🐾💙💛 Cat Chronicles – Volume 9 is here!
It's another exciting Friday in Wildcat Country! 🎉 As we wrap up our fall sports seasons and kick off the second quarter, there's plenty happening at Galva Jr./Sr. High School!
🌟 This week's highlights include:
🌽 Seven Galva FFA members representing our chapter at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis!
📸 Galva FFA is looking for agricultural photos for their 2027 community calendar!
⭐ Student Spotlight – Jovie Weber
⭐ Staff Spotlight – Mr. Painter
🎥 Clip of the Week – ”How to Implement Learning Intentions & Success Criteria in the Classroom"
https://youtu.be/xqBdPjSE--g?si=Q3gq8VWEbts3S2o9
🏈 TONIGHT IS SENIOR NIGHT!
Join us as we recognize our fall sports seniors before the Wildcats take on Flanagan!
👨👩👧👦 Parents and guardians, please arrive by 6:15 PM.
🎓 Senior Night announcements begin at 6:30 PM.
🏈 Kickoff against Flanagan is at 7:00 PM!
🎉 Homecoming Parade – 2:30 PM TODAY!
Check out Volume 9 for all the Wildcat highlights, upcoming events, and important updates!
Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! 💙💛🐾
It's another exciting Friday in Wildcat Country! 🎉 As we wrap up our fall sports seasons and kick off the second quarter, there's plenty happening at Galva Jr./Sr. High School!
🌟 This week's highlights include:
🌽 Seven Galva FFA members representing our chapter at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis!
📸 Galva FFA is looking for agricultural photos for their 2027 community calendar!
⭐ Student Spotlight – Jovie Weber
⭐ Staff Spotlight – Mr. Painter
🎥 Clip of the Week – ”How to Implement Learning Intentions & Success Criteria in the Classroom"
https://youtu.be/xqBdPjSE--g?si=Q3gq8VWEbts3S2o9
🏈 TONIGHT IS SENIOR NIGHT!
Join us as we recognize our fall sports seniors before the Wildcats take on Flanagan!
👨👩👧👦 Parents and guardians, please arrive by 6:15 PM.
🎓 Senior Night announcements begin at 6:30 PM.
🏈 Kickoff against Flanagan is at 7:00 PM!
🎉 Homecoming Parade – 2:30 PM TODAY!
Check out Volume 9 for all the Wildcat highlights, upcoming events, and important updates!
Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! 💙💛🐾
💙💛 Happy Principals Appreciation Week! 💙💛
As we celebrate Principals Appreciation Week, with Friday, October 23, designated as Principals Appreciation Day, Galva CUSD #224 proudly recognizes Mr. Jeremiah Johnston and Mr. Adam Norway for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for the countless ways you support our schools, inspire student success, and demonstrate our CATS values of Community, Achievement, Teamwork, and Success every day!
We appreciate all you do to make Galva Schools a great place to learn and grow!
Go Wildcats! 💙💛
As we celebrate Principals Appreciation Week, with Friday, October 23, designated as Principals Appreciation Day, Galva CUSD #224 proudly recognizes Mr. Jeremiah Johnston and Mr. Adam Norway for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for the countless ways you support our schools, inspire student success, and demonstrate our CATS values of Community, Achievement, Teamwork, and Success every day!
We appreciate all you do to make Galva Schools a great place to learn and grow!
Go Wildcats! 💙💛
Staff and students… Remember, tomorrow is hat day. Bring two dollars to the office to earn the privilege of wearing a hat of your choice for the entire school day. Proceeds will go to a fundraiser for a local family.
Hat Day for Ella on Friday, October 23rd! Elementary students may wear a hat and bring whatever dollar amount you would like to donate to the family!
