Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Happy Birthday to Jolie Burris

Announcements: 

• 5th and 6th grade art students get your clay dragon eye off of the bulletin board and take it home.
• Students who volunteered for grandparents day: See Mr. Rich at lunch today to pick up your ice cream treat! Thanks again for helping!
• Interested in joining the dance team next year? There is still time. The first of two workshops begin tonight after school in the MPR. There will be a second one tomorrow, Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!
• Attention former and future Cross Country runners! There will be an informational meeting about the upcoming season at the start of lunch/recess on Friday, May 16th, in the PDLC! Please join us!
• All library books are due Friday.  Please check with the library if you need to know what books are checked out on your account.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Andrew Wilson

Happy Birthday today to Hayden Loftus

Announcements: 

• 5th and 6th grade art students get your clay dragon eye off of the bulletin board and take it home.  
• Attention to students interested in joining the dance team next year: There will be two workshop dates on Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!
• Please welcome back Eli Crow from the US Super Nationals Chess tournament in Orlando and congratulations on your amazing run. Eli finished in the upper half of all participants and came back with a winning record!!!!
• Show Choir:  Please be in the JDS gym today by 4:40 for a sound check.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Happy Birthday to James Whalen and Sullivan McMahon

Announcements: 

• St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Your fundraising efforts are part of something bigger than any one of us—thank you! On Monday, we’ll celebrate your hard work and generosity! Monday’s Theme: “Power Through the Challenge” – Red Out for St. Jude! Wear red to honor the strength and courage of St. Jude patients. St. Jude Fact of the Day: It costs over $2 billion a year to operate St. Jude, and more than 75% of those funds come from public donations.
• Attention to students interested in joining the dance team next year: There will be two workshop dates on Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!
• 5th and 6th grade art students:  if you haven’t taken your dragon eye down from the bulletin board do it TODAY and take it home!
• Today’s trivia question is a grammar question.  I’m going to read you the definition.  You give me the grammar term.  “Two or more words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins or spellings.  Email me this grammar term.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Happy Birthday to Evan Krager

Announcements: 

• St. Jude publishes more pediatric cancer research than any other hospital in the U.S. and turns lab discoveries into lifesaving treatments. Your support helps fund research that impacts kids everywhere. Thank you for sporting your team gear today!
  📅 Tomorrow’s Theme: “Send Sunshine and Good Vibes” – Tropical Day! Let’s bring the beach to school! St. Jude Fact of the Day: Every child treated at St. Jude is part of a research study designed to improve outcomes for future patients.
• Attention to students interested in joining the dance team next year: There will be two workshop dates on Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!
• Students, today is the last day for MASH.
•  Best Buddies will not be going to Skillbuilders today. They will be on a field trip.
• 5th and 6th grade art students:  please take your dragon eye down off the bulletin board and take home!  
• Students, today will be the last day to turn in your dude.be.nice tickets.  We will draw for all trimester prize winners on Friday morning.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Happy Birthday to Macie Crow

Announcements: 

• Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food—because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Thank you for helping raise money to support this life-changing mission. We loved seeing your bright neon outfits today! Tomorrow’s Theme: “Score Big for St. Jude” – Sports Team Day! Show your team spirit for a great cause! St. Jude Fact of the Day: St. Jude has treated children from across all 50 states and around the world.
• Students, today is the last day for Tutoring.
• Attention 8th graders, the high school will be here this morning during 1st hour to take your picture.  This picture will go on your school ID.  Please go to the West Gym first and we will dismiss you to take your picture when we are ready for you.
• Attention to students interested in joining the dance team next year: There will be two workshop dates on Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Announcements: 

• When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, the survival rate has increased from 20% to over 80%—and they’re not stopping until no child dies from cancer.
  Your support this week is helping bring us closer to that goal. Thanks for dressing up today! Tomorrow’s Theme: “Shine a Light on Cancer” – Neon Day! Let’s light it up for a cure! St. Jude Fact of the Day: St. Jude freely shares its research discoveries, speeding up progress and saving children worldwide.
• Attention 8th graders, the high school will be here tomorrow during 1st hour to take your picture.  This picture will go on your school ID.  After you take your picture, you will return to PE.
• Attention to students interested in joining the dance team next year: There will be two workshop dates on Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!
• NJHS inductees- please stop by room 205 before recess for a quick meeting  to go over tonight’s schedule and answer any questions.
• Congratulations to all the chorus students for their outstanding performances at last night’s Spring Chorus Concert. It was truly an excellent evening of music.
• Best Buddies will be going to Easter Seals today. We will be leaving right after 6th hour. This includes Group 1 and Group 2. Meet by the front door by the office doors. We will return right around 2:00.

Monday, May 5, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Lucas Thomas

Announcements: 

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a mission like no other: to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Your efforts this week are helping make a difference for children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Thank you to everyone who dressed up today! Tomorrow’s Theme: “Celebrate the Life-Saving Work at St. Jude” – Christmas in May! Wear your BEST holiday gear to spread cheer and hope! St. Jude Fact of the Day: St. Jude was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that “no child should die in the dawn of life.”
• Attention to students interested in joining the dance team next year: There will be two workshop dates on Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14th, followed by tryouts on Thursday May 15th. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the office!
• All 5th grade chorus students please report to the elementary music room for 8th hour today.
• Attention 8th graders, the high school will be here Wednesday during 1st hour to take your picture.  This picture will go on your school ID.  After you take your picture, you will return to PE.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, May 2, 2025

Happy Birthday to Bennett Edwards, Lucas Whittington and Allison Beck

Announcements: 

• Today, we are wearing the color pink to help raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Every year, more than 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. While it mostly affects adults, men can get breast cancer too, though it's much less common. Finding breast cancer early through regular check-ups can make a big difference in treatment and recovery. There is a Cancer Memory and Encouragement Board outside the middle school office. Students and staff are invited to write a note of encouragement or honor someone they know who has been affected by cancer.

• Attention 8th grade students, please return library books today.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• 5th grade chorus will rehearse during 8th hour today in the chorus room. All 5th grade chorus students should attend.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  How many colors are in the rainbow?  I’ll give you extra credit if you can name them!

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Happy Birthday to Edgar Alvarez

Announcements: 

• Today, we are wearing the color black to help raise awareness for Skin Cancer. 1 in 5 Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Even though skin cancer is more common in adults, it can start developing at a young age, especially with too much unprotected sun exposure. Wearing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses can help protect your skin and lower your risk. Tomorrow, we will wear pink to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness.There is a Cancer Memory and Encouragement Board outside the middle school office. Students and staff are invited to write a note of encouragement or honor someone they know who has been affected by cancer.
• Attention 8th grade students, please return library books by this Friday.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• The scholastic bowl team ended their season last night. The team played their best matches of the season but ultimately came up short. The team did receive a huge compliment from the IESA moderator for their excellent sportsmanship and kindness throughout their matches. Way to represent our school Warriors!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Happy Birthday to Clara Dehn, Caelyn Burris and Veronica Perez

Announcements: 

• Today, we are wearing the color blue to help raise awareness for Colon Cancer. Did you know that colon cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer when found early? Also, even though it's more common in adults, healthy habits like eating fruits and vegetables and staying active can help lower your risk later in life. Tomorrow, we will wear black to recognize Skin Cancer Awareness. There is a Cancer Memory and Encouragement Board outside the middle school office. Students and staff are invited to write a note of encouragement or honor someone they know who has been affected by cancer.
• Attention 8th grade students, please return library books by this Friday.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Happy Birthday to Aurora Miller and Henley Watts

Announcements: 

• Today, we are wearing the color white to help raise awareness for Lung Cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
  It can be caused by smoking, breathing in harmful chemicals, or even long-term exposure to air pollution. Even people who have never smoked can still get lung cancer, which is why early detection and research are so important. Tomorrow, we will wear blue to recognize Colon Cancer Awareness. There is a Cancer Memory and Encouragement Board outside the middle school office. Students and staff are invited to write a note of encouragement or honor someone they know who has been affected by cancer.
• Attention 8th grade students, please return library books by this Friday.
• Show Choir - we will be rehearsing today during the recess that  immediately follows MAP testing.
• Due to numerous events, Scholastic Bowl practice is canceled for today!

Monday, April 28, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Quinn Jordan, Victoria Minder, Deacon Lang, Jacob Burkhart, and Keren Ady

Announcements: 

• Today, we are wearing the color gray to help raise awareness for Brain Cancer. Did you know that 1.4% of newly diagnosed cancers are brain cancers? Tomorrow, we will wear white to recognize Lung Cancer Awareness. There is a Cancer Memory and Encouragement Board outside the middle school office. Students and staff are invited to write a note of encouragement or honor someone they know who has been affected by cancer.
• Attention 8th grade students, please return library books by this Friday.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• There will be dance tryouts for students entering 6-8th grade next school year beginning on May 13-May 15th. The first two days will be practices, followed by tryouts on the 3rd day. All students must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. Sign up outside of the MS office today!

Friday, April 25, 2025

Happy Birthday to Lindy Nash

Announcements: 

• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• 5th grade chorus full group will NOT be rehearsing today due to the scheduled presentation.
• Today is 7th and 8th grade grandparents day. The following students are scheduled to work today: Allison Beck, Hannah Frederick, Gunner Watts, Jordan Peplow, Gavin Hanson, Carter Shoff, Zane Kingham, Bre Facker, Claire Mawazini, Jaylee Bucy, Sadie Hassinger, Nora Fandel, Kate Vlamnick, Ellie Kukla, Julia Legg, and Rachel Bystrom. 7th and 8th grade students who have helped the past few days, please check your email for a message from Mr. Rich.
• Just a reminder that our student-led book club continues today in Mrs. Gregg’s room. We’ll meet until 3:10.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  What is the largest country in the world?

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Happy Birthday to Ellie Kukla and Eli Sentz

Announcements: 

• Today is 5th and 6th grade grandparents day! The following students are scheduled to work: Emily Thelen, Clara Dehn, Mackenzie Webb, Mady Giddens, Lauryn Kerr, Lily Hansen, Wyatt Hansen, Mackenzie Piscaglia, Brynlee Bernitt, Quinn Jordan, Piper Mitchell, Brooklyn Sauder, Hunter Norton, and Lucas Whittington. Please meet Mr. Rich at the concession outside of the JDS at 8:30.
• There is an away track meet this afternoon at El-Paso Gridley for the Woodford County meet. Please dismiss the athletes who are scheduled to participate at 1:15 to get ready for a 1:30 bus. Teachers, you should’ve received a list of athletes who will need to be dismissed early today!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Announcements: 

• The Ocean Glow Show is TONIGHT  from 5-7.  Come see the 5th and 6th grade Clay Bobble Heads and Glowing Sea Serpent eyes!
• Today is 3rd and 4th grade grandparents day. The following students are scheduled to volunteer today: Ella Wood, Rachel Bystrom, Brenna Rustman, Millie Boyle, Holden Loeffler, Liam Gaff, Allie Tourtillot, Virginia Eckstein, Addison Quilleash, Karter Brown, Deacon Williams, Ellie Kukla, Lindy Nash, Brinley Nena, and Claire Koster. Please meet Mr. Rich at the concession stand outside of the JDS at 8:30.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Jaylanies Andres, Nicholas Modlin, Ruby Thorndyke, RaeMarie Smith and Emily Heflin

Happy Birthday to William Hartter

Announcements: 

• 5th and 6th grade art students - Come get a paper invitation to the art show outside Mrs. Ward’s room today!
• There will be no Spring workout for girls basketball today! Please make sure you find a ride home or ride the bus.
• The Ocean Glow Show is Wednesday April 23 from 5-7.  Come see the 5th and 6th grade Clay Bobble Heads and Glowing Sea Serpent eyes!
• 5th grade chorus students - if you are going to attend the HOI Music Festival, please turn in forms to the office today or come and tell Mrs. Loring during activity period today. All 5th grade chorus students not in other activities should report to the chorus room during activity period today.
• Happy Earth Day! Earth Day has now become an internationally recognized day and is celebrated across more than 192 countries. Every year, 1 billion individuals across the globe are united and mobilised for the same cause – greater environmental awareness and climate action. In celebration the student council has hidden 15 paper earths in the halls. If you find one, please bring it to room 205 ,during the 8th or 9th hour for a prize.
• The following students are scheduled to be grandparents day volunteers for today: Oivia Stoller, Natalie Schuster, Emma Campbell, Macie Crow, Amelia Keys, Aubree Culp, Lilianna Poole, Miles Tauke, Julia Legg, Savannah Stoller, Eliott Truelove, Chase Casey, David Griffith, Garrison Corwin, and Keegan Waggoner. Please meet Mr. Rich near the concession stand outside of the JDS at 8:30.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Happy Birthday to Brighton Blackert

Announcements: 

• 5th and 6th grade art students - Come get a paper invitation to the art show outside Mrs. Ward’s room today!
• The Ocean Glow Show is next Wednesday April 23 from 5-7.  Come see the 5th and 6th grade Clay Bobble Heads and Glowing Sea Serpent eyes!
• Congratulations to the #2 Buzzards on their double overtime win over the #6 Solar Bears yesterday afternoon.  We are down to the championship game between the #1 Bandits and the #2 Buzzards, which will be at 10:30 today in the West Gym.  Good luck to both teams!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Happy Birthday to Jaxson Hill and Nash Mahring

Announcements: 

• For those students in Art:  The Ocean Glow Show is next Wednesday April 23 from 5-7.  Come see the 5th and 6th grade Clay Bobble Heads and Glowing Sea Serpent eyes!  
• Tuesdays ⅚ art students please come to the art room after announcements to sign your sea serpent eyes for the art show!  
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Announcements: 

• PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser TONIGHT at Freddy’s in East Peoria.  It is from 4 pm - 8 pm.  Remind your parents that dinner is planned!  If you  order online, parents need to use the code “GIVEBACK” so we receive credit.  Remember, the paper copy of the flier is in the office and digital copies will be available on PTO’s Facebook page and their website.
• 5th grade chorus will be meeting in the middle school chorus room through the end of the year
• Congratulations to the #6 Solar Bears for advancing in the floor hockey play-offs yesterday with a  4-3 win over the #3 Rail Yard Dawgs.  Also, congrats to the #1 Bandits for advancing this morning with a 5-1 win over the #9 Loggers.  This afternoon the #2 Buzzards play the #7 Mudbugs at 2:30 in the MPR.  Tomorrow morning the #1 bandits play the #5 Gorillas.
• Best Buddies Group 2 is going to Easter Seals today. Meet right after 7th hour right outside the office.
• Scholastic Bowl Team-Just a reminder that you have a mandatory match today after school until 3:30. It is our staff vs. students match! Good luck to the staff today!

Monday, April 14, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Charles Tuck and Merilla Boyle

Happy Birthday today to Isabella Bienemann, Brinley Nena and Ben Costerisan

Announcements: 

• PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser tomorrow night at Freddy’s in East Peoria.  It is from 4 pm - 8 pm.  Remind your parents that dinner is planned!  The paper copy of the flier is in the office, and digital copies will be available on PTO’s Facebook page and website.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• Here is your Floor Hockey update:  The Solar Bears defeated Rail Yard Dawgs 4-3 this morning. The Bandits play Loggers tomorrow at 7am.  Buzzards play Mudbugs tomorrow after school.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Happy Birthday to Micah Voorhees and Nora Fandel

Announcements: 

• Quick reminder that student-led book club continues after school today in Mrs. Gregg’s room. We will meet until 3:10.
• Congrats to the Gorillas for advancing in the floor hockey play-offs this morning with a 7-6 overtime win over the Cyclones.  Monday's play-off game is between the #3 Rail Yard Dawgs and the #6 Solar Bears.
• PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser next Tuesday night at Freddy’s in East Peoria.  It is from 4 pm - 8 pm.  Tell your parents that dinner is planned!  The paper copy of the flier is in the office, and digital copies will be available on PTO’s Facebook page and their website.
• Best Buddies: IF you returned your permission slip to help with the Easter Seals dance, remember this event is tonight. Be there around 5pm.
• Mrs. Loring needs to see the 5th grade 2nd part chorus students during activity period today. We will meet in the middle school chorus room.
• We continue Erin’s Law presentations during PE today.  If you didn’t go yesterday, you need to go today.  I will announce where you should be going at the beginning of each hour.  8th grade, Dr. McAllister’s class should head to the PDLC directly after announcements.  Dr. Greer’s class should head to the Health Room.  You will need a pencil and your Chromebook.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  Animals that eat both plants and meat are called what?

