Galesburg High School

November Family Newsletter

A Message from Mr. Hawkins

Parents and Guardians,

We want to help create a positive educational experience for OUR students. This all starts with daily attendance at school. We need your help to make sure our students are here at Galesburg High School, on time and ready to learn, at 7:40 a.m. Thank you for your efforts, let's work together.

I wanted to take a moment to highlight student service to the greater Galesburg community. We have many service organizations at Galesburg High School. Currently, our Key Club is raising money to help eradicate many childhood illnesses around the world. Our Student Council recently held a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Their goal was to collect 25 units of blood, their efforts surpassed that goal by collecting 32 units of blood. According to officials at Red Cross, those units have the potential of saving 96 lives. Finally, the Student Council will be hosting a Veterans' Day Breakfast on Friday, November 12. The event will take place in the GHS Commons at 7:00 a.m.

Throughout the year, many other student groups/teams/organizations will continue to provide community service throughout Galesburg. This is something to be proud of at Galesburg High School.

Finally, if you are looking for some entertainment, please come watch our students as they perform their annual Fall Play, Leaving Iowa. Showtimes for this event are Friday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 21st at 2 p.m.

In Silver and Gold,

Mr. Hawkins

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Meet Mr. Davis

Mr. Chad Davis is one of our new Assistant Principals at Galesburg High School. Mr. Davis started his career as a high school history teacher at United Township. He has also served as an Assistant Principal for Moline High School, and Principal for the Coolidge Alternative School in the Quad Cities. Before coming to GHS, Mr. Davis was an Assistant Regional Superintendent for the Rock Island County ROE. Mr. Davis enjoys boating, mountain biking, wrestling, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. Please help us welcome Mr. Davis.

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Meet Mrs. Imes

Mrs. Tina Imes is no stranger to Galesburg High School, but she does serve in a new role. Mrs. Imes is our new Assistant Principal with the Student Success and Supports Program here at Galesburg High School. Before coming to GHS as a Dean of Students, Mrs. Imes worked for 12 years in the business office for Rock Island schools. She then became a special education teacher, working two years with Sherrard schools and two years with Moline schools. Her hobbies are her grandchildren, bowling, and cheering for the Carolina Panthers. Her advice to students is to "Just be yourself."

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Meet Ms. Escobar

Ms. Mitzi Escobar is one of our new Assistant Principals at Galesburg High School. Ms. Escobar started her career as a middle school math teacher in the greater area of Phoenix, Arizona. She has also served as a Dean of Students and as an Assistant Principal for Gilbert Public Schools, in Gilbert, Arizona. Ms. Escobar enjoys working with stained glass as a hobby. She is a huge Chicago sports fan. Please help us welcome Ms. Escobar.

Student Reminders

Student Identification- Students must wear their ID’s around their neck as intended at all times in the building during the school day. The ID must be visible and worn outside of the students’ clothing.

Lunch- Galesburg High School is a closed campus. This means that students are not allowed to leave campus to get lunch. Our servery is newly remodeled and provides many nutritious choices for our students. Additionally, our new student commons provides students with a spacious atmosphere to enjoy lunch with their friends.
Start Time- On a regular school day, school starts at 7:40 a.m. This means students are expected to be seated in their classrooms, ready to learn, at 7:40 a.m.

Restrooms- Our restrooms have been newly remodeled. Please use the restrooms appropriately.