GALION – Galion High School (GHS) has launched a before-and after-school program called “ROAR” (an acronym that stands for Resources, Opportunities, Achievement and Readiness), which focuses on providing academic support in Math and Language Arts. ROAR also offers youth development and enrichment activities in music and arts, social-emotional learning, STEAM activities like robotics, acts of […]
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Galion Schools hosting special Thanksgiving mobile food pantry Nov. 9
GALION – The Galion City Schools, in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, will host a Thanksgiving Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on the district’s campus on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Second Harvest will be distributing FREE holiday-themed assorted boxes, turkeys, produce, pies, and more for income eligible families in Crawford County […]
Galion City Schools participating in mental health first-aid training
GALION – The safety and well-being of students is among the top priorities for Galion City Schools, and the focus on students’ welfare includes their mental health, the school stated in a Friday press release. One in five students has had a mental health disorder in their life, with 50% of mental illnesses beginning at […]
Local companies complete renovation of Heise Park & Unckrich Stadium
GALION – Heise Park and the grounds around Unckrich Stadium received some welcome renovations, thanks to grant funding and the work of local companies. Included in the improvements were revamping and resurfacing the parking lot, new fencing, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, replacement tarps for the track and the installation of security cameras around the stadium. […]
Galion Schools hosting Mobile Food Pantry event July 26
GALION – The Galion City Schools, in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, will hold the Crawford County Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on the district’s campus on Tuesday, July 26. Second Harvest will be distributing FREE assorted boxes of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, frozen meat, milk, and more from 4 […]
Galion advanced woodworking students help enrich the school campus
GALION — Students in Bruce Weirich’s Advanced Woodworking class at Galion High School were tasked with a project from Galion Superintendent Jennifer Allerding to design and build picnic tables for different areas of the school district’s campus. The results are eight beautiful new picnic tables at the district’s soccer fields, at Unckrich Stadium in Heise […]
Galion City Schools honor staff members
GALION — The Galion City Schools held its annual staff appreciation banquet at The Hub at Village Square on May 27. The district honored an array of staff members for their years of care and commitment to the children of the Galion community. The district recognized its retirees, who take with them more than 330 […]
Galion seniors recognized for academic excellence
GALION – Select members of the Class of 2022 were recognized during the Senior Awards and Scholarship Recognition Ceremony at Galion High School on May 16. The High School administration recognized graduating seniors who were first, second, third, and fourth-year recipients of the Academic Achievement Award. This is given to students who maintain at least […]
Galion Kiwanis Track Invitational set for May 6
GALION – The annual Galion Kiwanis Track Invitational will take place at Unckrich Stadium in Galion on Friday, May 6. Organizers stated it is shaping up to be a great event. Field events begin at 3:30 p.m., while the running events begin at 5:15 p.m. Admission for the invitational is $5 for adults and students. […]
Galion Middle School hosting Family Art Night on May 4
GALION – Galion Middle School students and families will have the opportunity to add flair, color, and school spirit to the building during the GMS Family Art Night on Wednesday, May 4. The event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students and their families will have the opportunity to paint hallway […]