**IT'S GAME DAY, WILDCATS!** 💛💙
Our High School Volleyball team is hitting the road tonight to take on North Fulton! The Wildcats are ready to bring the energy, hustle, and teamwork to the court for another exciting matchup! 💪🐾
📅 Thursday, October 22nd
🆚 North Fulton
⏰ 6:00 PM
🏫 Spoon River Valley High School
📍 35265 N IL Route 97, London Mills, IL 61544
Let's fill the stands with maize and blue and show our girls some Wildcat support on the road! Come out, cheer loud, and help bring that Wildcat energy to London Mills! 💙💛
Good luck tonight, ladies! Leave it all on the court! 🏐
🐾 **It's a GREAT day to be a WILDCAT!**
Our High School Volleyball team is hitting the road tonight to take on North Fulton! The Wildcats are ready to bring the energy, hustle, and teamwork to the court for another exciting matchup! 💪🐾
📅 Thursday, October 22nd
🆚 North Fulton
⏰ 6:00 PM
🏫 Spoon River Valley High School
📍 35265 N IL Route 97, London Mills, IL 61544
Let's fill the stands with maize and blue and show our girls some Wildcat support on the road! Come out, cheer loud, and help bring that Wildcat energy to London Mills! 💙💛
Good luck tonight, ladies! Leave it all on the court! 🏐
🐾 **It's a GREAT day to be a WILDCAT!**
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌💙💛
Today, we recognize and thank our Galva CUSD #224 bus drivers for their dedication to safely transporting our students each day. Your commitment, patience, and care make a difference in the lives of our students and families. We appreciate all you do to keep our Wildcats safe!
Thank you for going the extra mile every day!
Today, we recognize and thank our Galva CUSD #224 bus drivers for their dedication to safely transporting our students each day. Your commitment, patience, and care make a difference in the lives of our students and families. We appreciate all you do to keep our Wildcats safe!
Thank you for going the extra mile every day!
Zane received a Positive Referral today from Ms. Loncka. He was a true leader in the classroom - on task, positive, and helping to redirect peers. Zane showed so many aspects of The Wildcat Way!
We're on a Bossy R hunt!!🔎
The 2nd graders in Mrs. Schipper's class searched around the classroom to find words or things with Bossy R! This week they've been working hard on "ar" and "or" words and had so much fun putting their learning into action! 📚📝
The 2nd graders in Mrs. Schipper's class searched around the classroom to find words or things with Bossy R! This week they've been working hard on "ar" and "or" words and had so much fun putting their learning into action! 📚📝
💙🧢 HAT DAY FOR ELLA! 🧢💙
This Friday, October 23rd, Galva Jr./Sr. High School is coming together to show our support for Ella and her family!
For just $2, students and staff can wear a hat to school and help support a wonderful cause.
💙 All proceeds will go directly to Ella’s family!
Let's come together as Wildcats and show Ella and her family that they are surrounded by love and support! 💙🐾
This Friday, October 23rd, Galva Jr./Sr. High School is coming together to show our support for Ella and her family!
For just $2, students and staff can wear a hat to school and help support a wonderful cause.
💙 All proceeds will go directly to Ella’s family!
Let's come together as Wildcats and show Ella and her family that they are surrounded by love and support! 💙🐾
❤️ Red Ribbon Week | October 26–30 ❤️
Next week, our elementary students are celebrating Red Ribbon Week! 🎉 The week is all about making healthy choices, building positive habits, and committing to a safe, drug-free future. Students can show their school spirit by participating in our daily dress-up themes while learning the importance of taking care of themselves and making choices that help them shine! 🌟
❤️ Monday: Wear Red Day
🧦 Tuesday: Sock It to Bad Habits! (Crazy Socks)
🧢 Wednesday: Put a Cap on Negativity! (Hat Day)
😴 Thursday: Dream Big, Live Bright! (Pajama Day)
🎃 Friday: Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
Let’s work together to encourage our students to make healthy choices, be positive role models, and dream big! ❤️🤍
#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #DrugFreeFuture #SchoolSpirit
Our Junior High Girls Basketball team is hitting the road tonight to take on the United Red Storm! Let's bring that Wildcat energy and cheer these girls on as they battle on the court! 🏀
📅 Wednesday, October 21st
🆚 United Red Storm
📍 United High School
⏰ 5:30 PM
Let's show our girls some support as they continue working hard and representing Galva with pride! Good luck, Wildcats! 💙💛
🐾 It's a GREAT day to be a WILDCAT!
📅 Wednesday, October 21st
🆚 United Red Storm
📍 United High School
⏰ 5:30 PM
Let's show our girls some support as they continue working hard and representing Galva with pride! Good luck, Wildcats! 💙💛
🐾 It's a GREAT day to be a WILDCAT!
WILDCAT PARADE TIME!
