Congratulations to our Galena High School Cross Country Runners that received the following awards:

2024 SEK ELITE Cross Country Honors:

• Girls: Second Team: Jersie Gipson
• Boys:Second Team: Camryn Hardee, Honorable Mention: Chayton Brummett, Kamden Martin, Josiah Moyer

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 Students are assigned to take semester finals, but students can earn the right to be exempt from these finals and get out of school two days earlier! The exemption policy for Galena High School Students is listed below:

GHS 1st Semester Final Exemption Criteria

• Students must have all semester A’s or B’s
• Students must not be chronically absent
• Can't miss 9 or more days

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- First Quarter Reward Trip- October 16th- Up to thirty students, based on academic, attendance and discipline criteria will be given the opportunity to attend our first reward trip of the year.

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!

The Galena School District has started the Galena Virtual School, for the 2024-2025 School Year. This program will provide exciting new opportunities for both high school students and adults that are looking for a virtual opportunity to earn their high school diploma!

The Galena Virtual School Learning Platform will be through an online curriculum that meets or exceeds the Kansas Standards and is approved and accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education. All Galena Virtual School students that meet the requirements for graduation will receive a Galena High School Diploma.

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

White Day

Pajama Day

IPS Monday- Seminar

Breakfast- Sausage Pancake on a Stick or Cereal

Lunch- Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Rice or Turkey Jack Sandwich or Salad Bar

Blue Day

Red and White Day

Winter Band Concert- High School Athletic Center- 6:30 PM

Breakfast- Fruit and Yogurt Parfait or Cereal

Lunch- BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos or Buffalo Chicken Bites or Salad Bar

White Day

Rock Your Christmas Socks Day

Breakfast- Tot and Egg Casserole or Cereal

Lunch- Chicken Patty or Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich or Salad Bar

Blue Day

Bulldog Buddies- Seminar

Dress Like A Reindeer Day

Breakfast- Donut or Cereal

Lunch- Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cuban Sandwich or Salad Bar

White Day

Wear Plaid Day

Basketball Team Pictures- Seminar

Breakfast- Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage

Lunch- Pepperoni Pizza or Turkey Club Wrap or Salad Bar

SEK District Honor Band Performance- PSU

JV Girls BB Tournament @ Joplin High School- 9:00 AM

After Prom Fundraiser Bingo- 6:00 PM

12.18. PM Finals

12.19. Finals

12.20. AM Finals

12.20 End of Q2/S1

12.20 Christmas Break

1.7 School reconvenes

USD 499 Mission Statement

"Provide a safe environment while preparing students for success"