Tuesday (2.4)
- Lunch – Pancake on a Stick
- All Day – Academic Challenge
- HR – Student Council Meeting
- 5:00 – Regional High School Art Show Opening @ Galena Center for the Arts
- 5:30 – V/JV Girls Basketball vs. Winnebago – GEMS
- 6:00 – JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Stockton – GHS
Wednesday (2.5)
- Lunch – Walking Taco
- ACT Practice Day
- Key Club Balloon Stomp
- HR – SAC Meeting
- 6:00 – JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Warren
Thursday (2.6)
- Lunch – Cheeseburger
- HR – NAHS Meeting
- 4:00 JV/V Scholastic Bowl @ Scales Mound
- 6:00 – JV/V Boys Basketball @ Scales Mound
- 6:30 – Speech Showcase @ Galena Center for the Arts
Friday (2.7)
- Lunch – Beef Nachos
- 6:00 – JV/V Boys Basketball @ Fulton
- 6:00 – JV/V Girls Basketball @ RR/SM
Saturday (2.8)
- Boys Wrestling Regionals
- Speech Regional @ Sterling High School
The Regional Art Show opens tonight at Galena Center for the Arts. 7 GHS students have artwork in this exhibit. Please stop by from 5-6pm to support them and see work from 6 local schools. All art students that attend will earn extra credit. NAHS members will also earn community service.
Attention all students: The balloon stomp is TOMORROW! Bring your $2 and join in on the fun. We have candy prizes and all proceeds support those affected by the California wildfires.
Test locations for the practice ACT are located on the whiteboard outside of Mrs. Deppe’s room. Please make sure you know where to report and that your computer is fully charged.
Please join the faculty at GHS in congratulating Sara Perez Carrillo in being nominated for the Galena Rotary Student of the Quarter. Sara will be celebrated on Friday at a luncheon. Way to make us Pirate Proud!!!!
The GHS Speech Team will show off their talents at Galena Center for the Arts on Thursday night. Come see what you classmates have been doing every Saturday for the last two months. Admission is free – performances start at 6:30.
Congratulations to the scholastic bowl team on sweeping River Ridge at home yesterday. Both the varsity and the JVs handily won two games apiece. Justin Lin had the top individual score for the varsity, with 8 correctly answered tossup questions, followed by captain Quin Wells, with 7. On the JV squad, Andy Issleb led the charge, with 19 total tossups. Way to go, Scho-Bowlers!
Conquer the ACT, Conquer a Book! Get ready to show what you know on February 5th – it’s practice ACT day! Sharpen your pencils, get a good night’s sleep, and prepare to impress. Bonus: If you finish early and conquer the test, you can conquer a book! Bring a book with you to read in case you wrap things up ahead of schedule. Think of it as a reward for all your hard work. So, pack your brainpower and your favorite read!
Show Your School Spirit with a GHS Letterman Jacket! Ready to rock some serious GHS pride? You’re in luck! We’re taking orders for custom Letterman Jackets this year. Don’t miss your chance to snag one of these awesome jackets and show everyone what school you’re all about. Mark your calendars: Lunchtime Orders: March 5th – Grab an order form and get fitted during lunch! Conference Orders: March 13th – Parents and students can order together during conferences. Have questions? Want to design your perfect jacket? Contact Mrs. Bookless for all the details. Don’t wait – these jackets are going to be hot!
Just a reminder that there is a Student Council meeting for all members on today during Homeroom in Mrs. Burken’s room!