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The Spyglass

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GHS Lunch Menu

Monday (9.15) - Lunch - On Your Own (High School Only)
Tuesday (9.16) - Lunch - On Your Own (High School Only)
Wednesday (9.17) - Lunch - Walking Taco
Thursday (9.18) - Lunch - Chicken Sandwich
Friday (9.19) - SIP Day - No Lunch

9.17.25 Morning Announcements
September 17, 2025

Wednesday (9.17) Lunch - Walking Taco FFA Land Use CDE HR - FBLA Meeting HR - FFA Officers Meeting Thursday (9.18) Lunch...

Recent Results
Beginnings of a new year! Allana Pithound ‘29, Michael Foley ‘28, Marck Hernandez, and Briar Winter ‘29 pose for a photo in the halls of GHS. They’ve come from quite different walks of life, but have all gathered here in Galena. “My experience here has been pretty good. I’m super excited about everything here!” said Winter.
Seven New Students Find a Home at GHS
Seven Smith, Staff Writer • September 2, 2025

As another school year rolls around and everyone gets back into the swing of things, GHS has the opportunity to welcome a whopping seven new...

Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month - Max Schulz
Student Recognition
Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month – Max Schulz
May 9, 2025

What a remarkable school year. The students created so much amazing art and many more students could easily have been nominated. We are loaded...

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...

Curtains Up in Homecoming: A Galena Musical Extravaganza
Nothing Bundt Goodness 

Nothing Bundt Goodness 

May 13, 2025

Is Bubbl’r helping or hurting classrooms?

March 19, 2025

Bring Back the Bags

Bring Back the Bags

March 19, 2025

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Volleyball has Strong Showing Against Rival East Dubuque
Girls Golf Defeats Eastland

Girls Golf Defeats Eastland

September 19, 2025

Senior Night Golf Success for Girls

Senior Night Golf Success for Girls

September 17, 2025

Golf Results 9.16.25

September 16, 2025

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Vinny Gullone
Vinny Gullone
September 15, 2025

Pirate Competitor of the Week - Vinny Gullone Cross Country Vinny Gullone competed and finished 28th out of 690 runners on Saturday in Peoria....

Construction in Full Swing!: GHS Shares Thoughts On The Changes
BRAINS AND GLORY: ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM TAKES 5TH AT STATE

BRAINS AND GLORY: ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM TAKES 5TH AT STATE

April 22, 2025

Galena FFA Members Clean Up Highways

Galena FFA Members Clean Up Highways

April 9, 2025

For a Good Cause: GHS Participates in Annual Blood Drive

For a Good Cause: GHS Participates in Annual Blood Drive

March 31, 2025

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Ms. Smith leads the band through a round of rehearsals in preparation for future performances. She believes in reinforcing classical techniques as “Any good concert band can be a good marching band, but good marching bands can’t always be good concert bands.”
Clubs and Classes
Ms. Smith Leads A New Bandwagon as Director
Justin Lin, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

As construction and the dawn of a new school dwells on Galena High School, there’s one department that’s also looking to rebuild their environment: the Band. This school...

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What is the ACT Really About?

What is the ACT Really About?

April 22, 2025

Unforgettable Spring Break Escapes

Unforgettable Spring Break Escapes

April 15, 2025

Skip The Stress: How Seniors Gain Final Exam Freedom?

Skip The Stress: How Seniors Gain Final Exam Freedom?

April 14, 2025

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Fast Food And the Nexus of Worlds Part 1: Slow Hours and New Devlopments
Seven Smith September 12, 2025

It was a mundane, quaint day at work. Even for a Tuesday, traffic seemed to be slower than usual. The trees slightly swayed outside of the restaurant...

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