Gallatin High Update

Congratulations to GHS junior, Claire Rutherford. Claire was selected as the Montana Gatorade Player of the Year for the second year in a row after winning the AA cross country meet this past fall. You can read more about Claire and her incredible season at this link.

Semester one report cards are now available in Powerschool. To access report cards:

• Login to PowerSchool
• Menu: Student Reports
• GHS S1 Report Card 23-24

Contact connie.kantner@bsd7.org with any questions about report cards.

The Gallatin High Speech and Debate team had a great showing at the state speech and debate meet this past weekend. Maxwell DeFanti and Ravenor Davion were state champions in Public Forum debate! The team finished 5th overall, their highest finish yet in school history. Other strong finishes are listed below. Great job, Raptors!

Top 8 - Placements:

State Champions: Maxwell DeFanti and Ravenor Davion, Public Forum

5th Place Lincoln Douglas Debate: Julian Staggs

5th Place Extemporaneous Speaking: Devon Hanley

Top 16 Speech Placements:

Humorous Interp: Wilder Henningsen, Cole Fisher

Dramatic Interp: Jacelyn Jiang, Hannah Reece

Program Oral Interp: Autumn Spear

Informative Speaking: Lila Sundeen

Extemporaneous Speaking: Shelby Tyler, Devon Swift

Top 16 Debate Placements:

Policy: Cole Woodward and Tucker Hall, Sam Fay and Sophie Woodard, Helen Raaf and Sophia Roe

Public Forum: Pranshu Krishna and Evelyn Taylor

Lincoln-Douglas: Mallory Mencas

GHS singers, Sienna Grinager, Charlotte Guenther, and Alivia Haskell traveled to Spokane last weekend to participate in All Northwest Honor Choir. They were selected as top performers from the seven northwest states.

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.

Monday, January 29

• Incoming Freshman Parent Night, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 30

• Bus evacuation drill, 8:30 a.m.
• Band concert, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 31

• Choir concert, 7:00 p.m.
  

Thursday, February 1

Friday, February 2

• Girls Bball vs. Skyview, 7 p.m.
• Boys Bball at Skyview, 7 p.m.
• Wrestling Divisionals in Belgrade

Saturday, February 3

• Swimming crosstown dual, 10:00 a.m.
• Wrestling Divisionals in Belgrade
• Boys Bball vs. West, 4:00 p.m.
• Girls Bball at West, 4:00 p.m.
• Ice Dogs Varsity hockey
• - 5:30pm vs. Havre, Haynes Pavilion
• - Sunday Feb 4th- 10:15a.m., Haynes Pavilion
  

Upcoming Events

• February 4-6, State DECA competition in Missoula
• February 4-5, State Thespian Festival in Missoula
• Monday, February 5, orchestra concert, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 7, Winter sports pep assembly

The Bozeman Schools Foundation is now accepting nominations for Worthy Student Scholarships. Students are encouraged to nominate members of the class of 2024 who have made a significant contribution to the culture and community of GHS during their time as students. Worthy Students Scholars are kind, honest, and respectful. They may have overcome personal hardship or demonstrated perseverance, integrity, and good character while pursuing their goals. While many past Worthy Students have been school leaders and athletes, these scholarships are not awarded based on a student’s grades or achievements - but in recognition of personal integrity and a commitment to their school community.

Students, be on the lookout in your school email to nominate a peer!

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

Smiles Across Montana is a non-profit mobile dental clinic that will be coming to GHS to provide dental care to students and staff on January 30th-February 1st. They provide dental care for anyone who is struggling to receive regular dental care for any reason at all. They have dental hygienists come with all of the equipment they need to provide preventive and diagnostic oral health care such as oral exams, digital x-rays, prophylactic cavity treatment, and preventive dental sealants. They also have an extensive referral system to help students and staff find a dentist in the community, if needed. They take dental insurance, and have a scholarship fund that pays for services when families can’t.

The consent form is linked here, and paper copies can be found at the Attendance window and the Nurse Office. Completed consent forms should be turned into the Main Office or to the School Nurse as soon as possible. Please click here to view the Smiles Across Montana website to learn more about this great organization. We hope to see you there!

Boys Varsity Hockey won the Jackson Hole, WY Hockey Tournament this weekend. They clinched the win on Sunday , beating Jackson Hole 5-3 in the Championship Game!!

The GHS Swim team had a great weekend with meets on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday the girls finished first and the boys finished third. Here are some notable team wins:

• Girls 200 Medley relay - 1st place
• 200 IM - June Kusak 1st place
• Girls 50 Free - Kamaih Leach, 1st place and Elina Maganito, 2nd place
• Girls 400 Freestyle relay - 1st place
• Boys 50 Free - Alex Clapper 1st place

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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