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Happy Birthday to Elliot Truelove

Announcements: 

• 5th grade chorus students - Mrs. Loring would like to remind you that today’s chorus class will be meeting in the middle school chorus room
• Tomorrow’s play-off floor hockey game is between the #4 Cyclones and the #5 Gorillas.
• We will start Erin’s Law presentations today in PE.  I will announce where you are going at the beginning of each hour.  Mr. Wiles’ class and Mrs. Harrison’s class should go to the PDLC.  Mr. Ringle’s class should go to the Health Room.  You will need a pencil and your Chromebook.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Happy Birthday to Samuel Costerisan

Announcements: 

• Attention Best Buddies: Tomorrow is the last day to return your permission slip to help with the Easter Seals Dance. Return them to the office ASAP.
• Art club WILL be meeting today
• Cheer workshops will meet in the MPR today
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• Congratulations to the Loggers who advance in the floor hockey play-offs with a 1-0 win over the Mayhem this morning.  Tomorrow's play-off game is between the #7 Mudbugs and the #10 Swamp Rabbits.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Happy Birthday to Asher Malinosky

Announcements: 

• 5th grade chorus students - Mrs. Loring would like to remind you that both chorus classes this week will be meeting in the middle school chorus room.
• The last game of the floor hockey regular season was today.  The play-offs begin tomorrow morning with the #8 Mayhem vs. #9 Loggers at 7:00 AM in the MPR.  The play-off schedule is posted outside Mr. Mair's office and has been emailed to parents.
• Just a reminder, we are testing for Math again today.  You will have first hour and then you should be in your testing sessions.  Good luck!

Monday, April 7, 2025

Happy belated birthday to William Miller, Emily Thelen, Addison Welch, Georgia Bevard and Ethan Roton

Happy Birthday today to Ashlyn Phelps and Ty Vaughan

Announcements: 

• Reminder Cheer Tryouts are this week! There is a parent meeting tonight in the PDLC starting at 5:30. Workshops will begin tomorrow at 245.
• Reminder to 5th thru 7th grade girls interested in basketball in the fall, spring workouts begin today after school until 3:45. Meet in Mr. Laird’s room when walkers are dismissed.
• 5th grade tutoring is cancelled for today.  Mrs. Bevard is not here.  5th grade tutoring will continue on Wednesday.  All other grade levels will still have tutoring.

Friday, March 28, 2025

Happy Birthday to Kai Dawdy

Announcements: 

• For the month of April, we are going to play songs that make you want to dance.  Please email me your song selections!
• Here is your riddle for today:  Give me food, and I will live.  Give me water, and I will die.  What am I?

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Happy Birthday to Ryne Mann

Announcements: 

• Tomorrow, we will celebrate being done with testing for the week by wearing pajamas.  You are welcome to wear pajamas tomorrow and I will give you House points.  This goes for staff members too.
• For the month of April, we are going to play songs that make you want to dance.  Please email me your song selections!
• Attention all 5th-7th grade girls interested in playing basketball next year. We will have an informational meeting in Mr. Laird’s room today at the beginning of lunch in his room. Meeting should last about 5 minutes.
• Good luck to all students today taking the math IAR test. You got this! Take your time and do your best.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Announcements: 

• There will be no art club today.
• Just a reminder, we have another ELA test this morning.  You will need your earbuds.  You will have 1st hour and then be in your testing sessions.  We will get to go outside for recess after testing.  Go get em Warriors!  Those are your announcements; good luck today!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Announcements: 

• There will be no art club tomorrow
• The game scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th between the Cyclones and the Solar Bears is rescheduled for Monday, April 7th at 7:00 AM.
• Let’s go 7th grade! I know you are going to do your absolute best today and tomorrow on this test! Remember, it’s not hard, it’s just challenging and you are totally prepared-we just want you to do your best. -Mr. Vaughan and the 7th grade teachers!
• We will have 1st hour today and then we will head to our IAR testing rooms for the 1st ELA test.  You will need your earbuds.  If you don’t know where to go, please ask your 1st hour teacher.  Good luck today!

Monday, March 24, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Madyson Hatzenbuhler and Mario Nieto

Happy Birthday today to Landon Dykes and Mason Hartter

Announcements: 

• Students, please leave your Chromebooks at school this week as we are testing.  You can take them home with you on Thursday.  You will also need earbuds starting tomorrow.  Please bring them to school and leave them here until you are done with ELA testing.  The office does not have enough earbuds for everyone if you forget them.
• There will be no art club this week
• Volleyball players are reminded that they need to return their washed uniforms in a bag labeled with their name to one of the coaches by tomorrow.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, March 21, 2025

Announcements: 

• Just a reminder that the student-led book club continues after school today in Mrs. Gregg’s room. We’ll be meeting until 3:10.
• Math riddle:  In what situation could I add six to eleven and get five?  You have to think outside the box for this one.  If no one gets it this morning, I’ll give you a hint after lunch.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Announcements: 

• We will not have MASH after school today.  Please ride the bus home if needed.
• Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day 3/21. We will be celebrating "Rock your Socks"  on Friday! Come wearing crazy, fun socks to support our Down Syndrome family and friends.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Announcements: 

• World Down Syndrome Awareness Day is on March 21st (Friday). We will be celebrating "Rock your Socks" on that day! On Friday, come wearing crazy, fun socks to support our Down Syndrome family and friends!
• 5th & 8th graders, you need to leave your Chromebooks at school this week, while we are testing for Science.  You can take them home on Thursday after testing.  
• We will not have MASH after school tomorrow.  Please plan on going home after school.
• The Neon Dance is this Friday. All permission slips and money are due to the office by 3pm today.
• Show choir will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Announcements: 

• 5th & 8th graders, you need to leave your Chromebooks at school this week, while we are testing for Science.  You can take them home on Thursday after testing.
• The Neon Dance is this Friday. All permission slips and money are due to the office by 3pm tomorrow.
• Attention all Yearbook committee members there is a meeting today during lunch/recess

Monday, March 17, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Veronica Curry, Arianna Dixon, Mackenzie Webb and Natalie Harrison

Announcements: 

• 5th & 8th graders, you need to leave your Chromebooks at school this week, while we are testing for Science.  You can take them home on Thursday after testing.
• Congratulations to ALL the music students who participated in solo and ensemble contest at ICC this past Friday. You gave amazing performances and received numerous compliments from the judges - well done!
• The 7th grade volleyball team played in the State tournament on Friday -vs- Manteno.  Unfortunately, the Warriors came up on the short end of the match.  The team finished with an overall record of 20 wins and 2 losses. They captured the Conference, Regional, and Sectional Championships.  Great season ladies.  We are so proud of you!
• Reminder that there is a cheer tryout sign up sheet and packet in the office. Please fill the forms out and return before April 7th.
• Shoutout to the scholastic bowl team who competed at the Tazwood Conference on Saturday! They won 2 out of their 3 matches and played their best matches of the year. Way to go Warriors!
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.  

Friday, March 14, 2025

Happy Birthday to Claire Kaufman and Blakelee Bernitt

Announcements: 

• Looking for something exciting to do? Come to the Neon Dance on Friday, March 21st. Permission slips are in the office and MUST be turned in by Wednesday, March 19th.
• We will take the ELA IAR test next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  You will need earbuds for this test.  Please bring them to school and leave them here until you are done testing.  The office does not have enough extras to go around.
• Best Buddies: If you are interested in helping with the Easter Seals Dance, please stop by Mrs Lucas’s room for a permission slip.
• Student council members the Midwest Food Bank trip for today is cancelled. Make sure you go home at 11:15 when school is dismissed
• Attention all 7th graders, you have until 11:15 this morning to turn in your DBQ, outline and packet! Do not forget!
• Here is your math riddle for today:  A family has 5 sons and each one of them has a sister.  How many kids are there in this family?

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Announcements: 

• Looking for something exciting to do? Come to the Neon Dance on Friday, March 21st. Permission slips are in the office and MUST be turned in by Wednesday, March 19th.
• We will take the ELA IAR test next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  You will need earbuds for this test.  Please bring them to school and leave them here until you are done testing.  The office does not have enough extras to go around.
• Best Buddies: If you are interested in helping with the Easter Seals Dance; please stop by Mrs Lucas’s room for a permission slip.
• Fan bus forms are available in the office.  They are due by Friday morning.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Happy Birthday to Levon Thiemann, Zadyn Johnson and Aiden Hasler

Announcements: 

• Looking for something exciting to do? Come to the Neon Dance on Friday, March 21st. Permission slips are in the office and MUST be turned in by Wednesday, March 19th.
• Best Buddies: If you are interested in helping with the Easter Seals Dance, please stop by Mrs Lucas’s room for a permission slip.
• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl A and B teams. Both teams defeated Roanoke Benson last night and played remarkably well. The team takes on Eureka tomorrow at home.
• Fan bus forms are available in the office.   Please turn them in by Friday morning.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Happy Birthday to Ryder Kern

Announcements: 

• Looking for something exciting to do? Come to the Neon Dance on Friday, March 21st. Permission slips are in the office and MUST be turned in by Wednesday, March 19th.
• Remind your parents that dinner is planned for tonight! PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser at Panda Express in East Peoria.  You’ll need a paper or digital copy of the flyer for our school to receive credit!  Paper copies are in the office and a digital copy is on the PTO website.  
• Yearbook Committee members need to meet today during lunch/recess in Mrs. Keys classroom!
• The floor hockey make-up game from February 12th between the Mudbugs and Gorillas will be played tomorrow after school in the MPR.
• Mr. Wiles had a few students voluntarily enter a writing contest through the Metamora American Legion. 8th grader Lilianna Poole’s Americanism essay about the St. Louis Arch won $50 and she will move on to the next level to try to win again. Congrats to Lilianna! Students,you never know,you could make a living being a writer!
• Calliope Willman placed 3rd this weekend at the IKWF girls state tournament.  She will be representing Illinois this upcoming weekend at USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals in the 16U division in Des Moines, IA.  Good luck, Calli!
• We did it! Our school came together and collected an AMAZING 151.1 pounds of pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House! That’s a LOT of pop tabs, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU!  A huge round of applause goes to Kindergarten, who brought in the most at 28 pounds!  You guys rock! In second place, we have the 6th Grade with 24 pounds! Awesome job, 6th grade!  The middle school staff brought in the most at 12.5 pounds. Thank you to EVERYONE who participated!
• State Bound!  Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team who claimed the Sectional Championship last night -vs- Taylor Ridge Rockridge.  The Warriors found themselves down by 8 points early in the first set.  They showed some amazing grit; however, and rallied to win the first set 26-24.  In the second set the Warriors led from the start and won 25-14.  The team advances to the State tournament that will begin on Friday night in Warrensburg-Latham.  The Warriors will play Manteno at 5:45.  A big shout out goes to the students and staff who came out to Eureka to support the team.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Brynlee Bernitt

Happy Birthday today to Canaijah Gibson and Addison Points

Announcements: 

• Looking for something exciting to do? Come to the Neon Dance on Friday, March 21st. Permission slips are in the office and MUST be turned in by Wednesday, March 19th.
• Chess news! This past weekend about 16 of our chess members went to play in the Illinois K-8 championships at Illinois State.  This tournament is larger than the IESA and it has more suburban Chicago area schools in it . Guess what! They came back with an eighth place team trophy, beating archrivals Dunlap, and Reservoir Gifted!! Way to go Owen Hall and Mitchell Hohulian, who let the team in points!
• Good luck to the 7th grade volleyball team who will take on Taylor Ridge Rockridge in the Sectional Finals tonight.  The game is being played in Eureka and starts at 6:30.  Players are reminded that the bus leaves at 5:30.
• Remind your parents that dinner is planned for tomorrow night! PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser at Panda Express in East Peoria.  You’ll need a paper or digital copy of the flyer for our school to receive credit!  Paper copies are in the office and a digital copy is on the PTO website.  
• Yearbook Committee members need to meet tomorrow during lunch/recess in Mrs. Keys classroom!
• 8th graders, after announcements, please head to the PDLC.  Jostens is here to distribute your graduation materials.  You will go to PE after you put everything in your locker.

Friday, March 7, 2025

Happy Birthday to Charles Buhr

Announcements: 

• 6th & 7th graders, if you did not sign up for our Washington DC trip next summer, but would still like to, there is a flyer available in the office for you to take home to your parents.
• Next Tuesday, March 11 is a PTO restaurant fundraiser at Panda Express in East Peoria. You will need a copy of the flyer— either digital or paper— to show. That digital file can be found on the PTO website. The office has paper flyers. Let your parents know that dinner is planned for Tuesday and head on down to Panda Express!
• 8th graders, if you are interested in trying out for the Cheer Team at Metamora High School, there is a packet in the office!
• Looking for something exciting to do? Come to the Neon Dance on Friday, March 21st. Permission slips are in the office and MUST be turned in by Wednesday, March 19th.
• Good luck to the 8th grade volleyball team who begins Regional play tomorrow.  The Warriors will take on Chillicothe.  The game is at 11am in Metamora.
• Today we have a math riddle.  Here it is, listen closely:  When Grant was 8, his brother was half his age.  Now, Grant is 14.  How old is his brother?

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Announcements: 

• 6th & 7th graders, if you did not sign up for our Washington DC trip next summer, but would still like to, there is a flyer available in the office for you to take home to your parents.
• If you’re interested in joining the student-led book club, meetings will be held every other Friday in Mrs. Gregg’s room from 2:30-3:10. Sign ups are in the office; there are only 20 spots available, so don’t miss out! We begin tomorrow, March 7th.
• Shoutout to the Scholastic Bowl A and B teams. Both teams were able to defeat East Peoria on Tuesday! They take on Pekin Broadmoor today, we wish them the best of luck!
• 8th graders, if you are interested in trying out for the Cheer Team at Metamora High School, there is a packet in the office!
• Best Buddies: IF you are interested in volunteering for the Easter Seals Dance come to Mrs. Lucas's room room 215 to get a permission slip. Also, return to her or the office ASAP.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Happy Birthday to Jackson Schmidgall

Announcements: 

• 6th & 7th graders, if you did not sign up for our Washington DC trip next summer, but would still like to, there is a flyer available in the office for you to take home to your parents.
• Art club will not be meeting this afternoon.
• If you’re interested in joining the student-led book club, meetings will be held every other Friday in Mrs. Gregg’s room from 2:30-3:10. Sign ups are in the office; there are only 20 spots available, so don’t miss out! We begin this upcoming Friday, March 7th.
• Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team who defeated Washington Middle last night in straight sets 25-14 and 25-9 to win the Regional Championship.  The Warriors used tough serving, precise passing, and good net play to take the title.  They will next play in sectionals on Monday night in Eureka at 6:30.  A big shout out goes to our 6th and 8th grade players who brought the spirit to cheer on the team.
• Author Sherri Duskey Rinker is at our school today.  If you have signed up to attend her writer’s workshop, please meet in the library during Warrior Way.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Happy Birthday to Isla Uppole and Luka Haedicke

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Calli Willman, who is the 2025 Girls Senior Sectional Wrestling Champion and state qualifier.  She will wrestle in the IKWF state tournament this Friday and Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center.  Good luck, Calli!
• 6th & 7th graders, if you did not sign up for our Washington DC trip next summer, but would still like to, there is a flyer available in the office for you to take home to your parents.
• Art club will not be meeting tomorrow,  March 5th.
• The following 8th grade students need to stop and see Mrs. Light in room 219 before going to PE

• Braylon Dorsey
• Hayden Loftus
• Calli Willman
• Lincoln Morris

• Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team who was able to defeat rival Metamora for the third time this year in regional play last night.  The Warriors won in straight sets 25-16 and 25-13.  Tonight the Warriors play Washington Middle at home for the Regional Championship.  Game time is 5 PM.  Washington Middle brought a very loud crowd last night to cheer their team on.  We’d love to have a loud crowd as well to cheer on our girls.
• Best Buddies: If you showed interest in volunteering for the Easter Seals dance, see Mrs. Lucas ASAP in room 215.
• If you’re interested in joining the student-led book club, meetings will be held every other Friday in Mrs. Gregg’s room from 2:30-3:10. Sign ups are in the office; there are only 20 spots available, so don’t miss out! We begin this upcoming Friday, March 7th.

