Galena Elementary School - Galena, Maryland

Galena Elementary School - Galena, Maryland Galena Elementary School is an amazing, Pre-K through 5, Title 1 school located in rural Kent County.

06/11/2026

Please take a few minutes to watch this video to learn more about your child’s MAP Assessment Report. MAP reports for third-fifth grade students will be sent home tomorrow along with report cards.

06/11/2026

Want to better understand your child’s STAR Assessment Report? Watch this short video for an easy overview. STAR reports for PreK–2nd grade students will be sent home tomorrow with report cards.

Help Us Plan Next Year’s Family Events! At Galena Elementary, we are planning next year’s family events and want to know...
06/08/2026

Help Us Plan Next Year’s Family Events!

At Galena Elementary, we are planning next year’s family events and want to know what your family would enjoy most. Whether your family attended every event, one event, or none this year, your voice matters and we want to hear from YOU!

The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Click the link below to share your ideas and help us make next year even better for our families!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/galenapfe

🏃‍♀️☀️🐊 Field Day is TOMORROW! 🐊☀️🏃‍♂️The countdown is on! We are excited for a day filled with fun, teamwork, friendly ...
06/04/2026

🏃‍♀️☀️🐊 Field Day is TOMORROW! 🐊☀️🏃‍♂️

The countdown is on! We are excited for a day filled with fun, teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of Gator pride!

📅 Field Day Schedule
⏰ 9:30 AM – Field Day activities begin
🍎 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM – Lunch Break
⏰ 1:30 PM – Grade-Level Games (Grades 1–5 only; Pre-K and Kindergarten students do not participate in grade-level games.)
🏆 2:30 PM – 5th Grade vs. Teachers Challenge

🌟 Reminder – New This Year: Field Day Uniforms! 🌟
Students will change into their Field Day shirts at school tomorrow morning. At the end of the day, they will change back into the shirt they wore to school and bring the Field Day shirt back to be collected. These uniforms will be washed and reused each year to promote school spirit while being environmentally and financially responsible.

🌞 Don't Forget!
🧢 Wear a hat to help stay cool.
🧴 Apply sunscreen at home before arriving at school. Please remember that staff members are unable to apply sunscreen to students.
💧 Bring a labeled water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

We are looking forward to an amazing day of fun and memories with our students. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families for helping make Field Day such a special tradition!

See you tomorrow, Gators! 💙💚

🇺🇸📜 A Heartfelt Thank You to Rita Kulley, Karen Peck, and everyone at the Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474📜🇺🇸As our nation ...
06/04/2026

🇺🇸📜 A Heartfelt Thank You to Rita Kulley, Karen Peck, and everyone at the Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474📜🇺🇸

As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, we are grateful to the organizations and community members who generously donated copies of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution to each of our 5th grade students.

These historic documents are more than artifacts from our nation's past—they are living lessons that connect directly to what our students are learning in the classroom. In 5th grade social studies, students analyze the Declaration of Independence by examining the colonial policies that led to its creation, exploring core democratic principles such as natural rights and consent of the governed, and connecting the document's ideals to the shared political values that continue to shape our country today.

By providing students with their own copies, these donors have given them an opportunity to engage more deeply with the founding principles of our democracy and to better understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Thank you for investing in the civic education of our students and helping inspire the next generation of informed, engaged citizens as we commemorate America's 250-year journey. 💙❤️🤍

🚜🐕🌳💉⚓💰 Career Day was an adventure! ⚓💰💉🌳🐕🚜Today, our students explored a world of possibilities during Career Day! From ...
06/04/2026

🚜🐕🌳💉⚓💰 Career Day was an adventure! ⚓💰💉🌳🐕🚜

Today, our students explored a world of possibilities during Career Day! From protecting our natural resources to caring for patients, growing plants, sailing the Chesapeake, and serving our country, our presenters helped students discover that there are countless paths to a bright future.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who shared their time, expertise, and passion with our students:

🌲 Park Ranger
🚜 Farmer
🩻 X-Ray Technician
🦌 Department of Natural Resources Officer
🐕‍🦺 K-9 Police Officer
🩺 Nurse Practitioner
💰 Banker
📢 Communications Professional
🌻 Horticulture Specialist
🇺🇸 U.S. Army Recruiter
🌎 Missionary
💪 Physical Therapist
💙 Aspire Mental Health
⛵ Sailing Instructor

Our students asked thoughtful questions, learned new skills, and even began imagining what they might want to be when they grow up. Whether they dream of working outdoors, helping others, protecting their community, or exploring the world, today showed them that every career starts with curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to learn.

