Gallatin CUSD 7

The Gallatin County future hawks/Bitty Ball for boys and girls basketball registration/1st practice has been reschedule from Thursday, February 20 to Friday, February 21st. This is to allow our fans the opportunity to support our high school girls in their regional play at Goreville. Registration/practice for bitty ball will be in the commons Friday, Feb 21st from 5:15-6:15 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade players. Registration/practice for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade will be in the commons Friday, February 21 from 6:15-7:30. If your child is unable to attend this registration/practice night on Friday, February 21st, they can still participate in our bitty ball program. If they are unable to attend, please send the registration form and money to the elementary or jr high office so we can get them registered. Good luck to our High School Girls and Boys basketball teams during their regional games.

FAFSA completion night is scheduled for next Wednesday, February 19th 3:30 - 7pm - Parents and students must have an FSA ID before completing the FAFSA. All information regarding and FSA ID and FAFSA completion can be found on Mr. Cruson’s Google Classrooom

Seniors and Parents & Guardians- a couple of updates- Next Wednesday February 19th will be the FAFSA completion night in the high school library from 3:30pm - 7pm. You do not need an appointment to come, but it would be appreciated. Also, 13 new scholarships have been added to Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom, various due dates beginning in February thru March - all completed scholarships can be returned to Mr. Cruson to be sent to providers.

4th/5th/6th grade boys basketball practice for today (Monday) and the game tomorrow (Tuesday) against Eldorado have been canceled due to all of the sickness. We will try to have practice Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 for 4th/5th/6th grade boys. Stay healthy.

Parents and Guardians, Gallatin County School Bus 231 Lisa/Pinky's bus will be approximately 10-15 minutes late today Friday, January 31st.

FAFSA completion night has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19th 3:30 - 7pm - Parents and students must have an FSA ID before completing the FAFSA. All information regarding and FSA ID and FAFSA completion can be found on Mr. Cruson’s Google Classrooom - we may add a 2nd night if needed, but we will attempt to accommodate as many people as we can.

Several scholarships have been posted on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom site, all applications should be able to be accessed there, but if not, paper copies are in Mr. Cruson's office Gallatin-Saline Retired Teachers Scholarship FRS - Shawnee Communications Scholarship Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Scholarship WADI Scholarship SICEA Scholarship People's National Bank Ferrell Hospital and SIC Scholarship application Deadlines and information are all found on the google classroom.

Parents, We are short a bus driver today therefore, students who ride Ryan Rushing's bus will be approximately 35 minutes late getting home today. Thank you for your understanding.

Gallatin County Students, Great job today dressing for those cold temperatures! Once again, tonight's temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits, and with the wind chill, it will feel even colder. We recommend that you dress in layers again tomorrow to stay warm. Please place your coats, gloves, hats, and scarves by the door alongside your backpacks to ensure you are prepared for the chilly weather. If possible, wait for the school bus inside or in a vehicle to avoid being outside for an extended period. The buses will be warm, and your bus driver will be there to greet you with a warm smile!

Gallatin County Students, Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits, and the wind will make it feel even colder. We recommend that students dress in layers tomorrow to stay warm. Please place coats, gloves, hats, and scarves by the door alongside your backpacks to ensure you are prepared for the chilly weather. If possible, please wait for the school bus inside or in a vehicle to avoid being outside for an extended period.

Oh, Happy Day! Gallatin CUSD 7 WILL BE in session tomorrow, Thursday, January 16. Please find below the bus schedule for pickups and drop-offs on Thursday, January 16, and Friday, January 17: - All Town students, Shawneetown, Equality, Ridgway, Old Shawneetown and Junction will be picked up as usual. - **New Haven Bus (Keith):** This bus will only travel to the Community Center on Vine Street. All New Haven students should go to the Community Center for pick-up at 7:10 a.m. Drop-off time is at 3:35 P.M. - **Bus 18 (Tyler):** This bus will cover Route 1, south of Route 13, and will stop at the haul road for country road students to be picked up at 7:20 a.m. Drop off time is at 3:20 P.M. Please make sure to be at the designated locations on time for pick-up and drop-off. If you have any questions call Pat Koester at 272-3821 Extension 1287.

Gallatin County CUSD 7 will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, due to the thawing and refreezing of ice on the roadways. Tonight's forecast indicates a low temperature of 5 degrees. We plan to examine the entire district again tomorrow and are hopeful to resume classes on Thursday. Please be aware that all school activities, including games and practices, are canceled for tomorrow evening. However, the Regional Game in Goreville will proceed as scheduled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience during this winter ice event. Stay safe and warm!

Gallatin County CUSD 7 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, due to the ongoing ice and snow event combined with freezing temperatures. These conditions are causing hazardous thawing and refreezing on county roads. All school activities, including games and practices, are canceled for Tuesday night. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this winter weather. Please stay safe and warm.

Seniors that are afternoon CTE students, those classes have been cancelled for today, because of all local high schools being out due to weather. As of now those classes will begin tomorrow.

Seniors that are afternoon SIC CTE academy students - Tuesday January 14th, CTE courses will be in session, please be at SIC at 12:00 in room G120

A reminder to those 12th grade students that are taking the CTE courses at SIC during the afternoon, you will need to report to SIC at 12 noon tomorrow, room G120. Those that need to go should have received a letter from SIC with that information. Alos any 11th or 12th grade student that is taking an online course from SIC this spring, many of those courses begin tomorrow. Feel free to contact me with questions about the SIC courses - dcruson@gallatincusd7.com

Gallatin County CUSD 7 will be closed tomorrow, January 13, due to poor road conditions. All school activities, including games and practices, are canceled. Everyone stay safe and warm.

Gallatin County CUSD 7 will remain closed for the rest of the week. There will be no school on Wednesday, January 8; Thursday, January 9; or Friday, January 10. Many families are still without electricity, and fallen trees have fallen on power lines and across roads. The roads are icy, and with single-digit temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow night, along with forecasts of more snow and ice on Thursday and Friday, the school will remained closed, and all school activities, including games and practices, are canceled for the remainder of the week. Many community members are utilizing the warming station located at KC Hall, 110 S. Crawford Street in Ridgway, directly across from the Oasis. If you are without power, please take advantage of this free service, it is a blessing. For more information about the warming center, contact Alisha at 618-313-3551 or Megan at 618-313-2160. Stay safe!

Seniors, Parents and Guardians, the FAFSA - financial aid night scheduled for tomorrow January 8th, will be postponed, a reschedule date and information will be posted later.

Gallatin County CUSD 7 will be closed on Tuesday,January 7, due to the winter storm and road conditions. All Games and Practices are canceled. Power is out in many areas of the county.There is a warming station available at the KC Hall 110 S. Crawford Street in Ridgway (located right across the street from the Oasis), You can contact Alisha at 618-313-3551 or Megan at 618-313-2160 for more warming center information. Everyone stay safe.