The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday celebration was held virtually this year on Monday, January 18, 2021. The community event brings all members of the community together for a celebration of Dr. King’s life. Galesburg 7th and 8th grade students were offered the opportunity to participate in the celebration by entering the essay contest. Each year a... READ MORE >
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday celebration was held virtually this year on Monday, January 18, 2021. The community event brings all members of the community together for a celebration of Dr. King’s life. Galesburg 7th and 8th grade students were offered the opportunity to participate in the celebration by entering the essay contest. Each year a... READ MORE >
The Board of Education authorized the administration to implement the in-person learning plan, effective Monday, February 1, 2021. The Board will meet in a Special Session on Monday, January 25th to review the infection rates and staff/student isolation and quarantine data. Student groups begin on Monday, February 1, 2021 and are now available in Skyward Family... READ MORE >
CUSD #205 is suspending all in-person instruction effective immediately. We are making this change due to the rising number of COVID positive cases in Knox and Warren counties. While we have been very proud of everyone’s efforts to keep all of our students and staff safe through the in-person instruction that has occurred, we feel that the trajectory of the... READ MORE >
CUSD #205 is using Clever to provide a simple way to use one login to access multiple platforms. Clever syncs with our system to provide your student(s) with a "one stop shop" for many of the applications that your students will use on a regular basis. This will prevent your students from logging in to several different platforms with the use of Clever's single... READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, After reviewing the Knox County COVID-19 Metrics, we feel it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to cancel the Meet the Teacher event we originally publicized. Instead, we will offer the opportunity for students to pick up supplies from the school they are registered to attend. An email was sent to Parents/Guardians today with more... READ MORE >
Galesburg CUSD #205 is offering optional Parent University classes for parents and guardians to gain a better understanding of E-Learning. "Galesburg District #205 continues to look for ways to provide our parents and guardians with the necessary resources and support as we begin our E-Learning this fall. An exciting, upcoming opportunity for parents and guardians... READ MORE >
The Gale Scholars Program is proud to announce the induction of its newest class, the Class of 2024. The 10 students went through a rigorous two month selection process (application/essay, grade/citizenship/attendance, references and interviews). They were chosen from an original pool of 36 applicants. Their cumulative GPA isa sparkling 3.60. This year's final... READ MORE >
The Galesburg Public Library Staff are still working to provide support to our community during this challenging time. The Library collection includes: The Alliance Digital Media Library collection of ebooks and audiobooks, accessible via the Overdrive and Libby apps,Additional ebooks and audiobooks through eReadIllinois, Biblioboard, and Tumblebooks, To access... READ MORE >
The Galesburg School District is attempting to identify students who do not have home internet access in the event an E-Learning Plan is activated during a school closure. If your student DOES NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AT HOME, please contact the district office on Thursday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm or Friday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm at 309-973-2111. It is very important... READ MORE >
IMSA (Illinois Math and Science Academy) Fusion is currently in its 9th year at Churchill Junior High. The IMSA program originated in Aurora, Illinois and started with two goals; to further expand the expertise of science teachers across the state and to expand the horizons of students with a challenging curriculum that extends beyond the everyday science and math... READ MORE >
The Galesburg School District administration held a Community Q&A on January 16, 2020. The meeting was held at Galesburg High School, in the Little Theater. Approximately 40 community members were in attendance. The meeting began with a brief special Board of Education meeting, followed by the discussion of the 7-12 GHS Campus. The recording of the video can be... READ MORE >
Churchill Junior High welcomed Ken Malcolm to speak to 8th grade students regarding his career as a Fitness Specialist with Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. Churchill 8th graders are experiencing a series of "career talks" during their advisory period. Students receive information about the presenter's educational experience as well as their... READ MORE >
The Churchill and Lombard Boys Basketball Game Monday, December 17th, was a historic evening for the Junior High Basketball program in Galesburg CUSD #205. The 7th and 8th Grade boys basketball teams faced each other for the final time as Churchill and Lombard. The 7th Grade Churchill boys took the win after a game winning shot at the buzzer. The final score,... READ MORE >
For the entire month of November, Middle School Principals across KnoxCounty will be raising awareness and funds for the American Cancer Societythrough their Colors of Cancer program with a total goal of $4,000.Locally, Mr. Hawkins (Churchill) and Mr. Young (Lombard) will be competing to see who canraise the most to donate to the cause. A challenge has been laid... READ MORE >
The generosity of the Jack E. Larson endowment fund continues to provide for Galesburg area students. Over 300 CUSD#205 students attended the Jack Larson shoe day held at Wal-Mart. Students received a new pair of shoes and socks. The day was made possible with the assistance of various community members and organizations. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped... READ MORE >
Sixth Grade students in Mrs. Nelson's Social Studies class just finished their Mesopotamia projects this week. According to Mrs. Nelson, "The students did a phenomenal job." The District #205 public speaking rubric was used to grade the project. Keep up the good work! READ MORE >
CPR-or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Churchill 7th Grade Health Students have been learning about CPR and were given the opportunity to practice hands-only CPR in class. READ MORE >
Acknowledge. Care. Tell. (A.C.T.) Form Are you worried about yourself or a friend? Are you unsure of what to do? Have you been bullied? The Acknowledge. Care. Tell. (A.C.T.) form is a great place to get help for you or others. Each school website has a link under the "Live Feed" section as well as under the "For Students" menu. Simply click on the link, follow... READ MORE >
Churchill and Lombard students were given the opportunity to listen to nationally known and respected speaker, trainer and author, Carl "Energizer" Olson, on Thursday, September 27. He connects everyday life and Social Emotional Learning skills in his presentation. His message is combined with magic and words. The students learned about how to focus, persevere, and... READ MORE >
Physical Education and Public Speaking aren't always thought of as two subject matters that can go hand in hand. However, Mr. Turner, physical education teacher at Churchill Middle School, has implemented new ways to assess student knowledge in his classes, while also utilizing the K-12 Writing and Public Speaking rubric. With the launch of the K-12 Writing and... READ MORE >
Galesburg CUSD #205 receives many requests from community organizations to distribute informational materials to students and parents on a monthly and weekly basis. The "Virtual Backpack" for District 205 is our "eco-friendly" approach to distributing information to students and parents. The Galesburg CUSD #205 Virtual Backpack is an electronic method of working to... READ MORE >
Sixth grade students have been busy working on one of the first projects of the year in World Geography. The students are working in groups to create a map of the world. They are creating their own map key, compass rose, and find many important places around the world. READ MORE >
The students and staff at Churchill Junior High School participated in a school wide greeting activity called the Welcome Back High Five. The purpose of the activity was to welcome all returning and new students to Churchill. Students had the opportunity to high five, fist bump, or greet each other with either "Hi", "Hello", or "Welcome". Churchill has made... READ MORE >
Mr. Tom Hawkins, a Galesburg-area native, is currently beginning his sixth year as Principal at Churchill Junior High School. Mr. Hawkins earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While attending UIUC, Mr. Hawkins was a member of both FarmHouse Fraternity and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football Team... READ MORE >