The MHSAA will be using virtual tickets for all state tournaments. You can purchase your tickets and use/redeem your tickets on a smartphone. NO tickets will be sold at the games. This is the only way to attend. Please use the link below for our football game at Schoolcraft on Friday. The volleyball link will be posted soon.
https://gofan.co/app/events/127949
Covid-19 Update 10/26/20
Today, the GACS District learned of a kindergarten student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is part of the Gold Cohort and was in attendance last week, therefore, we do need to put several staff and the Gold Cohort group in quarantine. All individuals (adults and students’ families) have been notified of their quarantine.
Because the teacher will be quarantined and it is very difficult to get guest teacher coverage, the Cardinal Cohort from the impacted classroom will learn virtually this week and next week. All students from the quarantined classroom can return as normal the week of November 9, 2020.
Read the full statement here: https://5il.co/mhi5
Total COVID-19 positive cases per building and the district totals are now available on our website: http://galesburgaugustami.apptegy.us/o/gacs/page/covid-19-dashboard--13
*** School Board Candidates for the November Election UPDATE ***
We have four School Board vacancies up for grabs on the November ballot.
Four (4) of our current board members' terms will expire on December 31, 2020. Archie Silkworth, Carolyn Martin, Benjamin Overgaard and Stephanie Knobloch.
• Archie Silkworth and Carolyn Martin both decided not to run for reelection.
• Benjamin Overgaard and Stephanie Knoblock are running for reelection, however, due to Covid shutdowns they missed the deadline for turning in their paperwork in July. They are both now running as write-in candidates.
• Marcie Barber, Penny Seume, Jessica Eberstein, and Krista Simmons, are also registered as write-in candidates.
• Additionally, Abby Calala is listed on the ballot.
G-A is very excited about the level of interest from our community members in serving and supporting our students and staff!
We have 7 individuals running for 4 open positions. Six (6) of the 7 are write in candidates.
You may vote for 4 candidates for the School Board. 🙂
*** School Board Candidates for the November Election ***
We have four (4) School Board vacancies up for grabs on the November ballot.
Four of our current board members' terms will expire on December 31, 2020. Archie Silkworth, Carolyn Martin, Ben Overgaard and Stephanie Knobloch.
• Archie Silkworth and Carolyn Martin both decided not to run for reelection.
• Ben Overgaard and Stephanie Knoblock are running for reelection, however, due to Covid shutdowns they missed the deadline for turning in their paperwork in July. They are both now running as write-in candidates.
• Marcie Barber, Penny Seume, and Krista Simmons, are also registered as write-in candidates.
• Additionally, Abby Calala is listed on the ballot.
G-A is very excited about the level of interest from our community members in serving and supporting our students and staff!
We have 6 individuals running for 4 open positions. Five (5) of the 6 are write in candidates.
You may vote for 4 candidates for the School Board.
Our Homecoming Football game is this Friday (Oct. 23rd). Kick-off will be at 7 p.m. We will now be playing Mendon. Limited tickets for the game will be on sale tomorrow between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the high school office.
Due to PSAT testing on Wednesday, October 21st, all 8th-12th grade students will not have any Zoom Calls on that day. Students should check their google classroom for any posted messages.
Covid-19 Update 10/16
Today, the Galesburg-Augusta Community School District learned of a high school student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was already in quarantine and the exposure occurred outside the school setting. Therefore, no contract tracing will need to occur.
** No closure of any buildings is needed at this time. **
You can read the full statement here: https://5il.co/m7de
Total COVID-19 positive cases per building, staff, students and the district totals are now available on our website under “COVID-19 Dashboard.”
To see our Covid-19 Dashboard please click the link below:
https://www.g-aschools.org/o/gacs/page/covid-19-dashboard--13
NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Regular School Board Meeting via video conferencing due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic.
DATE OF MEETING: October 19, 2020
HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M.
To join Zoom Meeting by computer
o Enter: https://zoom.us/j/3416004497 into your web browser
o Then click Open Zoom Meeting
o Enter password: 123456
Meeting ID: 341 600 4497
Parent/Guardian Survey: Improving our Pandemic Learning Models of Instruction and Safety Procedures.
We need your feedback and input as our District's Board of Education, Administrators and Staff evaluate our current Continuity of Learning Plan. Your input will help determine what changes may need to be made to our instructional models and safety protocols. Please fill out the survey linked below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjz2OEQyFPftz5oWRdDymyRFSIiKX5z64A3mpYhR9KLUG06g/viewform
Athletic Event Updates:
1. The volleyball game at home vs. Saugatuck on Thursday, Oct. 14th will now just be a Varsity match starting at 5:30 p.m. (Additional spectators are welcome).
