🧡🐯 Portrait of a Tiger: Resilient 🐯💙
The Board of Education held its meeting yesterday and kicked off our Portrait of a Tiger series, beginning with Resilient!
These incredible students and staff were nominated by their peers for showing what it truly means to be resilient — facing challenges with strength, perseverance, and a positive spirit. 💪✨
Congratulations to all of our honorees! We’re proud to celebrate you and the example you set for others in the Tiger community. 🧡💙
The Board of Education held its meeting yesterday and kicked off our Portrait of a Tiger series, beginning with Resilient!
These incredible students and staff were nominated by their peers for showing what it truly means to be resilient — facing challenges with strength, perseverance, and a positive spirit. 💪✨
Congratulations to all of our honorees! We’re proud to celebrate you and the example you set for others in the Tiger community. 🧡💙

Tomorrow Wed, Oct 8th there will be a 2 hour delay for all students. Staff you will attend your regularly scheduled time. This 2 hour delay is NOT weather related and has been scheduled. Please see graphic for upcoming PD days in the future.

We are hiring!! GMS is looking for a Emotional & Behavioral Educational Assistant!! Click the link below to Apply!
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Just a Reminder!! Tomorrow Night, Wednesday is our FIRST PTA Meeting of the year! See you at the Primary School Cafe' at 5pm!

🚍 Bus Announcement for Next Week!
Please expect delays for morning pick-ups on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th due to our annual Bus Evacuation Drills.
Tuesday (Oct. 14): Primary & Intermediate
Wednesday (Oct. 15): Primary only
🕒 Delays could be 20+ minutes.
These safety drills are held on campus and fully supervised.
👉 Please do not leave the bus stop — buses will be arriving, just delayed.
An ALL-CALL will be sent out as buses leave campus to give an approximate time to be ready for pick-up.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important safety exercises! More info to follow. Please feel free to contact the Bus Garage for any questions at 419-468-3432 Ext 711024 or Ext 711022 💙🧡
Please expect delays for morning pick-ups on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th due to our annual Bus Evacuation Drills.
Tuesday (Oct. 14): Primary & Intermediate
Wednesday (Oct. 15): Primary only
🕒 Delays could be 20+ minutes.
These safety drills are held on campus and fully supervised.
👉 Please do not leave the bus stop — buses will be arriving, just delayed.
An ALL-CALL will be sent out as buses leave campus to give an approximate time to be ready for pick-up.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important safety exercises! More info to follow. Please feel free to contact the Bus Garage for any questions at 419-468-3432 Ext 711024 or Ext 711022 💙🧡

🌟 Principal Spotlight 🌟
All month long we’ll be celebrating our amazing principals! First up is Mrs. Erlsten, principal of our littlest Tigers at the Primary. 🐾💙 Thank you for your leadership, kindness, and dedication to our students each and every day! 👏🍎
All month long we’ll be celebrating our amazing principals! First up is Mrs. Erlsten, principal of our littlest Tigers at the Primary. 🐾💙 Thank you for your leadership, kindness, and dedication to our students each and every day! 👏🍎

💙🧹 Happy School Custodial Worker Appreciation Day! 🧹💙
To our custodial team: thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and the care you put into every corner of our buildings. We appreciate you more than words can say — you truly are the heartbeat of our schools! 🐯✨
To our custodial team: thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and the care you put into every corner of our buildings. We appreciate you more than words can say — you truly are the heartbeat of our schools! 🐯✨

💙🧡 October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to celebrate the outstanding leadership at Galion High School! Our principals work tirelessly to support students, staff, and families. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire, guide, and make a difference every single day. We are grateful for your dedication and proud to call you part of the Tiger family! 🐾 #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #GalionTigers

✨ Want to make a difference in our schools? ✨
Now’s your chance to be part of the PTA!
Join us for our first meeting of the year:
📅 Tuesday, October 8th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Primary School Cafeteria
Your voice matters—come be a part of the team supporting our students, teachers, and school community!
Now’s your chance to be part of the PTA!
Join us for our first meeting of the year:
📅 Tuesday, October 8th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Primary School Cafeteria
Your voice matters—come be a part of the team supporting our students, teachers, and school community!

Socktober is almost here! 🧦
This October, help us spread warmth by donating brand new socks for those in need in our community. Over the past 11 years, we’ve collected more than 24,000 pairs for the Marion Homeless Shelter, which serves six counties including Crawford County. Let’s see how many pairs we can gather this year—together we can make a difference! 💙Each WEDNESDAY in October (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th) students can bring in socks to participate in fun days.
This October, help us spread warmth by donating brand new socks for those in need in our community. Over the past 11 years, we’ve collected more than 24,000 pairs for the Marion Homeless Shelter, which serves six counties including Crawford County. Let’s see how many pairs we can gather this year—together we can make a difference! 💙Each WEDNESDAY in October (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th) students can bring in socks to participate in fun days.


