Galena High School’s Honors Ecology and Natural Resources classes went on a field trip to Lake Carroll Fishery where they hatch walleye. When GHS arrived at the fishery they were ...
It is never easy to understand why the most amazing people have to face the most arduous battles. On March 29, the GHS community was struck with heart-wrenching news. Katie McInty...
Chase Dittmar is a State Proficiency winner in the area of Agricultural Communications with his bee business. His application will be advancing to the National FFA Competition. ...
The Galena Rotary choses one Sophomore from Galena High School as Student of the Quarter. The award recognizes one sophomore student each quarter for their efforts in their academ...
Congratulations to three of Galena High School’s Journalism students who attended the state finals this year! Kennedy Trautsch ‘23, Jenna Smith ‘23, and Sam Eaton ‘23 were recogni...
As the school year comes to an end, the Class of 2023 looks back at their time together in school. Many students have been together since kindergarten, and some even before, while...
On Friday, April 22 three students from Galena High School traveled to Bloomington Normal to compete in the IHSA State Journalism Competition. Senior Sam Eaton competed in the Spo...
On April 26, the Galena High School awarded senior students with academic awards and scholarship money. Congratulations to the GHS class of 2023 who were gifted more than $100,000...
Congratulations to the FFA members advancing to state! Last night Chase, Nick, Cooper & Summer interviewed at the district level in their proficiency areas. THREE are advancing t...
Congratulations to the GHS Girls Basketball Team on their second IHSA State showing in two years. The team leaves this morning for Bloomington Normal and ISU's RedBird Arena. Tomo...
Emma Blaum is this week's Pirate Competitor of the Week. She placed 3rd at the IHSA Speech Sectional held in DeKalb on Saturday, Feb. 11. This third place ranking has earned her ...
Chase Dittmar Scholastic Bowl
Chase Dittmar is this week's Pirate Competitor of the Week. According to Coach Jenkins, “Chase had his best meet so far this season for the scho...
Over the weekend of Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16 the Galena Pirates Girls Basketball team traveled to Byron, IL for the MLK Tournament. This tournament expanded...
On Friday, Jan. 13 GHS students were recognized for their hard work during the first semester. “This year's Honor Roll Assembly looked a little different. “I spoke to staff about ...
On April 20, 21, & 22 the GHS Drama Club will be performing The Totally Rockin’ 80’s Prom. The shows will be at 6:30 p.m. each night at Turner Hall, doors will open at 6:00 pm. ...
Pirate Competitor of the Week - Joey Heller Varsity Boys Basketball
Last week in 3 games Joey averaged 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal a game helping Galena go 3-0 ...
Congratulations to the GHS Speech Team who placed 2nd as a team at the River Ridge Invitational on Saturday, January 4. Individual award winners were:
6th Place - Chase Dittma...
On Friday, Nov. 11 the Jo Carrol CTE announced their Students of the Quarter. GHS junior Averi Hewitt was recognized for her work in the law enforcement program.
“I think CTE...