Gallatin CUSD 7

9th, 10th & 11th Grade Students & Parents- Tomorrow- Wednesday April 9th the high school will be conducting State Testing. Students should arrive by 8am and will need to go to their 1st hour class immediately for attendance and then will be sent to their testing rooms. If you are late in arriving and are not able to get to your testing room on time, you will not be allowed to test tomorrow. These students will be scheduled into a make up testing session on another day. One final piece of info- there are to be NO CELL PHONES IN THE TESTING ROOMS OR DURING THE BREAKS FROM TESTING! Get some rest and eat a good breakfast and be ready to test.

Dear Parents and Guardians, As you are aware, several roads are currently flooded, and others may become impassable before our morning bus routes tomorrow. Gallatin County buses will NOT drive through water. We cannot pick up students if roads are flooded. Please note that the afternoon bus routes will follow the same plan as the morning. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Koester at the bus garage at (618) 272-38210, ext. 1287. Thank you.

Attention Students and Staff: There will be sand delivered to the school tomorrow, and we will begin filling sandbags with the help of 7th and 8th grade students. This is only for students who want to help—classes will continue as normal for all other students. Those who choose to help should dress appropriately for outdoor work and are encouraged to bring gloves if they have them.

Seniors and Parents- Scholarships with Due dates next 2 weeks include: Carl & Janet Jennings Scholarship - April 10th Gallatin County Republicans Scholarship - April 11th Equality Masonic Lodge Scholarship - April 11th Tony Cox Memorial Scholarship - April 14th Gallatin County Farm Bureau Scholarships - April 15th Egyptian Health Department Scholarship- April 18th All scholarships except Farm Bureau need to be turned in to Mr. Cruson All applications are on Mr. Cruson Google Classroom

Parents and Guardians, We listened to the National Weather Service conference call this morning and decided to dismiss school early today. Elementary school pickups will be at 12:45 PM, and all other students will board the buses to leave the district at 1:00 PM. According to the NWS, the storms are expected to arrive in our area around 3:00 PM. Everyone Be Safe.

Seniors, just a quick reminder of the scholarships that are due this week: SICEA scholarship is Due April 1st Elks Military Family Scholarship is Due April 1st & the Phillip & Ann Brazier Memorial Scholarship is due April 4th next week - Carl & Janet Jennings Scholarship April 10th Equality Masonic Lodge April 11th Gallatin County Republicans April 11th Get your applications in to Mr. Cruson ASAP

Junior high parents we need your help with this survey if we get 30 % participation no IXL for 2 weeks http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Spring Break Reminder- Seniors the following scholarships are still open on Mr. Cruson's Google classroom - if your looking for something to do over the break SIU Credit Union Scholarship- Due March 31st - Must be student of a legal guardian that is a member of SIU Credit Union Southeastern Ill. College Education Association (SICEA) Scholarship – Due Date April 1st - Open to all students that will be attending SIC in the fall Phillip & Ann Brazier Memorial Scholarship – Due Date April 4th - Open to all Seniors Gallatin County Republicans Scholarship- Due Date April 11th - Open to all students in the graduating class, must be ranked in top 50% Equality Masonic Lodge – Due Date April 11th - Open to all Seniors Gallatin County Farm Bureau Scholarships- Due April 15th - Must be child or grandchild of a Farm Bureau member - Ag Related field of study – included are Ag Bus, Welding, Truck Driving, Ag Industry, Ag Communications, Ag Leadership, Crop & Soil Science and Banking or Financial WADI Scholarship- Due April 24th - See application for eligibility Tony Cox Memorial Scholarship – Due Date not yet set - Open to all Seniors Egyptian Health Department Scholarship – Due Date April 18th - For Students who plan on majoring in a health care field Carl & Janet Jennings Scholarship – Due Date Aril 10th - Open primarily for STEM majors – but all majors considered - 4 year scholarship Elk’s Military Family Scholarship – Due Date April 1st - Open to Seniors that have a relative (Current or Veteran) in the military