Monday, March 3, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Aubrey Facker and Andrew Points

Happy Birthday today to Ryker Barnes

Announcements: 

• Please come out to support the 7th grade girls volleyball team as they play in their first regional game tonight at home. The Warriors will take on rival Metamora at 4:30.
• CHESS STATE Congrats to our chess team who participated in the IESA State Championship in Peoria this past weekend.

• 8TH Grade finished in the top 20 out of 59 teams! They were led by Evan Liu, Mitchell Hohulin and Eli Crow who were 5 for 8 in their matches.
• 7TH Grade: Ryan Crebo, Chief Lucas, Corbin Cox and Colin Stivers lead the team to a very solid 5th place finish and missed an outright 4th place team trophy by 0.5 pts! Furthermore, Ryan, Chief and Corbin earned 6 wins each and received a Bronze medal from the state!
• 6TH Grade: Connor Bienemann, Gavin Hanson,  Andrew Billingsley all added to their amazing run! They finished 9th out of 40 schools and Connor received a Bronze medal for his 6 wins!

• Congratulations to all the 6th-8th grade music students for their many excellent performances at Friday's IGSMA contest. It was a Division I ratings sweep for all five performance groups.
• If you love to read and discuss books, join student-led book club held in Mrs. Gregg’s room, every other Friday from 2:30-3:10. We will begin this Friday, March 7th with the book The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton. There are only 20 spots available, so if you’re interested, please sign up at the main office!

Friday, February 28, 2025

Announcements: 

• CHESS TEAM GOING TO STATE: You must stay with your first hour class. You will be called down by the office at 8:15.
• Interested in joining track? Sign ups are located outside of the office! This is open for 6-8 graders. Practices will begin next Monday, March 3rd after school from 2:30-5:00 in the west gym. All athletes must have a current physical on file in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, email Mr. Rich to find out!
• There will be a neon dance on March 21st, please come to have a fun time, dance and enjoy pizza! Permission slips are in the office, and you will need to turn the permission slip in with $5 by March 19th.
• Best Buddies: please check Google Classroom and complete a short survey as soon as possible.
• For March, I’m looking for songs that inspire you.  Please email me a song that inspires you and perks you up.  We will play these for the month of March to get us through until Spring Break.  Teachers you can email me song choices too!
• Lucky Number 7:  Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team who by virtue of their victory last night over Tremont defeated all 7 of their conference opponents to win the Tazwood Conference title.  The team advances to regional play that we host.  Our next game is Monday at 4:30 in the JDS gym.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors!
• Do you love to read? Do you love to chat with friends about the book you're reading? Well, here’s a novel idea: join us for a student-led book club every other Friday in Mrs. Gregg’s room from 2:30-3:10. Beginning March 7th, we’ll be reading and discussing The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton, a heartfelt, adventurous fantasy about a main character at boarding school and her experience with magic, villains, prejudice, and self-discovery. There are only 20 spots available for this club; don’t miss out! Sign ups are outside the main office.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  I’m looking for two famous dates in March.  First, which day is Pi Day?  Second, which day is known as the Ides of March?  I need both dates for the win.  Email me your answers!

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Happy Birthday to Delilah Grabenstetter, Aiden Lockwood and Henry Griffith

Announcements: 

• Interested in joining track? Sign ups are located outside of the office! This is open for 6-8 graders. Practices will begin next Monday, March 3rd after school. All athletes must have a current physical on file in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, email Mr. Rich to find out!
• 5th and 6th grade art - make sure you are early or on time to art this week!  We are making the bottom half of our bobbleheads in one class period!
• Last day to collect pop tabs is tomorrow! Kindergarten is in the lead and 5th grade is in 2nd….only a few more days left!!
• There will be a neon dance on March 21st, please come to have a fun time, dance and enjoy pizza! Permission slips are in the office, and you will need to turn the permission slip in with $5 by March 19th.
• Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who will be traveling to Tremont tonight for their last regular season match of the year.  The 7th graders have a chance to win the conference title tonight with a victory over the Turks.
• Best Buddies: please check Google Classroom and complete a short survey as soon as possible.
• The 6th grade boys basketball team takes on Metamora Grade School tonight in the JDS at 4:30! Come on out and support your friends!
• So we have one more day of love songs tomorrow and then we will be done with the month of February.  For March, I’m looking for songs that inspire you.  Please email me a song that inspires you and perks you up.  We will play these for the month of March to get us through until Spring Break.  Teachers you can email me song choices too!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Happy Birthday to Araceli Perez

Announcements: 

• Chess team practices today until 3:45 in the PDLC.
• Interested in joining track? Sign ups are located outside of the office! This is open for 6-8 graders. Practices will begin next Monday, March 3rd after school. All athletes must have a current physical on file in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, email Mr. Rich to find out!
• 5th and 6th grade art - make sure you are early or on time to art this week!  We are making the bottom half of our bobbleheads in one class period!  
• Last day to collect pop tabs is Friday! Kindergarten is in the lead and 5th grade is in 2nd….only a few more days left!!
• The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams both played in 3 back and forth sets against Dee-Mack last night in their last regular season home match of the year.  The 7th grade team came out on the winning side while the 8th grade fell a little short.  A big thank you to the students who came out to support the teams.
• Congrats to Coach Davis and his Lady Rockets on winning the program’s first sectional game in Roanoke history last night! The Lady Rockets have launched into the sectional championship tomorrow night!

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Announcements: 

• Interested in joining track? Sign ups are located outside of the office! This is open for 6-8 graders. Practices will begin next Monday, March 3rd after school. All athletes must have a current physical on file in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, email Mr. Rich to find out!
• 5th and 6th grade art - make sure you are early or on time to art this week!  We are making the bottom half of our bobbleheads in one class period!  
• The volleyball teams traveled to Mossville last night in the “Battle of the Warriors.”  The 6th and 7th grade teams came away with victories while the 8th grade came up a little short.  This brings to a close the 6th grade season.  The 6th grade Warriors ended with a record of 12 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie.  Great Season Ladies!  Tonight, we will honor our 8th grade players as they play their last home game -vs- Dee-Mack.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.

Monday, February 24, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Kinley Fones

Happy Birthday to Ryder Norman

Announcements: 

• The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams participated in a round robin tournament that we hosted this weekend.  The 7th grade team posted 3 victories defeating El Paso Gridley, Dunlap Valley, and Metamora to improve their overall record to 14-1.  The 8th grade played in the most exciting match of the day pulling out a dramatic 3 set victory over rival Metamora to end the day on a high note.  A big shout out goes to the 6th grade players who volunteered their time to help out with the tournament.  Tonight all 3 teams hit the road to take on Mossville.  Tomorrow night is our last regular season home game against Dee-Mack.  Make plans to come out and support the 8th graders who will be playing their last match in the JDS gym.
• A HUGE congratulations to Gunner Watts who took First Place for the wrestling Regional Championship and Henry Griffith who placed second. They battled tough competition and will travel to Rock Island to compete in Sectionals this weekend. Strong work guys!!
• Chess team practices today until 3:45 in the PDLC.

Friday, February 21, 2025

Happy Birthday to Dean Lange, Ethan VanFleet

Announcements: 

• Interested in joining the track team? A sign-up sheet is posted on the window outside of the middle school office. This is for 6th-8th graders only. Practices will begin on Monday, March 3rd. All athletes must have a valid physical on file in the office in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, you can email Mr. Rich to find out.
• CHESS Team will compete in their final regular season tournament tomorrow at Mark Bills. Bus leaves at 7:45 am Good Luck!
• Remember to bring in those Pop Tabs. The competition ends next Friday….just one more week. Winning grade level gets a treat AND gets to duct tape Mr. Rich to the wall
• Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who play in the Round Robin Tournament that we host tomorrow.  The Warriors will take on Dunlap Valley, El Paso Gridley, and Metamora throughout the day.  Our first match is at 9 AM.
• Students involved in after-school activities and sports, this is just a reminder that eligibility will be ran for the first time for third trimester next week! Even though it’s early on, make sure that you are taking care of your classwork so that you can continue to participate in your activities!
• All PE hours will meet in the PDLC.  You do not need to change your shoes.
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!  We will start going out again next week.
• Here is your riddle for today:  “What has words but never speaks?”

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Happy Birthday to Hannah Dose, Levi Campen and Connor Bienemann

Announcements: 

• Interested in joining the track team? A sign-up sheet is posted on the window outside of the middle school office. This is for 6th-8th graders only. Practices will begin on Monday, March 3rd. All athletes must have a valid physical on file in the office in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, you can email Mr. Rich to find out.
• Best Buddies will not go to Skillbuilders today. Mrs. Lucas is not here.
• Remember to bring in those Pop Tabs. The competition ends next Friday….just one more week. Winning grade level gets a treat AND gets to duct tape Mr. Rich to the wall
• It was an exciting night on the volleyball court as all 3 teams took on Pekin Broadmoor.  The 7th grade won a back and forth match in 2 sets.  The 8th grade also swept the match in straight sets.  The 6th grade ended in a tie as there was only time for 2 sets.  A big shout out goes to the 5th grade girls who joined us for a skills clinic and attended the games.  We hope to see you tryout for the team next year!
• CHESS Team: IF you are going to Bloomington in March, please give your money to DocM today.
• Today is the day….. good luck to the eighth grade basketball team as they will be traveling to Tolono for the third place championship state trophy.  They will take on Calumet City out of Chicago. we would love to have all the fans we could get. It's gonna be rockin … all  your support is well needed.   This is the last game of the season.  Get signed up for the fan bus….Come out and support and make it memorable. Go Warriors
• Please make sure to bring your fan bus forms to this office this morning! If we have enough people to go, we will depart from the school promptly at 4 PM with or without you! Please be here by 3:50 at the latest!
• We are going to have indoor recess today again.  Indoor recess!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Announcements: 

• GUESS who won a (mostly) all-expenses-paid trip for two to Orlando, Florida for the CHESS SuperNationals? The Greater Peoria Chess Federation Integrity $2,000 Scholarship was awarded through nominations from coaches across the Peoria area—and our very own Eli Crow was randomly selected! He will compete at the national event in May. Additionally, Andrew Billingsley, Levi Campen, Owen Hall, Gavin Hanson, Chief Lucas and Mitchell Hohulin each won a $50 scholarship to attend the Illinois K-8 Championship in Bloomington. Congratulations to all our winners!
• Chess Team-we practice today after school until 3:45 in the PDLC.
• The Final auditions for the Dorothy in Wonderland are today after school in the library until 4 PM.
• Last night the volleyball teams took on conference foe Washington Central.  First up was the 7th grade who rallied after losing the first set to win the match in 3.  The 8th grade was up next and won a tight first set 27-25.  Unfortunately the Trojans fought back and won the next two sets to take the match.  The 6th grade rounded out the night with a straight set victory.  Tonight all 3 teams are back at home to take on Pekin Broadmoor.  The teams are excited to welcome the 5th grade girls.  Game time is 4:30.  Make time to come out and support the Warriors.

• Interested in joining the track team? A sign-up sheet is posted on the window outside of the middle school office. This is for 6th-8th graders only. Practices will begin on Monday, March 3rd. All athletes must have a valid physical on file in the office in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, you can email Mr. Rich to find out.
• Trimester Prizes: Mrs. Key’s famous candy basket, $50 gift card of your choosing, 4 Peoria Chiefs Tickets, and $50 to go to Iron Coyote Challenge Park - a place where you can play on a high ropes course, 4 ninja warrior-style obstacle courses, harnessed climbing walls, and a 60 ft. zip line.
• Reminder that your 8th grade boys basketball team will be playing for the third place trophy in the State tomorrow night. Fan bus forms and $10 are due to the MS office by 8 AM tomorrow! Remember students, the boys basketball team needs you there loud and ready to cheer them on to victory.
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Carson Smith

Announcements: 

• Interested in joining the track team? A sign-up sheet is posted on the window outside of the middle school office. Practices will begin on Monday, March 3rd. All athletes must have a valid physical on file in the office in order to participate. If you’re unsure if you have one, you can email Mr. Rich to find out.
• Auditions for Dorothy in Wonderland begin today after school in the library until 4 PM.
• Last Thursday the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams took a long bus ride to take on the Peru Parkside Raiders.  The 7th grade prevailed in a 3 victory while the 8th grade took care of business in straight sets.  At the halfway point in the volleyball season, the 6th grade is 10-0, the 7th grade is 9-1 and the 8th grade is 5-5.  All 3 teams play at home tonight vs Washington Central.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.  Tonight’s dress theme is neon.  Wear neon and get in for free!
• Congratulations to the eighth grade boys basketball team for their performance at the state games Saturday. The Warriors won a hard fought down to the wire  battle in the first game against Downs Tri-  Valley. The win put the Warriors in the final 4 of State.  In the  second game against Teutopolis, ..the warriors hit a 3 pointer at the buzzer to extend the game to overtime.  Unfortunately the Warriors came up a little short in the overtime loss…The Warriors secured a spot on the trophy stand with the first win.  Thursday the Warriors will play for the 3rd place State trophy
• We will be offering a fan bus to Tolono Unity on Thursday again! Students, we need you there loud and ready to support the Warriors to victory. Permission slips are available in the office. The cost is $10 and it must be returned to the MS office by 8 AM on Thursday. The bus will leave at 4 PM and return by approximately 9:30 PM.
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!

Friday, February 14, 2025

Happy Birthday to Aidric Riley

Announcements: 

• Remember to bring in Pop Tabs through the month of February!
• Interested in riding the fan bus still? There’s still time! Please drop off a form in the office and your $10 before you leave today! If you need to call home, stop in the office to make the call. We need you there and loud!
• Did you order a state bound t-shirt for the boys basketball team? Stop in the office on your way to or from PE to pick it up!
• We are going to do a riddle today for house points.  Here is your riddle:  What has thirteen hearts, but no other organs?

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Kirby Boyle, Chase Casey

Happy Birthday to Katherine Vlaminck, Elizabeth Riordan

Announcements: 

• Remember to bring in Pop Tabs through the month of February!
• On Tuesday the volleyball teams traveled to Metamora to take on the Redbirds in 3 exciting matches.  The 7th grade was up first.  After losing a close first set, the Warriors turned it around and won the next two sets to claim the victory 25-14 and 25-11.  The 8th grade was up next.  These were the closest sets of the night even going to extra points.  Unfortunately the Warriors came up on the short end of 29-27 and 25-23 sets.  The 6th grade rounded out the night with a straight set victory winning 25-15 and 25-16.  Tonight the 7th and 8th grade teams will travel to Peru Parkside for a match.  Good luck ladies!
• There will be no Best Buddies going to Skillbuilders today.
• Reminder to please turn in your fan bus permission slip form and $10 to the office by Friday morning if you’d like to attend the boys basketball state tournament! The bus will leave promptly at 10:45 on Saturday, so please make sure you make it to the school by 10:35.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Announcements: 

• Crush Soda Sales continue today at lunch!
• Remember to bring in Pop Tabs through the month of February!
• A huge congratulations to the eighth grade basketball team for their sectional victory last night. The Warriors won 51 to 16 over Monmouth Roseville with swarming defense.  The Warriors held  them to 4  points in the second half.  It is on to State this Saturday. The Warriors will play at 1 o'clock… make your plans for an outstanding trip to Tolono Unity High School.  More announcements will be made for the fan bus. There will also be an online order form to get your state bound T-shirt or sweatshirt.  congratulations team
• 5th, 7th and 8th grade Spanish students, bring your Chromebooks to Senora Ganson’s class today.
• Play Workshops continue today after school.  Those students interested in auditioning for the play next week should attend if possible.  The last workshop will be held on Thursday.
• The volleyball team traveled to Eureka last night.  The 6th and the 7th grades both won in straight sets while the 8th grade came up a little short.  Tonight all 3 teams hit the road again as they take on rival Metamora.  Good luck ladies!

