Gallatin High Update

We still need families to host a Japanese student from our sister school in Okinawa this spring!

Naha Kokusai Secondary School in Okinawa, Japan, has been Gallatin High’s Sister School since 2020. Teachers and administration on both sides of the exchange have been working to coordinate a visit from Okinawan students to Gallatin High and the Bozeman Community this spring.

Currently, we are looking for families/couples to host these 20 students and 2 teachers from Okinawa. This document (click here for more details) gives an overview of the responsibilities expected of, and opportunities offered to, host families. If you are willing and able to explore this wonderful opportunity for cross-cultural exchange, please complete the interest form. Thank you for your interest!

The Raptor Speech and Debate Team had their best showing yet at the state tournament and the National Qualifying tournament over the past few weeks.

Here are some highlights from the state tournament:

• State Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking: Shelby Tyler
• 6th Place Lincoln Douglas Debate: Ezra Graham
• 6th Place Policy Debate: Helen Raaf and Sophia Roe
• 7th Place Policy Debate: Ben Fay and Brian Nguyen
• 8th Place Original Oratory
• Coach, Shelby Jackson, was nominated for MHSA Speech Coach of the Year.

Some highlights from the National Qualifying tournament include:

• The team fnished third overall!

• Shelby Tyler was announced as MT Eastern District Student of the Year

• Jameson Palmer and Pranshu Krishna - 1st Place, Public Forum debate

• Cooper Jones - 1st Place, Congress: Senate

• Ezra Graham - 2nd Place, Lincoln Douglas Debate.

• Ava Megaard - 3rd Place, United States Extemporaneous Speaking

• Montana Guinn, 3rd Place, Original Oratory.

• Wilder Henningsen, 3rd place in both Dramatic Interp and Humorous Interp

Congratulations to Sydney Tuchel (second from left) for earning the award of Outstanding Dance Ensemble as the dance captain for the production of Singin' In the Rain.

Sydney and GHS student, August Pust, both earned scholarships to the University of Montana's theater program.

Monday, February 24

• BLUE day
• Rural Registration Night, 4:30-6:30pm - for incoming 9th graders from rural feeder schools
• School Board meeting, 5:45pm

Tuesday, February 25

• BLACK day
• Choir concert, 7pm
• Boys Bball at Skyview, 7pm

Wednesday, February 26

• BLUE day

Thursday, February 27

• BLACK day
• Crosstown girls bball at GHS, 7pm
• Orchestra concert, 7pm

Friday, February 28

• BLUE day
• Crosstown boys bball at GHS, 7pm

Many students have expressed that they would really enjoy if the library was open during the lunch hour. However, our librarians are busy supervising several clubs during the lunch hour. Project Connect has graciously volunteered to help coordinate supervision so the library can be open to support students.

If you are willing to help supervise the library at lunch, please follow the volunteer instructions at the Project Connect website (link here Project Connect) You can also reach out directly to Project Coordinator, Ashley Crane at 406-580-7760 or gallatinhighprojectconnect@gmail.com. Thank you!

On Saturday, March 1st from 10am-1pm at Bozeman High School, there will be a prom dress and attire giveaway event!!! Bring your friends and come try on dresses and prom-wear. Then, take home one for little to nothing---just pay what you can! Anyone who attends will be entered into a raffle for GIFT CARDS for nails, up-dos, and more! You don't want to miss this!

GHS Sophomore, Oliver Svensrud, just returned from U16 World Championships in Folgaria, Italy where he was one of 3 male and 3 female athletes representing the US Ski Team. He posted the fastest times in the qualifier races in both disciplines and had top finishes on runs in the championship events.

Don't forget you can order some Gallatin gear at this website. You can also order both BHS/GHS items at this website.

GHS Parents Advisory Council (PAC)

Please visit GHS PAC Parent Resources. Highlights from all 2024 meetings, as well as the schedule for 2025 can be accessed there.

Please remember that there is no obligation to attend PAC meetings - come as often as you would like!

Please send any questions to GallatinHighPAC@gmail.com, or reach out to one of this year's officers.

President, Mandy Kirkwood (platinumfc@icloud.com)

Vice President, Carey Levin (careylevin@hotmail.com)

Treasurer, Katherine Reich

Secretary, Tammy Niemeyer

Please contact Jodi Murray if you are interested in helping out with this fun event!

Jodi's email: aboutfamilies@yahoo.com

GHS Booster Club

You can join the Raptor Boosters by clicking here.

Project Connect

Do you have some time in your day and an interest in making Gallatin High a more welcoming place for students? Consider volunteering with Project Connect. You can sign up to volunteer at GHS here or contact Project Coordinator, Ashley Crane at 406-580-7760 or gallatinhighprojectconnect@gmail.com

Spring Break – March 17-21

No School/PIR Day - April 11

Prom – Saturday, May 3

No School/PIR Day - May 23

Graduation – Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.

Final exam schedule - June 10-12

Last Day of School – June 12

BSD7 school calendar available at this link.

The following info can be found at our GHS Web Page:

• BSD7 Calendar
• GHS Bell Schedule
• GHS Phone Directory

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