Just an update to last message about tryouts. Students that are virtual learners are allowed to tryout. That was an error in last post. Thank you!
SIJHSAA has  released the following information. Softball and Baseball will occur this fall. Games will be limited to 2 per week with no tournaments. Other regulations will be released the first week of August. Coaches will be updating players with information about tryouts. All tryouts will follow IDPH guidelines as well as SIJHSAA guidelines. All athletes will need a physical and must sign the athletic packet before tryouts. 
Cross County will also take place with limits on meets and the same guidelines from IDPH. 
We look forward to the safe return of all our student athletes. 
#inthistogether
Here are our newest registration dates for all new/transfer students or for those who are having trouble registering online. Please note, if you have registered your student online you do not need to register in person.   
Registration for elementary will take place in front of the elementary entrance under the awning.   
Dates for registration:
Tuesday, August 4 from 8:30am-2:00pm
Wednesday, August 5 from 8:30am-2:00pm
Pre-K will also have registration for new and returning students on this day.  However, the teachers will contact you for an appointment time.  
If you are transferring to us, it is important to come see us so we can get a release signed to transfer all records from your previous school.  
Thank you!
IHSA has released new guidelines about sports. This information is current but ever-changing. Currently, for high school, fall cross country will take place on a limited basis with guidelines about meets in place. Volleyball will be moved to take place in the spring. We will update information on each season closer to that season as this information changes weekly. This information is for high school sports only. We look forward to the safe return of all our student athletes. #inthistogether 
Good Afternoon,   In person registration for Gallatin County Prek - 12th has temporarily been postponed for this week. We have done this  to help maintain social distancing and  allow parents a chance to utilize our new online forms option on My School Bucks.  When you register your students online you will have an option to choose remote or in person learning.   We will monitor the registration process to get an accurate count of  class sizes to help us follow IDPH guidelines.    Registration dates will be set later for new students  or any students having complications with online registration.  Elementary teachers will be contacting parents this week via telephone to discuss classroom rules and introduce themselves.. Please check out facebook pages and school websites for links to  my school buck where you can fill out our school forms.  Reminder these forms are for all students remote and in person learners.   Have a great day everyone, stay safe.  
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Online registration is now available for Gallatin County Schools!!! 

Parent Connect is currently unavailable.  

We are SO excited that we get to return to in-person learning in August.  Do not fear - we are working hard to ensure the best school environment for each and every student upon their return.  Our goal is to keep your child safe, while providing them the educational experience they deserve!  Please be patient as we work through this unprecedented time.  Our promise is that we will do what is best for ALL of our Gallatin County community!  Go Hawks! 
Back to School Physicals FREE School and Sports Physicals if you are currently enrolled in Gallatin County Schools.  $20 physicals for students outside of Gallatin County.  EVERY THURSDAY in JUNE and JULY by appointment only!  Any physicals after July 31,2020 will be full price.  Please call the Gallatin County Wellness Center to schedule your appointment today 618 272-7132 Wellness Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30-3:30 Friday 8:00-11:00
To all our anxious teenagers- the wait for drivers education to continue is finally over! Mr. Utterback will be back behind the wheel this week! When it is your turn to drive, he will be contacting you for time slot. Safe driving! 
2020-2021 GCHS Students: check your email for a form to register for your classes. Any questions, email Mrs. Mitchell or Mr. Cruson! 
Gallatin County ACES Team wins 2nd place in the state for the 300 boundaried (public) division!  A couple of weeks ago, as half of the team were scrambling to prepare graduation speeches, our team received a surprising email that our state host, EIU, was able to host the state competition virtually.  Gallatin County had qualified for the state competition by receiving 3rd place in our sectional competition the week we went into quarantine back in March.  So, as 8 of our 14 members were saying goodbye to high school with their private graduation appointments, they were also logging on to take their final WYSE/ACES tests.  We received the results this week, they were:
1st place Durand High School
2nd place Gallatin County High School
3rd Edwards County High School
4th Eastland High School
5th United School District 304
We also had six individual medal winners, breaking a seven year school record for the state event.  The individual winners were:  Morgan Schmitt 4th place in Biology, Abbie Keasler 5th place in Biology, Blake Seely 4th place in Math and 5th place in Chemistry, Brock Seely 4th place in Engineering Graphics, and Jayde Pennington 5th place in Math.  
Two of our retiring seniors end the year earning a spot as a top 10 medalist in Gallatin County School history.  Kallie Keasler ranks 7th on the list with 9 individual medals and 4 team medals (1st, 1st, 3rd, and 2nd) and Blake Seely climbed to the 3rd spot after this event with 12 individual medals and 3 team medals (1st, 3rd, and 2nd).
Brock Seely became the 5th Hawk to receive two consecutive state medals (2019 and 2020) and Blake Seely is the 4th Hawk to double medal at the state event.  
This year’s team joins a long list of teams to place at the state event.  Gallatin County placed 2nd in 2013, 4th in 2015, 1st in 2016, 2017, and 2018, 3rd in 2019, and now 2nd in 2020.  
Even though our retiring seniors were part of the 2018 1st place team, probably their greatest accomplishment was their successful campaign to SAVE WYSE in 2018.  Many more Gallatin County students will have the honor to participate in ACES because of their efforts. 

Mrs. Lowery is beginning the process the for 2020 - 2021 School Year Junior High Cheerleaders. Please email her at dlowery@gallatincusd7.com if you are interested. At this time Mrs. Lowery is wanting to get an idea of how many are interested, possible tryout information will be sent to those on her email list. 
This is open to those entering 6th-8th grade.
Check out the schedule for tonight's event! The link for the video goes live at 7pm tonight! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nOnquOwEhs&feature=youtu.be


GCHS Graduation Ceremony TONIGHT at 7 pm!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=-nOnquOwEhs
Scholarship award- Congratulations to both Abbie and Kallie Keasler as they were awarded the AITC Scholarship by the Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau 
Class of 2020 your pictures from graduation can be found in your school email! The password can be found in your email with the pictures. Mrs. Lydick will be in the office tomorrow if you have any questions on how to access them. 