Monday, February 10, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Charlotte Jackson, William Gaff, Colt Tessier

Announcements: 

• Good luck to all 3 volleyball teams who hit the road tonight to take on conference foe Eureka.
• Today is the day!...It's Sectional game day for the 8th grade basketball team!...the Warriors will be playing for a trip to State.  They will play Monmouth-Roseville at Washington Middle School.  Game time is 6:30….let's pack the house and help bring home a victory….Mr Rich will be in the crowd tonight. Students and teachers, find him there to secure house points….Be there.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Announcements: 

• Crush soda sales continue today. They are 2 dollars each. Make sure to pick one up for your friends or yourself!
• Are you ready for some FUN while doing some GOOD?? The GHMS Student Council is collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, and we need YOUR help. Did you know it takes approximately 1300 pop tabs to equal just ONE pound? We have set the goal to collect FIVE pounds of pop tabs during the month of February! Which grade level can bring in the most weight in pop tabs? Student Council is making this a competition between ALL grade levels Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The grade level that brings in the MOST pop tabs in weight will get a treat AND the best part…..get to DUCT TAPE MR. RICH TO THE WALL!!! So students start collecting those pop tabs and turn them into your science teacher.
• The volleyball teams took on conference rival Washington Middle at home last night.  The 6th and the 7th grade teams posted straight set victories while the 8th grade came up a little short.  Thank you to the students who came out to support the teams.
• Here is your trivia for this week:  How often do leap years occur?

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Announcements: 

• Crush soda sales start tomorrow. They are 2 dollars each. Make sure to pick one up for your friends or yourself!
• Are you ready for some FUN while doing some GOOD?? The GHMS Student Council is collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, and we need YOUR help. Did you know it takes approximately 1300 pop tabs to equal just ONE pound? We have set the goal to collect FIVE pounds of pop tabs during the month of February! Which grade level can bring in the most weight in pop tabs? Student Council is making this a competition between ALL grade levels Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The grade level that brings in the MOST pop tabs in weight will get a treat AND the best part…..get to DUCT TAPE MR. RICH TO THE WALL!!! So students start collecting those pop tabs and turn them into your science teacher.
• Congratulations to the boys 8th grade basketball team. The Warriors took care of business last night and defeated the host school Chillicothe. With great defense the Warriors became the 2025 Regional Champions with a 21 point victory. The Sectional Championship will be next Monday at 6:30 at  Washington Middle.  Make your plans to come out and cheer your team to a State run.
• Good luck to all 3 volleyball teams who play at home tonight -vs- Washington Middle.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Happy Birthday to Keeley Roth, Taryn Schertz

Announcements: 

• Starting February 7th Student Council will be selling Crush soda for $2 at lunch. Make sure to pick up one for your friends or the special someone.
• Are you ready for some FUN while doing some GOOD?? The GHMS Student Council is collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, and we need YOUR help. Did you know it takes approximately 1300 pop tabs to equal just ONE pound? We have set the goal to collect FIVE pounds of pop tabs during the month of February! Which grade level can bring in the most weight in pop tabs? Student Council is making this a competition between ALL grade levels Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The grade level that brings in the MOST pop tabs in weight will get a treat AND the best part…..get to DUCT TAPE MR. RICH TO THE WALL!!! So students start collecting those pop tabs and turn them into your science teacher.
• CHESS TEAM IS BACK AT PRACTICE after school today, unit 3:45 in the PDLC.
• NJHS Applications are due today! Please return to Ms. Facker
• There will be NO ART CLUB meeting today.
• It was a clean sweep for the volleyball teams as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams all posted straight set victories over Dunlap Middle last night.  The teams are back in action at home tomorrow night -vs- Washington Middle.  Game time is 4:15 PM.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.
• The second play workshop is today after school in the library until 4.  Those students intending on auditioning for Dorothy in Wonderland should be attend the workshops.  Auditions for the show will be in two weeks.
• The scholastic bowl team faced Dunlap Valley last night. A team had a strong start but ultimately came up short. Shoutout to the B team who did win their first match of the season! Both teams played very well! Our next match is Thursday at Washington Middle.
• Congratulations to the eighth grade boys basketball team with their semifinal victory last night in regional play versus Metamora grade school. The Warriors held Metamora to a low 23 points and won  by 17. Good luck tonight as the Warriors will play for the regional championship against the host  school Chillicothe …game time 5 o'clock.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Happy Birthday to Jaylii Carlson

Announcements: 

• Starting February 7 Student Council will be selling Crush soda for $2 at lunch. Make sure to pick up one for your friends or the special someone.
• Are you ready for some FUN while doing some GOOD?? The GHMS Student Council is collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, and we need YOUR help. Did you know it takes approximately 1300 pop tabs to equal just ONE pound? We have set the goal to collect FIVE pounds of pop tabs during the month of February! Which grade level can bring in the most weight in pop tabs? Student Council is making this a competition between ALL grade levels Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The grade level that brings in the MOST pop tabs in weight will get a treat AND the best part…..get to DUCT TAPE MR. RICH TO THE WALL!!! So students start collecting those pop tabs and turn them into your science teacher.
• Reminder Best Buddies: Group 2 will go to Easter Seals today, right after 7th hour. Meet by the office doors to get on the bus.
• All 3 volleyball teams are back in action on the road tonight -vs- Dunlap Middle.  The team’s next home game will be Thursday.  Good luck ladies!
• 5th, 7th and 8th grade Spanish students, please bring Chromebooks to Senora Ganson’s room today.
• The Scholastic Bowl team heads to Dunlap Valley today! It is their very first match, so please wish them luck!
• Thank you to all students who worked diligently on their MAP tests.  I added a House point for each student who met their growth goal in Math and an additional house point for each student who met their goal in ELA.  Here are the new totals.  In 4th place - 8th grade with 763.  In 3rd place with 937 - 5th grade.  In 2nd place with 966 is 6th grade and in 1st place with a total of 1089 is 7th grade.  Keep up the good work!  We have 9 school days until the end of the trimester.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Aislin Kelly, Philip Tavenner, Greyson Haley

Happy Birthday to Alexa Meyer

Announcements: 

• Starting February 7 Student Council will be selling Crush soda for $2 at lunch. Make sure to pick up one for your friends or the special someone.
• Are you ready for some FUN while doing some GOOD?? The GHMS Student Council is collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, and we need YOUR help. Did you know it takes approximately 1300 pop tabs to equal just ONE pound? We have set the goal to collect FIVE pounds of pop tabs during the month of February! Which grade level can bring in the most weight in pop tabs? Student Council is making this a competition between ALL grade levels Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The grade level that brings in the MOST pop tabs in weight will get a treat AND the best part…..get to DUCT TAPE MR. RICH TO THE WALL!!! So students start collecting those pop tabs and turn them into your science teacher.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Happy Birthday to Natalie Schuster, Fiona Richrath and Alexander Billingsley

Announcements: 

• It is almost everyone’s favorite time of the school year!  It’s the month of February when I play sweet, sweet love songs every single day in the morning.  But I need your help.  Please email me your favorite school appropriate love songs.  I will start playing them on Monday, February 3rd.
• The first school play workshops will be held on Monday and Wednesday of next week until 4.  Students should meet in the library after school.  Auditions will be held on February 18th and 19th.
• Starting February 7 Student Council will be selling Crush soda for $2 at lunch. Make sure to pick up one for your friends or the special someone.
• Are you ready for some FUN while doing some GOOD?? The GHMS Student Council is collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, and we need YOUR help. Did you know it takes approximately 1300 pop tabs to equal just ONE pound? We have set the goal to collect FIVE pounds of pop tabs during the month of February! Which grade level can bring in the most weight in pop tabs? Student Council is making this a competition between ALL grade levels Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The grade level that brings in the MOST pop tabs in weight will get a treat AND the best part…..get to DUCT TAPE MR. RICH TO THE WALL!!! So students start collecting those pop tabs and turn them into your science teacher. The collecting starts MONDAY!
• Congratulations to all 3 volleyball teams who began conference play on a high note with straight set victories over District 50.  
• Here is your trivia question for today:  At what temperature Fahrenheit does water freeze?  Please email your answers to Mr. Rich.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Announcements: 

• It is almost everyone’s favorite time of the school year!  It’s the month of February when I play sweet, sweet love songs every single day in the morning.  But I need your help.  Please email me your favorite school appropriate love songs.  I will start playing them on Monday, February 3rd.
• All 3 volleyball teams hit the road tonight to take on the District 50 Wildcats in their first conference games of the season.  Good luck ladies!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Announcements: 

• Just a reminder that scholastic bowl will have practice during lunch today. Please grab your lunch first and then head to Miss. Ingold’s room.
• The 7th grade boys basketball team will play Metamora for the Regional Championship tonight.   Game time is 6pm at Washington Middle School.  I will be offering triple house points for any student or staff member who attends the game.  Just come and find me in the stands.  Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Happy Birthday to Theo Young, Rylee Chapai and Jack Mulvaney

Announcements: 

• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in trying out for the school play, Dorothy in Wonderland, should attend play workshops beginning on Monday February 3rd.  For more information please see Mrs. Poole in the library.
• Scholastic Bowl, we will have practice today and Thursday after school until 3:30. We will also be having a lunch practice on Wednesday!
• Reminder that there will be no cheer practice today!
• Congratulations to the seventh grade boys basketball team for their regional semi-final victory  last night. The Warriors defeated the host  school Washington middle  by a score of 54 to 27..The Warriors will now play Metamora Grade for the Regional Championship Wednesday night.  6:00 is game time at Washington Middle.

Monday, January 27, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Ezra Uppole

Announcements: 

• Say GREAT JOB to your chess team as you see them throughout the day for their awesome victory at the very large and competitive Mark Bills Tournament. Special shout out to Gavin Hanson, Andrew Billingsly, Ryan Crebo, Owen Hall, Chief Lucas, Colin Stiversand Mitchell Hohulinwho were stellar in their chess dominance and, with the rest of the chess team, procured the 1st Place Overall Team Trophy!
• The 6th-grade volleyball team had a great Saturday, going undefeated. Earning 1st place in the Germantown Hills 6th grade tournament. Congratulations, girls! A special thank you to our 7th and 8th-grade girls who helped make it possible.
• Congratulations to the 7th grade boys basketball team for their regional win Saturday morning. The Warriors took care of Tremont with a 30 point win.  Good luck tonight in game 2 as the team takes on Washington Middle..game is at Middle at 6:30.
• Congratulations to the Robot Warriors - Alex Marino, Asher Malinosky, Auron Schonert,  Corbin Cox, Georgia Bevard, Judah Padiak, Micah Voorhees, Miles Tauke & Tucker Williams for their exceptional performance at this weekend’s Sectional Robotics tournament. They brought home more hardware winning a 2nd place trophy for their Innovation project. Congratulations team on a great season!

Friday, January 24, 2025

Happy Birthday to Allison Wilson,  James Cardin and Easton Burkhart

Announcements: 

• Good luck to the Robot Warriors robotics team as they advance to the Sectional robotics tournament this weekend.
• Floor hockey rosters and the season schedule are posted outside Mr. Mair's office.  Please make sure you take a look and see when you play next week.  Good luck to all ten teams!
• Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who both posted straight set victories over Limestone Walters last night.  Good luck to the 6th grade team who participates in our own tournament tomorrow.  The Warriors first game is at 9 AM.  Go get 'em ladies!
• Congratulations to both boys seventh and eighth grade basketball teams As they traveled to Farmington both teams had big wins by over 20 points to end the regular season. Regional play now starts. Good luck to the seventh grade team. As they open play tomorrow at WMS
• We will have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!
• Here is your trivia question for this week:  Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone in January of what year?

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Happy Birthday to Lumen Wear

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the Chess Team for last Saturday’s spectacular showing at St. Mary’s.

• Evan Liu earned 3rd place overall and helped contribute towards a 3rd palace team finish.
• 7th grade earned a 1st place team trophy due in part to 5th place hardware from Ryan Crebo, 2nd place hardware from Owen Hall
• 6th grader killed it and earned 1st place hardware with support from 5th place finisher Gavin Hanson and 4th place finisher Thomas Heil

• Good luck to the volleyball team as they take on Limestone Walters at home today.  Game time is 4:15pm.  Wear neon and get in for free!
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Happy Belated Birthday to Evelyn Mulvaney and Frankie Capobianco.  Happy Birthday today to Riley Deisbeck.

Announcements: 

• Here is an update on House Points:  8th grade in 4th place with 569 points, followed by 6th grade with 736, 5th grade with 750 and 7th grade in the lead with 757 points.
• Chess Team practice today until 3:45 in the PDLC.
• Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who take on Morton at home tonight.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors!  Wear blue to get in for free!

Friday, January 17, 2025

Announcements: 

• We are going to have a special dress up day on Tuesday.  It is supposed to be really cold Tuesday, so we are going to have a Wear Your Snuggie to School Day.  You get 2 house points if you wear a full blown Snuggie or footie pajamas, I’ll give you 1 house point if you wear a sweatshirt and sweatpants.  And just a reminder, there is no school on Monday.
• Great job by both boys basketball teams as they both took down Pekin Edison last night. there was  great support from the fans… thank you to all that showed up in their pink outfits and helped  cheer the boys on victory…. it makes a huge difference with the loud noise level you create , the teams feed off of it.   so continue to support. Next home game is this Saturday at 10/00
• The volleyball team traveled to Chillicothe last night and came home with 2 out of 3 wins.  The 7th grade was up first and cruised to a 25-11 and 25-13 win.  The 8th grade faced a team that finished 2nd in state last year.  The Warriors played tough, but ultimately lost 22-25 and 19-25.  The 6th grade rounded out the night with a 25-12 and 25-13 win.
• Any 8th grader that needs to finish MAP testing, please bring your Chromebook and a pencil and head to the PDLC.  I would also like James Cardin, Wyatt Hansen, and Gavin Mulvaney to head to the PDLC at this time with your Chromebooks.
• Here is your trivia for this week:  What is the birthstone for January?

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Announcements: 

• There is a”Pink Out”  boys basketball game tonight at 5pm.  Wear your best pink outfit and get in for free.  Let's pack the house and show Pekin who we are!!!!! Go Warriors!
• Scholastic bowl practice is canceled for today. 8th grade scholastic members, please send your shirt ideas to Miss. Ingold by tomorrow!
• There will be no Skillbuilders Best Buddies today, go to recess and lunch as normal.
• The volleyball team started on a high note last night as all 3 teams won their first match against East Peoria.  The 7th grade was up first and got off to a slow start losing the first set.  The Warriors were able to rally to take the 2nd and 3rd sets however and claim their first win of the season.  The 8th grade too started slowly.  The Warriors found themselves down 19-11 in the first set before staging a furious comeback to win 26-24.  The Warriors settled down in the second set and cruised to a 25-12 victory to claim their first win.  The 6th grade was in control from start to finish winning their sets by scores of 25-7 and 25-10.  Tonight all 3 teams travel to Chillicothe for their first away match of the season.  A special shout out to the cheerleading team who came and cheered the teams on.  Thank you for your support.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Announcements: 

• Today is our final day of MAP testing for Winter.  Please make sure you are working hard and doing your best.  I will give House points to any student who reaches their goal.  You can earn points for both ELA and Math.  Also, we are slightly changing our testing schedule this week.  You will attend 1st hour and then we will start testing.  Good luck!
• Chess Team: Practice until 3:45 today in the PDLC.
• We have our first girls volleyball game tonight starting at 4:15pm.  Come and cheer on the girls and earn points for your team.  Wear Hawaiian to get in for free.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Happy Birthday to Josie Eilts

Announcements: 

• We will be MAP testing today and Wednesday.  Please make sure you are working hard and doing your best.  I will give House points to any student who reaches their goal.  You can earn points for both ELA and Math.  Also, we are slightly changing our testing schedule this week.  You will attend 1st hour and then we will start testing.  Good luck!
• Teachers, we have very few loaner Chromebooks left in the office. If students have low batteries, I would encourage them to charge their Chromebooks during 1st hour.
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!
• There is no scholastic bowl practice after school today!
• There is a boys basketball game tonight at 5pm.  Wear black to get in for free.  Come out and cheer on the boys to victory!
• The volleyball team will open up their season tomorrow night at home.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.
• All yearbook members working on grade level pages need to attend the Yearbook meeting today during lunch/recess. Jazz band members should attend this meeting today.

