Gallatin High Update

Monday, September 16

• BLUE Day
• Bus evacuation drill

Tuesday, September 17

• BLACK Day
• Junior class meeting during Prime Time, auditorium
• GHS PAC meeting, 6:00pm, GHS library

Wednesday, September 18

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

Thursday, September 19

• BLACK day classes
• Senior class meeting during Prime Time, auditorium
• Golf at Valley View
• Soccer at Great Falls High, Boys-3pm, Girls-5pm
• Volleyball at Billings West, 7pm
  

Friday, September 20

• BLUE day classes
• Volleyball vs. Billings Senior, 7pm
• Cross Country at Butte Invite
• Football at CMR, 7pm

Saturday, September 14

• Soccer vs. CMR, Boys-12pm, Girls-2pm

Upcoming events:

• Monday, 9/28 - School Board meeting, 5:45pm
• Tuesday, 9/27 - Senior class meeting-cap and gown order information
• Thursday, 9/28 - Secure in Place/Lockdown drills, Golf Divisionals begin, Back to School Night, 6:30pm
• Friday, 9/30 - Crosstown football (GHS is the away team)

The first PAC meeting of the year will be this Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00pm in the GHS library. New members are welcome!

GHS Parent Advisory Council

The GHS PAC is excited to welcome new members this school year. Please contact President, Mandy Kirkwood or another officer if you are interested in joining the PAC.

• President, Mandy Kirkwood, platinumfc@icloud.com
• Vice President, Carey Levin
• Treasurer, Katherine Reich
• Secretary, Tami Niemeyer

AfterProm

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

Smiles Across Montana is a non-profit mobile dental clinic that will be coming to GHS to provide dental care to interested students on October 1, 2nd and 3rd. They provide dental care for any students who are not receiving regular dental care for any reason. Registered dental hygienists who are under direct general supervision of a dentist, will come to our school with all of the equipment they need to provide preventive cleanings, fluoride varnish treatments, digital x-rays if needed, preventative cavity treatment, and preventive dental sealants. They also have an extensive referral system to help students' families find a dentist in the community, if needed. They take dental insurance, and have a scholarship fund to help pay for services when families can’t.

The consent form is linked here, and paper copies can be found at the Attendance and Main offices and the Nurse Office. Completed consent forms should be turned into the Main Office or to the School Nurse as soon as possible. Please click here to view the Smiles Across Montana website to learn more about this great organization. We hope to see you there!

Access the Consent form here.

Accede al formulario de Consentimiento aquí.

All juniors and seniors are eligible to request a parking pass and park on campus. Students with a parking pass may park in either of the student lots on the southeast and southwest sides of campus. Students may also use the north and eastern row of the northeast staff lot. Please see the green zones map below. The parking pass must be visible at all times and failure to obey parking and safety regulations may result in your pass being revoked. We will begin enforcing parking passes this week. Students without a parking pass can park along Annie Street, on the west side of Cottonwood or on adjacent streets.

These are the days your teen will want to remember forever. Help make the year unforgettable by purchasing a 2024 copy of the Summit. For only $75.00, your student will have a book that will be enjoyed now and 20, 30, or even 50 years from now, but this price only lasts until December 8th.

Buy online with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal at yearbookforever.com or use the QR code above. Order now, so your student won’t miss out when the yearbook is distributed in May. Don’t let your child’s memories fade; make sure they get a yearbook!

Looking forward to capturing the year,

Alanna Porter

Gallatin High School Yearbook Adviser

Show your support for Raptor Girls Soccer!

The girls soccer team is fundraising to help cover season costs for equipment and training field rental costs. Show your support at the "Eat Wings, Raise Funds" event.

As we start the new school year, it's crucial for parents and guardians to familiarize themselves with their child's school emergency protocols. Review the district’s website for detailed information on safety practices. Make sure you understand evacuation procedures, communication methods during emergencies, and reunification processes. Discuss these plans with your student, emphasizing the importance of following safety instructions. Stay informed about upcoming drills and reinforce their significance at home (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019). Emergency procedure information will be shared with students this Friday, September 20th. Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics - School Emergency Preparedness Policy Statement

Universal Athletics has a new website where you can order all kinds of Raptor gear with a variety of logos. Please click here to check out the options and place an order.

In this Title I school, parents have the right to request certain information on the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals providing services. If you have any questions, please reach out to principal, Erica Schnee. Ms. Schnee will be providing more detailed information at the October PAC meeting as well.

Back To School Night - Thursday, September 26 @ 6:30 pm

Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29

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

Spring Break – March 17-21

Prom – Saturday, May 3

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

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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