Galva CUSD 224

We're ready to compete! First flight starts at 11am. Good luck Ben! #feedthesecats

Ben’s final throw of the season, 13.81m! Great effort today Kid. 3 great throws; no nerves; super supportive of the other throwers; and always learning. Great season. On to the next one. #feedthesecats

🎉 Congratulations to our Honor Roll Students! 🎉
We are proud to recognize our students who earned Honor Roll for the 2025–2026 semester 2. This achievement reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations on a job well done!

🏃‍♀️🏃 ATTENTION any athletes entering 5th-12th grade that are interested in cross country Coach McMeekan will again be offering informal summer running! We will begin on June 9th and meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 am. we will meet at the tree to the right of the high school office doors, athletes should wear tennis shoes and bring water! We'll plan to meet for about an hour.

Dance Team Information Meeting Reminder!

Students entering 6th–12th grade for the 2026–2027 school year who are interested in joining the Dance Team, along with a parent/guardian, are invited to attend our informational meeting.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Galva High School Cafeteria

If you are unable to attend, please contact the Junior High Office with any questions.

✨ We hope to see you there!

Today we celebrate and honor three incredible women, educators, and role models for their years of dedicated service to Galva CUSD 224. Your compassion, commitment, and impact on generations of students and families have helped shape the heart of our schools and community. Thank you for the countless lives you have touched, the relationships you have built, and the legacy you leave behind. We wish you happiness, health, and endless joy in your retirement — you will always be a valued part of the Wildcat family.

Have a safe, relaxing, and fun Summer Break, Wildcat Nation! See you in 26-27!

Congratulations to our Galva Elementary School Students of the Month for May!

We're live from O'Brien Field at Eastern Illinois University for the IHSA State Track Championships. Ben is ready to compete. Wish him luck!

📣 Just a reminder, current 8th graders & families!
Freshman Orientation will be held on Thursday, May 28th, at 6:00 PM in the High School Cafeteria.

We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to the high school! 🎓

Galva High School Students Win Top Honors in National #MadePossibleByFertilizer Digital Contest
GALVA, Ill. — Galva High School students have been recognized in the national #MadePossibleByFertilizer Digital Contest, hosted by Nutrients for Life, earning honors in multiple categories. Lucas Piester and Tucker McDonald were named 2nd Place winners in the Social Media Category, while Ben Burris, Landon Yelm, and Fisher Appell earned 3rd Place in the Digital Poster Category.
The annual contest invited middle and high school students across the United States to explore how fertilizer supports plant growth, sustainability, and global food security through creative digital projects.
Piester and McDonald’s project, titled “Join the Conversation: What foods on your table are #MadePossibleByFertilizer?”, is an interactive social media campaign that uses bold visuals, daily quizzes, and engagement prompts to make fertilizer concepts relatable while highlighting essential nutrients and the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship. Burris, Yelm, and Appell’s project, titled “Feeding the Soil to Feed the World,” is a visually engaging poster that uses before-and-after imagery to demonstrate how fertilizer improves crop yields and plant health. Together, the projects highlight how fertilizer plays a critical role in helping farmers grow food and support a sustainable future.
“We are very excited to recognize the creativity, teamwork, and agricultural knowledge of our students,” said Mrs. Trisha Main, Agriculture Teacher at Galva High School. “In our Ag Science Crops & Soils class, we read parts of The Man Who Fed the World and learned about the work of Norman Borlaug. The contest really made students think about the world’s growing population and the challenges agriculture will face in feeding more people in the future. I’m proud of how they took those ideas and turned them into creative projects that connect agriculture and sustainability.”
The #MadePossibleByFertilizer contest challenges students to explore how science, technology, and stewardship come together to nourish the planet in the 21st century, showing how fertilizer truly makes a difference. Entries are judged on creativity, scientific accuracy, and overall impact.
Winners were announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2026, recognizing student innovation and the importance of agricultural science education.
“The #MadePossibleByFertilizer contest is an incredible opportunity to educate a new generation about fertilizers and agriculture,” said Haley Siergiej, Senior Director of Nutrients for Life. “This year’s entries—from digital posters to animated videos—showcased remarkable creativity, talent, and a clear understanding of plant nutrients,” she added. “The level of innovation made it both rewarding and challenging for our judges to select the winners.”

Good luck to Ben Burris and Coach Jeffrey as they travel to Charleston and prepare to compete in the IHSA State Finals for shot put on Thursday, May 28, 2026. GO CATS!!

1:55 Dismissal Day!