Our Parent Drop Off staff started the last day of school with some fun!

Please pick up medications or make other arrangements with the school nurse.


Galax City Public Schools would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable summer break! ☀️
Reminder: The last day of school is THURSDAY, May 28, with a 1:30 PM dismissal for all students.
Thank you for a wonderful school year, and we hope everyone has a great summer!
Reminder: The last day of school is THURSDAY, May 28, with a 1:30 PM dismissal for all students.
Thank you for a wonderful school year, and we hope everyone has a great summer!

Happy Memorial Day from Galax City Public Schools!

If you are unable to join us in-person at the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony today, you can livestream it! Go to: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxcitypublicschools3165/streams
We can't wait to celebrate the students of the Class of 2026!

We can't wait to celebrate our student accomplishments next week.
Please note that Kindergarten and 5th Grade have their own ceremonies.
Please note that Kindergarten and 5th Grade have their own ceremonies.


Today we celebrate our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists who help our students find their voice, build confidence, and communicate with the world around them. Happy National Speech Pathologist Day!


School is out, summer meals are in! Galax City Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children. Meals must be consumed on site in teh school cafeteria. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:
Galax High Shcool, 200 Maroon Tide Drive Galax, VA
Meals served: June 1-26, 2026 and July 6-31, 2026
Breakfast Hours: 7AM-8:30AM
Lunch Hours: 11AM-12:30PM
Galax Elementary School, 300 McArthur Street, Galax, VA
Meals served: June 1-12,2026
Breakfast Hours: 7:30AM-8:30AM
Lunch Hours: 10:30AM- Noon
Galax High Shcool, 200 Maroon Tide Drive Galax, VA
Meals served: June 1-26, 2026 and July 6-31, 2026
Breakfast Hours: 7AM-8:30AM
Lunch Hours: 11AM-12:30PM
Galax Elementary School, 300 McArthur Street, Galax, VA
Meals served: June 1-12,2026
Breakfast Hours: 7:30AM-8:30AM
Lunch Hours: 10:30AM- Noon

Check out this date if you have a rising 6th-grade boy interested in basketball!

Yearbooks are still on sale! Don't miss out!


They're moving on up! Mark your calendars as we celebrate with our 5th graders one lat time before they move to GMS!


May is underway! Please check the calendar for upcoming events!


Our school nurses are caring for every student, every day. You’re more than a nurse, you’re a safe place, a calm voice, and the heart behind our school. Because of you, our students are healthy, supported, and ready to learn!
Thank you for everything you do to keep the Maroon Tide strong and healthy!
Thank you for everything you do to keep the Maroon Tide strong and healthy!

This is a reminder to join us for our annual GES Art Show tomorrow!


The Galax Special Education Advisory Committee is hosting a free community service fair, and YOU are invited!


Don’t miss it—this is the ONLY time sports physicals will be FREE at Galax High School!
Join us May 26–27 during school hours (8:30 AM–2:45 PM). Open to rising 6th graders and up.
- Important: Completed physical forms must be turned in to the school nurse by May 21 to be scheduled.
Take advantage now—there won’t be another free opportunity! All athletes will need an updated physical to be eligible to play in the 2026-2027 seasons.
Join us May 26–27 during school hours (8:30 AM–2:45 PM). Open to rising 6th graders and up.
- Important: Completed physical forms must be turned in to the school nurse by May 21 to be scheduled.
Take advantage now—there won’t be another free opportunity! All athletes will need an updated physical to be eligible to play in the 2026-2027 seasons.

Please join us in congratulating Joseph Lopez Rivera! Last night, his artwork was awarded FIRST PLACE in the elementary division of the Virginia School Board Association’s Spring Student Art Contest. Joseph’s entry was selected from artwork submitted from the 14 divisions in the VSBA Southwest Region.
Joseph’s artwork will be displayed in the VSBA office in Charlottesville for the next year. He will also be entered in a statewide competition with first-place winners from across the state.
Special thanks to Erin Creed for supporting Joseph and making this recognition possible!
Joseph’s artwork will be displayed in the VSBA office in Charlottesville for the next year. He will also be entered in a statewide competition with first-place winners from across the state.
Special thanks to Erin Creed for supporting Joseph and making this recognition possible!

Hispanic Night- May 1, 2026

April 30, 2026-Wear blue for Autism Awareness

From helping students to supporting staff and keeping our school organized — we appreciate our incredible administrative team today and every day! Happy Administrative Professionals Day!