Connections Weekend is around the corner! 🎉
This special weekend is all about celebrating Galion and creating opportunities to meet, reconnect, and enjoy time with friends and family in our community.
The Galion City Schools, Galion Alumni Association, Galion Community Education Foundation, Galion Tiger Alumni Band, and the Galion Community Foundation have teamed up to bring you an amazing weekend full of fun and tradition!
📅 Here’s what’s happening during Connections Weekend:
✨ Mark your calendars and join us for this celebration of community and connection!
This special weekend is all about celebrating Galion and creating opportunities to meet, reconnect, and enjoy time with friends and family in our community.
The Galion City Schools, Galion Alumni Association, Galion Community Education Foundation, Galion Tiger Alumni Band, and the Galion Community Foundation have teamed up to bring you an amazing weekend full of fun and tradition!
📅 Here’s what’s happening during Connections Weekend:
✨ Mark your calendars and join us for this celebration of community and connection!

🎉 The PreK fundraiser is LIVE! 🎉 Support our youngest Tigers and help make a difference. 🐾💙 https://galionprek2025.itemorder.com/shop/category/441624/


⏰ Did You Know?
Being tardy doesn’t just mean being late—it actually adds up to your overall hours missed in a school year! Every minute matters when it comes to learning. 📚✨
Let’s make every day—and every minute—count! 💙🧡 #AttendanceMatters #GalionTigers
Being tardy doesn’t just mean being late—it actually adds up to your overall hours missed in a school year! Every minute matters when it comes to learning. 📚✨
Let’s make every day—and every minute—count! 💙🧡 #AttendanceMatters #GalionTigers

🚌 Staff Spotlight: Mr. Brett Strine – Bus 18 🚌
If you ride Bus 18, you know how much the kids love Mr. Strine! Brett goes above and beyond to make every student feel safe, welcome, and cared for on their ride to and from school. His kindness and positive attitude make a big difference in our students’ day 💙🧡
Thank you, Mr. Strine, for the way you serve our students and families every single day!
If you ride Bus 18, you know how much the kids love Mr. Strine! Brett goes above and beyond to make every student feel safe, welcome, and cared for on their ride to and from school. His kindness and positive attitude make a big difference in our students’ day 💙🧡
Thank you, Mr. Strine, for the way you serve our students and families every single day!

🎉 Galion Primary Woot Woot Cart Alert! 🎉
The Woot Woot Cart was out and about yesterday, surprising our amazing primary staff with snacks from Mrs. Erlsten and Mr. Staton! We even welcomed some new Woot Woot Friends along the way. 🍎💛
A big THANK YOU to our wonderful staff—you make every day brighter!
The Woot Woot Cart was out and about yesterday, surprising our amazing primary staff with snacks from Mrs. Erlsten and Mr. Staton! We even welcomed some new Woot Woot Friends along the way. 🍎💛
A big THANK YOU to our wonderful staff—you make every day brighter!






🧡 Galion Schools Clothes Closets – Donations Needed 🧡
Our school Clothes Closets help students in need stay comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. We are currently looking for new or gently used items in the following sizes:📍 Donations can be dropped off at any Galion City Schools office during school hours.
💙 Thank you for helping us support our students and keep them warm, comfortable, and ready to succeed!
Our school Clothes Closets help students in need stay comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. We are currently looking for new or gently used items in the following sizes:📍 Donations can be dropped off at any Galion City Schools office during school hours.
💙 Thank you for helping us support our students and keep them warm, comfortable, and ready to succeed!

🦋✨ Our PreK AM and PM classes had a very special day learning all about butterflies! We read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" together and welcomed Mr. Donald from Lowe-Volk Park, who taught us how caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies. 🌱➡️🦋
A big thank-you to Mr. Donald for visiting and sharing his knowledge with our students — they loved every moment! 💙🐯
A big thank-you to Mr. Donald for visiting and sharing his knowledge with our students — they loved every moment! 💙🐯

🌟 Attendance Awareness Month 🌟
Did you know? Having a regular bedtime makes it easier to wake up at the same time each morning—and that consistency helps students arrive at school on time and ready to learn! ⏰✨
Let’s build healthy routines together for stronger attendance! 💙🧡 #AttendanceMatters #GalionTigers
Did you know? Having a regular bedtime makes it easier to wake up at the same time each morning—and that consistency helps students arrive at school on time and ready to learn! ⏰✨
Let’s build healthy routines together for stronger attendance! 💙🧡 #AttendanceMatters #GalionTigers

We have seen an increase in Scooters, E-Scooters, Bikes and Skates this year. While these are permitted, riders must follow safety rules..

Happy National IT Professionals Day! 🎉 We’re so grateful for our amazing Technology Department who keep our classrooms connected, our systems running smoothly, and our staff and students supported every single day. Thank you Steven and Hailey, for all you do behind the scenes to keep our school moving forward! 💻✨