Monday, January 13, 2025

Happy belated birthday to Virginia Eckstein,  James Cronk and Oliver Maroun

Happy Birthday today to Oliver Carbajal

Announcements: 

• We will be MAP testing Tuesday and Wednesday.  Please make sure you are working hard and doing your best.  I will give House points to any student who reaches their goal.  You can earn points for both ELA and Math.  Also, we are slightly changing our testing schedule this week.  You will attend 1st hour and then we will start testing.  Good luck!
• Congratulations to the Chess Team as they took in some serious hardware on Saturday at the Liberty Leadership Invite. Corbin Cox earned 7th Grade 1st place with his 4-0 day! Andrew Billinglesy finished 1st,Gavin Hanson 2nd, and Thomas Heil finished 3rd  in the 6th grade division. Mitchell Hohulin earned a 4th place trophy in the very difficult 8th grade division. 5th grade earned a 1st place overall trophy and the 6th-7th-8th grade team won the 1st place overall team trophy. For the 7th grade team, of the top 10 spots, we had 8 of them!
• Chess Team: practice today until 3:45 in the PDLC.
• Chorus students: If you are interested in participating in Solo and Ensemble Contest stop in during recess today and start looking at music.
• Good luck tonight as the seventh and eighth grade basketball teams travel to Pekin Broadmoor.
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess.
• At this time, 8th graders are dismissed to the PDLC to meet with Jostens.  Please bring a pen or pencil with you.

Friday, January 10, 2024

Happy Birthday to Keira McGrane, Colin Stivers and Abigail Sudbrink

Announcements: 

• Chess Team: Let’s get them at The Liberty Leadership Invite on Saturday. Team, bus leaves at 7:45 am.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  What are the two zodiac signs that fall in January?

Thursday, January 9, 2024

Happy Birthday to Greta McWethy, Sadie Hassinger and Jordan Peplow

Announcements: 

• We have another basketball game tonight.  Wear your jerseys to get in for free.  Game time is 5pm.  Hope to see you there!  Just a reminder, you can earn House points for your team!
• Just a reminder, scholastic bowl team members we do have practice today after school until 3:30.

Wednesday, January 8, 2024

Announcements: 

• Chess team practices today at 2:30 in the PDLC
• We have a home basketball game tonight.  Dress in blue to get in for free.  Game time is 5pm.  Hope to see you there!
• Chorus students: It’s Solo and Ensemble time!  If you’re interested in performing a solo or participating in an ensemble stop in during recess today and see Mrs. Anderson.

Tuesday, January 7, 2024

Happy Belated Birthday to:  Zavier Mendez, Maeve Martin, Sterling Grabenstetter, Emerson Sanchez, Elly Hassinger, John Petersen, Hunter Becker, Kaedence Beck, Mason Godinez, Jaydon Forbes, Quinn Keith, Zane Kingham, Auron Schonert and Holden Loeffler

Announcements: 

• “I’m Late, I’m Late, I’m Late for a very important date” and “Just follow the yellow brick road” are two famous quotes from the classic stories Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz.  These two stories come together in the 2025 school play titled Dorothy in Wonderland.  6th-8th grade students interested in the play workshops should grab an informational sheet from Mrs. Poole.  
• Attention 6th Grade Boys: There will be tryouts for the 6th grade boys basketball team TONIGHT from 5:30-7 in the West Gym!
• Congratulations to the seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams as they resumed action after the two week layoff by beating Fieldcrest last night. The Warriors return to the Warrior dome this Wednesday as they will take on their arch rivals Metamora grade school! Come early to get a seat and  help cheer the teams to victory.  Game time is 5:00pm.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Happy Birthday to Carly-Kelly Rettig

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
• Attention 6th grade boys: If you are interested in trying out for the sixth grade boys basketball team, please sign up outside of the middle school office. There will be open gyms at 2 PM on December 27th, 10 AM on December 28th, and 2 PM on December 30th. Tryouts will occur on January 7th and 8th after school!

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Announcements: 

• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• Attention 6th grade boys: Are you interested in trying out for 6th grade boys basketball? Sign up outside of the office! There will be three open gym opportunities over winter break: December 27th at 2 PM, December 28th at 10 AM, and December 30th at 2 pm.
• All girls basketball players need to return their uniforms and warm up pants cleaned by Friday!
• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade percussionists should come to the band room to load up equipment after announcements are done. Remaining band students will be called when the buses are ready.
• Scholastic Bowl Team Members- Please make sure you fill out the form sent your email. The form should be filled out by tomorrow!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Happy Birthday to Adriel Little

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• Chess team: There is NO chess practice this week. Play a teammate on Chess.Com
• All girls basketball players need to return their uniforms and warm up pants cleaned by Friday!
• Congratulations to all the music students for their many outstanding performances at last night’s Holiday concert - well done!
• Mrs. Anderson is not here today.  There will be no chorus rehearsals.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Announcements: 

• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• Attention 6th grade boys interested in trying out for the 6th grade boys basketball team: there will be three open gym opportunities over winter break prior to tryouts when we return. Those dates are December 27th at 2 PM, December 28th at 10 AM, and December 30th at 2 PM. Tryouts will happen after school on January 7th and January 8th. If you are interested in trying out, please sign up outside of the middle school office prior to the end of the week!
• All girls basketball players need to return their uniforms and warm up pants cleaned by Friday!
• Scholastic Bowl Team-Please make sure to check your email!
• UPDate on Chess Team Awesomeness: At Brimfield last Saturday, the both 6th and 7th grade teams earned 3rd place team trophies, which is an amazing accomplishment as there were 350 players and many big school teams there!

Monday, December 16, 2024

Happy belated birthday to:  Madison Brown, Jaeda Tipton, Deacon Williams and Kooper Belasquez

Happy Birthday today to Ella Wood and Briley Terry

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• The Toys for Tots drive was a HUGE success! Student Council would like to thank everyone who donated an item to this great cause. The middle school donated 340 items to the Salvation Army Toys for Tots last Friday! An a GIGANTIC shout out to the 8th grade students who brought in a total of 145 items!!
• Good luck tonight to the boys basketball teams as they travel to Washington Central for a 4:30 conference game.  Go Warriors!
• At Brimfield on Saturday, the 5th Grade Chess Team earned a team trophy, with Alexander Billingsley leading the way by securing 3rd place individually. Liam Gaff followed closely behind, taking 4th place, and Colt Tessier earned 5th place! Chase Casey pulled off a major upset, defeating a top-ranked player, while Zavier Mendez and Elliot Tabor each scored 3 wins. In the 6th Grade, Gavin Hanson led his team with 3 wins. The 7th Grade team was guided by Owen Hall, Levi Campen, and Charlie Pilat. Mitchell Hohulin dominated at the highly competitive 8th grade level, finishing with an impressive 4 wins.
• CHESS Team - please get your merch from DocM’s room asap, thanks!
• The following chorus students were chosen to sing in  the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Festival Chorus on Friday evening.  Congratulations to Lilianna Poole, Maddie Giddens, Julia Legg, Keira McGrane, Kensey Monckton, Emma Campbell, Olivia Stoller, Zane Kinghan and Lindy Nash.  Congratulations!  You were a great representation of Germantown Hills.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.    
• Our FIRST Lego League Challenge Robotics team the Robot Warriors competed this weekend in the Peoria area Qualifier tournament at Limestone High School against 40 other robotics teams. The Robot Warriors were awarded first place for their Innovation Project and their overall performance earned them a spot to advance to the Regional Robotics tournament to be held in January. Team members are Corbin Cox, Georgia Bevard, Asher Malinosky, Alex Marino, Judah Padiak, Auron Schonert, Miles Tauke, Micah Voorhees & Tucker Williams. Great job team!
• Attention all students who tried out for scholastic bowl-The scholastic bowl team list will be posted outside the main office during lunch today.  I would like to thank everyone who took the time to try out for the team this year!  

Friday, December 13, 2024

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Chess Team: Saturday’s bus leaves at 7:20am from Door #2
• Wish the Chess Team luck as they compete in the Brimfield tournament on Saturday.
• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• Reminder - the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week located in the PDLC room.  All gifts are only $1-5.  Stop in and pick out a gift for your family and friends!
• We will start with an assembly this morning.  I will call you to the West Gym when I am ready for you!
• All 7th and 8th grade band students should come to the band room after announcements.
• Today’s trivia question..One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send Mr. Rich your dress up numbers..
• Due to the cold, we will have indoor recess. Please remember that the holiday shop is ongoing, so we will not utilize the PDLC for indoor recess.
• Reminder - the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week located in the PDLC room.  All gifts are only $1-5.  Stop in and pick out a gift for your family and friends!
• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is TOMORROW. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game
• Tonight is the night. The Warriors go to battle for the state championship against the Terriers of Staunton. The ladies are prepped and ready to take the floor. All we need is you! Game time is 7:30. The theme for tonight is Warrior Wear! Show off your blue and white! Let’s go ladies!
• Fan bus reminder: Please arrive by 5:20 in order to leave by 5:30. If you are not here, the bus will leave without you!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.  Students should be wearing Christmas socks.
• Attention any 6th-8th grade students-Scholastic bowl tryouts will be held today during lunch. You will need to attend both. Reminder: Scholastic bowl season conflicts with Volleyball season. Please see Miss. Ingold if you have any questions or cannot make a tryout due to your schedule!
• Great job by the 7th and 8th grade basketball teams!!..great job cheerleaders, great job dance team, great job fans…. another two victories under our belts!.. it was a great night
• Reminder - the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week located in the PDLC room.  All gifts are only $1-5.  Stop in and pick out a gift for your family and friends!
• Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game
• Chess Team Practice today in the MPR until 3:45.
• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• There will be no salad bar offering today.  Today’s hot lunch is Cheese Pizza, Steamed Carrots, Pears, and Milk
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• 8th grade students: Please bring markers, colored pencils, and scissors to Warrior Way today.
• 6th grade has been working very hard on their hallway decorations; we’d appreciate it if you could refrain from touching or messing with any of the decor.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.  Students should be dressed in blue and white.
• Attention any 6th-8th grade students-Scholastic bowl tryouts will be held in Miss. Ingold’s room (243) today after school until 3:30 and Wednesday 12/11 during lunch. You will need to attend both. Reminder: Scholastic bowl season conflicts with Volleyball season. Please see Miss. Ingold if you have any questions or cannot make a tryout due to your schedule!
• Big night in the Warrior Dome last night. Both boys teams took care of business with a tremendous defensive effort.  7th grade won by 26 and 8th grade won by 30. Come out tonight to help the boys get another 2 victories. Let's get loud and crazy!    Game time 5:00
• Reminder - the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week located in the PDLC room.  All gifts are only $1-5.  Stop in and pick out a gift for your family and friends!
• Registration for the 2025 Intramural Floor Hockey Season is now open.  Floor hockey is open to all 5th-8th graders.  Registration forms with more information can be picked up in Mr. Mair's office.  The form along with $5 must be turned in to the middle school office by Friday, December 20th.
• Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game.

Monday, December 9, 2024

Happy belated birthday to Cordelia Bachman

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.  Students should be dressed in athletic wear.
• Attention any 6th-8th grade students-Scholastic bowl tryouts will be held Tuesday 12/10 after school until 3:30 and Wednesday 12/11 during lunch. You will need to attend both. Please see Miss. Ingold if you have any questions or cannot make a tryout due to your schedule!
• Congratulations to the 6th grade who had the highest attendance percentage last week at 97.6%.  Awesome job!  They earn 25 points for their team and the attendance belt.
• Come out tonight and cheer the boys basketball teams on. Roanoke/Benson comes to town for a 5:00 contest.  Get out and support the Warriors. come get wild and crazy. The dress theme for the game tonight is Western! Get warmed up for another home contest tomorrow as Christ Lutheran out of Peoria will come to town.
• Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game
• Any cheerleaders staying after school need to meet with Mrs. Cupples in room 213, NOT the MPR.
• Chess team dominated this weekend at their 2nd Annual King of The Hills Tourney. 5th grade earned a 3rd Place Team Trophy! 6th grade, who earned a 2nd place trophy was led by Gavin Hanson, who earned 1st place individual amongst 42 players! Not to be outdone was the 7th grade, earning a 1st place division trophy was led by Owen Hall, who placed 2nd and 8th grade was led by Evan Liu with his 5th place finish.
• Chess Team Practice today in the MPR until 3:45.
• Volleyball practice will be held tonight from 4:30-6:00 in the West Gym.
• Madrigal Singers will rehearse today during recess.
• Reminder - the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week located in the PDLC room.  All gifts are only $1-5.  Stop in and pick out a gift for your family and friends!
• Saturday…..what a day! The girls basketball team has advanced to the state championship game! Saturday morning the Warriors gave out a beat down to Channahon cruising to a 42-16 victory. The state semifinal was a true battle. Champions giving everything of themselves to succeed and that is exactly what the girls did. Way to go ladies! But we are not done yet! Thursday is the state championship and we will be playing at 7:30pm in Auburn and we need YOU to come out and support the girls. Details will be announced later today about a fan bus!

Friday, December 6, 2024

Happy birthday Dashiell Pierson

Announcements: 

• Teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Wish the Chess Team good luck on Saturday as they compete in our very own KING of THE HILLS Chess Tourney on Saturday.  Awards will be handed out around 3pm
• Great wins last night as the boys basketball teams travelled to Bloomington Evans.  Defense and great execution on offense propelled both teams to victory. 7th grade was an 8 point winner along with the 8th grade winning by 8…home games next Monday and Tuesday.
• CHESS team - please bring any and all tourney food items to DocM room 218. Thanks!
• It’s that time of year again! Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game

• 5th- 0-2 boys
• 6th- 0-2 girls
• 7th- 13+ boys
• 8th- 13+ girls

• Attention music students, the Wreath Sale Pizza Lunch for students who qualified through wreath sale participation is today during your regular lunch time. See Mr. Loring if you have any questions.

• The PTO Holiday Shop is back, located in the PDLC room this year.  It will run all next week during school hours.  All items are priced from $1-$5.  Come pick out presents for your family and friends!
• Students planning to ride the fan bus on Saturday: Please be sure to drop off your permission slip AND your $10 in the office before 9 AM today. The bus will depart right at 8 AM tomorrow, so you must arrive by 7:50 at the latest. Please remember that you are representing our school and all expectations and rules that we have when you are in the building are what you are expected to follow on the bus and at the game. Please be sure to clean up after yourself, be polite, and be respectful. We cheer on our team, not against the other.
• Here is our trivia question for this week:  In medieval England, peasants would sing outside of the houses of their landowners for food and drink. This custom was the origin of modern Christmas caroling, but it has a different name. What is it called to sing from house to house asking for food and drink?

Thursday, December 5, 2024 

Announcements: 

• CHESS team - please bring any and all tourney food items to DocM room 218. Thanks!
• It’s that time of year again! Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game

• 5th- 0-2 boys
• 6th- 0-2 girls
• 7th- 13+ boys
• 8th- 13+ girls

• Attention music students, the Wreath Sale Pizza Lunch for students who qualified through wreath sale participation is Friday during your regular lunch time. See Mr. Loring if you have any questions.
• Attention any 6th-8th grade students-Scholastic bowl tryouts have been changed due to scheduling conflicts. The after school tryout will now be held Tuesday 12/10 after school until 3:30 and Wednesday 12/11 during lunch. You will need to attend both. Reminder: Scholastic bowl season conflicts with Volleyball season. Please see Miss. Ingold if you have any questions or cannot make a tryout due to your schedule!
• The PTO Holiday Shop is back, located in the PDLC room this year.  It will run all next week during school hours.  All items are priced from $1-$5.  Come pick out presents for your family and friends!
• Thank you to all the girls who tried out for the volleyball team.  Remember to check the school website after 3PM tonight to view information on the roster and first practice.
• We are going to have indoor recess today.  Just a reminder, students who normally go to the PDLC, 5th/6th graders are in Miss Ingold’s room; 7th/8th graders are in Mr. Laird’s room.
• Warrior Nation…..we are state bound! Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their thrilling overtime win 31-30! Brooklyn Sauder led the way with 9 points and a clutch corner three in overtime. Major contributions were made by Claire Koster, Amelia Keys, Quinn Jordan, Brinley Nena and Rachel Bystrom. Heart and grit were the big factors last night. These girls are an amazing group and Mr. Laird is one proud coach.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Announcements: 

• Reminder! There will be NO art club this afternoon!
• 8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts will be held today from 2:30-4:30 in the West Gym.  Remember that you must have a current physical on file to try out.
• Chess Team: Pract today - MEET today in DocM room - practice location will be announced. We practice until 3:45.
• Just a reminder, tomorrow starts our 12 Days of Holiday Dress Up.  Earn points for your team each day by dressing the theme!  Tomorrow is wear white.
• It’s that time of year again! Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game

• 5th- 0-2 boys
• 6th- 0-2 girls
• 7th- 13+ boys
• 8th- 13+ girls

• Attention music students, the Wreath Sale Pizza Lunch for students who qualified through wreath sale participation is Friday during your regular lunch time. See Mr. Loring if you have any questions.
• Calling all Warrior Nation! The 7th grade girls’ basketball team needs you to come out and show out tonight for our Sectional Championship game! The theme for tonight is WHITE OUT. Game time is 6:30 at Washington Central. We are one game away from state!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.  

