Gallatin High Update

Monday, November 4

• BLUE day

Tuesday, November 5

• BLACK day

Wednesday, November 6

• Late start day for all students, classes begin at 9:35 a.m. Buses will run at the normal times.
• BLUE day

Thursday, November 7

• BLACK day

Friday, November 8

• BLUE day
• Football playoff game vs. Helena High, 7pm
• State Special Olympics basketball in Helena

Saturday, November 9

• Speech and Debate at Billings West Invitational
• State Special Olympics basketball in Helena

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, 11/11 - Veterans Day, Board meeting
• Tuesday, 11/12 - Booster Board meeting, 6pm
• Wednesday, 11/13 - AfterProm meeting, 6:30pm
• Friday, 11/15 - PIR day - no school for students

This Friday the Raptor football team takes on the Helena Bengals in a quarterfinal playoff game. Because playoff games are MHSA post-season events, regular season passes cannot be honored. Tickets for the playoff game can be purchased on GoFan at this link.

• Adult $10
• Student $8

Gallatin High will be working with Big Sky's M-Bar-T program a bit differently this year. At the end of the twelve week grading period (November 22) a grade report will be pulled. A list of eligible students will be sent to Big Sky on Tuesday, November 26. Students will no longer need to pick up a letter from the main office, but will give their names at the the Basecamp or Mountain Services Ticket Windows after November 25th, 2024.

Students who are not eligible at the twelve week grading period will not be able to pick up a letter later in the season once their grades come up. It is very important that students wishing to participate ensure that they are eligible by earning a 3.0 GPA before the end of the 12 week grading period.

If you have any questions, you can check out this FAQ document from Big Sky.

The holidays are just around the corner, and Operation Holiday is ready to help make this season special! Operation Holiday is a local program dedicated to spreading joy throughout our community by creating a little magic for families in need during the holiday season.

Do You Need Help or Want to Help?

Need Assistance with Gifts? (Sign-Up Form)
If you would like to receive assistance with gifts for your children this year, please complete the confidential form below. Please fill out ONE form per child.

Want to Donate or Shop for Families for Operation Holiday? (Sign-up Form)
We are looking for generous shoppers and volunteers to help spread joy this holiday season.

Important Dates:

• Gift requests are due by Friday, December 6th at 12:00 PM

• Gifts will be wrapped and ready for pick-up (by parents) at your chosen location starting on or after December 17th. You will receive instructions for the pick-up.

Questions?
kindkidsgive@gmail.com

GHS Parents Advisory Council (PAC)

The officers of the GHS PAC hope you will attend PAC meetings, which occur on the third Tuesday of the month in the GHS library. Valuable information is shared each month about initiatives affecting GHS students, faculty, and staff. Attend as often as you would like - there is no ongoing commitment required!

If you miss a meeting, highlights, as well as the schedule for upcoming PAC meetings, can be found at GHS PAC Parent Resources.

Please send any questions to GallatinHighPAC@gmail.com or reach out to one of this year’s board members:

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

In our digital age, online safety is paramount. Educate yourself and your child about current cybersecurity best practices. Discuss the importance of strong, unique passwords, privacy settings, and the risks of oversharing personal information online. Set clear guidelines for internet usage and monitor your child's online activities. Encourage them to report any concerning online behavior they encounter. Check the district's website for additional resources on digital safety. More: National Cybersecurity Alliance - Stay Safe Online. Additional information may be found on the district’s website here.

No School/PIR Day - November 15

Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29

Winter Break – December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025

No School/PIR Day/MLK Jr. Day - January 20

Final exam schedule - January 22-24

No School/PIR Day - January 27

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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