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GHS Lunch Menu

Monday (3.17) - Lunch - French Toast Sticks
Tuesday (3.18) - Lunch - Chicken Strips
Wednesday (3.19) - Lunch - Frito Chili
Thursday (3.20) - Lunch - Chicken Quesadilla
Friday (3.21) - Lunch - Pizza Crunchers

3.21.25 – Morning Announcements
March 21, 2025

Friday (3.21) Lunch - Pizza Crunchers Girls Track @ UD Indoor Meet (Bus @2:30 from GEMS) 1:50 - Early Dismissal Saturday (3.22) ...

Double the fun” The Unique Experiences of Twins and Triplets in Galena High School
High School Band Relocates to Elementary-Middle School Gym During Renovations

High School Band Relocates to Elementary-Middle School Gym During Renovations

March 10, 2025

Tri-M Chapter Delivers Musical Performance for Safe Haven Animals on Valentine’s Day

Tri-M Chapter Delivers Musical Performance for Safe Haven Animals on Valentine’s Day

March 10, 2025

E-Learning Days- What are the advantages and disadvantages

E-Learning Days- What are the advantages and disadvantages

February 28, 2025

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Casual Conversations - Scholastic Bowl
Casual Conversations with Scholastic Bowl
Lily Kern and Avery Zeigler March 31, 2025

This week on the podcast, hosts Avery Ziegler and Lily Kern welcome Seniors Claudia Liberg and Quin Wells to the studio! Get ready for laughter...

Bring Back the Bags

Bring Back the Bags

March 19, 2025

Rock Classics: Ambrosia

March 19, 2025

Likes, Laughter, and Lessons: Navigating the Social Media Maze in High School

Likes, Laughter, and Lessons: Navigating the Social Media Maze in High School

March 19, 2025

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For a Good Cause: GHS Participates in Annual Blood Drive
NUIC Music Festival Brings Over 150 Talented Student Musicians to Galena Schools!

NUIC Music Festival Brings Over 150 Talented Student Musicians to Galena Schools!

March 31, 2025

Exploring Cultural Connections

Exploring Cultural Connections

March 31, 2025

Parking Crisis at Galena High School

Parking Crisis at Galena High School

March 19, 2025

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After displaying their heartfelt artworks for their heroes, students posed proudly for a group photo. Students spent many weeks putting this show together and their hard work surely paid off. "Even though it was a lot of work, we created meaningful moments and had a great turnout!" Emily Carothers '27 commented.
Clubs and Classes
Powerful heroes CREATING emotional moments 
Violet Doyle, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

  On the day of love, February 14th, Mrs.T’s drawing and painting students put on a show dedicated to their heroes. Back in November, students were assigned to create...

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Outstanding Artist of the Month - March - Ellimena Henderson
Student Recognition
Outstanding Artist of the Month – March – Ellimena Henderson
March 18, 2025

Spring is in the air and we’re still cranking out amazing artwork.  The Galena High School Art Department is excited to announce our Outstanding...

Andrew Richardson – Boys Track
Bittersweet End: Pirates’ Season Ends in Regional Defeat

Bittersweet End: Pirates’ Season Ends in Regional Defeat

March 10, 2025

Justin Lin

Justin Lin

March 10, 2025

Galena Falls in the Sectional Semifinals to Rockford Lutheran

Galena Falls in the Sectional Semifinals to Rockford Lutheran

February 28, 2025

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Andrew Richardson - Boys Track
Andrew Richardson – Boys Track
March 31, 2025

Pirate Competitor of the Week - Andrew Richardson Boys Track Andrew competed at the Illinois Top Times Indoor State Championship on Saturday....

 An unforgettable night of dancing, laughter, and surprises—complete with an exciting iPad giveaway that had everyone on the edge of their seats! All week students competed in buying stuff, shooting three throws, and dressing to the themed day to get entries for the iPad. “ I really really really wanted the IPad, I was going to bribe people for it.” Said Cameron Einsweiler 26’,” Quin said,”$500 for it” but I decided not to.”
Beckett Simpson and Grace McIntyre January 31, 2025

  This past Saturday night, students danced the night away at this year’s highly anticipated Winter Formal but the evening's highlight...

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...

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