Join us on Friday, December 5, 2025, for a special day where students and staff in grades PreK-12 can wear their favorite baseball cap and/or jersey to school for just $1. This event honors the incredible legacy of Jordan Ball, a beloved teacher and coach who made a lasting impact on our community. All proceeds from Baseball Cap/Jersey Day will go directly to support Jordan Ball's family during this time. Let's come together to celebrate his memory and show our support. #Thisis205

Monday, December 1, 2025 - Galesburg District 205 is operating on a one-hour early dismissal schedule today due to inclement weather.
What does this mean for Bright Futures?
What does this mean for Bright Futures?

Join us this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. for an exclusive sneak peek of the new Galesburg Athletic Center! Explore the exciting facility which houses a new state of the art weight room and training facilities for multiple sports. This facility will play a vital role in supporting our student athletes and enhancing physical education classes. Please watch for the date of the official ribbon-cutting ceremony in February of 2026. #Thisis205
📍 Galesburg Athletic Center: Next to Wicall Gymnasium and Mustain Pool
📅 Saturday, November 29th, 2025
⌚1 to 3 p.m.
📍 Galesburg Athletic Center: Next to Wicall Gymnasium and Mustain Pool
📅 Saturday, November 29th, 2025
⌚1 to 3 p.m.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience during the recent Skyward outage. We are pleased to announce that everything is back up and running smoothly. #Thisis205

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with Skyward. Our team is aware of the issue and is actively working to resolve it as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding. #Thisis205

Due to a power outage, all Bright Futures Full Day and AM classes are cancelled today.

The first day of school is approaching! Illinois School Physicals and up-to-date immunizations must be submitted before the first day of school. Students who do not submit the required documentation will be excluded on the first day of school. For specific grade level requirements, please click the link: https://sites.google.com/galesburg205.org/healthservices/health-requirements?authuser=0 #Thisis205

Get ready for school with a fresh new look! We’re thrilled to announce that Bella Vida Hair Studio is back to provide FREE haircuts for all Galesburg CUSD #205 students. Join us at King Elementary, located at 1018 South Farnham Street, on August 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start the school year feeling confident and stylish! We can’t wait to see you there! #Thisis205

It's that time of year again! Start preparing for the 2025-2026 school year by logging into Skyward Family Access to register your students. This year, we have an exciting incentive! Complete all registrations by May 15, 2025, and you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing for a gift card from Hy-Vee. Don't miss out on the chance to get everything sorted early and potentially win a great prize! Your student's future begins with timely registration—act now and make sure they are ready for another successful school year ahead! #Thisis205

Attention, all incoming Kindergarten Families! We're thrilled to invite you to the Kindergarten Open House on April 22 at King, Silas Willard, and Steele. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your new principal and teachers, explore the school, and learn about the amazing experiences waiting for you. Join us for an exciting evening with information about what it means to be part of our kindergarten family. Your adventure is just beginning, and we can't wait to see all the bright, eager faces ready to make new friends and embark on this educational journey! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled event! #Thisis205 #ThisisKingSchool #SilasWildcats #WeareSteele

Our Galesburg 205 app keeps getting better and better! Parents and Guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new features like chat and class streams via web and in the app. If you haven't yet created your account, be sure to check your email or text messages for your invitation!
Download for Android: https://aptg.co/qXnSys
Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/DLrldC

Due to the extreme temperatures, all Galesburg Schools will operate on a 1-hour delay today, February 18th.

Galesburg schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12th. The forecast calls for dangerous traveling conditions in the afternoon, therefore all school activities are canceled as well.

Due to icy roads and conditions, all Galesburg Schools will be closed today, February 6th, 2025.

Say "hello" to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Galesburg 205 app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents & Guardians, check your email or text messages for instructions to sign up and access new features now!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Galesburg 205 app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Parents and Guardians, look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app on Monday, February 3!
Download for Android: https://aptg.co/qXnSys
Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/DLrldC

Due to the extreme cold weather forecasted there will be NO SCHOOL Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Happy Holidays from the staff at Bright Futures! We hope you have a very relaxing break and we will see you in January! #ShiningBright

Upcoming Athletic Winter Camp/Clinic Information!
Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/GHScamps
Baseball Camp: Sign-up deadline: December 20, 2024 (Grades 3-6th)
Basketball Cheer Clinic: Sign-up deadline: January 3, 2025 (Grades PreK-8th)
#StreaksNation #Thisis205

We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the time off with family and friends. As you reflect on what you are thankful for this year, please help us recognize an outstanding staff member who stands out and #Shinesin205. #Thisis205 Click the link to nominate: https://forms.gle/oLoA4Xi8Lp1gdVMZ7
