January is YouthFriends Recognition Month
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart." Elizabeth Andrew
January has long been known as a month where we make New Year's Resolutions, re-evaluate what is important and renew our goals and priorities. It also happens to be YouthFriends month and as part of that, Galena YouthFriends would like to . . . read more
Galena PTA Hosts School Carnival
The Galena Parent Teachers Association held their annual Chili Supper and Carnival on Saturday, December 3rd. Michelle Bogle, PTA president and Katie Miller, secretary/treasurer, organized the event with the help of volunteers. Kids and . . . read more
Galena Schools Earn Top Honors Based on Assessment Tests
Congratulations to the USD #499 students and staff for receiving the Standard of Excellence in Reading for their awesome performance on the Kansas State Reading Assessments in Spring, 2011. The district received the Standard of . . . read more
Oasis Carwash Sponsoring Bulldog Wednesdays
Now through the end of the year, Oasis Car Wash located on west 7th in Galena will be hosting "Bulldog Wednesdays." For every "The Works" automatic car wash purchased on Wednesday's, Oasis will donate $3 to the Bulldog athletic department. . . . read more
Summer at the Nature Center
Students from Kindergarten through 5th grade enjoyed one day for each grade level a week at the Southeast Kansas Nature Center this summer. Student enjoyed lessons on the outdoors and water, took nature walks, identified leaves and flowers, . . . read more
Bully Report Form
We would like to ensure that Galena Schools are a safe place to be for all students. In order to do this, we need your help. Please provide us with as much information as you can about the bullying situation that you have . . . read more
District Email Addresses
District Personnel Smith, Brian Superintendent Anderson, Sharon Board Clerk/Payroll Clerk Barker, Stacy Bookkeeper Brooks, Deb School Resource . . . read more
Central Office
Superintendent: Dr. Brian Smith Payroll Clerk: Sharon Anderson Bookkeeper: Stacy Barker Treasurer: Ray Holden Board of Education From left to right: . . . read more
Federal Programs
Federal Programs Kansas State Department of Education Report Card National Center for Homeless Education read more
Want a Great Way to Track School Events?
.............the Activities Calendar is the Answer
Check out the Activities Calendar on this site. This easy-to-use tool: provides up-to-date school activities and events allows you to view and print a daily, weekly or monthly list of calendar events . . . read more
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You may have noticed these "talking heads" appear on some articles. Do you know why they are there? When you see them, it means you are invited to give feedback on that article. We don't ask for feedback on every article . . . read more
