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A big THANK YOU to the Carl Sandburg College women's basketball team and their coach for joining us for High Five Friday!

They brought plenty of energy and smiles as they welcomed our students to school and helped kick off the day on a positive note. We appreciate you taking the time to make our students feel special!

#Thisis205 #HighFiveFriday
1 day ago, Bright Futures
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
High Five Friday Guests
A new face joined the Bright Futures family today! Our staff welcomed Mrs. Ralston on her first day as she begins training alongside our longtime secretary, Ms. Hiatt, who will be retiring in December. We are excited to welcome Mrs. Ralston and grateful for Ms. Hiatt's many years of dedication to Bright Futures!
2 days ago, Galesburg CUSD #205
Mrs. Ralston and Ms. Hiatt
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bright futures staff
November 2026 Newsletter
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6 days ago, Jason Spring
November Newsletter
Reminder that School Picture Proofs are due tomorrow, October 23. Picture retake day will be Wednesday, October 28.
16 days ago, Jason Spring
Picture Proofs Due

Bright Futures Farm Themed Family Reading Night is this Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 - 6:30. Please note the time CHANGE from 5:30 - 6:30. This is so our families can enjoy viewing the tractor and farm animals in the daylight. We can't wait to see you on Thursday evening!

18 days ago, Jason Spring
Family Reading Night
Please see the attached flyer regarding Early Dismissal and No School due to Teacher Institute and Fall Break.
about 1 month ago, Jason Spring
Important Information
When the students in the shark room have play time they waste no time picking out what activity they will be doing! #ShiningBright
about 1 month ago, Galesburg CUSD #205
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You can't walk down the halls at school without seeing some amazing art work our students have been busy creating! #ShiningBright
about 1 month ago, Galesburg CUSD #205
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art work
art work
art work
Our little shining starts are busy with some fine motor activities and more! #ShiningBright
about 1 month ago, Galesburg CUSD #205
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Make a Difference. Every Day.

Galesburg CUSD #205 is hosting a Paraprofessional Hiring Event on Thursday, October 8th, from 4-6 p.m.

Our paraprofessionals play an important role in helping students learn, grow, and succeed, and we are looking for caring, dedicated people to join our team.

✅Learn about available paraprofessional opportunities
✅Meet members of our team and ROE #33
✅Ask questions about working in #205
✅Get set to complete what it takes to become a paraprofessional
✅Potentially get hired on the spot!

Everyone who attends will receive #205 swag! 🎉

#Thisis205 #MakeaDifference #Paraprofessional
about 2 months ago, Galesburg CUSD #205
Paraprofessional Job Fair with picture of student and paraprofessional
Bright Futures Open House is this Thursday, September 24th, 6-7pm. We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Jason Spring
Open House
There’s nothing quite like good ole farm dirt! 🌱🪣
Mr. Spring brought a little bit of the farm to Bright Futures, and our students wasted no time digging in! They scooped, poured, filled buckets, explored—and, of course, got their hands a little dirty!
What looks like a pile of dirt is really an opportunity for sensory exploration, creativity, cooperation, and learning through play.
At Bright Futures, sometimes the best learning is a little messy! ❤️
about 2 months ago, Jason Spring
Dirt
Dirt
Dirt
It's Toddler Plus Tuesday at Discovery Depot! Free admission for Bright Futures families from 5:30 - 7:00pm
about 2 months ago, Jason Spring
Toddler Plus Tuesday

Science came to life in Mrs. Liepitz's classroom! Students were absolutely mesmerized as they observed a beautiful monarch butterfly up close. Their curiosity, excitement, and wonder made this learning experience one they won't soon forget!

about 2 months ago, Jason Spring
Butterfly
Butterfly
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Butterfly
Butterfly
We’re jumping with excitement because tomorrow is Friday—and that means it’s High Five Friday!
about 2 months ago, Jason Spring
High Five Friday
School Picture Day is coming! Wednesday, September 16, 2026
about 2 months ago, Jason Spring
School Picture Day
Hello, sunshine! ☀️We are enjoying every bit of this beautiful day! After last week's heat, this feels just right! 😎 #ShiningBright
2 months ago, Bright Futures
student on tricycle
students playing in sand table
student playing at the water table
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student on tricycle
Students jumping around a tree
student climbing on playground
We love our Pizza Fridays! #ShiningBright
2 months ago, Bright Futures
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It's time to celebrate another great week! How do we do that? High Five Friday, of course! Our special guest High Fivers will be our local heroes from the Galesburg Police Department. The tunes and High Five hands are ready.....we'll see you tomorrow! Let's go!
2 months ago, Jason Spring
High Five Friday
We were so excited to welcome our little learners today! It's going to be a great year! #ShiningBright
3 months ago, Galesburg CUSD #205
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