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Announcements: 

• Reminder. There will be NO art club this Wednesday!
• 6th Grade Volleyball Tryouts will be held tonight from 6-8 PM in the JDS Gym.  Remember that you must have a current physical on file to try out.
• Reminder that Gingerbread house decorating forms are due tomorrow!!!!
• Best Buddies is going to Easter Seals today. Group 2 is the group going. Meet by the office doors leading to the front of the building at the end of 7th hour.
• Attention 6th-8th grade students! Scholastic bowl tryouts will be held in Ms. Ingold’s room next Wednesday (12/11) during lunch and Thursday (12/12) after school until 3:30. You must attend both tryouts to be considered for the team. Please see Ms. Ingold with any questions.
• It’s that time of year again! Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army until December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th. Each grade level that brings in 50 toys…YOUR teachers will play in a staff volleyball game

• 5th- 0-2 boys
• 6th- 0-2 girls
• 7th- 13+ boys
• 8th- 13+ girls

Monday, December 2, 2024

Birthdays over break:  Ryleigh Bale, Kella Wise, Jase Corwin, Laine Corwin, Vincent Kuipers, Lucas Barr and Kingston Genandt

Announcements: 

• Reminder there will be NO art club this Wednesday!
• 7th Grade Volleyball Tryouts will be held tonight from 6-8 PM in the JDS Gym.  Remember that you must have a current physical on file to try out.
• Chess Team: Practice today - MEET today in DocM room - practice location will be announced. We practice until 3:45.
• CHESS team - please bring any and all tourney food items to DocM room 218. Thanks!
• All Madrigal singers will rehearse today during recess - not just the soloists.

Friday, November 22, 2024

Happy birthday Landon Livingston

Announcements: 

• Today there will be no salad bar due to our Thanksgiving meal.  Also, there will be no extra items sold today during lunch.  If you would like to get a bottled drink please grab it as you go through the line when you receive your hot lunch.
• It’s that time of year again! Student council is holding the Toys for Tots drive for the Salvation Army from December 2-December 13! Each grade level has been assigned a specific age. Turn any toys that you bring into your homeroom teacher. The deadline to bring in toys is December 13th.

• 5th- 0-2 boys
• 6th- 0-2 girls
• 7th- 13+ boys
• 8th- 13+ girls

• A belated congratulations to the 6th grade cadet band who gave an outstanding premiere performance at their Progress Concert on Wednesday night. Well done!
• A schedule for volleyball tryouts has been finalized.  If you don’t already have one, stop in the office to pick it up.  Tryouts will begin the week of December 2nd.  Remember that you must have a current physical on file to try out.
• Run Run as fast as you can and turn in your permission slips for the Gingerbread House building contest! Permission Slips are due in the office today!
• Here is your trivia question for today.  Please email responses to Mr. Rich.  Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Happy birthday Trisdan Baker

Announcements: 

• There will be another open gym tonight for volleyball.  It will run from 6:00-7:30 in the JDS gym.
• The regional championship is back home where it belongs! The 7th grade girls basketball team dominated the Redbirds last night winning 37-27. Brinley Nena led the way with 11 points. Major contributions were made by Rachel Bystrom, 8 points and Brooklyn Sauder, 8 points, helped the title for the Warriors. The ladies march on to the Sectionals which will be December 4th at 6:30pm! Congrats ladies, your coach is so proud of you!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Happy birthday Levi Kleist

Announcements: 

• CHESS TEAM NO, I said NO practice today.
• All 8th grade chorus students should come to the chorus room first hour today.  The MTHS Madrigal Singers will be performing.
• Today is the day! It is time for the regional championship game this afternoon at 4:30 at Washington Central. The Warriors are prepped and ready to bring home the plaque. All we need is you, Warrior Nation to come out and use those voices to support the ladies! Wear all blue and let's show the Redbirds that 116 is and always will be BLUE!  I’ll be offering triple House points if you are able to attend.  Find me at the game to let me know you are there.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Happy birthday Gracy Montoya

Announcements: 

• There will be another open gym tonight for volleyball.  6th grade players will practice from 2:30-4:00 in the West Gym.  7th and 8th grade players will practice from 6:00-7:30 in the JDS gym.
• CHESS: In listing the many medal winners from our Reservoir Victory, Coach DocM missed mentioning the stellar day that James Cardin had- he ended up taking the biggest upset of the tournament!
• Run Run as fast as you can and get your permission slip for the student council gingerbread house decorating contest!It is Tuesday, December 10,  From 2:30 to 3:30. Supplies, a snack, and a drink are provided. The cost will be a whopping $5. First 50 people to turn in their permission slip will get to make a gingerbread house. Permission slip due November 22nd.
• Great night last night in the Warrior dome! It was the first home game of the year for the boys teams and it was a big success.  The 7th grade team put the hurts on the Chargers from Peoria Christian with a 19 point victory. In the 8th grade game the Warriors started fast and settled in for a 15 point win.  7th moves to 4 and 2 while the 8th is 5 and 1….Good luck tonight as the teams travel to Eureka.
• Congratulations to the 7th girls basketball team on their huge win over the Trojans of Washington Central, 31-24. Brooklyn Sauder was on fire last night scoring 17 points! The Warriors defense was lock down last night and led them to victory.
• Calling all Warrior Nation, the 7th grade girls basketball team needs you to be heard tomorrow night when they take on 116 rival Metamora for the REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Game time is 430. The theme for tomorrow night’s game is a blue out!
• Congrats to our very own Coach Davis on his first victory as a high school coach! We are very proud of you Coach!

Monday, November 18, 2024

Happy birthday Alex Marino and Rowan Castle

Announcements: 

• There has been a time change for tomorrow’s volleyball open gym for 7th and 8th grade players.  The open gym will end at 7:30 not 7:00.
• The GHills Chess Team exhibited awesomeness at the Reservoir Gifted Tournament. Medal winners at Reservoir Gifted were: Mason Godinez, Nick Modlin, Andrew Billinglsly, James Cardin, Charles Pilat and Colt Tessier was named Top Unrated Player in K-5! Owen Hall and Evan Liu earned 2nd place trophies while Andrew Wilson Earned a 4th place trophy. GHills represented the district very well as we earned a 2nd place overall team trophy!!!
• Warrior Basketball fans, come out tonight and show your Warrior pride as you cheer on your boys basketball team to victory against Peoria Christian in their first home game of the season. Gametime is 5:00pm. The theme for tonight’s game is Gold out if you want to get in for free.
• Chess Team: We practice today after school until 3:45
• Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their dominant victory over the Wildcats of East Peoria on Saturday, 30-13, to open regional play. The Warriors set the tone early and cruised to the win.
• Come out tonight to the regional semifinal as the Warriors take on the Trojans of Washington Central at 5:45!
• Only students interested in trying out for solos should come to Madrigal rehearsal today.

Friday, November 15, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team who are the 2024 Tazwood Conference Champions! The ladies defeated Eureka last night 30-13 to cap a perfect conference season! Claire Koster led the way with 10 points and Brinley Nena added 8 points. The 7th grade team finished the regular season 15-3 on the year. Regionals begin Saturday for the Warriors at Washington Central against East Peoria at 11:15. Come out and support your Warriors on their road to state!
• The 8th grade girls basketball team was honored last night in their final regular season home game. They battled hard all night against Eureka and truly left it all out the court. Unfortunately, they came up short in the end. We are proud of the leadership and the hard work they have put in. Good luck on your regional seedings today ladies!
• Students: the student section was left a mess with garbage last night. This is a reminder that if you purchase items from the concession stand that you must clean up after yourself or items will begin to be limited in what can be brought into the gym. Remember when you attend a game, regardless of where it is, that you are representing our school and our community. We want our school to be clean!
• Good luck to the Chess Team as they head to Reservoir Academy for their very first tournament of the season, tomorrow. TEAM: Bus leaves at 7:50 door 2.
• Here is your trivia question this week:  Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?  I’ll give you extra credit if you can give me the year he did this.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Announcements: 

• Rollerskating Forms are due to Coach Davis or Ms. Hobson today if you are wanting to participate in the rollerskating unit, which will be the week before Christmas.  If you don’t have it here, but have it filled out, please get it to us before the end of the day.
• Come out and support our girls basketball team for 8th grade night tonight!  Game time is 5pm.  The dress theme is wear your Nike! JUST WIN IT!
• Congratulations to our boys basketball teams as they went 4-0 this week with two big road wins. This brings 7th grade’s record to 3-2 and 8th grade to 4-1 on the season. The boys play at home next week on Monday. Come out and show your support for your Warrior Basketball team-game time 500pm.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Happy birthday Rachel Bystrom and Lauryn Kerr

Announcements: 

• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls staying for Volleyball open gym tonight should be dismissed with car riders to change and will meet in the West Gym.
• Reminder: art club will not be meeting this afternoon
• Rollerskating Forms will be handed out today during PE.  Forms need to be filled out and returned to Coach Davis or Ms. Hobson by tomorrow if you are wanting to skate the Week before Christmas,
• CHESS TEAM: Practice today until 3:45
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their victory over the Panthers of Pekin Edison last night,41-5. The Warriors came out and played hard. Brynlee Bernitt and Jaylee Bucy led the Warriors with 8 points each. Piper Mitchell and Olivia Cawley both added 6 points.
• Congrats to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their win over Pekin Edison last night, 45-7. Kaedence Beck led the way with 12 points with major contributions from Addison Points, 8 points, and Brooklyn Sauder, adding 6 points.
• Tomorrow is the big night for girls basketball! Both teams are fighting for a chance to win our tough conference and we are also honoring the 8th grade girls as it is their last regular season game at home. Let’s fill the JDS and make it tough for the Hornets of Eureka! Game time is 5pm. Be there!
• Only those trying out for solos should come to Madrigal rehearsal today.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Announcements: 

• A note from Mrs. Ward:   5th/6th grade Art students-  Let Mrs. Ward Know ASAP if you no longer want to be in art.
• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls staying for Volleyball open gym tonight should be dismissed with car riders to change and will meet in the Commons.
• Reminder Art Club will not be meeting this week.
• Rollerskating Forms will be handed out today during PE.  Forms need to be filled out and returned to Coach Davis or Ms. Hobson by Thursday if you are wanting to skate the Week before Christmas.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Happy birthday Kensey Monckton, Lilianna Poole and Connor Hull

Announcements: 

• A note from Mrs. Ward:   5th/6th grade Art students-  Let Mrs. Ward Know ASAP if you no longer want to be in art.
• Open gym for volleyball starts tomorrow. Any 6th 7th and 8th grade girls planning to try out are encouraged to attend. Schedules are still in the office.
• Reminder: art club will not be meeting this week.
• Rollerskating Forms will be handed out today during PE.  Forms need to be filled out and returned to Coach Davis or Ms. Hobson by Thursday if you are wanting to skate the Week before Christmas,
• Also, the Eclipse Ball Test in PE has been moved to tomorrow.
• CHESS TEAM: Practice today and Wednesday until 3:45
• 7th/8th grade band students - reminder - you are performing for the Veterans Day Assembly today - if you forgot your instrument please see Mr. Loring immediately.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their thrilling come from behind win over archrival, Metamora, 22-17! Brooklyn Sauder led the way with 8 points with major contributions from Quinn Jordan and Claire Koster, both adding 6 points. The 7th grade is now 13-3 and is one game away from the conference title!
• Congrats to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their dominant win over the Redbirds 35-27 last Friday night! Brooklyn Sauder was on fire scoring 16 points with Kaedence Beck adding 8 and Brinley Nena’s 5 points putting the Redbirds away early! The 8th grade is now 13-3 and has a chance to clinch a share of the conference title on Thursday.
• Come out Thursday for the FINAL home game of the girls basketball regular season. It is 8th grade night and we will be celebrating our four 8th graders as well as battling for 2 conference titles. We need Warrior World there to be loud! Game time is 5pm.  
• Today is Veterans Day and we will have many veterans in the building.  Please make sure you are on your best behavior and if you have the chance please honor a veteran and thank them for their service.

Friday, November 8, 2024

Announcements: 

• Volleyball open gyms will start next week. They are open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the Volleyball team this year.  Please stop into the office to get a schedule and add your name to the sign-up sheet.
• A note from Mrs. Ward: 5th/6th grade Art students-  Let Mrs. Ward Know ASAP if you no longer want to be in art.
• Come out tonight and support the Nets for Vets annual basketball games. All four of your Warriors basketball teams will be participating in the annual honor flight game. The Warriors will be challenged by their arch rivals Metamora grade school.   Seventh grade girls start at 4 o'clock followed by eighth grade girls followed by seventh grade boys followed by eighth grade boys basketball teams. The games are held at Metamora high school. Come out and support the Warriors and veterans and have a great time. Help cheer the Warriors on to victory… good luck, teams.  Please wear red, white, and blue.  Unfortunately, you will not be able to get in for free since the game is at Metamora High School.
• Congratulations to the top sellers in the Music Boosters Annual Wreath sale.

• The overall top seller in grades 5-8 and winner of the $100 cash prize is Lindy Nash
• Top sellers in each individual grade and winners of a $75 cash prize are:

• 5th grade - Zavier Mendez
• 6th grade - Thomas Heil
• 7th grade - Delphine Slape
• 8th grade - Olivia Stoller

• 2nd place sellers in each individual grade and winners of a $50 cash prize are:

• 5th grade - Millie Boyle
• 6th grade - Brennen Schneider
• 7th grade - Owen Hall
• 8th grade - Lincoln Morris

• 3rd place sellers in each individual grade and winners of a $25 cash prize are:

• 5th grade - Jolie Burris
• 6th grade - Aurora Miller
• 7th grade - Maggie Grigsby
• 8th grade - Miles Tauke

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Happy birthday to Emma Campbell

Announcements: 

• Volleyball open gyms will start next week. They are open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the Volleyball team this year.  Please stop into the office to get a schedule and add your name to the sign-up sheet.
• Speech team make sure you stop by Mrs. Harrison’s room during your lunch/recess to pick up your awards and comments if you haven’t already done so.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Happy belated birthday to Katelyn Jacob and Markie Vote

Announcements: 

• Chess Team: Practice today until 3:45
• Speech Team please come to Mrs. Harrison’s room (223) to pick up your awards from the State Speech competition.
• Mr. Vaughan and Mrs. Cox would like to say THANK YOU to all of this year’s 8th graders who kicked butt last year on the IAR exam placing first overall out of the 41 surrounding school districts! Well done, hats off to you guys! We are proud of you!
• Volleyball open gyms will start next week. They are open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the Volleyball team this year.  Please stop into the office to get a schedule and add your name to the sign-up sheet.
• Congratulations to both the seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams in their season opener with victories over Dunlap Valley.  The seventh grade team had a tough battle being up only two in the first half.  The Warriors came out strong in the second half and cruised to a 35 to 17 win.   In the 8th grade game a close first quarter lit a fire under the warriors and they turned up the heat and excelled to a 53 to 34 victory. Good luck tonight as the teams travel to Dunlap middle
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their win Monday over the Grey Ghosts of IVC 27-13. Claire Koster led the way with 9 points and Brooklyn Sauder added 6 points. The girls faced a hard fought first half leading by two at halftime. Then, they turned up the defense and ran away pushing the lead to 21-9 after the third quarter. The 7th grade team is now 12-3!
• The 8th grade girls basketball team dropped a tough loss to IVC Monday. Addison Points led the Warriors with 8 points and Brinley Nena added 7 points in the loss. The Warriors look to rebound Friday against Route 116 rivals, Metamora.
• A major thank you goes out to all the students, teams and parents who came out Monday night for our St. Jude game against IVC. The table was full of supplies and a good amount of money was raised for the patients of St. Jude. A special shout out goes to Brenna Rustman and the Student Council for organizing the night. It was an amazing day to be a Warrior!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Announcements: 

• There will be no school tomorrow for Election Day.  We will see you back here on Wednesday.  
• We are going to start a printing lab in room 213, which is the aide’s room.  Any student who needs to print something out for a class can go there in the morning from 7:20 to 7:40.  Mrs. Damerell will be there to help you.  This will happen only on Wednesdays.
• Chess Team: Practice today until 3:45
• Congratulations to the Speech Team.  We are very proud of your hard work.  Medals and score sheets can be picked up from Mrs. Harrison or Mrs. Poole later this week.
• Congratulations to Olivia Stoller, Zane Kingham, Mackenzie Webb, and Kensey Monckton who represented GHMS at the ILMEA Jazz Festival on Saturday at Olivet Nazarene University.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• Our trimester house points will start over today.  I will be keeping our trimester grade level winner a secret until our assembly on Veteran’s Day, which is next Monday.  Stay tuned!
• We have another girls basketball game tonight.  Game time is 5pm.  The theme is St. Jude.  Bring new school supplies, stuffed animals or fidgets and get in for free.  Let’s fill up Warrior World!

