🎓 From Galva to Iowa State — Turning Adversity Into Opportunity! 🌾
Check out this inspiring story about Cal Clucas, an Iowa State agricultural studies graduate who overcame major challenges and is now headed into a bright future in agriculture. Along the way, Cal was supported by his advisor and fellow Galva alum, Nate Dobbels — a hometown connection that made all the difference. 📍✨
Read more about his amazing story here:
https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/ag-studies-graduate-turns-adversity-opportunity
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Friday, December 19th is a 1:55pm dismissal day. This is the final day of the first semester for all students. High School Students will be taking Even Period Final Exams.
"Game on Illinois" Gaming Truck parked itself in front of Galva Elementary today! Level 5 Fundraiser reward is in full swing in the gaming trailer!
We are having a great time at our level 5 fundraising prize! Our 1st and 2nd graders are having a blast 🚀💥at the YMCA tumbling center!
Galva Athletics 12/18/2025
Boys JH Basketball will host Bureau Valley at 5:30 PM at the Galva Elementary.
Boys JH Basketball will host Bureau Valley at 5:30 PM at the Galva Elementary.
Jude was awarded with a Positive Referral today from Mrs. Corkill. Jude demonstrates the Wildcat Way on a regular basis and we are proud of his accomplishments!
REMINDER - 1:55 Dismissal on both Thursday and Friday of this week
Thursday, December 18th is a 1:55pm dismissal day. Junior High Students will be on a Leo's Club Field Trip to the Peoria Rivermen Education Day Game. High School Students will be taking Odd Period Final Exams.
Yesterday in Mrs. Norway's class, her students were working with Finch Robots. After mapping out the course on paper, students used coding to put the robots in motion to complete the course.
Last night the Jr High FFA took on their first ever FFA contest. These kids showed up and represented Galva amazingly. Within our division of Plant Science we have two of our 3 in the top 3. Congratulations to Charlotte Mackie for receiving 1st place in Plant Science and Grace Conrad for receiving 2nd place in Plant Science! Sawyer Hulstrom was our 3rd member and did great as well. As a team they placed 2nd out of 4 teams. I am beyond proud of these kids and the hard work they have put in!
Galva Athletics- 12/17/2025
JH Boys Bball @ Wethersfield @ 5:30 PM
Girls Varsity Bball @ West Central, Biggsville @ 6:00 PM
Boys F/S and Varsity Bball will host Bushnell Prairie City at 5:30 & 7:00 PM
JH Boys Bball @ Wethersfield @ 5:30 PM
Girls Varsity Bball @ West Central, Biggsville @ 6:00 PM
Boys F/S and Varsity Bball will host Bushnell Prairie City at 5:30 & 7:00 PM
Last week, Interact members sent over 75 holiday cards to people all over the country via the Angel Card project, focusing primarily on children in need of some holiday cheer. Huge thanks to all who donated cards and stamps to support this project!
Galva Athletics for Tuesday 12/16/2025- No Events
🎄🧑🎄Today is the day! We hope to see you at one or both performances!
Our K-6 Elementary Students are excited to perform in their annual Winter Concert! Both performance on Tuesday will take place in the Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium.
🎄🧑🎄Don't forget that tonight is the PreK Christmas Concert! Our AM & PM PreK students will be performing live at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Gymnasium
Galva Elementary School's SEL Word of the Week for 12-15-25 to 12-19-25!
Galva Athletics for Monday 12/15/2025
JH Boys Basketball will travel to Stark County for a 5:30 PM Game.
HS Boys Basketball will travel to Port Byron, Riverdale for for 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM Games.
HS Girls Basketball will host Wethersfield at 6:00 PM at the Jr/Sr High School.
🎄 ❄️ ⛄️ Our 5th graders did a fantastic job at their first ever band concert! 🎶
🎄 ❄️ 🛷 Our 5th and 6th Grade Choir did a great job at today's All-District Holiday Concert!