Seniors and Parents- A reminder that the Ferrell Hospital Scholarship and the Dr. Carol Phelps Scholarship are both due tomorrow, Friday March 21st- Mr. Cruson will be taking Scholarship apps to Ferrell Hospital tomorrow, those must be turned in to him by 9:30am. Dr. Carol Phelps Scholarship applications need to be turned in to Mr. Cruson by noon tomorrow. Both apps can be found on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom

Ferrell Hospital Internship Program is now open, the application can be found on Mr. Cruson's classroom or can be picked up in Mr. Cruson's office. Deadline for application is May 2nd

Please join us for the Parent Guidance online live session, Everyday Happiness, happening tonight at 6 PM & 8 PM! You can join by using the QR code or via the website: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex

9th, 10th & 11th grade students, Mrs. Racey will be here on Thursday Morning for early college registration for summer and fall courses. I have emailed the course listings and the registration form to those students that are eligible, including those 9th grade students that just became eligible today.

Join us today for the 8th Annual Gallatin County FFA Alumni Fish Fry! The event runs from 10:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Gallatin County Hawks School Cafeteria. You have the option to dine in or get carry-out. For carry-out orders or any questions, please call or text (618) 313- 0783. If you are ordering more than 10 carry-out plates, we kindly ask that you call at least 30 minutes in advance. Prices are $15 per plate, and children aged 5 and under eat for free with a paid adult. Come out and support the FFA officers, members, and the FFA Alumni!

Attention SIC Early College Qualified Students, You should have received an email today with SIC Summer & Fall Course offerings. Mrs. Racey will be here next week on Thursday, March 20th for registration. Freshmen that received the email will become qualified once they tested and met requirements on the Accuplacer test this Tuesday March 18th. If any questions, contact Mr. Cruson

Just a reminder to Seniors and Parents the following scholarships are due tomorrow and if they are delivered to Mr. Cruson, he will make sure they get to the appropriate locations. Illinois Sheriff's Association - Due March 14th Legence Bank & American Farm Mortgage- Due March 14th Gallatin/Saline Retired Teachers - Due March 15th

The 8th Annual Gallatin County FFA Alumni Fish Fry will be held this Friday, March 14th from 10:30 A.M. -7:00 P.M. in the Gallatin County School Cafeteria. Carry out or Eat In! Call or text (618) 313- 0783 for carry-outs or if you have any questions. Any orders over 10 carry-out plates please call at least 30 minutes ahead. Prices: $15/ Plate; children 5 years and under FREE per paid adult. Hope to see you this Friday at the FISH FRY!!

Seniors & Parents- the following scholarships are due this week- all scholarships can be returned to Mr. Cruson to be sent to the providers: Illinois Sheriff's Association - Due March 14th Legence Bank & American Farm Mortgage- Due March 14th Gallatin/Saline Retired Teachers - Due March 15th

REMINDER to all Elementary and Jr. High parents, guardians, and students, Tomorrow Monday, March 10th is SPRING PICTURE DAY! No order forms are needed tomorrow, parents will receive a proof later and can order pictures from the Iconic picture studio online.

The 8th Annual Gallatin County FFA Alumni Fish Fry will be held this Friday, March 14th from 10:30 A.M. -7:00 P.M. in the Gallatin County School Cafeteria. Carry out or Eat In! Call or text (618) 313- 0783 for carry-outs or if you have any questions. Any orders over 10 carry-out plates please call at least 30 minutes ahead. Prices: $15/ Plate; children 5 years and under FREE per paid adult. Hope to see you this Friday at the FISH FRY!!

Reminder to Seniors and Parents and Guardians, if you have not completed your 2025-2026 FAFSA form, this Tuesday, March 4th will be FAFSA completion night from 3:30- 7pm. If you have not completed your form, it wouod be a great time to come out and get it done. Both students and Parents/Guardians will need an FSA ID to complete FAFSA. Completion of the FAFSA or a FAFSA non- participation form are required for graduation.