Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

*** Schedule Changes For NEXT Week ***

On Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd, the Cardinal cohort will be in person, with the Gold cohort learning online.

On Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th, the Gold cohort will be in person, with the Cardinal cohort learning online.

There will be no school next Friday, November 6th.

*** We would also like to let you know that our meal distribution will be on Friday next week, due to the schedule change. ***

Thank you. 🙂

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

Covid-19 Update 10/26/20

Today, the GACS District learned of a kindergarten student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is part of the Gold Cohort and was in attendance last week, therefore, we do need to put several staff and the Gold Cohort group in quarantine. All individuals (adults and students’ families) have been notified of their quarantine.

Because the teacher will be quarantined and it is very difficult to get guest teacher coverage, the Cardinal Cohort from the impacted classroom will learn virtually this week and next week. All students from the quarantined classroom can return as normal the week of November 9, 2020.

Read the full statement here: https://5il.co/mhi5

Total COVID-19 positive cases per building and the district totals are now available on our website: http://galesburgaugustami.apptegy.us/o/gacs/page/covid-19-dashboard--13

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

*** School Board Candidates for the November Election UPDATE ***

We have four School Board vacancies up for grabs on the November ballot.

Four (4) of our current board members' terms will expire on December 31, 2020. Archie Silkworth, Carolyn Martin, Benjamin Overgaard and Stephanie Knobloch.

• Archie Silkworth and Carolyn Martin both decided not to run for reelection.
• Benjamin Overgaard and Stephanie Knoblock are running for reelection, however, due to Covid shutdowns they missed the deadline for turning in their paperwork in July. They are both now running as write-in candidates.
• Marcie Barber, Penny Seume, Jessica Eberstein, and Krista Simmons, are also registered as write-in candidates.
• Additionally, Abby Calala is listed on the ballot.

G-A is very excited about the level of interest from our community members in serving and supporting our students and staff!

We have 7 individuals running for 4 open positions. Six (6) of the 7 are write in candidates.

You may vote for 4 candidates for the School Board. 🙂

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

Drive-thru Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday October 24, 2020

KALAMAZOO, MI— Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday October 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Stones Church, located at 1225 W. Paterson St., located in Kalamazoo. People will remain in their vehicles the entire time. Per CDC guidelines, all vehicles will be asked to park for 15 minutes following vaccination. Clinic will run while supplies last. The senior high-dose will not be available. Walk-up vaccination is possible for those without vehicles.

People must bring a picture ID and insurance cards for everyone 6 months of age and older who will be receiving their flu shot. The flu vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans; however, the health department is offering the vaccine at no cost to people who are uninsured or underinsured. In addition to the drive-thru clinic, the flu vaccine is also offered by appointment at the health department by calling 269-373-5203 or visiting www.kalcounty.com/hcs/fluvaccine.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

*** School Board Candidates for the November Election ***

We have four (4) School Board vacancies up for grabs on the November ballot.

Four of our current board members' terms will expire on December 31, 2020. Archie Silkworth, Carolyn Martin, Ben Overgaard and Stephanie Knobloch.

• Archie Silkworth and Carolyn Martin both decided not to run for reelection.
• Ben Overgaard and Stephanie Knoblock are running for reelection, however, due to Covid shutdowns they missed the deadline for turning in their paperwork in July. They are both now running as write-in candidates.
• Marcie Barber, Penny Seume, and Krista Simmons, are also registered as write-in candidates.
• Additionally, Abby Calala is listed on the ballot.

G-A is very excited about the level of interest from our community members in serving and supporting our students and staff!

We have 6 individuals running for 4 open positions. Five (5) of the 6 are write in candidates.

You may vote for 4 candidates for the School Board.