"A Little Progress Each Day Adds Up To Big Results!"

Dear Parents and Staff,

Recently USD #499 was informed of a widespread data breach affecting schools across the United States and Canada that use the PowerSchool student information system. It is important to note that this breach did not originate from USD #499’s systems.

PowerSchool is actively working with all impacted school districts to assess the extent of the breach, understand its impact, and ensure the security of all stored information. The majority of the data in our PowerSchool system consists of contact information, such as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

USD #499 will continue to remain in close communication with PowerSchool as they provide updates and take steps to address this situation. We are committed to keeping you informed as more details become available.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Toby VanCleave

Superintendent

Galena USD #499

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors,

If anyone is interested in helping you prepare to take the ACT, there is an upcoming ACT Prep class on Wednesday, January 29th in Greenbush, KS (Just 7 miles West of Girard). The class will run from 8:30 A.M. to 2:00 that day. Cost will be $70 as long as you register and pay by January 19th, but register ASAP as seats are limited. Galena High School will not provide transportation to this event. Students need to register themselves by clicking on the following link below:

See Mr. Krouse for more information.

Thank you!

http://actprep.info/greenbush

This year, as part of a statewide requirement, Galena High School added a semester credit of financial literacy to the list of required credits for high school graduation, with the required change becoming effective with the Graduating Class of 2028.

The course is being taught by Mr. J.C. Dawes. The curriculum of the course provides a vast array of financial literacy components including but not limited to topics over investing, banking, loans, credit cards, credit, credit scores, taxes, economics, ownership versus leasing/renting, how money works, marketing, decision making, short and long term vision setting and career planning.

Once a month, Galena High School has a club day where students can attend a variety of clubs and activities. One of these clubs is the Crochet Club, which is sponsored by Ms. Jessica Shank. Students in this club have learned the basics of crocheting and have been working on square pattern projects as a group. In the very near future, the square blocks will be combined to make a custom blanket, which they plan on raffling off to one very lucky person.

Students discussed traditions done for Three King's Day, which is celebrated on January 6th by trying to find the hidden baby figure inside of the sweet bread called Rosca. They also tried a hot apple cider called Ponche, commonly drank during the winter season in Mexico. They finished class with a New Year's Eve tradition done at midnight in Spain and in Mexico, and that was eating, or trying to eat, 12 grapes to the 12 chimes of the clock for good luck called Campanadas.

The GHS Student Council is again sponsoring the special Valentine's Day Recognition Activity. Students and staff at all USD 499 Buildings are eligible to receive these special treats. All forms and money needs to be turned in to the building secretaries, by February 7th.

Our Galena High School Juniors and Seniors have a very special opportunity to enroll in free online career courses, through numerous colleges, across the State of Kansas. The comprehensive list of training areas is listed below. Any student that is interested in enrolling in these courses, need to see Mr. Krouse, as soon as possible.

Galena High School has a policy where students can be exempted from the 2nd semester finals. That policy is listed below:

2nd Semester Finals Exemptions

• 9th: Grade:

• Spring Star Reading and Math Scores in the 50th% tile or higher

• 10th Grade:

• KAP Math and Reading scores totaling 5 or higher

• If KAP is not back then: Spring Star Reading and Math Scores in the 50th% tile or higher

• 11th Grade:

• ACT composite score 21 or higher

• ACT WorkKeys Scaled Score 80 or higher, (Level 5 or higher)

• KAP Science 3 or higher

• 9th - 12th:

• Students must have all semester A’s or B’s

• Students must not be chronically absent

• Can't miss 9 or more days

USD 499 will not have classes on Monday, January 20th, due to a teacher inservice day.

The Galena School District has started the Galena Virtual School. This program provides new opportunities for both high school students and adults that are looking for a virtual opportunity to earn their high school diploma! Adult and resident high school students can enroll in the program at any time.

For more information, contact Noah Francis, Galena Virtual School Director at noah.francis@galena499.org or 620-783-4499 ext. 1402.

Note- Game times and schedules are subject to change. Those changes will be announced via our school social media applications.

Galena High School Senior Students that plan on participating in the GHS Spring Graduation need to order their cap and gown at the link that is listed below. For any assistance needed, please contact Mrs. Martin in the high school office.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1070942/Galena-High-School/Graduation-Packages/2492628030/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

Our Dog House Design Program is currently selling Bulldog Caps. Both designs can be purchased for $20 a cap, These caps, as well as other Bulldog Gear, may be purchased at the Bulldog Merchandise Link Below, or by contacting Mrs. Daniel or Mr. Bailey.

