Galena High School

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...

This year two GHS trapshooting team members have really been standing out. Kiera Linenfelser ‘24 and Johnny Heller ‘25 have both achieved some big trapshooting goals. Linenfe...

After a successful fall season for Galena athletics, the winter season has begun! There is a lot of excitement surrounding basketball this year. Especially after the historic seas...

Galena High School’s National Art Honor Society has outdone themselves once again with another wonderful art show. On Thursday, November 3, NAHS members opened their nature themed...

Galena, IL - - The NRA Foundation has awarded the Galena High School Trap Shooting Team a grant totaling over $3000 in shotgun shells for weekly competitions. "We are very ex...

Today the GHS AP Literature class took advantage of the fall weather and did some Independent Reading outside on school grounds. The students selected their novel from various AP ...

Gracie Furlong Varsity Volleyball - September Gracie had another great week of volleyball leading her team to an impressive 18-1 record so far. This week in big wins over East ...

Students in Mrs. Rosenthal's English III class made connections about elements of the play The Crucible using a strategy called Hexagonal Thinking. "This activity makes students t...

On Saturday, September 3, senior Julia Townsend, reached a major milestone in her volleyball career. The Galena Pirate Volleyball Team traveled to Anamosa to compete in a seven-te...

At the Friday night football game on September 2, the Galena High School seniors of football, cheerleading, and cross country were recognized. It was an excellent time for friends...

Galena High School’s yearbook has been a staple in the school’s history for years. Each year, the school’s publications class works hard to produce a yearbook full of memories and...

The Galena Girls Varsity Volleyball Team is back like they never left. Last year they lost to Aquin during the second round of sectionals which was devastating, but it motivated t...

Last night the boys golf team played Dakota in Freeport. Galena won 166 to 219. Medalist was Jacob Furlong who shot a 39. Runner up was Ryan Stoffregen and Connor Glasgow who both...

The GHS Drama Club hosted auditions for the production of Clue on August 10th and 11th. Rehearsals began the week of August 15 with students preparing to memorize their lines, t...

Among the many new staff faces this year, we see a familiar face. This familiar face has shocked everyone. Sophomore Beckett SImpson said, “It is wonderful to have him back. I'm e...

This year, the middle school and high school welcomes a new face to the music staff. With the departure of Mr. Myatt at the end of last year, Lilly Steich looked to fill in the op...

Galena High School has many new faces this year, including its staff. This year they welcome back Lillie Anderson-Beadle as the new English teacher. She graduated from Galena High...

The boys golf team won last night against Polo 159 to 246. Medalist was Ryan Stoffregen with a 38. Runner up was Jacob Furlong and Connor Glasgow who both shot a 40. Caleb Soat ca...

This school year there are many new faces within GHS. One addition to the teaching staff this year is Spanish teacher, Mrs. Jessica Weber. Mrs. Weber was brought into the Spanish ...