Gallatin High Update

Monday, October 7

• BLUE Day

Tuesday, October 8

• BLACK day
• Volleyball vs. Belgrade, 7pm
• GHS Booster meeting, 6pm

Wednesday, October 9

• Late start day for all students, classes begin at 9:35 a.m. Buses will run at the normal times.
• BLUE Day
• PSAT testing in the morning

Thursday, October 10

• BLACK day
• 7 vs. 7 Cross-country meet in Helena
• Soccer at Billings West, Girls-3pm, Boys-5pm
• Volleyball at Skyview, 7pm

Friday, October 11

• BLUE Day
• Football at Belgrade, 7pm

Saturday, September 12

• Soccer vs. Belgrade, Girls-12pm, Boys-2pm
  

Upcoming events:

• October 14 - Board meeting, 5:45pm
• October 15 - Picture Re-takes

1. Soccer vs. Great Falls - Girls-3pm, Boys-5pm
2. GHS PAC meeting - 6pm
3. Choir concert - 7pm
4. Volleyball vs. Billings West - 7pm

• October 17-18 - PIR Days - No School for students

If your household qualified for free or reduced meals last year, and you have not yet submitted an application this school year, students in your household will switch to FULL PAY on October 20, 2024.

Apply now at myschoolapps.com. Paper applications are also available at the main office at all schools. Call 406-522-6380 with any questions.

GHS Parent Advisory Council

The GHS PAC is excited to welcome new members this school year. Please contact President, Mandy Kirkwood or another officer if you are interested in joining the PAC.

• President, Mandy Kirkwood, platinumfc@icloud.com
• Vice President, Carey Levin
• Treasurer, Katherine Reich
• Secretary, Tami Niemeyer

AfterProm

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

Universal Athletics has a new website where you can order all kinds of Raptor gear with a variety of logos. Please click here to check out the options and place an order.

This month, let's focus on comprehensive bullying prevention. Create an open dialogue with your child about what bullying looks like, its effects, and how to respond effectively. Key areas to address include:

Preventing Bullying Behavior:

• Teach empathy and kindness through example and discussion

• Encourage respect for differences and diversity

• Discuss the harmful impacts of bullying on others

• Promote problem-solving skills and non-violent conflict resolution

• Set clear expectations for behavior and consequences for bullying

• Monitor your child's social media use and discuss online etiquette

Recognizing Signs of Victimization:

• Unexplained injuries or damaged belongings

• Changes in eating habits or sleep patterns

• Declining grades or reluctance to go to school

• Loss of friends or avoidance of social situations

• Decreased self-esteem or feelings of helplessness

• Sudden changes in behavior or mood

Helping a Bullied Child:

• Listen without judgment and validate their feelings

• Encourage them to report bullying to school authorities

• Teach assertiveness skills and appropriate responses

• Help them build a support network of friends and trusted adults

• Document incidents of bullying for school records

• Work with the school to develop an action plan

• Consider counseling if the bullying is severely impacting your child

Encourage your child to confide in you if they experience or witness bullying. Engage with your school's anti-bullying initiatives and promptly report any concerns to school officials. Teach your child to be an "upstander" - someone who safely intervenes or seeks help when they see bullying occur.

Remember, your involvement is key in creating a safe, respectful school environment. Stay informed about the school's bullying policies and procedures, and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to address any issues that arise.

By addressing both sides of the bullying equation - potential bullies and potential victims - we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive school community for all children.

More information:: CDC - Understanding Bullying: Fact Sheet

No School/PIR Days - October 17-18

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

No School/PIR Day - September 30

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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