Galva CUSD 224

The Varsity Boys defeated Amboy, 52-24 today. They are 2-0 in the LaMoille Holiday Classic and play for the Championship tomorrow at 2:30pm.

Over the weekend at the Lee Westerman Girls Holiday Tournament in Princeville, the Wildcats defeated Peoria Heights 73-37! The girls play today at 10:30am vs Farmington for the Consolation Championship.

For those that cannot attend in person:

Galva High School vs. West Prairie High School. Watch Girls Varsity Basketball Monday, Dec 22nd, 2025 at 5:30 PM CST on the NFHS Network!

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/galva-high-school-galva-il/gam652719ff64

Galva Athletics for Monday 12/22/2025
Varsity girls will host West Prairie with a 5:30 PM start at the JS/SR High School.

Come and join us!

Today is a 1:55pm Dismissal for all students. Have a wonderful winter break. Students will return for a 11:30am Dismissal day on Tuesday, January 6th.

🎅 🧑‍🎄 🎄 Santa and Mrs. Claus have been making their rounds at Galva Elementary today!

Elementary Winter Program Matinee photos!

The Junior High seemed to have a great time today! The students went the Peoria Rivermen Education Day game. Thank you to Mrs. Conner and her Leo's Club for sponsoring the trip!

🎓 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

#galvaproud #itsagreatdaytobeawildcat

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.

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.

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