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!
From the Athletic Director: Tonight's Home Varsity Football game is scheduled for a 7:30 pm. start. The safety of the student-athletes and all those involved in the game is of high importance to us. Please be assured that we will be following the M.H.S.A.A. Heat and Humidity protocol, which may require us to delay the start time even further or possibly postponing the event to the following day.
Also, tonight's game will be cash only due to complications with our new credit card reader. Senior citizens with a senior pass will get in free. G-A students in grades 7-12 will get in free and G-A students in grades K-6 will get in free with an adult. Also, just a reminder that ticket prices will now be $6. You may purchase a punch card with 40 admissions for $125.
Mike Woodard
Galesburg-Augusta
H.S. Athletic Director
From our AD: The JV football game for tonight at Decatur has been canceled due to the extreme heat.
From the Athletic Director: The start to Thursday's football game has been pushed back to 7:30 p.m. and the gates will not open until 6:30 p.m. due to the extreme heat.
Ms. Pratt will be holding her first Meet and Greet this Thursday, August 10th, from 10:00-11:00 AM and 6:00-7:00 PM at the Galesburg-Augusta Middle School. Light refreshments will be served. Come get to know our new middle school principal!
Her plan is to meet with parents and students a handful of times throughout the school year to listen, learn, and identify specific goals in the areas of student achievement, school climate, and parent communication.
We're hiring! Come join the Ram Fam! Follow the link to see our current job postings: https://gacommunityschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools' Open House night is only a few weeks away!
Open houses are being held Wednesday, August 23rd, times as follows:
Primary School - 5:30-6:30pm (A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held beforehand, at 4:45pm)
Middle School - 6:00-7:00pm
High School - 6:30-7:30pm
Dear G-A Band Parents and Students,
I hope you are having a great summer! I am excited to see everyone LATER THIS WEEK for the start of Band Camp 2023! We have a great year in store and I am eager to get started.
Here are some important reminders for Band Camp.
Dates:
Thursday, July 27 - Leadership Training for section leaders and drum majors
Friday, July 28 - Freshman Orientation for new members with section leaders and drum majors (9am-5pm) and Percussion Sectional (1-5pm)
Saturday, July 29 - Full Band (9am-5pm)
Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4 - Full Band (9am-5pm)
Report Time:
Plan to arrive in the band room each day between 8:30-8:45 so you are ready to begin at 9:00! Go to the outside band room door, located on the side of the building by the football practice field (look for the band trailer). Stop at the check-in table each day when you arrive.
Lunch:
Our lunch break is noon to 1pm each day. Plan to bring a lunch to eat in the cafeteria OR you may eat off campus.
What to Bring:
Instrument
Music, Flip Folder, Lyre (If you ordered a flip folder and/or lyre, you will get it at band camp.)
Pencils, Highlighters for marking music and drill
Lunch, Refillable Water Bottle
Sunscreen
What to Wear:
Comfortable athletic clothing (t-shirt, shorts). All attire must be school appropriate!
Tennis shoes or Drillmaster shoes and socks. No flip-flops, sandals, crocs, etc.
Hat, Sunglasses
Attendance Policy:
All students in high school band are required to attend band camp in preparation for the upcoming school year. A typical day of band camp includes learning music, basic marching fundamentals, and drill for the pregame and halftime shows (plus plenty of fun with friends). It is critical for students to be present for this instruction. The learning that takes place at camp prepares us for the start of the school year and cannot be replicated later.
Please note that work conflicts, babysitting, and driver's training are not excused absences. Students should clear the dates for band camp with their summer jobs as soon as possible! If you need a ride to or from band camp, make arrangements with a friend or contact Mr. Walker. In the event of illness during band camp, a parent or guardian should contact Mr. Walker as soon as possible.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to the start of a great year!
Go Rams!
Mr. Walker
Visit our Bond Update webpage for a 7/14/23 update on our Primary School and High School construction projects! www.g-aschools.org/o/gacs/page/bond-projects
Important Notice: We are learning from our construction supervisor that people are going to our constructions sites to check them out, without permission from himself or the superintendent.
We know it's super exciting to see the progress, but please be respectful of our construction teams and DO NOT attempt to visit the site of the new athletic complex or primary school without first contacting and getting permission from Superintendent Somers. This applies to G-ACS staff as well. Thank you.
