Oct 8 School Imp. Day (Students dismissed at 2:00)
Oct 11 Teacher In-service-No School
Oct 14 Columbus Day-No School
Oct 16 Parent/Teacher Conf 3:30-6:30pm (2:00 Dismissal)
Oct 17 School Imp. Day (Students dismiss at 2:00) Staff 2-5p.m.
Oct 25 GS Fall Party (2:00 Dismissal)
Congratulations to all the teams represented at our first Bearcat Invitational! Pictured are the top 4 female runners and top 9 male runners. Way to go Sierra Wilson!! We Would also like to thank Mr Arnold and his students for all of their hard work getting our course established and marked for today’s race & all of the volunteers!!!
GGS students are selling fall flower bulbs to plant now for spring flowering. Money will go towards the GGS playground fund. Please contact a GGS student to buy or follow the direct link to purchase online (shipping fees apply when purchasing online). Fundraiser ends Thursday October 10th.
https://groups.dutchmillsbulbs.com/shop/?affiliates=bearcatbulbs200
Galatia CUSD #1 is taking applications for full time bus drivers with benefits. Individuals must have a valid school bus driver’s license with air brakes or be willing to get a school bus license. If interested please contact Shain Crank, at 618-297-4570.
Reminder: JH boys basketball tryouts begin tonight, 9/30 from 4-6 @ GGS for boys in grades 5-8. There will also be a parent meeting in the GS cafeteria after practice @ 6. Also, for the safety of your children, please do not leave your kids unattended before practice—keep them with you until your coach arrives.
We are partnering with The Women's Center and area schools to wear purple on October 1st to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Shirt orders are due by October 8. Forms can be found on the website under Documents.
Congratulations Jr Bearcats on your semi-final regional win over New Simpson Hill, 6-2!!! The boys will play Friday @ Crab Orchard, 4:00 start.
There will be a JH girls basketball parent meeting on Friday, Sept 27 @ 5:00 in the GS cafeteria for girls in grades 5-8. JH boys basketball tryouts will begin Monday, Sept 30 from 4-6, with a parent meeting @ 6:00 in the GS cafeteria.
Ms. Brittany’s Apple volcano for letter A
Ms. Brittany’s Science Experiment with AM class! Volcano Apple for letter A!
Congratulations to the Galatia FFA archey team on placing 2nd as a team in the Section 25 archery contest. Isaac Irvin also tied for first place individual. Great job team!
Abby Kuczynski is all smiles as she finishes in 5th place at today’s cross country meet.
Congratulations Jr Lady Bearcats on your victory over Lick Creek, 16-1. The boys and girls will play in their semi-final regional games, tomorrow, Sept 25 @ Crab Orchard, 4:00 start.
Come support the Lady Bearcats tonight at home as they play volleyball against Crab Orchard at 6 pm. Good luck ladies!!
Tomorrow morning Wed, September 25 at 7:30 am at both the grade school and high school students and adults will meet for "See You At The Pole" prayer. There will be some quick breakfast foods and drinks.
JH softball/baseball regionals update: Reminder that the girls will host Lick Creek on Tuesday, Sept 24, 4:00 start. The boys will travel to Crab Orchard on Wednesday, Sept 25, 4:00 start vs New Simpson Hill.
Some eggciting fall equinox fun learning in the Ag room!
Congratulations to our JH baseball team on their first round regional win tonight (9/20) over Pope Co, 12-1. The boys will play Tuesday, Sept 24 @ Crab Orchard, 4:00 start.
Here are a few more pictures from the fifth grade field trip to Cahokia Mounds.