Friday, November 1, 2024

Happy birthday to Ryley Damerell and Gavin Mulvaney

Announcements: 

• Thanks for participating in our Halloween Spirit week by dressing up and participating in the lunch/recess activities. Student Council members will tally up the dress-up points for each day, and get candy to the winning grade level.
• All dude.be.nice tickets need to be turned in for House points by today.  You are welcome to keep them until Trimester 2, but if you want the points, you need to put your tickets in for a prize.
• Good luck to the Speech Team this evening as they attend the Speech Contest at Lowpoint Washburn Middle School.  The bus leaves at 3:30 so either meet in the library after school or meet back at the middle school doors at 3:15 if you are going home between school and competition.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Announcements: 

• Happy Halloween! Today at lunch we will be playing Name that Tune. The table with the most correct answers at each lunch will earn House points. Tomorrow’s dress-up - Tired after a late night out? Dress in your Pajamas!
• All dude.be.nice tickets need to be turned in for House points by Friday.  You are welcome to keep them until Trimester 2, but if you want the points, you need to put your tickets in for a prize.
• Reminder Best Buddies: Group 2 will be leaving at 12:55 today for Easter Seals. Meet by the front doors to get on the bus.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Announcements: 

• Today at lunch, we will be playing Halloween Trivia. The table to get the most answers correct at each lunch will earn House points. Tomorrow is Halloween. The dress-up is Halloween..wear all of your favorite Halloween gear, no costumes.
• Chess Team: Practice today and Wednesday in the PDLC until 3:45.
• All dude.be.nice tickets need to be turned in for House points by Friday.  You are welcome to keep them until Trimester 2, but if you want the points, you need to put your tickets in for a prize.
• It was a tough night on the court for the 7th grade girls basketball team last night against the Bruins of Pekin Broadmoor. Brooklyn Sauder led the team with five points but unfortunately the Warriors dropped a game at home 28-14. The team fought hard the entire game and look to bounce back next week at home against IVC. The 7th grade girls are now 11-3 and still undefeated in the conference.
• Congratulations to the the 8th grade girls basketball team on their hard fought win against Broadmoor last night, 25-13. Addison Points led the team with 8 points and had big contributions from Brinley Nena, Kaedence Beck and Kella Wise! The girls took control early in the game and never looked back. The 8th grade is now 12-2 on the year and look to prepare themselves for the Grey Ghosts of IVC next Monday!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during lunch.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Happy birthday to Owen Hall

Announcements: 

• During recess (both 5/6th recess and 7th/8th recess), be on the lookout for 8 hidden pumpkins. The first to find the pumpkins, figure out the secret word and tell Brenna Rustman will win the house points for their grade level. Tomorrow's dress-up day is Pick a Side! Dress like a hero or villain.
• Wow! What a night of basketball last night at Washington Central for the girls teams. First up the 7th grade won a hard fought game against the Trojans, 22-17. Claire Koster lit up the ancient greeks from downtown with 4 3’s in the game and Brooklyn Sauder clinched the game on a drive and score! The 7th grade is now the sole leader of the conference!
• All dude.be.nice tickets need to be turned in for House points by Friday.  You are welcome to keep them until Trimester 2, but if you want the points, you need to put your tickets in for a prize.
• Not to be outdone, the heartbreak ladies of the 8th grade basketball team battled back from a 5 point deficit in the 4th quarter to defeat the scrappy Trojans 25-23! Defense was the heart of soul of the 8th grade game last night. Addison Points led the team in scoring with 12 points but major contributions were made by Kella Wise and Kaedence Beck!
• Come on out tonight as the girls are back in action at home against the Bruins of Pekin Broadmoor. The 7th grade are up for a special challenge as the 7th grade Bruins are undefeated. Come out and bleed blue and let’s show the Bruins who owns the JDS! Game time is 5pm The theme for the basketball game is white out.  Wear your white again to get in for free!

Monday, October 28, 2024

Happy belated birthday to Bradyn Reeise

Happy birthday today to Andrew Fiddes, Brady Rhoman and Katniss Sheets

Announcements: 

• Today at lunch, Student Council will have a Halloween Word Search for students to complete. The first table at each lunch to complete the word search will earn House points. Tomorrow's Halloween dress-up day is Trick or Treat! Dress as your favorite candy
• Student Council wants to send out a HUGE thank you to all that brought in a Birthday Box last week. As a middle school we brought in 190 birthday boxes to donate to the Midwest Food Bank. It is a GREAT day to be a Warrior!! The grade level that brought in the most birthday boxes and won the birthday cupcakes is…..7th grade!!
• Chess Team: Practice today and Wednesday in the PDLC until 3:45.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Announcements: 

• Red Ribbon Week Fact-Overall, teenage drug use among adolescents is declining. Today’s theme is Sandlot, so Hit the drugs out of the park and dress up in your favorite sports jersey.
• Attention boys baseball players: Please turn in your baseball jerseys, pants the school gave you, and your belt if you took one to Mr. Rich in his office by today.  If you forgot it, please bring it Monday!
• Attention Cross Country team members: We are still missing several uniforms. Please return to Coach Gregg or Coach Domico ASAP.
• Here is an update on our House Point standings:  in 4th place - 6th grade with 767 points, in 3rd place - 8th grade with 772 points, in 2nd place - 7th grade with 835 points, and in 1st place - 5th grade with 938 points.  Next week is the final week to earn points for Trimester 1.  What can you do for your team???
• Here is our trivia for today:  What year did the National Red Ribbon Week Start??
• Reminder, all middle schoolers need to come to the nurse’s office with a pass. This means not in passing periods, go to class first to get a pass from your teacher.
• Next week is Halloween. Student Council has fun activities planned for lunch/recess and we will have another dress-up week. Remember, you need points for your grade to win the first-trimester party. The first dress-up day is Monday, which is dress like a ghost! Wear all white to show you are excited about Halloween. Not only will you earn house points, but the grade level with the most dress-up points at the end of the week will get CANDY!!!

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Announcements: 

• Red Ribbon Week Fact-There are often common links between depression and substance abuse. Today's theme is School of Rock so dress up as your favorite band or artist.Tomorrow's theme is Sandlot, so Hit the drugs out of the park and dress up in your favorite sports jersey.
• This week Student Council is collecting Birthday Boxes to donate to the Midwest Food Bank. One birthday box contains a cake mix, frosting, one can of sprite, a cake tin, and candles. We have a challenge for ALL 5th -8th grade students, can we bring in one Birthday Box per student?? You have this week to bring in a birthday box to your homeroom teacher. The winning grade level will get birthday cupcakes. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in your birthday box
• Attention boys baseball players: Please turn in your baseball jerseys, pants the school gave you, and your belt if you took one to Mr. Rich in his office by Friday at the latest!
• Chess Team parent meeting info: Your parents MUST attend one of the parent meetings that we have had this week. The last one is tonight after the girls basketball game in the PDLC, which should be about 7:30 pm.
• Attention Cross Country team members: We are still missing several uniforms. Please return to Coach Gregg or Coach Domico ASAP.
• Speech team will practice with Mrs. Harrison today since Mrs. Poole is absent. After school groups will be done at 3:30 today; not 4:00. Your parents have been notified in the Remind app about this change.
• We have a girls basketball game tonight.  Please join us and earn points for your team!  Game time is 5pm.  Wear your school appropriate pajamas and get in for free!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

• Happy birthday to Ben Barnes, Charles Crawford and Elliott Tabor

Announcements: 

• Red Ribbon Week Fact-More than $600 billion is lost annually from the U.S. economy due to substance abuse. Today’s theme is DC V.S. Marvel! Save people from drugs and dress up as your favorite superhero! Tomorrow’s theme is rock on and be drug free and dress up as your favorite band or artist!
• Reminder!!! The student council Halloween Dance will be held Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8:30. Permission slips are due back by today. Cost is 5 dollars and pizza is available for 2 dollars a slice.
• This week student council is collecting Birthday Boxes to donate to the Midwest Food Bank. One birthday box contains a cake mix, frosting, one can of sprite, a cake tin, and candles. We have a challenge for ALL 5th -8th grade students, can we bring in one Birthday Box per student?? You have this week to bring in a birthday box to your homeroom teacher. The winning grade level will get birthday cupcakes.
• Attention boys baseball players: Please turn in your baseball jerseys, pants the school gave you, and your belt if you took one to Mr. Rich in his office by Friday at the latest!
• The speech group that meets with Mrs. Poole during recess/lunch today will need to meet with Mrs. Harrison in Room 223.
• Chess Team Practice is TODAY until 3:45 in the PDLC.
• Attention Cross Country team members: We are still missing several uniforms. Please return to Coach Gregg or Coach Domico ASAP.
• A pair of wins for the girls basketball teams last night over Tremont. The 7th grade started the night with a back and forth game but some lock down defense in the second half shut down the Turks. The Warriors dominated the second half with the final score of 37-16. Brinley Nena led the way with 12 points and Claire Koster added 8. The eighth grade also won big last night, 36-12. Kaedence Beck led the Warriors in scoring with 11 points and Addison Points added 8. The eighth grade had a big second quarter to run away from the Turks and finished the game strong. Both teams are 9-2 on the year. Come out Thursday night as the girls take on pesky conference foe, DeeMack! Game time is 5pm
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

• Happy birthday to Allie Tourtillott and Keegan Waggoner

Announcements: 

• Red Ribbon Week Fact-Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, and th 3rd most common cause of death in the United States. Today the theme is Freaky Friday so don’t let drugs get in the mix and switch it up and dress up as one of your teachers! Tomorrow is Save people from drugs and be your favorite superhero!
• Reminder!!! The student council Halloween Dance will be held Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8:30. Permission slips are in the office and are due back tomorrow!!!!. Cost is 5 dollars and pizza is available for 2 dollars a slice.
• This week student council is collecting Birthday Boxes to donate to the Midwest Food Bank. One birthday box contains a cake mix, frosting, one can of sprite, a cake tin, and candles. We have a challenge for ALL 5th -8th grade students, can we bring in one Birthday Box per student?? You have this week to bring in a birthday box to your homeroom teacher. The winning grade level will get birthday cupcakes.
• Attention boys baseball players: Please turn in your baseball jerseys, pants the school gave you, and your belt if you took one to Mr. Rich in his office by Friday at the latest!
• Woa? Did you make a blunder and forget to sign up for chess?  You have until Thursday to sign up for chess. Your parents must attend the Thursday parent meeting, even if you can’t attend practices this week. Sign up for chess on the school website using SNAP. See DocM if you have any questions.
• Chess Team parent meeting info: Your parents MUST attend one of the parent meetings this week. We have one tonight and one Thursday after the girls basketball game in the PDLC, which should be about 7:30 pm.
• Congratulations to all the music students who gave many excellent performances at last night’s Fall Concert! It was a sigma event, no cap.
• Come out to support the Warrior Girls Basketball Team tonight as they play at home, first game is at 5:00. Tonights theme is Dress Like Yo Dad!

Monday, October 21, 2024

• Happy belated birthday to Roslynn Dorsey, Ian Dykes and Hailey Grubbs.  Happy birthday to Ethen Olson and Thomas Heil

Announcements: 

• It’s Red Ribbon Week! Over 50% of all violent crimes, traffic accidents, domestic violence, and poor work performance can be tied to drug or alcohol use. Today the dress-up theme is drugs aren't in our character and Dress Up Like Your Favorite Disney character.  Tomorrow is don't let let drugs in the mix and switch it up and dress as one of your teachers!
• Reminder!!! The student council Halloween Dance will be held Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8:30. Permission slips are in the office and are due back by October 23rd. Cost is 5 dollars and pizza is available for 2 dollars a slice. DJ Hobson will be droppin bangers all night!
• Today’s the day for our first official chess practice! See you after school in the PLC until 3:45.
• Starting this week student council is collecting Birthday Boxes to donate to the Midwest Food Bank. One birthday box contains a cake mix, frosting, one can of sprite, a cake tin, and candles. We have a challenge for ALL 5th -8th grade students, can we bring in one Birthday Box per student?? You have this week to bring in a birthday box to your homeroom teacher. The winning grade level will get birthday cupcakes.
• Boys basketball tryouts tonight. 8th grade after school until 4:30.  6th/7th grade 4:45 until 6:15.  Meet in the JDS gym.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• Congratulations to the XC team on their amazing performance at State this past weekend. The Boys team consisting of Zane Kingham, Mason Shoff, Mitch Hohulin, Sam Costerisan, Cam Walton, Karter Brown, and Mason Godinez came in 4th overall with Zane Kingham coming in 21st out of 277 runners. We are so proud of our Warriors! Just a reminder to all team members that you need to turn in your washed uniforms in a labeled bag to Coach Domico or Coach Gregg ASAP.
• 7th/8th grade band students - reminder - you need to take your instrument and music home today for the Fall Concert which is at MTHS tonight.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Announcements: 

• Please make sure to turn in your permission slips and money for the school dance! We don’t want to cancel due to lack of attendance!
• Did someone say CHESS? YES!  Go to the school website, scroll down to NEWS and click on CHESS! Read the directions and sign up on SNAP! We will go in 3 days! Practices and Parent Meetings start on Monday!!!!!
• Here is our trivia for today:  *What animal, found in the Andes Mountains, is a relative of the camel?
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their dominant win over Peoria Hollis yesterday 51-14. All the Warriors contributed in the cause. Quinn Jordan led the way with 10 points and Jaylee Bucy added 8.
• Congrats to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their win over Hollis 56-21. Addison Points led the way with 16 points with Amelia Keys and Brooklyn Sauder adding 8 points.
• Come out next Tuesday and Thursday as the girls basketball program is home both nights for big conference games against Tremont and Deemack! Themes will be announced next week.
• Reminder for boys basketball.  On Monday, 8th grade comes in after school until 4:30……6/7th grade comes in 4:45 until 6:15….meet in JDS locker room

Thursday, October 17, 2024

• Happy birthday to Ryker Fandel

Announcements: 

• Please make sure to turn in your permission slips and money for the school dance! We don’t want to cancel due to lack of attendance!
• ATTENTION: CHESS TEAM countdown starts NOW! Go to the school website, scroll down to NEWS and click on CHESS! Read the directions and sign up on SNAP! We go in 4 days!
• There is an open gym tonight after school until 4:15 for 6th/7th grade boys.  Meet in the West Gym.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

• Happy  birthday to Kade Corbly and Abigail Knapp

Announcements: 

• There is an open gym tomorrow for 6th and 7th grade boys after school until 4:15.  Meet in the West Gym after school.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their 6th win in a row last night over the Wildcats of East Peoria, 24-8! Claire Koster and Kenzi Piscaglia led the way with 6 points a piece with Amelia Keys adding 5. The Wildcats were physical but the girls took care of business. Great job ladies!
• Congrats to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their dominant win over East Peoria last night 40-5. The girls played locked down defense and controlled the game from start to finish. The Warriors were led by Kaedence Beck’s 15 points and Addison Point’s 9. Both teams are now 7-2 and are headed to Bartonville Hollis Thursday. Come out next Tuesday and Thursday as the Warriors take on conference foes, Tremont and Dee Mack!
• Congratulations to the following band students who auditioned and were selected for the ILMEA District 3 junior high honor band: Mackenzie Webb, Kenzie Monckton, Olivia Stoller, Macie Crow, and Lillianna Poole. Additionally, these band students auditioned and were selected for the ILMEA District 3 junior high honor jazz bands: Mackenzie Webb, Kenzie Monckton, Olivia Stoller, and Zane Kingham. The GHMS band program was well represented this year - great work everyone!  
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Happy belated birthday to Colton Quigley, Henry Alvarez, Hazel Milton, Madison Minder, Benjamin Vespa

Announcements: 