Thank you to all of our Career Day presenters for inspiring the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers, and difference-makers! 💙🐊

📚☀️ Learning, Leadership, and Service! ☀️📚As our 5th graders wrapped up their final year at Galena Elementary, they comp...
06/04/2026

📚☀️ Learning, Leadership, and Service! ☀️📚

As our 5th graders wrapped up their final year at Galena Elementary, they completed a meaningful service-learning project that brought their learning full circle.

Students reflected on their early reading experiences and selected their favorite picture book from their younger years. After researching their chosen book and practicing their reading fluency, they had the opportunity to share their love of reading with some of our youngest learners.

Our 5th graders met with Pre-K students outdoors to read their favorite stories as the culminating activity for this project. It was a wonderful experience for both groups, creating connections across grade levels while fostering a love of literacy.

In addition to making special memories, students will earn service-learning hours for their work and dedication to this project. We are so proud of our 5th graders for demonstrating leadership, kindness, and a commitment to serving others as they prepare for their next chapter. 💙🐊

💦☀️ Our Language Support class had an absolute BLAST during their end-of-the-year Water Day Celebration on Tuesday! ☀️💦F...
06/04/2026

💦☀️ Our Language Support class had an absolute BLAST during their end-of-the-year Water Day Celebration on Tuesday! ☀️💦

From water games and laughter to plenty of smiles and fun in the sun, students enjoyed a well-deserved day of celebration as they wrapped up another successful school year.

We are so proud of all they have accomplished this year—their hard work, growth, perseverance, and enthusiasm have been inspiring to watch. Water Day was the perfect way to celebrate their achievements and the friendships they have built along the way.

Here's to a summer filled with fun, adventure, and making more wonderful memories! 🌊😎💙🐊

🏃‍♀️☀️🐊 Field Day is Friday! 🐊☀️🏃‍♂️Get ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, and Gator pride!📅 Field Day Schedule⏰ 9:3...
06/02/2026

🏃‍♀️☀️🐊 Field Day is Friday! 🐊☀️🏃‍♂️

Get ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, and Gator pride!

📅 Field Day Schedule
⏰ 9:30 AM– Field Day activities begin
🍎 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM – Lunch Break
⏰ 1:30 PM – Grade-Level Games *(Grades 1–5 only; Pre-K and Kindergarten students do not participate in grade-level games)*1st grade-level games may begin closer to 1:00
🏆 2:30 PM – 5th Grade vs. Teachers Challenge

🌟 IMPORTANT – NEW THIS YEAR: Field Day Uniforms!🌟
All students will change into a Field Day shirt at school. At the end of the day, students will remove their Field Day shirt and wear the shirt they came to school in back home. Field Day uniforms will be collected, washed, and reused each year, helping us build school spirit while being environmentally and financially responsible.

🚪 Visitor Information ✅
A visitor check-in table will be available outside beginning at 9:15 AM. Visitors who returned their visitor slip by Thursday may check in at the outdoor table and proceed directly to the event.

⚠️ Visitors who did not return a visitor slip by Thursday will need to report to the office to be cleared before attending Field Day. Please be prepared with a valid driver's license and a little extra patience, as the office check-in process can take some time to complete.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All family members are welcome to attend and cheer on our students! Please note that Field Day games and activities are reserved for school-age children only.

🌞 Field Day Reminders
🧢 Wear a hat to help stay cool.
🧴 Apply sunscreen at home before coming to school. Please note that staff members are unable to apply sunscreen to students.
💧 Bring a labeled water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

We can't wait to see our students cheering, competing, and making memories with their classmates. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families for helping make this one of the most exciting days of the school year!

Looking forward to a fantastic Field Day, Gators! 💙💚

Address

114 S. Main Street
Galena, MD
21635

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14108102510

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