Gallatin High Update

Some highlights from the orchestra include:

• Evi Westenskow - Principal Second Violin
• Pranshu Krishna - Principal Viola
• Aaron Chun - Concert Master/Soloist
• Anastasia Grayl - Principal 3rd Cello
• Jackson Fiedler - Principal 3rd Viola
• Josephine Grayl - Principal 3rd Bass

Additionally, orchestra students, Aaron Chun, Anastasia Grayl, and Pranshu Krishna, and band student, William Carlson, were all recognized as All State for all four years of high school. This is a significant accomplishment!

Monday, October 28

• BLACK day
• Orchestra concert, 7pm

Tuesday, October 29

• BLUE day
• Boys Soccer Semifinal playoff game vs. Billings West, 3pm
• Volleyball vs. Billings West, 7pm
• Band concert, 7pm
• Girls Soccer Semifinal playoff game at Missoula Sentinel, 3pm

Wednesday, October 30

• Late start day for all students, classes begin at 9:35 a.m. Buses will run at the normal times.
• BLACK day
• HOSA Blood Drive all day

Thursday, October 31

• BLUE day
• Stuco Costume contest at lunch
• Theater Club Haunted House at Willson auditorium
• Volleyball vs. BHS, 7pm

Friday, November 1

• BLACK day

Saturday, November 2

We’d like to thank the following organizations and businesses for their generous monetary contributions, which helped make our green space on the north side of GHS a reality. We would like to extend a huge shoutout to Outdoor Design Studio, whose contributions were truly outstanding and instrumental to the success of our greenspace. We are also incredibly appreciative of the support from Gallatin Valley Conservation District, ACE Hardware, SBC Construction, Bozeman Creek Family Health, GHS Booster Club, GHS Student Council, GHS DECA Club, Pyralis Sprinkler Design, Simkins-Hallin, Headwaters Engineering Inc., Morrison-Maierle Engineering, and Margaret Kachadurian with the Montana Mindfulness Project.

Gallatin High will be working with Big Sky's M-Bar-T program a bit differently this year. At the end of the twelve week grading period (November 22) a grade report will be pulled. A list of eligible students will be sent to Big Sky on Tuesday, November 26. Students will no longer need to pick up a letter from the main office, but will give their names at the the Basecamp or Mountain Services Ticket Windows after November 25th, 2024.

Students who are not eligible at the twelve week grading period will not be able to pick up a letter later in the season once their grades come up. It is very important that students wishing to participate ensure that they are eligible by earning a 3.0 GPA before the end of the 12 week grading period.

Recently, the Girls 19U Montana Wolves won the Silver Stick Western Girls Regionals.

Players from Gallatin include: Jillian Kinsella (Senior), Mylie Innes (Senior), Jaelyn Kinsella (Sophomore), and Brooklyn Gentz (Sophomore) Go Raptors!

The holidays are just around the corner, and Operation Holiday is ready to help make this season special! Operation Holiday is a local program dedicated to spreading joy throughout our community by creating a little magic for families in need during the holiday season.

Do You Need Help or Want to Help?

Need Assistance with Gifts? (Sign-Up Form)
If you would like to receive assistance with gifts for your children this year, please complete the confidential form below. Please fill out ONE form per child.

Want to Donate or Shop for Families for Operation Holiday? (Sign-up Form)
We are looking for generous shoppers and volunteers to help spread joy this holiday season.

Important Dates:

• Gift requests are due by Friday, December 6th at 12:00 PM

• Gifts will be wrapped and ready for pick-up (by parents) at your chosen location starting on or after December 17th. You will receive instructions for the pick-up.

Questions?
kindkidsgive@gmail.com

GHS Parents Advisory Council (PAC)

The officers of the GHS PAC hope you will attend PAC meetings, which occur on the third Tuesday of the month in the GHS library. Valuable information is shared each month about initiatives affecting GHS students, faculty, and staff. Attend as often as you would like - there is no ongoing commitment required!

If you miss a meeting, highlights, as well as the schedule for upcoming PAC meetings, can be found at GHS PAC Parent Resources.

Please send any questions to GallatinHighPAC@gmail.com or reach out to one of this year’s board members:

President, Mandy Kirkwood (platinumfc@icloud.com)

Vice President, Carey Levin (careylevin@hotmail.com)

Treasurer, Katherine Reich

Secretary, Tammy Niemeyer

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 Project Coordinator, Ashley Crane at 406-580-7760 or gallatinhighprojectconnect@gmail.com

No School/PIR Day - November 15

Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29

Winter Break – December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025

No School/PIR Day/MLK Jr. Day - January 20

Final exam schedule - January 22-24

No School/PIR Day - January 27

Spring Break – March 17-21

No School/PIR Day - April 11

Prom – Saturday, May 3

No School/PIR Day - May 23

Graduation – Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.

Final exam schedule - June 10-12

Last Day of School – June 12

BSD7 school calendar available at this link.

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

• BSD7 Calendar
• GHS Bell Schedule
• GHS Phone Directory

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