Join us THIS Friday, October 23rd, as we celebrate our Galva High School seniors and bring back some Homecoming spirit with our rescheduled HOCO & Senior Night Parade! 🎉
⭐ Parade Line-Up: 2:15 PM – Galva High School Parking Lot
⭐ Parade Begins: 2:30 PM
🏫 School Dismissal: 2:20 PM
🚌 Buses Run: 3:00 PM
Want to be part of the parade? Contact the High School Office at (309) 932-2151 to reserve your spot in the line-up!
Come out, line the streets, and help us celebrate our seniors and show off that Wildcat pride! 💙💛
GO WILDCATS! 🐾
📍 Check out the attached parade route for details!
Join us THIS Friday, October 23rd, as we celebrate our Galva High School seniors and bring back some Homecoming spirit with our rescheduled HOCO & Senior Night Parade! 🎉
⭐ Parade Line-Up: 2:15 PM – Galva High School Parking Lot
⭐ Parade Begins: 2:30 PM
🏫 School Dismissal: 2:20 PM
🚌 Buses Run: 3:00 PM
Want to be part of the parade? Contact the High School Office at (309) 932-2151 to reserve your spot in the line-up!
Come out, line the streets, and help us celebrate our seniors and show off that Wildcat pride! 💙💛
GO WILDCATS! 🐾
📍 Check out the attached parade route for details!
💙 BLUE FOR ELLA! 💙
Today, our Galva Jr./Sr. High School Wildcats came together to show their love and support for Ella and her family! 💙
From our students to our staff, our hallways were filled with blue as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and community extend far beyond our school walls.
We may attend different schools, but we're all on the same team when it comes to supporting Ella! 💙
Thank you to everyone who participated today. We are cheering you on, Ella!
#BlueForElla #cELLAbrate #WildcatsCare
Today, our Galva Jr./Sr. High School Wildcats came together to show their love and support for Ella and her family! 💙
From our students to our staff, our hallways were filled with blue as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and community extend far beyond our school walls.
We may attend different schools, but we're all on the same team when it comes to supporting Ella! 💙
Thank you to everyone who participated today. We are cheering you on, Ella!
#BlueForElla #cELLAbrate #WildcatsCare
🐾💙💛 WILDCAT SENIOR NIGHT 2026! 💛💙🐾
Join us this Friday, October 23rd, as we recognize and celebrate our seniors from Football, Cheerleading, Marching Band, and Trap Shooting! 🎓🏈📣🎶🎯
📅 Friday, October 23rd
🕕 6:15 PM – Parents/Guardians should arrive
🎤 6:30 PM – Senior Night Recognition
🏈 7:00 PM – Football Kickoff
📢 Attention Senior Parents/Guardians:
Please make sure your senior has completed their Senior Information Sheet and returned it to Mrs. Kaiser by Thursday, October 22nd, at 3:00 PM.
⭐ Senior parents are also welcome to bring a poster celebrating their senior to hang on the fence during the game!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kaiser.
💙💛 Come out and help us celebrate our seniors and their dedication to Wildcat athletics and activities! We can't wait to recognize them! 🐾
Join us this Friday, October 23rd, as we recognize and celebrate our seniors from Football, Cheerleading, Marching Band, and Trap Shooting! 🎓🏈📣🎶🎯
📅 Friday, October 23rd
🕕 6:15 PM – Parents/Guardians should arrive
🎤 6:30 PM – Senior Night Recognition
🏈 7:00 PM – Football Kickoff
📢 Attention Senior Parents/Guardians:
Please make sure your senior has completed their Senior Information Sheet and returned it to Mrs. Kaiser by Thursday, October 22nd, at 3:00 PM.
⭐ Senior parents are also welcome to bring a poster celebrating their senior to hang on the fence during the game!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kaiser.
💙💛 Come out and help us celebrate our seniors and their dedication to Wildcat athletics and activities! We can't wait to recognize them! 🐾
🚨 Last Call: Italy and Greece Trip Meeting is in a few short days!
Dear families,
A quick friendly reminder! Our Italy and Greece informational meeting is tonight at 7, and I don’t want your family to miss out. This trip could be a turning point in your child’s life—building confidence, curiosity, and global awareness.
👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/yewzvnb
Reminder:
- $250 discount available for early enrollees.
- Enrollment opens at the meeting—first come, first served.
