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! 🎓
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! 🎓
All Galva Students are on a 1:55pm Dismissal Schedule for Thursday. High School Final Exams on Thursday are 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th periods. Have a great summer!
HIGH SCHOOL (Bells On)
Period 2 Exam 8:00 – 9:10 am
Period 4 Exam 9:20 – 10:30
HS Lunch 10:40 – 11:15
Period 6 Exam 11:25 – 12:35 pm
Period 8 Exam 12:45 – 1:55
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.”
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!!
Congratulations to the 2026-27 Junior High Cheerleading Squad!
1:55 Dismissal Day!
Thank you to all of the family and friends who came out today for our Pre K graduation. A huge shout out to Kylee Glaser for the snacks and juice that the kids received today. Also, to Destiny Lumpkins for the backdrop and the buttons. This event could not have happened without the support from each and everyone who came today. We will miss each and every one of the kids and wish them well in kindergarten.
All Galva Students are on a 1:55pm Dismissal Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday. High School Final Exams begin Wednesday. Those will be Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7.
HIGH SCHOOL (Bells On)
Period 1 Exam : 8:00 – 9:10 am
Period 3 Exam : 9:20 – 10:30
HS Lunch : 10:40 – 11:15
Period 5 Exam : 11:25 – 12:35 pm
Period 7 Exam : 12:45 – 1:55
Elementary Field Day 2026 is scheduled for tomorrow 5-27-26! Please remember to take a look at your child's respective class shirt color. We look forward to a fun morning of competition!
The Galva Trap Shooting team finished in 2nd place in the conference.!
Jacob Gravitt finished #14 in the State with a 24.2 average.
Individual Conference Standings
Male
2nd - Jacob Gravitt (24.2)
6th - Cayden Gustafson (22.8)
8th - Ty Dowell Keup (22.2)
13th - TJ Hudson (21.7)
14th - Collin Wigant (21.3)
20th - Eli West (20.1)
Also participating Sawyer Hulstrom (15.6)
Female
14th - Ava Emery and Makayla Blair (tied) (16.1)
The following shooters will be participating in the State Trap Shooting Tournament at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill, Illinois on Saturday, May 30th.
Ty Dowell-Keup
Jacob Gravitt
Cayden Gustafson
TJ Hudson
Sawyer Hulstrom
Eli West
Collin Wigant
Good luck!
Jacob Gravitt finished #14 in the State with a 24.2 average.
Individual Conference Standings
Male
2nd - Jacob Gravitt (24.2)
6th - Cayden Gustafson (22.8)
8th - Ty Dowell Keup (22.2)
13th - TJ Hudson (21.7)
14th - Collin Wigant (21.3)
20th - Eli West (20.1)
Also participating Sawyer Hulstrom (15.6)
Female
14th - Ava Emery and Makayla Blair (tied) (16.1)
The following shooters will be participating in the State Trap Shooting Tournament at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill, Illinois on Saturday, May 30th.
Ty Dowell-Keup
Jacob Gravitt
Cayden Gustafson
TJ Hudson
Sawyer Hulstrom
Eli West
Collin Wigant
Good luck!
Well it felt like just a couple weeks, but it was more like 16 weeks.Track regular season is over and it was a wild, ride. Thank you to all the coaches, parents, volunteers, and athletes who made the 2026 season a success! Good luck to Ben at State next week!
Hello Elementary Families,
Please click the link below to access this week's Galva Elementary Weekly Wildcat Newsletter for 5-25-26:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5ZdcHQ56bRwIKieTwP2eHyaPWfr9ghg/view?usp=sharing
Please click the link below to access this week's Galva Elementary Weekly Wildcat Newsletter for 5-25-26:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5ZdcHQ56bRwIKieTwP2eHyaPWfr9ghg/view?usp=sharing
4th Grade takes the trophy for the final Attendance Challenge week of the 2025-2026 school year! Congratulations to Mrs. Dooley and Mr. Freeman's classes! We look forward to renewing the challenges in 26-27 and encouraging our Wildcats to show up each and every day! #AttendanceMatters
5th graders had a great library visit Thursday! After the library visit, we played at the park and enjoyed a pizza party to celebrate the epic play performance on Tuesday evening.
Tonight, at 6:00pm is the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Doors open at 5:00pm. 8th Grade Students should be dressed and ready by 5:30pm in the library. We will see you tonight!
The end of an era. The 1600m run was Bryant's final race wearing a Galva Uniform. It was bittersweet, but we are so thankful for all the years he has dedicated to the track and Cross Country programs. Way to PR tonight and go out on top.
