Galesburg-Augusta High School

🚍 See Our Transportation Facility Up Close! 🚍

We’re opening our doors so you can see the infrastructure needs firsthand.
📅 Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 AM
☕ Donuts & coffee provided!

Can’t make it? No problem—email me at Lindsey.Newton@garams.org
and we’ll find another time.

Come chat with us and see what’s happening behind the scenes!

Superintendent Newsletter: September Edition

Hello G-A Ram Family!

This is a reminder that Open House is tomorrow, August 20th!

Primary School 5:30-6:30pm
Middle School 6:00-7:00pm
High School 6:30-7:30pm

See you there!

"Summer Prep, Ram Pride – We See You, We Thank You!" 🚍🍎🧹
Being part of the Ram Family means living with an attitude of gratitude! ❤️🐏💛
This summer, our Transportation, Kitchen, and Custodial teams have been hard at work — preparing buses, distributing meals, and making our buildings shine — all to ensure we’re ready for a great school year ahead. 🚍🍎🧹
Your dedication behind the scenes makes a world of difference, and we are so thankful for all you do. 💛❤️

G-A Superintendent Newsletter: August Edition. https://secure.smore.com/n/1gfa8

Join us for Galesburg-Augusta’s Open House on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025! 📅 Check out the flyer for all the times and get ready to meet your teachers, explore the schools, and kick off a great year with the Ram-Fam. 🐏 We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

🎒 Stuff the Bus – Support Local Students! 🚌 Join Galesburg-Augusta, Comstock Schools, and MDHHS’s Pathways to Potential program as we collect supplies for students in need in our community. 📍 Walmart on Gull Rd. 📅 July 16–18 Wednesday: 11 AM – 6 PM Thursday & Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM Not sure what to donate? Here's what's needed: (Items marked with a * indicate a highly needed item) School Supplies: *Kleenex, Sanitizer wipes/Hand Sanitizer, Backpacks, Rulers, Calculators, Glue Sticks, *Pencils, Crayons, Colored pencils, Highlighters, Markers, Fine point markers, *Folders, Binders, Note pads, Notebook Paper, Lined/Ruled paper for K–3rd grade, Construction Paper, Pencil erasers, Small Dixie Cups Hygiene Supplies: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, *Deodorant, Tampons/*Pads, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Floss, Combs/Brushes, Hair Ties, *Lice Kits Clothing & Extras: Alarm clocks, Socks, *Underwear, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Black leggings (S–XXL), Belts, Winter Coats/Boots/Gloves, Tennis Shoes, *Gift Cards, Candy Let’s come together and Stuff the Bus to give every student in the Comstock and Ram Fam communities the strong start they deserve. 💛❤️

📅 Mark Your Calendars, Ram Fam! ❤️💛 Stay ahead this school year with all the key dates in one place—first day of school, count days, and school breaks. Save it, share it, and get ready for an amazing 2025–2026 school year! G-AEA is still finalizing these calendar dates. Updates expected by the start of the school year. Dates may change. Visit g-aschools.org for the latest info.

The sunshine keeps shining and so do our staff! ☀️ Check out more snapshots from the Ram Fam as they enjoy a well-earned summer break. 📸

🎉 Greater Galesburg Days start TODAY! From garage sales to parades, movies, food, games, and more — there's something for everyone all weekend long in downtown Galesburg! 📍 Today & Tomorrow: 🛍️ Garage Sales at the Congregational Church — 9 AM to 4 PM 📍 Friday Night: 🎬 Bolt — Movie in the Park @ 9 PM 📍 Saturday: 🎈 Parade, 🍳 Breakfast, 🌭 Lunch, 🎯 Corn Hole Tournament, 🍦 Ice Cream Social, 🎪 Bounce Houses, 💦 Foam Party, 🎥 Daddy Day Care and so much more! 📌 Check the flyer for all the details — we’ll see you downtown!

Even though school is out, G-A is still here to support our Ram Fam! 🍉🥗🍞 Thanks to the G-A Summer Lunch Program, Meet Up & Eat Up meals will be available for pick-up every Wednesday at Galesburg-Augusta High School from 11 AM – 1 PM. Let us know you’re coming! Fill out the form below. 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRBLO4TAfYQcEmwwwm0gpr0-YzaTWdjoDeJbtEVmzoEh5OcA/viewform

Just a reminder that tomorrow, June 10th, 2025, is a HALF DAY for all K-12 students. For dismissal times and more information, visit: https://www.g-aschools.org/page/school-hours

Just a reminder that tomorrow, June 9th, 2025, is a HALF DAY for all K-12 students. For dismissal times and more information, visit: https://www.g-aschools.org/page/school-hours

Additional Grocery Replacement Information: Receiving SNAP benefits? Call 844-799-9876 to speak with an available MDHHS caseworker to request additional funds to replace lost groceries due to a power outage. Must report within 10 days. Food Drops (No Income Limit) Thursday, May 22, 3:30-5:30 PM Family Health Center - 117 W. Paterson Tuesday, May 27, 1:00-2:00 PM Portage Chapel Hill Church - 7028 Oakland Drive Wednesday, May 28, 1:00-2:00 PM The Salvation Army - 1700 S. Burdick Street Thursday, June 5, 2:00-3:30 PM Galesburg United Methodist Church - 111 W. Battle Creek St. Further food drops/pantries can be found at: 🔗 https://kzoolf.org/mobile-food-initiative 🔗 https://smfoodbank.org/getfood/findfood/

Attention Galesburg-Augusta Families that have been out of power for more than 24 hours: Those who have DHS assistance can contact the local DHS office at 844-464-3447 for Food Replacement. Workers will assist you in filling out a request form that will need to be turned back to DHS. Forms are located at the local office as well. *Food Replacement is only for those who have a food assistance program through DHS* All others can contact 211 for assistance.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools will be IN SESSION tomorrow May 19th as planned. Power, Phones, and Internet has been restored thanks to hard working Consumers and Metronet teams. If your student rides the BROWN bus, please bring them to Harding's parking lot at 7:05am, as the buses cannot pass through the neighborhood behind Harding's/tracks. We are resilient and will get back to it tomorrow. Please reach out to me if you are in need of any resources due to the storm. See you all in the morning, Rams!