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GHS Lunch Menu

Monday (1.13) - Lunch - Cheese Pizza Crunchers
Tuesday (1.14) - Lunch - French Toast Sticks
Wednesday (1.15) - Lunch - Pork @ Gravy/Mashed Potatoes
Thursday (1.16) - Lunch - Chicken Alfredo
Friday (1.17) - Lunch - BBQ Pulled Pork

Morning Announcements 1.17.25
January 17, 2025

Friday (1.17) Lunch - BBQ Pulled Pork HR - Garden Club Meeting Saturday (1.18) Speech @ Rock Falls Tournament Varsity Girls...

From Holidays to Hallways
Voices of Victory

Voices of Victory

January 16, 2025

The Curtain Closes One Last Time 

The Curtain Closes One Last Time 

January 8, 2025

Is Bubbl’r helping or hurting classrooms?

Is Bubbl’r helping or hurting classrooms?

December 20, 2024

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Magically Wicked

Magically Wicked

December 12, 2024

Yippee-Ki-Yay or Ho-Ho-Ho?The Die Hard Christmas Movie Debate

Yippee-Ki-Yay or Ho-Ho-Ho?The Die Hard Christmas Movie Debate

December 6, 2024

A Fresh Start: Navigating the High School Experience

November 25, 2024

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A Winter Wonderland
Gatorade Nation: Galena’s Favorite Drink

Gatorade Nation: Galena’s Favorite Drink

November 18, 2024

Preparing for the Unexpected: GHS Practices the Annual Intruder Drill 

Preparing for the Unexpected: GHS Practices the Annual Intruder Drill 

November 7, 2024

NAHS Launches Spaced Out Art Show

NAHS Launches Spaced Out Art Show

November 7, 2024

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Theater Fest was a great opportunity for students to work on their acting and singing and to get excited and ready for the spring production. “I loved seeing all of the plays and getting to spend time with everyone from the drama club was nice.” Beckett Simpson ‘25.  Zoe Blaum ‘27, Quin Wells ‘25, Hunter Howland ‘25, Beckett Simpson ‘25, Gracie DuHack ‘25 going to see Legally Blonde.
Clubs and Classes
Acting Up: Drama Club Hits Theater Festival
Beckett Simpson and Grace McIntyre January 16, 2025

Last weekend, the Galena High School Drama Club attended the annual Statewide Theater Festival, an experience they will not soon forget! Held at the University of Illinois-...

Yay/Nay Gym Uniforms
Yay/Nay Gym Uniforms
September 30, 2024
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Galena High School beats River Ridge Wildcats in a close intense game!
Galena Boys Basketball team faces a defeat against Marquette

Galena Boys Basketball team faces a defeat against Marquette

January 16, 2025

Galena Girls Win at Home Over West Carroll

Galena Girls Win at Home Over West Carroll

January 16, 2025

The Black Hawks Dominate Galena Pirates in Thrilling Victory

January 15, 2025

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Have you ever wondered where students get their stylish fit from? The pubs class asked four students where they got their outfits from. “I thought it was a creative way to get content for the newspaper,”  said Mrs.Bookles. And Fit Checks are all over my TikTok!”
It’s all About the Cute Fit! 
Grace McIntyre, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

This school year, the pub class is exploring students' outfits more deeply. We picked one student from each grade level to show us their cute...

Bloody Sunday
Cael Ozee December 12, 2024

41934, Little Hill, Oklahoma  They had both lost track of time, staying hidden in the cellar. It was dark, dusty, and dimly lit by a singular...

Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month - January
Student Recognition
Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month – January
January 17, 2025

The Galena High School Art Department is excited to announce our first Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month for 2025!  This is going to be...

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Mason Smith - Boys Basketball
Mason Smith – Boys Basketball
January 13, 2025

Pirate Competitor of the Week  - Mason Smith Boys Basketball Coach Matt Wienen said, “This week in 3 games Mason averaged 8 points per game,...

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