Environmental Science students generated the gases that cause acid rain.
They then bubbled those gases through water to create acid rain and measured the pH of each resulting type of acid rain. Cool, huh?
Students in Ms. Gardner's class must answer an important question: would they rather receive $1,000 a day for 30 days, or receive a penny on day one of the month, and then double that amount each day for the month?
Come support Galesburg CUSD #205 students and get into the Holiday Spirit! We hope to see you!
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GHS Trivia Time! Did you know that the term "Cyber Monday" was coined by GHS class of 1996 grad Ellen (Tolley) Davis along with Scott Silverman? This term describes the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. Davis is President of the National Retail Federation.
Just a reminder:
Monday 11/25/19 Regular Attendance
Tuesday 11/26/19 One Hour Early Dismissal
Wednesday 11/27/19 No School
Thursday 11/28/19 No School
Friday 11/29/19 No School
Thank you to Mrs. Lovdahl and Mrs. Sharp for advocating for their student and for our maintenance staff for building a beautiful platform to accommodate her need. ⚡️
Biology students learn about taxonomy by developing a dichotomous classification key for different types of pasta.
27 members of the GHS CARE program thanked our veterans by walking in the 2019 Veterans' Day parade yesterday. Instead of passing out candy, CARE members elected to give out more than 1,000 4"x6" stick flags to those in attendance.
GHS Students participated in a hands-on activity presented by Ellen Bassler from Midwest Technical Institute on careers. Groups were challenged to build a product using collaboration and adaptation, they did not have the "exact pieces" to complete the task at hand.
Reminder: No school on Monday, November 11, 2019. Classes resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Clothing and Textiles 2 students rallied and created baby shower decorations for a person in need. #streakspride
Friday, November 8th, is the 3rd Annual First-Generation College Celebration.This is a celebration put on by the Council for Opportunity for Education (COE), the Center for First-Generation Student Success, and the Suder Foundation. GHS staff are proud grads today and every day!
Fire department was called for an alarm that sounded at GHS. Fire personnel checked over the area that the alarm was triggered and it was determined there was no fire or danger. Students were allowed to safety return to class once the all clear was given.
Scenes from the Trade and Manufacturing showcase with some of our fantastic students! Thank you to all the vendors that came to get our students excited about the trades.
Excellent turn out this morning for our trades and manufacturing showcase
Reminder: CUSD #205 K-12 buildings will be on a Half Day Dismissal schedule on Thursday, October 31, 2019. http://bit.ly/205buildingtimes
Biology students are investigating how predation effects the color and size of a population of M&Ms.
This week is National Principal Appreciation Week! Please join us and thank each and every one of our principals and assistant principals for all their hard work and dedication to Galesburg CUSD #205. We appreciate all you do!
The students going crazy while WQAD films for the morning broadcast.
