"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today"

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

The GHS Basketball Teams will be playing this week in the Liberal Missouri Basketball Tournament. The brackets for the tournament are listed below:

Our GHS Scholar Bowl Teams have been busy attending several scholar bowl events throughout the scholar bowl season. At the Frontenac JV Meet, our JV Team earned third place. The team members were Kayt Rasmussen, Isabella Mattix, Gracie Rogers, Libbie McQuillan and Celia Johnson. At the Frontenac Varsity Meet, our Varsity Team earned second place. The team members were Trey Beerly, Isaac Johnson, Libbie McQuillan, Brady Cruse, Kayt Rasmussen and Celia Johnson.

At the recent monthly school board meeting, GHS STUCO Advisor Ms. Groves and GHS STUCO Officer, Jaxson Bailey gave an update to the board of education members on the many accomplishments of the GHS Student Council for the first semester and also discussed the upcoming activities planned for this semester. In addition, Jaxson presented each board of education member a gift of appreciation, as part of School Board Appreciation Month.

On Wednesday, February 12, the Senior Government Students will be going to Topeka, to tour the Capitol and Judicial Center. Students will need to bring money for lunch ($12.45 with water, $15.72 with a drink), as well as if they would like to purchase a drink or snacks on the way.

Tentative Schedule:

• 5:00 am – Leave Galena in front of High School
• 7:00 am – Stop for restroom break/quick breakfast
• 9:00 am – Tour Capitol
• 10:15 am – Tour Dome
• 11:15 am – Tour Judicial Center
• 12:30 pm – Lunch at Golden Corral
• 2:00 pm – Leave for Galena
• 4:00 pm – Stop for restroom break
• 5:30 pm – Arrive back in Galena

All students who attend will be excused from school for the day. Those who do not will be expected to be at school. School rules apply on the trip…no pajama pants, etc. We will be meeting with some government officials and taking pictures. If you have any questions, please email dmoss@galena499.org.

This year, several high school students were given the awesome opportunity of attending the Colonial America Trip to Williamsburg, VA. These students presented their learning and trip highlights to the USD 499 Board of Education at the regularly scheduled board meeting on January 13th.

The GHS After Prom Committee is hosting a chili feed, silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle at the GHS Homecoming Basketball Games on Friday,February 7th.

If any junior or senior parents/guardians that would let to help serve, please contact Jessica Walker at 417-483-9300.

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

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

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!

No School- Teacher Inservice Day

HS Varsity Girls BB @ Liberal Tournament- 5:30 PM

White Day

HS Varsity Boys BB @ Liberal Tournament- 5:30 PM

Breakfast- Breakfast Pizza or Cereal

Lunch- Super Nachos or BBQ Pork Sandwich or Salad Bar

Blue Day

HS Varsity Girls BB @ Liberal Tournament- TBD

Breakfast- Chocolate French Toast or Cereal

Lunch- Chicken Patty or Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Salad Bar

White Day

HS Varsity Boys BB @ Liberal Tournament- TBD

Breakfast- Pancakes or Cereal

Lunch- Chicken Pot Pie Soup With Biscuit or Pig In A Blanket or Salad Bar

Blue Day

High School Varsity Basketball @ Liberal Tournament- TBD

Breakfast- Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage or Cereal

Lunch- Buffalo Chicken Calzone or Cheeseburger or Salad Bar

High School Varsity Basketball @ Liberal Tournament- TBD

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