Tigers!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and today October 8th is International Dyslexia Day.
In keeping in line with Ohio law, Galion teachers have been receiving specialized training to better support students with dyslexia. This is a crucial step in ensuring every child gets the help they need to succeed.
There are many myths surrounding dyslexia, like the idea that it’s tied to vision problems and reversing letters. In reality, dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects the way the brain processes language. Throughout the remainder of the month, we will share more information about dyslexia to help increase awareness and help separate myths from facts.
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.
