PIZZA FUNDRAISER!! Help support Galva HS PE by buying some Gino's frozen pizza's! All proceeds will go to upgrading weight room equipment as well as PE equipment. The fundraiser will run from 3/14 - 3/30. Pizza's will be delivered and ready for pick up on Friday, April 4th. Prices are listed below! Get ahold of Ms. Conlin (kconlin@galva224.org) or Mr. Harris (jharris@galva224.org) to order today! Thank you very much for your support!
The LTC Indoor Invitational hosted by ROWVA/Williamsfield @ Knox College now has a start time of 1:00 PM on Friday 3/14/2025.
Our JH Scholastic Bowl team heads to Kewanee tonight for a 4:00pm match against Central School. Good luck, Wildcats!
Make sure your middle schoolers don’t miss out on the latest addition to the best-selling Hunger Games series! Pre-purchase your jacketed hardcover copy through our school’s Book Fair homepage. Use code FAIRSHIP and your book ships to your home for free! Your purchase will support our Galva Elementary Book Fair!
Now is your chance to buy a yearbook ad for your senior!
Thank you!!!
REMINDER: Spring Picture Day on Thursday
The Book Fair is coming!! Preview day March 17! Book Sales will be March 18-21 with evening hours on March 20 during Family Reading Night!
If you don't want to send cash, you can set up your e-wallet early!
REMINDER: K-Kids has a meeting TODAY after school
Congratulations to our JH Scholastic Bowl teams. Both 7th and 8th Grade defeated Mercer County!
Attention Junior Class Students and Parents! Cats Committment is providing ACT test prep at Galva High School. The classes are free, students have to register by filling out a Cats Commitment form. Parent must sign and return form. They are available in the high school office. Please take advantage of this great opportunity!
REMINDER: K-Kids will hold a meeting after school on Wednesday 3-12-25
Thank you for all your hard work on the Music Fundraiser for Ukuleles! Order forms and payment are due TODAY, March 11th.
Acting opportunity for students currently in grades 4-12! Crossroads Cultural Connections is hosting a kids theatre program on Tuesday evenings in April and May in Bishop Hill. It will have acting lessons, games, and a production of Taming of the Shrew. Taming of the Shrew is the play that the movie 10 Things I Hate About You is based on.
Galva hosts the 1A IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional tonight. Stop by the library for the Wildcats first match vs Putnam County at 4:30pm. Good luck!
The Book Fair is coming!! Preview day is March 17! Book. Sales will be March 18-21 with evening hours on March 20 during Family Reading Night!
REMINDER: Spring Picture Day is approaching!
Hello Elementary Families,
Please click the link below to access this week's Galva Elementary Weekly Wildcat Newsletter for 3-9-25:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PXjgSx0mZeE3xr8qdCYpHOrjlzzLDAv9/view?usp=sharing
Galva Elementary School's Word of the Week for 3-10-25 to 3-14-25!
Cast Spotlight #8: Our Seniors, Past, Present, & Future
As the director of Galva Drama Club, I have had the honor of knowing nine sets of graduating Drama Club members, some of which were a part of the club every year from junior high through senior year. Watching these individuals grow in their skills, their friendships, and their confidence is what brings me back to the theater year after year.
I remember each of our Drama Club members: Olivia King and her houseful of daughters in Cheaper By the Dozen, Lauren Hawes and her authentic pink prom dress from the 1950s, Kyra Dulla belting her songs in Zombie Prom. The dedication to excellence in all that Shivam Patel did, the tenacity of Brooklyn Taylor to master challenging dialogues, the hilarity of Jimmy Byrd as Teddy Roosevelt charging up the living room stairs, Everett Thuline breaking the fourth wall while pretending to be a little old lady, Carolyn Raley's devastation as her character watched Cedric Diggory die, the creative touches Katie Clemons added in Radium Girls, the fortitude of the Covid-Era outdoor actors, Parker DeVenney in his green body paint bursting out of a locker... Cameron Faber, Knute Larson, Cal Clucas, Katie Kocan, David Mock, Sarah Kaiser, how delighted Jaymi Gibb was when was cast in the role of Mr Gibb, Jenna Suddeth, Josh Allen... I could go on and on. Drama Club Alum, even those I did not call out by name, please know that the sets, props, and roles you created are etched on my heart forever.
This year is just as special, as we have four seniors performing and six seniors working behind-the-scenes in Shrek.
Addie Moore stars as Donkey. One thing I appreciate about Addie is how professional she is: she masters her lines outside of rehearsal, really digs into the characters' personality, and uses body language with great humor. Addie will be studying marine biology next year. Her favorite musical is Hamilton and her favorite thing about Drama Club are the friendships.
Maddie Bates is Peter Pan, and her favorite musicals are Six and Hamilton. She loves to read dystopian fiction and she is active in practically every sport and activity Galva has to offer. Maddie shined in her role as that Potter boy in Puffs and I hope that she continues with theater at ISU.
Shane Garcia is Gingy. He is the most recent addition to this class of Drama Club seniors. Last year, the role of Tom Kreider in Radium Girls became vacant just a week before opening night. Shane agreed to help out, and in just that short time mastered the role. The acting bug bit Shane, and I couldn't imagine a funnier Gingy. Shane will pursue music and astronomy at Knox College.
Tori Conner is the cutest Ugly Duckling to ever exist. Her caring heart and big smile made her perfect for the role. In Radium Girls last year, Tori played the role of scientist Marie Curie. Whether as Marie Currie, Ugly Duckling, or herself, Tori is a role model and is devoted to helping others. She is passionate about becoming a CNA.
As for the senior crew members, Lily Wigant created many of our set pieces and will lead our stagehands on Saturday night. Lily is a real leader of the class of 2025, and has been a driving force behind many of her class fundraisers. I truly believe that Lily's leadership, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will make it so she accomplishes anything and everything she dreams. Dakota Olander created the dragon costume. He is a talented artist in drawing, sculpting, and welding. Curiosity drives Dakota, and he often questions the world in order to have deeper understanding. He knows a lot about a lot of things, which makes him a great person to have deep conversations with. Cheyanne Piester created many of our props. She is a hands-on person, excelling at projects and helping with whatever needs to be done. I appreciate her positive attitude in all that she does. Faith Simoneaux created set pieces and props. She has a great sense of wit and is an avid reader and a talented writer. Grace Klein uses her hair and make-up talents to bring our characters to life. She loves music, especially musicians such as David Bowie and Hozier. She is a dedicated member of the dance team. And last but not least, Loreyn Robinson returns as our excellent sound manager, especially vital since Shrek is a Musical. Loreyn is kind, creative, and active participant. You can always find her helping out, whether at school or a part of the Galva music scene.
Don't miss your chance to see our special seniors do their things for the last time in their high school careers on Saturday, March 8th at 7pm.
And remember seniors, as Drama Club Alumni, you will always be welcome to come "Shake It Out" with us.
