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My personal collection of the Ravensburger line of Villainous board games.

Bring back board games!

Josh Cullers, Galt High School June 26, 2024

We live in an increasingly digital age, and while there’s been very intense debate over its role in society, there’s one area of life where it has dominated more than anywhere else.  Entertainment.  Nearly...

Advanced Placement course are a serious challenge.

Do some self searching on the challenges before you sign up for advanced placement

Josh Cullers, Galt High School June 25, 2024

Advanced Placement classes have long been a source of struggle for students at high schools across the United States, but it doesn’t have to be a tough decision as to whether or not to take them. According...

GHS’s newly upgraded campus fire alarm panel (left) next to one of three panels from the previous system.

Following campus wide technical malfunction, Galt High looks for solutions

Josh Cullers, Galt High School May 13, 2024

A campus-wide wifi malfunction demonstrated the need to complete an upgrade of Galt High School’s fire alarm system, according to administrators, teachers and students. When the wifi went out Mar....

SPED students, student aides, members of the Galt Youth Commission, Galt High leadership students and Galt police officers all gather to enjoy a friendly lunch together in the school cafeteria.

Galt Youth Commission hosts special needs lunch as part of Random Acts of Kindness Week

Josh Cullers, Galt High School March 5, 2024

As part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the Galt Youth Commission hosted a pizza-and-drinks lunch at Galt High for special needs students. Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrated this year Feb. 11-17,...

'Minga" is the name of the Galt High digital ID system.

Galt faculty, students discuss effectiveness of new digital hall pass and I.D. system

Josh Cullers, Galt High School February 3, 2024

As the world continues to become more technologically advanced, Galt High School has followed suit by adopting a new digital program called Minga to handle its hall passes and student IDs. How effective...

GHS students, staff discuss ever present issue of burnout

GHS students, staff discuss ever present issue of burnout

Josh Cullers, Galt High School January 17, 2024

Following the fall semester, many students find themselves dealing with the inevitable problem of fatigue and burnout. But just because it’s inevitable doesn’t mean it’s unsolvable. Burnout is...

The new undated Galt High library.

Galt High begins its first library renovation since opening in 1911

Josh Cullers, Galt High School December 28, 2023

Galt High School this month has begun the first renovations to its library since the school’s founding in 1911. One of the biggest aspects of the transformation has been weeding out old books, Galt...

Students should take advantage of  their First Amendment rights

Students should take advantage of their First Amendment rights

Josh Cullers, Galt High School November 7, 2023

It’s no secret that our natural rights as Americans have become a hot button issue in the current political climate.  Among these rights, those enshrined in the First Amendment of our Constitution,...

Schools are mulling over a switch to four day school weeks.

Galt High School students, staff weigh in on possible four-day school week

Josh Cullers, Galt High School October 19, 2023

It’s no secret that shifting to a four-day school week has become a national trend. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 24 states have at least one district with a four-day schedule. Four-day...

Galt High art teacher Corryn Hafner took on extra responsibilities as the Galt district's theater teacher

Art teacher volunteers to add on theater responsibilities as teacher shortage squeezes Galt district

Josh Cullers, Galt High School September 18, 2023

Galt High School recently welcomed its very own art teacher, Corryn Hafner, as its new theater teacher, as ongoing enrollment and employment issues throw curveballs at the administration. After getting...

Galt High German students protest the school board’s decision to cut the class. From left to right Juan Pablo Martinez, Adam Miller, Sam Yong and Savannah Soto. Photo by Josh Cullers, Galt High School.

Galt Joint Union school board votes to eliminate German courses

Josh Cullers, Galt High School May 8, 2023

The Galt Joint Union High School District school board recently made the decision to eliminate all German course offerings during a round of budget cuts, and many members of the Galt community are opposed...

 City of Galt zoning map courtesy of Community Development Manager Craig Hoffman.

Agriculture, demographics result in disproportionate Hispanic enrollment in Galt Joint Union High School District

Josh Cullers, Galt High School May 8, 2023

The City of Galt has a fairly even number of Hispanics-Latino and white residents. However, the student demographics of the Galt Joint Union High School District show a much higher percentage of Hispanic-Latino...

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