Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY- The Board of Education of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is accepting a letter of application and resume from interested residents through 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to fill a vacant seat. Qualifications include District residency and a registered voter. Residents who are interested in being appointed should submit a letter of application and resume to: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools ATTN: Board of Education President 1076 N. 37th Street Galesburg, MI 49053 Email: Laura.Soper@garams.org Qualified board candidates will be interviewed at a special School Board meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:30pm-7:30pm (Board Conference Room at the Central office). The qualified applicant shall be appointed by a majority vote of the remaining trustees of the Board of Education, and will serve through December 31, 2024 More information can be found on the Board of Education page on our website.

HALF DAY BUSES: Orange and White buses are being combined on the ORANGE BUS today for the half day and they may be running 30 minutes late! Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. ❤️💛🐏

The Green Bus will not be running this morning due to a shortage of drivers.

Galesburg-Augusta: G-AHS has been participating in a School Spirit Challenge. You can vote for G-AHS once a day from September 4, 2023 through October 16, 2023. We have a few more days... help us keep the lead! We need every vote!!! Thanks, G-A RAM FAM! https://johnnysmarkets.com/school-spirit/

From the Athletic Director regarding the 10/13 Varsity Football Game @ Comstock: Tickets are $7 - GoFan.co for online tickets - Credit cards accepted at the game - Cash must be exact change

Sponsor a Senior! Hey Ram Fam! We want to raise money for our seniors who need a little help making payments for the Class of 2024 Senior Trip. If you would like to help, we will be at the Ram Jam Tailgate tomorrow, October 6th @ 4:30PM, and look for our donation board! Please contact Ms. Sarah at sarah.baker@garams.org with any questions.

From the athletic director: You may purchase tickets in advance for the JV football game at Saugatuck on Thursday, Oct. 5th through Gofan.co Cash will also be accepted. The Varsity Volleyball Tournament at Comstock on Sat. Oct. 7th will only be digital/online tickets through GoFan.co Tickets can be found by going to Gofan.co and typing Galesburg-Augusta in the search bar. These two events will appear.

Today is NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY! We have an amazing, hard-working team here at G-ACS! --------- I am excited to say that for the first time in a long time, G-ACS has custodial services back under the roof of the Home of the Rams! An essential point on the custodial - maintenance - grounds keeping triangle, that lies underneath the umbrella of Facilities. The point that most affects every Ram Fam member every day, whether we realize it or not. The first to arrive in the morning, the last to leave at night. The heavy lifting, the dirty jobs, the taking care of a problem before most of us even know it exists. When we call, they drop whatever they're doing and attend to our needs. Much of their work is seldom witnessed and too often the results taken for granted. So I ask on this National Custodian's Day that you might pause for a few seconds and thank these Ram family members. Sincerely, Frank Facilities Director

Presale Tickets: Save yourself some time, and skip the ticket line! Get your presale tickets for Friday's game from the G-ACS admin/business office (attached to the HS, facing 37th street). 8AM-4:30PM, Today-Thursday 8AM-3PM on Friday. $6/admission, cash only G-A students get in free with student ID Senior Citizen Passes for free admission (age 62 yrs. and up) available at the High School office. Free admission with military ID.

Per the AD: Admission for the JV and Varsity Volleyball matches at Gobles tonight will be cash only.

Transportation Announcement: The ORANGE (2) and WHITE (14) buses will be running up to 30-40 minutes late this afternoon.

Transportation Announcement: The ORANGE (2) and WHITE (14) buses will be running up to 30-40 minutes late today.

🚌 Transportation Announcement: The ORANGE and WHITE buses will be running up to 30 minutes late this afternoon.

1-2-3-4- WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! The Penny War will take place TODAY, 9/13/23, through 9/29/23, for K-12. - Buckets will be available to deposit money into at the beginning of the day and end of the day near the school office - Pennies in your bucket = positive points - Each silver coin counts as negative points for OTHER grades. In other words, dropping a quarter in another grade’s bucket takes 25 points from their total. Dollar bills are big points. - We will announce scores at the end of each week: 9/15 & 9/22 - The grade with the most positive points (money) on 9/29 wins! - Proceeds will go towards a surprise at the Home of the Ram Stadium Grand Opening on October 6th.

Here is your regularly scheduled reminder to go vote for G-AHS! 🙂 https://johnnysmarkets.com/school-spirit/ Our high school has a chance to win a $1,500, $1,000, or $500 prize donation in Johnny’s School Spirit Challenge! You can vote once per day through October 16th.

🚌 Transportation Announcement: The ORANGE and WHITE buses will be running up to 20 minutes late this afternoon.

Vote G-A Once a Day! https://johnnysmarkets.com/school-spirit/ We are bouncing back and fourth with with Delton Kellogg for first and second place. Don't forget to vote for G-A High School once a day, through October 16th to win money for our school!

Our district values transparency and communication. To that end, we would like to welcome parents, guardians, and Galesburg-Augusta community members to participate in a Q & A with our district superintendent, Wendy Maynard-Somers. It is also an opportunity for our board members to hear from their constituents. The following meeting times are available and will be held in the high school library: Wednesday, September 13 - 7:00-8:00am - 5:30-6:30pm Thursday, September 14 - 5:30-6:30pm Please RSVP with the following link: https://forms.gle/tN87HLfYR9KzLYaT6

Vote G-A Once Per Day!!!! Ram Fam, we need your help! Our high school has a chance to win a $1,500, $1,000, or $500 prize donation in Johnny’s School Spirit Challenge! We are currently in 14th place. Go vote at https://johnnysmarkets.com/school-spirit/ You can vote once per day through October 16th.

Reminder: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is closed Friday and Monday in honor of Labor Day. Classes resume Tuesday, September 5th. Enjoy your long weekend Rams!