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
Picture day is almost here! Prepare those bright smiles for TOMORROW (10/2) 📸
Order some using the form sent home or https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ using the code: EVTMXR9KZ
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!
October Newsletter
The past month has been an amazing month at Galion Intermediate school, filled with great achievements and fun activities! 🎉 As we wrap up this exciting chapter, we're already buzzing with plans for October. 🍂 Get ready for more learning adventures and unforgettable moments!
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
The Galion Middle School Student Council is already preparing for one of our favorite events of the year; Spooktacular! Mark your calendars for October 31 and join us for a great evening. Entry fee is 1 canned food item. Toddlers through grade 5 students who are accompanied by an adult are welcome to trick-or-treat throughout the Middle School between 5:00-7:00pm. Hope to see you all there!
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
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!
Regular daily attendance is key to unlocking a world of opportunities for our students! Here are just a few reasons why showing up matters:
Academic Achievement: Consistent attendance helps improve grades and understanding of the material. Every lesson builds on the last, and being present means students won’t miss out!
Healthy Routines: Developing a routine fosters discipline and time management skills. These habits not only benefit students academically but also contribute to their overall well-being.
Building Relationships: Being in school helps children connect with their peers and teachers. These relationships and mentorships can last a lifetime. Positive relationships are essential for emotional and social development.
We’re proud of our students and families for prioritizing attendance! Let’s continue to work together to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Remember, every day counts!
#SchoolAttendanceMatters #BuildingFutures #TogetherWeThrive #EducationExcellence
Join us tomorrow for those interested in 5th-grade BAND for an instrument fitting, TOMORROW (9/25), from 6-7:30pm in our GIS cafeteria! 🥁🎷
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
We are celebrating the last week of Attendance Awareness Month with Spirit Week! 🏫 We encourage students and teachers to dress in ways that show their support for attendance.
In addition, we will be doing an A-tTEN-dance each day. Every day at 10:00am we will drop and dance 💃🕺🏻 Students have to be there to boogie.. and who doesn't love to dance!
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!
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.
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
Tuesday Tech Tips from the Galion Technology Department continue this week with four easy tips to help you create a strong password. Tip #1: Longer is Stronger: Create a string of 16 characters or more. Tip #2 Make them Random: Use 4-7 random words. This is commonly called a passphrase. Sometimes silly is easy to remember. Tip #3. Make them Unique: Too often people use the same couple passwords for everything. This is not safe practice. Tip #4: Use a password manager: We all have so many passwords to manage. Using a password manager will help you employ all three safety tips mentioned without having to remember all of them.
Tuesday Tech Tips from the Galion Technology Department continue this week with four easy tips to help you create a strong password. Tip #1: Longer is Stronger: Create a string of 16 characters or more. Tip #2 Make them Random: Use 4-7 random words. This is commonly called a passphrase. Sometimes silly is easy to remember. Tip #3. Make them Unique: Too often people use the same couple passwords for everything. This is not safe practice. Tip #4: Use a password manager: We all have so many passwords to manage. Using a password manager will help you employ all three safety tips mentioned without having to remember all of them.
