Exciting news Tiger Families...
ALL students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for the 2025 - 2026 school year!!
Save time and money knowing your child/children are enjoying nutritious, well balanced meals at school each day. A la carte items will still be available for purchase at Intermediate, Middle and High School.
ALL students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for the 2025 - 2026 school year!!
Save time and money knowing your child/children are enjoying nutritious, well balanced meals at school each day. A la carte items will still be available for purchase at Intermediate, Middle and High School.

Important Transportation Notice:
If busing arrangements are not finalized by August 15, your student will be placed on the New Rider List. Please note that it may take up to one week from the time we receive your request for transportation to begin.
During this time, families are responsible for transporting their student to and from school.
Transportation staff will contact you with bus assignment details and pick-up/drop-off times once they are confirmed.
Please contact the Bus Garage for any questions M-F 7-3pm. 419-468-3432 Ext 11022 or 11024
If busing arrangements are not finalized by August 15, your student will be placed on the New Rider List. Please note that it may take up to one week from the time we receive your request for transportation to begin.
During this time, families are responsible for transporting their student to and from school.
Transportation staff will contact you with bus assignment details and pick-up/drop-off times once they are confirmed.
Please contact the Bus Garage for any questions M-F 7-3pm. 419-468-3432 Ext 11022 or 11024

Attention GOA (Galion Online Academy) Families:
We will be holding our GOA Orientation on Monday, August 18th at 5:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria.
All GOA students and parents are highly encouraged to attend as we’ll be sharing important information to help you start the year successfully.
The first day of classes for GOA students will be Thursday, August 21st.
We will be holding our GOA Orientation on Monday, August 18th at 5:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria.
All GOA students and parents are highly encouraged to attend as we’ll be sharing important information to help you start the year successfully.
The first day of classes for GOA students will be Thursday, August 21st.

We're Hiring a Full-Time Bus Driver!
Join our dedicated transportation team and enjoy a sign-on bonus and paid training.
Apply now by clicking the link or visiting galionschools.org and navigating to the Employment section.
https://forms.gle/VSn4XbKGcrU13JBm9
Start your journey with us today!
Join our dedicated transportation team and enjoy a sign-on bonus and paid training.
Apply now by clicking the link or visiting galionschools.org and navigating to the Employment section.
https://forms.gle/VSn4XbKGcrU13JBm9
Start your journey with us today!

Fall sports are kicking off—who’s ready to show some Tiger pride? 🐾
Whether you're rallying in the stands or just want to rep your school in style, now’s the time to grab your spirit wear! From hoodies to hats, we've got the gear to make you roar. Dont forget about the Ball drop for Golf along with GT Football Cards
🧢 Football Spirit Wear:
https://ghstigersfootball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
👟 Cross Country Spirit Wear:
https://ghsxconline2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
⛳ Golf Spirit Wear:
https://ghstigersgolf2025.itemorder.com/
⚽ Soccer Spirit Wear:
https://ghstigerssoccer2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Grab your gear, rep your team, and let’s make this fall a season to remember — Go Tigers! 🐅💙🧡
Whether you're rallying in the stands or just want to rep your school in style, now’s the time to grab your spirit wear! From hoodies to hats, we've got the gear to make you roar. Dont forget about the Ball drop for Golf along with GT Football Cards
🧢 Football Spirit Wear:
https://ghstigersfootball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
👟 Cross Country Spirit Wear:
https://ghsxconline2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
⛳ Golf Spirit Wear:
https://ghstigersgolf2025.itemorder.com/
⚽ Soccer Spirit Wear:
https://ghstigerssoccer2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Grab your gear, rep your team, and let’s make this fall a season to remember — Go Tigers! 🐅💙🧡

Attention High School Parents and Students:
It’s time to register for the upcoming school year! Parking passes and Random Drug Testing forms are now available on Hometown Tickets. These are required for all students who plan to participate in sports and/or drive to the High School.
To complete the registration:
Visit galionschools.org
Select Menu > GHS > Event Tickets

