Gallatin High Update

Are you interested in cultural exchange? Gallatin High's sister school in Okinawa, Japan, is sending twelve students and two teachers on a two-week exchange program (Feb 25 - March 6) and we are in need of host families! If you or anyone you know is interested, please view this document and complete the interest form linked there.

This month the Gallatin High School Swim Team has not only showed up in the pool but in our community as well showing that they are fast swimmers but even better people. We have attended 3 swim meets this season and our boys finished strong the weekend of December 15th and December 16th where they finished 2nd place, as a team on the 15th, and took home 1st place in the Annual Great Falls Relay Meet on December 16th - a Swim Meet that exemplifies teamwork because it is made up entirely of relays (team events). Our Gallatin High Girls Team has finished in 2nd place in each meet due to their perseverance and hard work.

Furthermore, this month our Gallatin Swimmers volunteered with a local charity, Kind Kids Give, to shop for local children in the community who are in need this Holiday Season. Together they shopped for 10 children and then wrapped each of their presents to be delivered to the kids through their local schools. For the month of December we humbly request the consideration of the Gallatin High Swim Team based on performance, dedication in the classroom, and service to the community to be named the Montana High School Association Team of the Month Presented by Les Schwab Tires.

Please join us Tuesday 1/16 at 6:00pm in the GHS library. Principal Schnee will be talking about the block scheduling planned for next year.

Finals start on Wednesday for the students. Please sign up on this sheet to bring some snacks and provide brain power to help students through finals.

You can also reach out to one of our current officers:

• Kim Sacry, President kimberlysacry@yahoo.com
• Mandy Kirkwood, Vice President platinumfc@aol.com
• Heather Frisk, Secretary hnfrisk@gmail.com
• Lucy Coley, Treasurer lucyacoley@gmail.com

Monday, January 15

• MLK Day - No school for students

Tuesday, January 16

• PAC meeting, 6pm, GHS library
• Crosstown wrestling, 6pm

Wednesday, January 17

• Finals - Periods 1, 2, 3
• Finals schedule available here

Thursday, January 18

• Finals - Periods 5, 6, 7
• Wrestling vs. Belgrade, 5pm

Friday, January 19

• Finals - Periods 4, 0
• Girls Bball vs. Great Falls High, 7pm
• Boys Bball at Great Falls High, 7pm
• Swimming in Great Falls, 3pm
• Girls wrestling at Lewistown Invite
  

Saturday, January 20

• Boys Bball vs. CMR, 4pm
• Girls Bball at CMR, 4pm
  
• Wrestling at Great Falls Invite
• Swimming at Great Falls Invite, 12pm
  

Upcoming Events

• Monday, January 22 - PIR Day, no school for students
• Tuesday, January 23 - First day of second semester

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, After Prom: May the Fourth Be With You will provide a safe, entertaining, and inclusive event. The event will include fun activities like spike ball, laser tag, a ping pong tournament, sumo wrestling, a movie, music, and food and drink. Students can win fabulous prizes like a TV, computer, paddle board, electric scooter, cash and so much more! To help us ensure we deliver an amazing event, please consider making a generous, tax-deductible cash donation for the purchase of prizes, food, and entertainment. In kind donations and gift cards are also appreciated. See the link here for more information.

Questions? Please contact Fundraising Chair, Christi Weber, 406-570-8577 or christilwilson@hotmail.com

Finals Week – January 17-19, 2024, schedule available here

Spring Break – March 11-15

Prom – Saturday, May 4

Graduation – Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m.

Last Day of School – June 6

GHS Parent Advisory Council

The GHS PAC is excited to welcome new members this school year. Please contact Kim below if you're interested in joining the PAC or getting on the mailing list.

Kim Sacry, President kimberlysacry@yahoo.com

Mandy Kirkwood, Vice President platinumfc@aol.com

Heather Frisk, Secretary hnfrisk@gmail.com

Lucy Coley, Treasurer lucyacoley@gmail.com

Please contact Jodi Murray if you are interested in helping out with this fun event!

Jodi's email: aboutfamilies@yahoo.com

GHS Booster Club

You can join the Raptor Boosters by clicking here.

Project Connect

Do you have some time in your day and an interest in making Gallatin High a more welcoming place for students? Consider volunteering with Project Connect. You can sign up to volunteer at GHS here or contact Anne Porter at gallatinhighprojectconnect@gmail.com

The following info can be found at our GHS Web Page:

• BSD7 Calendar
• GHS Bell Schedule
• GHS Phone Directory

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