2. The football game at Saugatuck will have limited spectators, so please make sure you have an "invited guest" ticket before you travel to Saugatuck on Friday.
3. The home volleyball match on Monday, Oct. 19th will be our senior night game vs. K-Christian. There are a limited number of pre-sale tickets available in the high school office. Cost is $5 and they are available between 9-3 through Monday.
4. We have added an away JV and Varsity Volleyball match at Loy Norrix H.S. on Thurs. Oct. 22nd.
5. We will have a "limited" Homecoming football game on Fri. Oct. 23rd vs. Allegan. Game time is 7 p.m. There will be a limited amount of pre-sale tickets on sale in the high school office starting on Wed. Oct. 21st.
PSAT/SAT Testing Update
We are running a little behind schedule today. Most students will be finished around 12:45. Thank you for your patience!
No Zoom Calls Today (10/14/2020)
Due to PSAT/SAT testing for our 10th-12th grade students, there will be no zoom calls today.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week. They are on Thursday from 1-6 pm and Friday 9-10 am! Please use this link below to schedule an appointment for a zoom conference with your student's teachers!
If you do not have a Gmail account you may have to use your student's garams account to make the appointment.
https://docs.google.com/.../198Z-PHTezAN_C9ohPR.../edit...
Covid-19 Update 10/7/20
Today, the GACS District learned of a HS student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is in isolation, & their close contacts have been identified, notified, and are in quarantine.
The MS & HS remain open. We believe we have isolated all individuals & the building is safe for continued learning. The Primary School (including all programming, the enhancement center & daycare) will reopen on Monday, October 12, 2020.
Please find the full statement below from Galesburg-Augusta Community School District and Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department regarding the recent COIVD-19 outbreak:
https://5il.co/lvkv
*** Covid-19 Update ***
~ MS & HS will reopen on Monday, October 5, 2020
~ All extracurricular activities (including practices, games, and performances) will be postponed this week and will resume on Monday, October 5, 2020
~ Primary School will reopen on Monday, October 12, 2020
~ This includes all programming, the enhancement center, and daycare
The health and wellbeing of our staff, students, and their families are of the greatest importance. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging times.
Please click the link below to read the full statement from GACS District and Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department regarding the recent COVID-19 outbreak:
https://5il.co/lol0
Happy Tuesday GA!
We will be livestreaming on Wednesdays from tomorrow forward. Here is the schedule for your student:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUvl57fFfZElFz8xFJ6GeR1FeeYOb5bFoTJtNE4bhis/edit?usp=sharing
G-A Community School District and the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Service Department (KCHCS) statement regarding the recent COIVD-19 outbreak:
Out of an abundance of caution, GACS District has decided to close all school buildings due to individuals testing positive for COVID-19 within the Early Childhood Special Education classroom (ECSE). At this time, there are three positive cases associated with this outbreak.
The KCHCS uses the CDC outbreak definition, which is when two or more cases are epidemiologically linked. Per the CDC guidelines, individuals who have tested positive have been isolated, and individuals who have been identified as a close contact have been notified and quarantined. To date, there is no known exposure outside of the ECSE classroom.
KCHCS is working closely with GACS on all public health recommendations for the school district, ECSE Center, and those identified as affected individuals.
GACS District is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Further communication will be sent confirming this reopen date.
Fall Testing 2020
We will be bussing students to campus for testing this fall. ALL students are expected to participate in the testing cycle based on their assigned date by grade.
Wednesday, October 14:
SAT for 12th graders
PSAT/NMSQT for 11th and 10th graders
Wednesday, October 21
PSAT for 8th and 9th graders
Students will be picked up at their usual bus stops and times.
A free breakfast will be available.
Students will be transported home at the end of the test, approximately 12:00.
If you have any questions please contact the main office.
~Mrs. Robinson
This weekend you received an email regarding one of our G-A family members who has tested positive for Covid -19. Those individuals who were considered a close contact were already advised to quarantine. As the weekend has progressed, we want to be proactive with the health department and further investigate the information we have received. Therefore on Monday, September 28th, 2020 all district programs including preschool, daycare, the enhancement center and K-12 buildings will be closed for in person instruction. Teachers in K-12 will be providing online learning opportunities for their students. Please follow your at home learning schedule. For further details, access your teachers Seesaw or Google Classroom.
Please know that the health and safety of our staff and students is of utmost importance.
Galesburg-Augusta vs. Delton football game link
https://youtu.be/FXfR0vOAme8