Gallatin High Update

It was a great weekend for Raptor athletics.

• Football came from behind to defeat Helena Capital 35-28.
• Volleyball swept both of their matches in Missoula on Saturday.
• Both boys and girls soccer shut out Billings Skyview on Saturday. The boys won 8-0 and the girls won 4-0.
• Girls golf finished first and the boys finished second in the Billings Invitational earlier in the week.

Monday, September 2

• Labor Day - no school

Tuesday, September 3

• First day of school - alternate schedule here
• 8:25-12:00 - Freshman Orientation
• 12:50-3:35 - Shortened schedule for all students
• Gallatin golf at Belgrade invite

Wednesday, September 4

• Late start day for all students, classes begin at 9:35 a.m. Buses will run at the normal times.
• BLUE day classes
• Gallatin golf at Belgrade invite

Thursday, September 5

• BLACK day classes
• Boys Soccer vs. Bozeman High, 3pm
• Girls Soccer vs. Bozeman High, 5pm

Friday, September 6

• BLUE day classes
• Senior Sunrise at 6:00am
• Cross Country at Belgrade Invite (at the Regional Park) 10:00am
• Football at Missoula Sentinel, 7pm

Saturday, September 7

• Volleyball in Butte

Upcoming events:

• Homecoming week - Be sure to dress up each day!
• Monday, 9/9 - BLACK day classes, dress up theme is Decades (9th-70's, 10th-80's, 11th-90's, 12th-2000's)
• Tuesday, 9/10 - BLUE day classes, dress up theme is California Shore vs. Jersey Shore
• Wednesday, 9/11 - BLACK day classes, LATE START for students, dress up theme is College Gameday
• Thursday, 9/12 - BLUE day classes, dress up theme is class colors (9th-yellow, 10th-purple, 11th-orange, 12th-pink)
• Friday, 9/13 - BLACK day classes, dress up theme is Blue and Black! Football game at 7pm - Dress up theme is White Out
• Saturday, 9/14 - Homecoming dance 8-11pm

The GHS PAC supports our student community in many ways. Homecoming is early this year (September 9-14) and the PAC needs parents to help out with brining cookies and snacks as well as volunteering to chaperone. If you can help with Homecoming, please use this link to sign up.

PAC is starting the year off with a Give Butter campaign this year for the PAC General Fund. These funds are used throughout the year for testing snacks, sponsoring school projects, scholarships from Bozeman School Foundation, senior launch, and other PAC activities. If you are able to make a donation, please use this link.

If you are interested in joining the PAC, please come to a meeting. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month. You can also contact the PAC at gallatinhighpac@gmail.com

We are placing an emphasis on building safety this year and that includes our parking lots. In order to alleviate congestion and make it safer for our students to park and walk to class, please only use the eastern parking lot and Annie Street for student drop off.

Juniors and Seniors who requested a parking pass will receive information this week about when and where to pick up their passes. Student parking is only allowed in the blue areas below, the southeastern and southwestern parking lots, as well as along Annie Street.

Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe!

All BSD7 students will have a Chromebook checked out to them. Students who attended a BSD7 middle school or Gallatin High last school year should already have a Chromebook. Students who are new to Gallatin High should stop by the library to pick up their Chromebook during the first week of school.

Click here to access the Gallatin High SchoolPool page.

Join Gallatin High School’s Schoolpool program to connect with other families to drive, walk

or bike to school together.

Looking for help getting your students to and from school or want to find them a buddy to commute to school with? We are pleased to partner with Schoolpool, a free program to make it easier to get to school.

Signing up is simple!

1. Go to https://gogallatin.org/s/ghs24-25 and create an account and enter your address or intersection. (For security reasons, this link is the only way for Gallatin High School families to register.) Pro-tip: Use a computer. While it works on a smartphone and tablet, there is more functionality on a computer.
2. Add comments to indicate interest, such as “can provide morning rides in exchange for afternoon rides,” "student is in after-school activities,” or “looking for a walk buddy in the mornings.”
3. Find and contact other interested families. The more families that register, the more likely you are to find good matches. Even if your family doesn’t need a ride, consider signing up to drive other students. Your participation builds a stronger school community.

Registro de participación en el programa Schoolpool de Way to Go Únase al programa de Schoolpool de Gallatin High School y conecte con otras familias para conducir, caminar o ir en bicicleta juntos a la escuela. ¿Está buscando apoyo para llevar y traer a sus hijos de/a la escuela, de/a actividades extracurriculares, o quiere encontrar un compañero para el viaje a la escuela? Nos complace asociarnos con Schoolpool, un programa gratuito para ayudar a los padres a llevar y traer a sus hijos de/a la escuela. ¡Registrarse es fácil!

¿Cómo funciona Schoolpool?

1. Cree una cuenta y registre su dirección residencial o intersección aquí: https://gogallatin.org/s/ghs24-25 (Para mantener el más alto nivel de privacidad y seguridad, este enlace es la única manera en la que participantes de Gallatin High School podrán registrarse.) Sugerencia: Usa una computadora. Hay más funcionalidad con una computadora, aunque funciona también con el teléfono inteligente o tableta.
2. Agregue comentarios para indicar sus peticiones especiales o preferencias, como, por ejemplo, “puedo proveer transportación por las mañanas a cambio de las tardes”, “estudiante participa en actividades extracurriculares” o “en busca de un compañero para caminar juntos por las mañanas”.
3. Encuentre y contacte a familias interesadas.

Mientras más familias se registren, más probabilidades tendrá de encontrar opciones para sus hijos. Aun si su familia no necesita transporte, considera registrarse para proveer transporte a otros estudiantes. Su participación crea una comunidad escolar más fuerte.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Online Meal Benefits Application Paper Applications will also be available from the cashiers

BSD7 Food Service Webpage

Online Meal Account Payments

Donations for Negative Meal Accounts

We are aware that parking on campus is inadequate and frustrating to students. We have several plans in motion to help alleviate parking pressure. We encourage students to car pool with friends and family members or use alternate transportation when weather allows.

This year only juniors and seniors will be allowed to park on campus in student lots and parking passes will be required to park on campus. Juniors and Seniors may request a parking pass by completing this form. All students receiving a parking pass must also print and complete this parking contract. Parking passes will be distributed closer to the first day of school. More information will be communicated to those who sign up for a pass through the form linked above. Students must complete the parking pass form when signed in to their school email account. It is important to note that a parking pass does not guarantee a specific parking spot and students will still need to arrive early to park on campus.

Sophomores and freshmen are encouraged to car pool with friends and family. Additional parking can be found on Annie Street and on surrounding streets. We are working on an additional parking location and will provide more details as soon as we are able.

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.

In this Title I school, parents have the right to request certain information on the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals providing services. If you have any questions, please reach out to principal, Erica Schnee.

Homecoming Week - September 9-14

• Friday, September 13 - Football game
• Saturday, September 14 - Dance

Back To School Night - Thursday, September 26 @ 6:30 pm

Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29

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

Spring Break – March 17-21

Prom – Saturday, May 3

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

Last Day of School – June 12

BSD7 school calendar available at this link.

Parent support is an important part of the GHS community and student success. Thank you to all parents and guardians who have volunteered, raised funds, and organized to support our students over the years. We would not be successful in academics or activities without the support of our parent community. Please consider joining at least one of the following organizations.

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

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

• BSD7 Calendar
• GHS Bell Schedule
• GHS Phone Directory

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