From the Desk of Mrs Jessica Hammond
"iPads will be available for pick-up after the GECA/CCP Orientation/Informational Meeting this coming Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. To receive your iPad on that date, please make sure that you have your GHS Student Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) forms signed in FinalForms. If one happens to have a conflict with Tuesday's meeting, information as well as alternative times for obtaining one's iPad will be shared in FinalForms following the meeting."
"iPads will be available for pick-up after the GECA/CCP Orientation/Informational Meeting this coming Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. To receive your iPad on that date, please make sure that you have your GHS Student Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) forms signed in FinalForms. If one happens to have a conflict with Tuesday's meeting, information as well as alternative times for obtaining one's iPad will be shared in FinalForms following the meeting."

🎒 Back to School is Right Around the Corner!
Join us on Thursday, August 14th for Open House at Galion!
Come meet your teachers, pay school fees, add lunch money to your student’s account, and connect with our transportation team. There’s a lot happening—and it’s a great way to kick off the new school year!
Have questions about schedules? See the info below.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾🧡💙
Join us on Thursday, August 14th for Open House at Galion!
Come meet your teachers, pay school fees, add lunch money to your student’s account, and connect with our transportation team. There’s a lot happening—and it’s a great way to kick off the new school year!
Have questions about schedules? See the info below.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾🧡💙

Please welcome Kelly Watson to Galion High School! Kelly will be teaching English 11 and 12 and brings both a passion for literature and a love of the arts to her classroom. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, drawing, baking, and spending time with her husband and three children. Her family enjoys hiking, motorcycle rides, and planning themed nights inspired by recently read books or beloved classics. Typically a Disney movie for family fun.
Kelly is also a talented muralist and fine artist. She loves capturing the small details in her artwork that bring a subject’s personality to life. Using mostly colored pencils, she focuses on drawing people, including actors and characters, blending her creativity with a deep appreciation for expression and storytelling. We’re excited to have her creativity and energy join our team!
Kelly is also a talented muralist and fine artist. She loves capturing the small details in her artwork that bring a subject’s personality to life. Using mostly colored pencils, she focuses on drawing people, including actors and characters, blending her creativity with a deep appreciation for expression and storytelling. We’re excited to have her creativity and energy join our team!

Please help us welcome Karli Ingle to our high school team! Karli joins us as an Intervention Specialist and brings a creative spirit and a passion for helping students succeed. In her free time, she enjoys embroidering, reading, painting, all things Disney, and spending time with her family and beloved dog. Karli also runs a small business, Krafty Karli, where she creates and sells beautiful hand-embroidered art and gifts. We're excited to have her on board!

Welcome to Galion High School, Dionna Randas!
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Randas as our new CBI Instructor at the high school! Dionna brings a wealth of life experience, having lived all over the country, but she’s proud to call Ohio home. She enjoys spending time with her family and two children, especially when they’re outdoors with their animals.
In her downtime, you might find her building LEGO creations or enjoying a good video game. We’re thrilled to have her join the Tiger team!
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Randas as our new CBI Instructor at the high school! Dionna brings a wealth of life experience, having lived all over the country, but she’s proud to call Ohio home. She enjoys spending time with her family and two children, especially when they’re outdoors with their animals.
In her downtime, you might find her building LEGO creations or enjoying a good video game. We’re thrilled to have her join the Tiger team!

To students (parents are welcome) who have registered to take GECA/CCP courses through North Central State College at Galion High School: An orientation meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Galion High School's cafetorium. The meeting is expected to last one hour. It is also important for students to note that all CCP classes will begin Monday, August 11, aligning with North Central State College's fall calendar."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jessica Hammond
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jessica Hammond

Another Staff Spotlight! We’re excited to welcome India Johnson Bowers as our new High School Intervention Specialist. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, India brings a passion for supporting students and creating inclusive learning environments. She also brings a unique strength to the team with her knowledge of sign language, which she uses as a powerful teaching tool in her special education classroom.
We’re proud to have her join the Tiger family!
We’re proud to have her join the Tiger family!

