Important State of Illinois Health Requirements for the 2026-2027 School Year

Due this Thursday, October 15!!!

Requirements by grade level:

Kindergarten: Physical exam, updated immunizations, and eye exam.
6th Grade: Physical exam, updated immunizations
9th Grade: Physical exam, updated immunizations
12th Grade: Complete immunization record, showing two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine with the 1st dose being on or after the 11th birthday. Second dose on or after their 16th birthday. (Unless the first dose was administered after the age 16 years then one dose is required.)

*Religious exemptions are also required by October 15.

Any forms needed can be provided.

Any questions, please contact the district nurse at jscoville@galatiak12.org

‼️Just a reminder that we will have 2:00 dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday October 14. ‼️

Every Thursday during lunch hour, the JH/HS students, as well as staff, have the opportunity to purchase a dirty soda. This week's flavors new were: Caramel Apple & Dr. Pepper

Thank you to all teachers, staff, and students that have purchased sodas to help support the new "Thrive Together Club"!! We have been very successful selling the sodas, and the students look forward to it each week.

Each week, we draw 6 names for a FREE dirty soda of choice. Two JH students, two HS students, and two teacher/staff members.

Today's free soda winners were:

Piper Richardson
Hazel Harvey
Connor Graham
Riley Blevens
Mrs. Kristie
Ms. Martin

It's Game Day for the High School Volleyball team! 🏐❤️ They play Gallatin Co at Home. JV game @ 6pm, with Varsity to Follow. Theme is Senior Citizen tonight! 👵👴 It is also Senior Night! Recognition will directly follow the JV game. Congrats to Hollyn McCabe, Abby Clerk, Riley Blevins, Bella Williams, Rylee Allen, and Riley Whitlock!! 🎉🎉

The 2026-2027 Jr. High Boys Basketball Schedule

It's Game Day for the High School Volleyball team! ❤️🐾 They play at Home vs Crab Orchard. JV Game @ 6pm, with Varsity to Follow. FRAT THEME! 👦🧢 Cross Country Senior Recognition will be tonight at the High School between the JV & Varsity Volleyball games. Congrats to Cross Country Seniors: James Bridewell, Beau Courtaway, and Easton Fowler.🏃‍♀️‍➡️👏

Dirty Soda's went over very well last week at the JH/HS during lunch hour last Thursday.

We will be having dirty sodas again this week on Thursday, and sodas are $3/each. Please bring exact change if possible.

Flavors this week will be: Caramel Apple Fizz & Dirty Dr. Pepper.

Students have the opportunity to win a free soda, last week we gave away 6 sodas between junior high, high school, and teachers/staff. We will rotate flavors each week as well as have soda give aways. All proceeds will go to the "Thrive Together" Club. Thank you to all students, parents, teachers/staff that participated in it last week and made it successful.

It's Game Day for the High School Volleyball team. They play at Harrisburg. The C Game starts @ 5:15pm, JV @ 6pm, with Varsity to follow. 🏐❤️🐾

Congratulations to the volleyball team on taking 2nd place at the Webber Smackdown Tournament today. Seniors Hollyn McCabe and Riley Blevens took home All-Tournament Team honors.

The Jr. High girls basketball practice schedule for this coming week is the following:
Monday, 10.5.26, 3:15-5:30
Wednesday, 10.7.26, 3:15-5:30
Friday, 10.9.26, 3:15-5:30
Saturday, 10.10.26 8:00-10:00.

There will also be a parent's meeting on Monday, 10.5.26, at 5:30.

Attached is information pertaining to the state tournament for jh baseball. All games will be played at Oasis Sports Complex field B3 unless otherwise announced. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. SIJHSAA Rules and Reminders: *No pets allowed ​​​*No coolers brought on property ​​​*No noise-makers such as cow bells, whistles, etc… *No signs larger than a legal sized piece of paper (8½ X 14) Do not block the view of other fans. Do not leave the signs at the ballpark – take them home with you when the game is over. ​​​*Do not bring speakers to play music ​​​*Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on site. ​​​*No enclosed trailers allowed. No grills allowed on site. ​​​(A full concession stand is on site) Facility maps are attached.

Annual Pink Out Night with Thompsonville. Amazing to see two small communities come together and enjoy their love of sports. Thanks to all the fans who were able to make it. Go Ladycats!

Congratulations to Connor Graham on placing first in the Section 25 Agricultural Education contest! He prepared and taught a lesson on urban agriculture that included a hands on activity. He now moves on to compete at district.

Congratulations to our Jr. Bearcats that earned all conference honors for softball and baseball. Baseball - Cooper McFarland was named GEC MVP! Parker Bell and Gage Scott - 1st team; Austin Varble - 2nd team Softball - Kylee Holbrook and Emi Belford were named to 1st team. Emerson Fry and Brynn McCabe were named to 2nd team. Great job guys!

PINK OUT TOMORROW 10/01!

📷Fall Picture Day for the Grade School is next week!! 📷

Jr. High volleyball champs from Mr. Clift's PE classes.

‼️ Reminder ‼️ Kitty Kat practice is Thursday, October 1 at the FLOC building. Please bring your form with you or turn them into the office by Thursday.