Gallatin High Update

Reminder, this Wednesday, April 17th all juniors will take the Montana statewide ACT and all sophomores will take the PreACT. Freshmen and Seniors will not attend school on Wednesday. Juniors and Sophomores, please check your email for your room assignment before Wednesday.

Juniors - Please report to your testing room by 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Remember to bring an ID, your school issued Chromebook, and pencils. Phones are not permitted in the testing room.

Sophomores - Please report to your testing room by 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Remember to bring an ID and No. 2 pencils. Phones are not permitted in the testing room.

ACT Snack help:

Help us support our Gallatin High Sophomores and Juniors by making sure they have delicious snacks to keep their brains sharp for ACT and PreACT testing. Please drop snacks off to the GHS front office anytime on Monday, April 15 and no later than Tuesday, April 16. The staff, students, and your GHS PAC truly appreciate all our parents who take time out of their busy days to donate these snacks. Remember many hands make for light work... You can sign up to help bring snacks at this link.

Meeting Tuesday and Board members needed:

PAC needs you! We are graduating 3 of our 4 PAC board members. Please join us on Tuesday, April 16th from 5:00-6:00 in the GHS Library for snacks with the PAC. We will talk about what Board positions we are needing to fill as well as answering any questions that you may have. Then stick around for our monthly meeting from 6:00-7:00. The superintendent will be speaking.

Prom Help Needed:

Prom is at the ELM this year on Saturday, May 4th from 8-11pm. Come and see the students dressed up and looking their best! If you are a teacher or parent and would like to help with decorating OR chaperoning, please email Katie Greiner: katie.greiner@bsd7.org or sign up NOW at this link.

The GHS Democracy Project is a student-led club that started through a project grant with Humanities Montana. Each year, Humanities Montana selects libraries throughout the state to sponsor a non-partisan civic and community program called the Democracy Project. GHS has been awarded this project for the past two years. You can learn more about Humanities Montana and the Democracy Project through this link. The club advisors are Noelle Harper and Kerri Cobb.

Through mind-mapping exercises facilitated by Express2Speak Montana, our students explored various civic project ideas. They collectively chose to create an environment on the GHS campus where learning, nature, and mental health converge, establishing a lasting legacy for students and the broader community. GHS students have been thoughtful and intentional in bringing their vision to life, including implementing long-term planning and maintenance needs. They have collaborated with biology teachers, Outdoor Design Studios, a landscape architecture company, and district facilities staff to ensure every aspect of the project is meticulously planned and executed. From researching native plants and grasses to discussing design options, our students have left no stone unturned. They have prioritized using native plants and environmentally friendly landscaping techniques, strengthening the local ecosystem and mitigating the environmental impact of development.

We are excited to announce that fundraising efforts are underway. You can learn more on the club's website, where a donation link and email are listed. The green space is slated to be installed this spring and summer on the north side of the GHS campus. At the start of fall 2024, this community space will be open for all students and community members to enjoy.

Monday, April 15

Tuesday, April 16

• Snacks with PAC, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• PAC meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17

• ACT and PreACT testing - for Juniors and Sophomores
• No school for Freshman and Seniors

Thursday, April 18

• Softball vs. Billings Senior, 5pm

Friday, April 19

• Science Olympiad at MSU all day
• Track and Field at Butte invite, 12:00 p.m.
  

Saturday, April 20

• Tennis hosts Eastern AA Tournament, 10:00 a.m.
• Softball vs. Belgrade, 11:00 a.m.
• Track at Great Falls Invite, 10:00 a.m.
  

Cora's billboard design was selected as a state winner by the Montana Department of Revenue. You will be able to see her design in Belgrade soon!

Seniors and Parents/Guardians:

• Caps and gowns will be distributed by Jostens on Monday, March 25, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please do so as soon as possible at this link.

• Wednesday, May 29 - Seniors last day of classes, check out sheets must be completed
  

• Thursday, May 30 - Senior Breakfast, Senior Send off assembly, mandatory graduation practice at MSU

• Friday, May 31 - senior trip or party (Stuco is still planning, more information to come)

• Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. - Graduation ceremony

Key Club is selling senior graduation yard signs to celebrate the Class of 2024! You can find more information about the signs at this link: Yard sign overview If you would like to order a yard sign, you can sign up at this link. Yard sign sign up sheet

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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