YOUTH VOLLEYBALL-After school program
Sign up forms are due TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.
We need forms for Tuesday so we can plan for the first practice on Thursday, September 5. We also want to order the shirts this week.
After school program is FREE! Program is open to 3rd-6th grade G-A students. All practices are at the Primary. 5th and 6th graders will be bused to the Primary after school.
3rd-4th grade 3:00-4:15
5th-6th grade 4:00-5:16
Middle School Athletics start tomorrow, Monday, August 26. All students must have a physical to practice.
Football: after school at HS. busing and lunch provided. Coach Houseman
Volleyball: 3:30-5:30 at MS. Coach Fox/Coach Dooley
Cross Country: 3:30-5:00 Coach Webb
Soccer: 5:00-6:30 Comstock Elementary. Coach Schroeder
Please contact coaches with questions.
Middle School Athletics start on Monday, August 6th.
Football: grades 7 and 8
Volleyball: grades 7 and 8
Cross Country: 6-8
Students must have a Physical dated after April 15. 2024 to practice.
Girls youth volleyball starts on Thursday, September 5. Information will be handed out next week. The after school program is FREE. Travel Volleyball for 4th-6th grade is $40. Games are played on Wednesday nights.
G-A community members-- don't forget that Sports Boosters will be hosting a Drive 4UR School event over at Dorrance Ford Saturday August 24th from 10 am to 2 pm. Look for the link to pre-register on the Sports Boosters Facebook Event.
Galesburg-Augusta Middle School Welcome Letter
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools App, now available for both Android and iPhone users! This app is your one-stop destination for all the latest news, updates, and resources from our district.
📱 For Android Users: Download on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2Vo7YWz
📱 For iPhone Users: Download on the App Store: https://apple.co/2wpAIpp
We are pleased to inform you that the link to the App Store is now fully functional. If you had any issues accessing it earlier, you can now download the app seamlessly.
Stay connected with the Ram Fam wherever you are!
Eagle Lake Day tomorrow for our G-A community! 10a-12p
Face painting, scavenger hunt and great people!
There will be a mandatory Middle School Parent-student Track meeting Wednesday at 6:00. The meeting will be at the Middle School.
Reminder : Middle School Football meeting tonight. We will be sizing athletes for shoulder pads and helmets. Please plan to attend so we can know how many students are planning to play this fall. Brand new football equipment will be ordered this spring.
A Message from the Superintendent-
Dear Ram Family-- We apologize for this morning's school closing announcement mix-up. We had some issues with our process. While some did receive a text message, many others did not. We've identified the problem and it has been corrected. We will be better going forward.
BOYS YOUTH BASKETBALL
The after school basketball program will be cancelled on Thursday, January 18 to allow HS teams to practice 3:00-5:00. Boys Youth Basketball Travel practices are cancelled tomorrow. Travel practices will be Thursday night. (18th)
Thursday Night Practice schedule
5:00 Dunithan 3/4
Overgaard 5/6
6:00 Overgaard 3/4
Bartlett 3/4
7:00 Klimp 5/6
White 5/6
Message from the Superintendent:
Dear Ram Family,
After a relatively mild start to winter, circumstances have certainly changed. When it comes to deciding whether or not to close schools, the past several days have presented obvious challenges.
Unfortunately, this decision is far from an exact science. Factors to be considered include snow totals, road conditions including ice, wind chill temperatures, and whether or not buses will start. Today, Monday, Jan. 15, a combination of these factors made the decision to close more clear. In addition to the bitter cold, we have ice-packed back roads and several buses that would not start due to the cold. While we consider these factors, we have to balance the ability of students, staff, and buses to arrive safely at school with our responsibility to educate our kids. With just 180 days to teach our kids each year, each day is an important opportunity to do so. Please know that we absolutely want our kids at school - when it is deemed safe to do so.
The decision-making process here in Kalamazoo County typically involves communication among the Superintendents across the county. Specifically, G-A pays close attention to our direct neighbors, including Gull Lake, Climax-Scotts, and Comstock. That communication may begin as early as the day prior or in the very early AM on potential school closure days.
As we look ahead to Tuesday, Jan. 16, and Wed. Jan. 17, we are closely monitoring the factors. Regarding wind chill, when the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a "wind chill warning" that impacts the morning commute, we will likely close school. If the NWS issues a "wind chill advisory," assuming roads are passable and buses will start, we will likely be in session. Honestly, I see Tuesday going either way - please prepare accordingly. If we are open, buses will likely be moving more slowly. Please bundle up those kids waiting at bus stops and encourage teen drivers to be extra careful.
In addition to whether or not to close schools, we also have to consider whether or not it is safe to hold extra-curricular events. In some cases, such as an overnight snowstorm, conditions can improve enough throughout the day to allow events to be safely held. This is a decision that is typically made during the day of the actual school closure. Communication on these events may come through normal school processes or from other administrators or coaches.
As I stated earlier, this is not a perfect science, and as such, your grace is much appreciated.
Be well, stay safe!
Chris Rice
Interim Superintendent
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools (K-12 only) will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, January 15, 2024 due to windchill temperatures and icy back roads. Daycare will remain open.
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools (K-12 and daycare) will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024 due to inclement weather.
There is NO Girls youth basketball tomorrow after school because of Halloween. The next after school practice is THURSDAY, November 2
3rd-4th 3:00-4:15
5th-6th 4:00-5:15
Travel practice on Wednesday, November 1
3rd-4th 6:00
5th-6th 7:00
HALF DAY BUSES: Orange and White buses are being combined on the ORANGE BUS today for the half day and they may be running 30 minutes late!
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. ❤️💛🐏
The Green Bus will not be running this morning due to a shortage of drivers.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Reminder that practice for 7th and 8th grade boys basketball starts tomorrow Monday, October 23. Students must have a physical before practice starts. NO Physical-NO Practice
Practice will be 3:30-5:30 tomorrow. Coaches will notify parents the schedule for the remainder of the week.
Justin Gailhouse