Senior Students and Families! Mrs. Daniel needs three baby pictures from every senior student. These pictures are used for the GHS Graduation Video. Please forward these baby pictures to Mrs. Daniel- ddaniel@galena499.org

If you are unable to attend the home Galena High School Athletic Events, the events can be viewed at the following link:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/galena/organization/28016/galena-high-school

After school tutoring opportunities are available for Galena High School Students, Monday-Thursday. For more information, please contact Mr. Sarwinski or Mr. Francis.

Battle of the Bulldogs Friday, will be every Friday, for high school students. Students are encouraged to wear Bulldog Gear (navy/white/grey) in order to get points for their class contest. The class with the most participants each week will get points toward their class rankings. Congratulations to the freshmen class for winning the first week's contest!

Galena High School has a student reward and incentive program that we will be using this year, with a variety of rewards and incentives throughout the school year. The criteria for the GHS Student Reward Incentive Program is listed below:

Gold Level

Criteria

• 3.7-4.0 GPA (current term)
• No discipline referrals
• No more than 1 tardy
• No more than 1 absence

Rewards

• Free admission to athletic events
• First 10 gold level holders to homecoming dance get in free - must have level during that quarter
• 1 free tardy pass
• Pizza one day during seminar - Gold only

Blue Level

Criteria

• 3.3-4.0 GPA (current term)
• No discipline referrals
• No more than 2 tardies
• No more than 2 absences

Rewards

• $1.00 admission to athletic events
• First 5 blue card holders to homecoming dance get in free - must have level during that quarter
• 1 free tardy pass
• Nachos during seminar - Gold & Blue

Silver Level

Criteria

• 3.0-4.0 GPA (current term)
• No more than 1 discipline referral
• No more than 2 tardies
• No more than 3 absences

Rewards

• $1.00 admission to athletic events
• First 3 silver level holders to homecoming dance get in free - must have level during that quarter
• 1 free tardy pass
• Ice Cream Floats during seminar - Gold, Blue, & Silver

White Level

Criteria

• 3.0-4.0 GPA or increase GPA by .25
• No more than 2 discipline referrals
• No more than 2 tardies
• No more than 3 absences

Reward -

• Real Deal Pop during seminar - Gold, Blue, Silver, & White

Note- Additional reward activities will be included throughout the year based on attendance, academic and behavior criteria. We want to reward students for doing well!

Blue Day

IPS Monday

Board of Education Meeting- 6:30 PM

Breakfast- Pancake Sausage Griddle or Assorted Cereal

Lunch- Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Hot Dog

White Day

HS Basketball @ Colgan- 4:30 PM

• Order of Play
• 4:30 pm- JV Boys and JV Girls

• 6:00 pm- C Boys and V Girls
• 7:30 pm- V Boys

Breakfast- Breakfast Taco and Tator Tots or Cereal

Lunch- Smothered Burrito or Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites or Salad Bar

Blue Day

United States Marine Corps- Lunch Visit- Commons

ASVAB Results Interpretation- Seminar- Commons

Breakfast- Cheesy Ham and Egg Casserole or Cereal

Lunch- Chicken Patty or Cheeseburger or Salad Bar

White Day

Bulldog Buddies- Seminar

Breakfast- Maple Bacon Sweet Roll or Cereal

Lunch- Italian Calizone or BBQ Rib Sandwich or Salad Bar

Blue Day

High School Basketball with Riverton

• Order of Play-
• 4:30 pm- JV Boys and JV Girls
• 6:00 pm- C Boys and V Girls
• 7:30 pm- V Boys

Breakfast- Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage or Cereal

Lunch- Noodle Bowl or Mozzarella Dunkers or Salad Bar

1.20 Teacher Inservice Day

2.5 Progress Reports

2.17 Teacher Inservice Day

3.7 End of Q3

3.11 Parent/Student TC 3:30-6:30

3.13 Parent/Student TC 3:30-6:30

3.14 No School

3.17-21 Spring Break

4.2 NHS Induction Ceremony

4.12 Prom

4.15 Spring STAR Math and Reading Testing

4.17 Progress Reports

4.18 Good Friday no school

5.2 Senior Trip

5.9 Senior Awards 9:30 PAC

5.12 Senior Finals

5.13 Senior Finals

5.18 1:00 Cruise, 2:00 Baccalaureate, 4:00 Commencement

5.20 PM Finals

5.21 Finals

5.22 AM Finals

USD 499 Mission Statement

"Provide a safe environment while preparing students for success"

Galena High School- Home of the Bulldogs

• Beau Sarwinski- Principal- beau.sarwinski@galena499.org
• Noah Francis- Assistant Principal- noah.francis@galena499.org
• Brad Krouse- Counselor- brad.krouse@galena499.org
• Kristi Martin- Secretary- kristi.martin@galena499.org