- Learn more about our travel partner, EF Educational Tours, at www.eftours.com.
I can’t wait to share how this journey can shape your child’s future. See you there!
Best,
Jeremy Painter
❤️💙💛 GALVA JUNIOR HIGH RED RIBBON WEEK 2026! 💛💙❤️
🦸 Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! 🦸
Calling all Galva Junior High Wildcats! 🐾 It's time to show your school spirit, get creative, and celebrate making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30!
We've got a FUN week of dress-up days planned, and we want to see EVERYONE participate! 🎉
🔴 MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 – HEROES WEAR RED!
Wear as much RED as possible to show that we stand together for a drug-free future!
🌈 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 – TOO BRIGHT FOR DRUGS!
Break out your brightest NEON colors! Shine bright and show that your future is too bright for drugs!
🤪 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 – HEROES DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD!
It's Wacky Wednesday! Wear mismatched clothes, crazy socks, wild hairstyles, or your wackiest outfit! Real heroes aren't afraid to stand out and make their own choices!
🦸♀️ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 – NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES!
Dress as an everyday hero! Teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, military members, coaches, or anyone who makes a difference in the lives of others!
🏈 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 – TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS!
Wear your favorite sports jersey, team apparel, or GALVA WILDCAT gear! Let's finish the week strong by showing that we're all on the same team when it comes to making healthy choices!
💥 Being a hero doesn't mean having superpowers. It means having the courage to make the right choices, stand up for yourself and others, and be a positive influence!
Let's make this a great week, Wildcats! We can't wait to see your creativity and school spirit! 💙💛
🐾 It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
🦸 Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! 🦸
Calling all Galva Junior High Wildcats! 🐾 It's time to show your school spirit, get creative, and celebrate making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30!
We've got a FUN week of dress-up days planned, and we want to see EVERYONE participate! 🎉
🔴 MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 – HEROES WEAR RED!
Wear as much RED as possible to show that we stand together for a drug-free future!
🌈 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 – TOO BRIGHT FOR DRUGS!
Break out your brightest NEON colors! Shine bright and show that your future is too bright for drugs!
🤪 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 – HEROES DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD!
It's Wacky Wednesday! Wear mismatched clothes, crazy socks, wild hairstyles, or your wackiest outfit! Real heroes aren't afraid to stand out and make their own choices!
🦸♀️ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 – NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES!
Dress as an everyday hero! Teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, military members, coaches, or anyone who makes a difference in the lives of others!
🏈 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 – TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS!
Wear your favorite sports jersey, team apparel, or GALVA WILDCAT gear! Let's finish the week strong by showing that we're all on the same team when it comes to making healthy choices!
💥 Being a hero doesn't mean having superpowers. It means having the courage to make the right choices, stand up for yourself and others, and be a positive influence!
Let's make this a great week, Wildcats! We can't wait to see your creativity and school spirit! 💙💛
🐾 It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
Galva Elementary is full of blue for Ella!
REMINDER: Meeting TODAY after school!
Ella is the daughter of a Galva High School graduate, Class of 1996. Please show your support her and wear blue tomorrow! She is a sixteen year old girl fighting for her life, currently on life support. And please add Ella and her family to your prayer list if you have one. Thank you! 💙
Join us for a FREE community event on the Galva StoryWalk. October's StoryWalk features the book: Three Little Witches and the Spooky Old House! (Author: Peggy Archer and Illustrator: Gaia Bordicchia)
DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2026
TIME: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
LOCTION: Galva High School StoryWalk Trail (North Parking Lot)
Bring your family and come walk the trail, read the book, and enjoy a fun fall evening together!
🔦 The first 60 kids will receive a free flashlight!
✨ Optional Glow-in-the-Dark Scary Prairie Walk for those who dare!
We hope you’ll join us for a magical, spooky evening sponsored by the Galva FFA Chapter!
DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2026
TIME: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
LOCTION: Galva High School StoryWalk Trail (North Parking Lot)
Bring your family and come walk the trail, read the book, and enjoy a fun fall evening together!
🔦 The first 60 kids will receive a free flashlight!
✨ Optional Glow-in-the-Dark Scary Prairie Walk for those who dare!
We hope you’ll join us for a magical, spooky evening sponsored by the Galva FFA Chapter!
