GALION — The Connections Committee is calling for nominations for the 2025 Galion City Schools Hall of Fame. Nominations are due to the Galion City Schools Central Office by June 30. Forms for nominations are available at the Galion City Schools Central office, the Galion Chamber of Commerce office or online at the Galion City […]
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Galion student honored with Franklin B. Walter Award
GALION – Nathan Mendiola, a standout senior at Galion High School, has been named Galion’s recipient of the prestigious Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award for the 2024-2025 school year. This distinguished honor recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and community service among high school seniors across Ohio. Nathan was celebrated alongside other outstanding recipients from north central […]
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Galion City Schools & ROAR program to host Feb. 19 community resource event
GALION – The Galion City School District, in collaboration with the ROAR program, is excited to invite the community to a special family-friendly event designed to connect families with valuable local resources. Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Galion Middle School gym for an engaging evening featuring games, […]
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Pioneer students honored for supporting Wreaths Across America ceremony
GALION — Two Galion Pioneer students, Damian Johnson and Jon Christiansen, will be recognized at the February Board of Education meeting for their significant contributions to our recent Wreaths Across America ceremony, according to a press release from Galion City Schools. Damian and Jon, who attend Pioneer Career and Technology Center, collaborated with their former […]
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Galion Intermediate student selected for prestigious All-State Children’s Chorus
GALION — Galion Intermediate School is thrilled to announce that one of its talented 4th-grade students, Lillyana Breckenridge, has been selected to perform with the All-State Children’s Chorus at the upcoming Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Professional Development Conference on February 6, 2025. Lillyana submitted an online audition in May 2024, where she showcased her […]
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Galion school board extends superintendent’s contract
GALION – The Galion Board of Education has announced significant developments in district leadership to foster continuity and advance educational excellence. During the recent organizational meeting, the board announced the extension of Jeff Hartmann’s contract through 2031. This decision reflects the board’s confidence in Hartmann’s leadership and strategic vision, which have driven positive outcomes for the district, […]
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Galion Board of Education recognizes students and staff for exemplifying empathy
GALION — The Galion Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 7th. The first order of business was to recognize those students and staff members who exemplify the trait Empathy, as described in the district’s Portrait of a Tiger. The following students were nominated by their teachers: 9th grader Christian Kentosh, 6th grader Bentley Price, […]
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Galion superintendent selected for prestigious Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program
GALION — Galion City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Hartmann, was recently selected to participate in the prestigious Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program. This program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and aims to enhance global competence in schools and districts across the nation. Only 40 […]
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Galion City School District Recognized with Purple Star Designation for Military Families
GALION — Galion Middle School and Galion Intermediate School have been honored with the Purple Star Award from the State of Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This award recognizes the schools’ outstanding commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. The Purple Star Award is a testament to the dedication of the Galion City School […]
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Galion City Schools awarded grants for its ROAR program
GALION — Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, in conjunction with Galion City Schools, was awarded a continuation of both 21st Century Community Learning Center grants which fund the ROAR before and after school program, totaling $500,00. Galion Elementary Schools (the Primary and Intermediate buildings, collectively) and Galion Middle School, which are in their fourth year of […]