Staff Spotlight!! Meet Shelbie Temple, our dedicated Social Worker Specialist at the high school. Shelbie is passionate about supporting students and families, and brings warmth and understanding to everything she does. Outside of school, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and son, diving into a good book, and sharing her love for the game as a volleyball coach.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Butler to Galion as our new 9th grade English teacher! A passionate reader and creative spirit, Mrs. Butler brings a deep love for literature into her classroom. Each summer, she enjoys exploring new teen fiction at the bookstore and carefully selects at least three titles to share with her students through the classroom library. Her creativity shines in many ways—whether she's writing, painting, gardening, crafting, or designing, she brings energy and imagination to everything she does. This year, students can look forward to enjoying a library-themed book nook she's building for the classroom!
Originally from Florida, Mrs. Butler and her family moved to Ohio in the summer of 2023 and have fallen in love with the beauty of all four seasons. Before coming to Galion, she spent nine years teaching 9th grade English in Florida. Beyond the classroom, she also has a unique background as a henna artist and face painter at Busch Gardens in Tampa, where she worked during college and school breaks. Mrs. Butler is excited to begin this new chapter in Galion and looks forward to inspiring her students through books, creativity, and connection.
Originally from Florida, Mrs. Butler and her family moved to Ohio in the summer of 2023 and have fallen in love with the beauty of all four seasons. Before coming to Galion, she spent nine years teaching 9th grade English in Florida. Beyond the classroom, she also has a unique background as a henna artist and face painter at Busch Gardens in Tampa, where she worked during college and school breaks. Mrs. Butler is excited to begin this new chapter in Galion and looks forward to inspiring her students through books, creativity, and connection.

From the desk of Transportation:
Most bus routes, stops, and student assignments will remain the same for the upcoming school year. If there are any changes affecting your student’s transportation, you will be contacted no later than 4:00 PM on August 15. Please remember the Transportation Dept will be at Open House Aug 14th. GPS and GIS 4-6pm and GMS and GHS 5-7pm
We appreciate your patience as we finalize transportation details for a smooth start to the year.
Most bus routes, stops, and student assignments will remain the same for the upcoming school year. If there are any changes affecting your student’s transportation, you will be contacted no later than 4:00 PM on August 15. Please remember the Transportation Dept will be at Open House Aug 14th. GPS and GIS 4-6pm and GMS and GHS 5-7pm
We appreciate your patience as we finalize transportation details for a smooth start to the year.

Unfortunately we will not be using the "Here Comes the Bus" App this year due to cost saving measures. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please visit your students Open House Aug 14th, or call the bus garage for further questions.

The first days of school are right around the corner, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all of our students back for an exciting new year! Please see the graphic for specific start dates by grade level. These first few days are a time for students to reconnect, meet their teachers, and settle into their routines. We’re here to support every student and family as we kick off the year with enthusiasm, school spirit, and the Courage to Climb!
*More info to come!
*More info to come!

As we prepare for the new school year, we understand that families may have questions about bus routes and transportation details. Whether you're new to the district or just need updated information, we're here to help! If you have questions about pick-up and drop-off times, bus stop locations, or bus numbers, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Transportation staff are working hard to ensure all routes run smoothly and efficiently. Stay tuned for route details to be posted soon, and feel free to contact our transportation department with any concerns.

Now Hiring: School Psychologist
Galion City Schools is looking for a skilled and student-focused School Psychologist to join our team. Help support student success and well-being in a district that values collaboration and care.
Be part of Tiger Pride—apply today! https://forms.gle/VSn4XbKGcrU13JBm9
Or stop by our website at galionschools.org
Galion City Schools is looking for a skilled and student-focused School Psychologist to join our team. Help support student success and well-being in a district that values collaboration and care.
Be part of Tiger Pride—apply today! https://forms.gle/VSn4XbKGcrU13JBm9
Or stop by our website at galionschools.org

