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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

Morning Announcements
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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GHS Casual Conversations
Casual Conversations - Speech Team Success
Casual Conversations: Speech Team Success!
Lily Kern and Avery Zeigler • February 26, 2025

Join us for the latest episode of the GHS Publications Podcast, "Casual Conversations," as we delve into the world of the GHS Speech Team. We're...

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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Parking Crisis at Galena High School
PLUNGING FOR AWARENESS 

PLUNGING FOR AWARENESS 

March 19, 2025

 The Galena Barbell Club: GHS’s own school lifting program By Cael Ozee

 The Galena Barbell Club: GHS’s own school lifting program By Cael Ozee

February 24, 2025

Snowed In: Galena School District Cancels School Due to Extreme Weather 

Snowed In: Galena School District Cancels School Due to Extreme Weather 

February 24, 2025

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Clubs and Classes
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...

Going out with a bang! The GHS Speech team pictured at their annual speech showcase. Seven Smith ‘28 said, “I think the showcase went really well, it was a good chance for people to see what we’re doing.” The Speech team has regular practices after school.
From Showcase to Sectionals: GHS Speech Team’s Journey
February 28, 2025
Switching Scores, GHS Drops SAT in Favor of ACT
SAT vs. ACT: What’s With The Switch?
February 24, 2025
GHS Speech team Performs at Galena Center for the Arts
GHS Speech team Performs at Galena Center for the Arts
February 6, 2025
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Student Recognition
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...

Trending Stories
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Triplet Trouble!! Alexa, Addison, and Avery Stroyan ‘28 pose for a picture together showing that their the only triplets in the whole Galena High School

Double the fun” The Unique Experiences of Twins and Triplets in Galena High School • 132 Views

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GHS is going under construction. Unfortunately, the upper lot is closed and students and teachers are not allowed to park there. Many students are not happy with the parking dilemma. 

Parking Crisis at Galena High School • 131 Views

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Rock Classics: Ambrosia • 6 Views

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Sophomore John Sheets and Junior Cameron Einsweiler walk down the hall with their book bags. They walk to their class with all the supplies they need and more for the day. 

Bring Back the Bags • 4 Views

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The Story of Galena High School

The Story of Galena High School • 4 Views

Lisa Watson
Meet the New Soccer Coach
Bittersweet End: Pirates’ Season Ends in Regional Defeat
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

Galena Girls Light Up Scoreboard Against Stockton

Galena Girls Light Up Scoreboard Against Stockton

February 28, 2025

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Pirate Competitor of the Week
Justin Lin
Justin Lin
March 10, 2025

Congratulations to Pirate Competitor of the Week - Justin Lin. Justin was the top scorer for the scholastic bowl at the Illinois State Masonic...

Student Life
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...

Creative Writing Corner
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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