• After school Homework Help starts today.  5th graders will be with Mrs. Whisker.
• Congratulations to the XC team on their amazing performance at Sectionals over the weekend. The entire boys team of Mason Shoff, Mitch Hohulin, Sam Costerisan, Cam Walton, Karter Brown, and Mason Godinez came in 1st withZane Kinghamleading the team with a new PR of 11:05! The girls came in 4th place with Keegan Waggoner coming in 4th overall. She will also be heading to state this weekend at Parkside. Coach Domico and Coach Gregg are proud of all our Warrior runners and can’t wait to see what they can do next!
• Reminder of boys basketball open gym today after school for 8th grade.  After school until 4:15.  Meet in West gym. Thursday open gym for 6th and 7th grade until 4:15.
• If anyone is interested in attending the MTHS softball camp November 2nd, 9th, and 16th, please pick up a form in the office.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Announcements: 

• Chess, it is not just for breakfast anymore. We do eat snacks at Practice and at Meets. Come join chess to exercise your brain and fuel your body!!! See DocM in Room 218 or sign up online after checking your email.
• Open gym next week for boys basketball.  8th grade on Tuesday and 6th / 7th on Thursday.  Both days after school until 4:15.  Tryouts October 21 and 22.  Updated physical needs to be on file.
• Bullying prevention is not just a week or a month. Students and adults need to work on it throughout the year to be effective. Students who are bullied often have a loss of self-esteem, endure physical symptoms, begin to miss school, suffer slipping grades, and other negative effects. Bullying affects everyone. Together, through a united effort, everyone can affect how bullying is addressed at GHMS. In the upcoming weeks, you will do a Project Connect activity with Mrs. Perez!
• The Halloween Dance Permission slips are in the office and are due back by October 23rd. Cost is 5 dollars and pizza is available for 2 dollars a slice.
• Here is our trivia question for the week.“What Incan site, located in Peru, is one of the seven wonders of the world?”
• The dress theme for our home girls basketball game tonight is second grade night so wear red since it is their house color.
• Dress warm and bring your inhaler if you have one to PE…..It’s Time for the Mile!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Happy Birthday to Piper Mitchell

Announcements: 

• Attention: First Chess Team Practice is Oct 21, have you -and a friend -signed up yet? See DocM in Room 218 for more information.
• Today’s bullying prevention topic is “What Can You Do?” Many bullying situations involve bystanders-students who aren’t involved directly but see what is happening. Bystanders are powerful, more than half of bullying situations will end if bystanders become UPstanders and step in. What are some ways you can be an upstander? Thank you everyone who wore blue yesterday to support World Day of Bullying Prevention!
• The Halloween Dance Permission slips are in the office and are due back by October 23rd. Cost is 5 dollars and pizza is available for 2 dollars a slice.
• The dress theme for our home girls basketball game on Thursday is second grade night so wear red since it is their house color.
• Open gym next week for boys basketball.  8th grade on Tuesday and 6th / 7th on Thursday.  Both days after school until 4:15.  Tryouts October 21 and 22.  Updated physical needs to be on file.
• 7th/8th grade  Chorus students - Don’t forget to go to the chorus room before you go to recess today.   You will be getting your tux shirt.  
• Congrats to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their win over the Wildcats of Beverly Manor 31-19. Addison Points dominated the Wildcats scoring 17 points! Brinley Nena added 8 points in the win. The eighth grade team is now 5-2 on the season.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their win over Beverly Manor 36-11. Everyone got involved in a balanced, dominating win. Amelia Keys led the Warriors with 8 points with Rachel Bystromadding 7 points. The 7th grade team is now 5-2 on the season. Come out tomorrow night as the Warriors take on the Panthers of Dunlap Middle. It is second grade night and the theme is Red Out! Game time is 5pm come out and support the Warriors as they look to close out the week with a win!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Happy Birthday to Andrew Billingsley, Jaylee Bucy, Harlan Edwards and Abi Eertmoed

Announcements: 

• Wanted: Students who like a challenge, like to have fun, and who love to beat Dunlap. Please sign up for Chess asap. Check your email or see DocM in Room 218.  Thank you for your attention.
• Each morning this week I will share some information regarding bullying. The purpose is to raise awareness of bullying prevention.  Today’s topic is Bullying 101 - bullying can take many forms. It can be  physical, verbal,  emotional, social, and there is cyber bullying too.  
• It's going to be SPOOKTACULAR! We are excited to announce that the student council Halloween Dance will be held Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8:30. Permission slips and money are in the office and are due back by October 23rd. Cost is 5 dollars and pizza is available for 2 dollars a slice.
• Open gym for 6th, 7th and 8th grade tonight after school until 4:15. You should make All efforts to attend if trying out.  Tryouts are October 21st and 22nd.  Updated physical need to be on file.
• Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on the conference opening win against Washington Middle last night 31-27. The Warriors started the game slow but came alive in the 2nd quarter, going on a 14-4 run to take control of the game. Kenzi Piscaglia led the way with 10 points with Brooklyn Sauder and Brinley Nena both adding 8 points. The 7th grade is now 4-2 on the year.
• The 8th grade girls basketball team had their win streak snapped last night after a tough battle with Washington Middle. Kaedence Beck led the way with 13 points. The 8th grade is also 4-2 on the season. Good luck tonight to the ladies as they travel to District 50 to take on the Wildcats at 4:30!

Monday, October 7, 2024

Mitchell Hohulin, Kate Marino andTaylin Kalina all celebrated birthdays over the weekend!

Announcements: 

• XC Team members: If you are not running in Sectionals, please return your uniform to Coach Domico or Coach Gregg ASAP!
• CheckMate! YES, chess team sign ups were sent out last night. Please check your emails for more information.
• Teachers, please send me the number of your students wearing blue today!
• For the next couple of weeks, we will play trivia only on Fridays.  Since we don’t have school this Friday, we will have our trivia question on Thursday!
• Open gym for 7th and 8th boys basketball after school today until 4:15.  Tomorrow after school for 6th, 7th and 8th  until 4:15.  All efforts should be made to attend if trying out.  Tryouts are October 21st and 22nd updated physicals required
• Today is the start of everyone’s favorite PE Unit…. FITNESSGRAM!!! If you have an inhaler, please bring it to PE today,  in case you need it.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.  

Friday, October 4, 2024

Announcements: 

• XC Team members: If you are not running in Sectionals, please return your uniform to Coach Domico or Coach Gregg ASAP!
• Next open gym for boys basketball will be next Monday and Tuesday after school until 4:15….Tryouts October 21st and 22nd….if trying out, all efforts should be made to attend open gyms…updated physical needs to be on file in the office
• As a reminder, World Day of Bully Awareness and Prevention is on Monday. Wear blue in support!
• Students, Bring your Chromebooks to PE today. We are going to take the Quiz over your last unit.
• Students, you need to keep the lunch you ordered in the morning.  Please do not swap lines!  If you ordered Hot Lunch, please get a hot lunch. Today we are having Cheeseburger for hot lunch and baked potato for the salad bar! 
• Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their tough win against Canton last night. The game started off slow but the girls turned it on in the second half outscoring the Little Giants 19-7 and winning with a final score of 27-17! The Warriors were led by Brinley Nena with 10 points and Brooklyn Sauder with 6 points. 7th grade is now 3-2 on the season!
• The heart attack ladies are back! The 8th grade girls basketball team came back and won last night against Canton 26-25! The Warriors closed out the game hitting crucial free throws with only seconds on the clock to pull away for the victory. 8th grade was led by Addison Points’s 11 points and Kaedence Beck’s 6. 8th grade is now 4-1 on the season.
• What Broadway musical, besides Hamilton, did Lin Manuel Miranda write?

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Happy Birthday to Andrew Dykstra

Announcements: 

• Tonight is game night! Come out at 5pm for the girls basketball teams when they face another future Mid-Illini foe, Canton. The music will be rocking and the gym will be loud as the ladies march their way towards a victory!  You can earn House points for your team!
• Just a reminder, the open gym for boys basketball is for seventh and eighth grade  today.  Meet in the West gym. It will be after school until 430.
• What 3 states have the largest Hispanic population?

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Announcements: 

• Name one of the three major ancient civilizations in Central or South America.
• Come out tomorrow night and support the girls basketball teams as they play Canton at home at 5pm! The theme for tomorrow’s game is Neon. Let’s make some noise and help the girls to a victory!
• For those 7th and 8th grade Boys interested in trying out for basketball. Open gym Thursday after school until 4:30..meet in West gym. All efforts should be made to attend open gyms if planning to try out. Tryouts are October 21st and 22nd
• Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their dominant win over the Indians of Brimfield last night,36-22. The defense turned up big! Several girls contributed to the scoring effort and were led by Amelia Keys and Claire Koster’s 7 points a piece with some dynamite effort by Kenzi Piscaglia and Brooklyn Sauder each adding 6 points! The 7th grade team is now 2-2 on the season.
• The temperature turned up for the 8th grade girls game last night. The girls came back from a deficit at halftime and turned on the jets to cruise to a 35-26 win over the Indians. Addison Points dominated the paint leading the Warriors with 15 points. Brooklyn Sauder went off for 13 points. The 8th grade team is now 3-1 on the season. Great job to both teams.
• There will be no Madrigal rehearsal today.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies will be attending Easter Seals today. Meet in the front foyer right after 7th hour.
• Girls’ softball team, please take your yard sign home after school. Delilah Grabenstetter and Victoria Minder, you still need to turn in your softball uniforms to Coach Hobson ASAP.
• Reminder that today after school until 4:30 is open gym for 6th,7th and 8th grade boys planning to tryout for basketball. Thursday is for 7th and 8th grade.  All efforts should be made to attend if trying out. Tryouts are October 21st and 22nd.  Updated physical needs to be on file with the office.
• Here is your trivia question for today:  Which 2 US presidents made National Hispanic Heritage Week and Month official?

Monday, September 30, 2024

Ryan Wilson and Molly Hogan celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Happy Birthday to Robert Beard and William Sondgeroth

Announcements: 

• Boys interested in trying out for the basketball team.  There will be an Open gym for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade tomorrow after school until 4:30.  Thursday’s Open gym will be for 7th and 8th only after school until 4:30.  Tryouts will be held October 21st  and 22nd.  All efforts should be made to attend open gym if trying out for the team.  You need an updated physical on file with the office to participate.
• Congratulations to the entire XC team on an impressive final whole team meet at Detweiller park on Friday. The team earned a few new personal records, with Zane Kingham medaling after coming in 5th with a new PR of 11:08 in the Boys Varsity race against 52 teams. Our top ten male/female runners head to sectionals in Chillicothe in two weeks!
• There will be a trivia question each day this week in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  See if you can be the first class to correctly answer the question!
• Who was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?  You can Google this answer if you need help!
• Attention all Best Buddies: Groups 1 & 2 for Easter Seals will be attending. Bus leaves right after 7th hour from the front of the building.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Happy Birthday to Dylan Lang and  Jaxon Utley

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Miss Ganson’s class; they were first to get today’s song:  Don’t you forget about me from the breakfast club.  They are 15 points for the 7th grade!
• Today is a SIP day and a Buddy Day.  We will have a pep assembly in the West Gym and then meet with our buddies at 8:45am.  We will have an early dismissal today at 11:15am.
• Boys interested in trying out for the basketball team.  There will  be Open gym for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade next Tuesday after school until 4:30.  Thursday next week Open gym will be for 7th and 8th only after school until 4:30.  Tryouts will be held October 21st  and 22nd.  All efforts should be made to attend open gym if trying out for the team.  You need an updated physical on file with the office to participate.
• Cheer and dance girls, if you are staying after school for the parade, meet Mrs. Cupples in the MPR.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Miss Ingold’s class; they were the first to get our song: Time of our life from Dirty Dancing
• Tomorrow’s dress-up theme is skittles - wear your house color!
• Attention to 6th/7th and 8th grade boys interested in trying out for basketball.  There will be Open gyms next Tuesday (for all 3 grades)..Thursday after school until 4:30(for only 7th and 8th grade)  If you are trying out you should be attending open gyms.  All players should have an updated physical on file with the office.  Tryouts are October 21 and 22.
• Trash is being left and drinks are still being spilled in the West Gym in the morning. If you spill please let someone know so we can get it cleaned up.  The PE teachers have had to clean up messes that they didn’t know were there during first hour.
• The XC team had another impressive showing at the Tazwood Conference last night. Leah Hohulin and Keegan Waggoner both medaled in their races with Leah coming in 13th and Keegan 15th. The Boys Varsity earned five medals last night with Mitch Hohulin taking 18th, Mason Godinez taking 16th, Karter Brown taking 11th, Mason Shoff taking 10th, and Zane Kingham won the entire race with a new PR of 11:15! The boys narrowly missed taking the 1st place trophy by 2 points! We are so proud of our runners! The team has their final whole-team meet at Detweiller tomorrow night and then we’re off to Sectionals in a couple of weeks. Go Warriors!

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Happy Birthday to Leah Hohulin

Announcements: 

• Today’s winner for name that tune was Miss Ingold’s class, who correctly guessed you’ve got a friend in me from toy story
• Tomorrow’s dress-up theme is Now and Later- throwback Thursday dress-up in your favorite decade
• GHMS girls:  This Thursday, September 26th is Future Redbird Night at the MTHS volleyball game.  Wear your volleyball camp shirt, a Meamora shirt, or a red shirt for free admission and a free popcorn.  Enter your name for a couple of drawings between sets.  Come down on the floor during the starting lineups to high five the players.  The JV match starts at 5 with the varsity match to follow around 6.  We hope to see you there.
• Congratulations to the XC team on an absolutely amazing showing at the Spartan Meet in Dunlap last night. Several kids medaled in their races. Clara Truelove came in 23rd, Leah Hohulin came in 12th, and Keegan Waggoner came in 11th in Girls Varsity, who snagged a 3rd place trophy overall. Mitch Hohulin came in 20th, Karter Brown came in 17th, Mason Shoff came in 10th, and Zane Kingham won the Boys Varsity race with the team earning a 2nd place trophy. The Boys Open earned several medals as well including Chris Riordan who came in 19th, Gavin Hanson came in 16th, Ben Costerisan came in 15th, Emerson Sanchez came in 6th, and Mason Godinez won the entire race! The Boys Open came in 2nd place as well. We are so proud of all of our runners, several of whom earned a new PR last night. The team heads to Pekin tonight for the Tazwood Conference tonight. Keep it up, Warriors!
• Come out tonight at 4:30 as the baseball team takes on Washington Middle School in regional semifinal action!
• The girls basketball teams dropped a pair of tough games to Morton last night in the home opener. The girls showed true grit to fight through a tough opponent but unfortunately came up short. Thank you to the cheerleaders, dance team and all the students who came out to support the ladies. The girls are back in action tomorrow on the road against Dunlap Valley.
• Madrigal singers will NOT rehearse today during recess.  

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Harrison’s class; they were the first to get our song:  The Power of Love by Huey Lewis from Back to the Future.  They earn points for the 8th grade team!
• Tomorrow’s dress-up theme is M&M’s - dress up in your best mix-match.
• GHMS girls:  This Thursday, September 26th is Future Redbird Night at the MTHS volleyball game.  Wear your volleyball camp shirt, a Meamora shirt, or a red shirt for free admission and a free popcorn.  Enter your name for a couple of drawings between sets.  Come down on the floor during the starting lineups to high five the players.  The JV match starts at 5 with the varsity match to follow around 6.  We hope to see you there.
• All cheer and dance girls, meet Mrs. Cupples in the MPR at dismissal
• Congrats to the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams on their successful opener on the road last night against St. Phils. 7th grade were led by Brinley Nena with 8 points and Claire Koster with 7 points beating a pesky Tigers team 32-24. The 8th grade team were led by Brooklyn Sauder’s 10 points and Addison Points’s 5 points breezing past the Tigers with a 29-9 victory.
• Come out tonight to the girls basketball home opener against future Mid-Illini foe, Morton Junior High. There will be halftime fun once again with the rainbow shot contest, music by DJ Todd and exciting basketball on the court. The theme is Hawaiian night; if you dress in theme, you will get in for free! Let’s pack the house and support the ladies as they look to move to 2-0 on the season! Game time is 5pm. You can also earn house points for attending.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Happy Birthday to David Griffith

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Cox’s class; they were first to get our song:  Danger Zone from Top Gun by Kenny Loggins.  They earn 15 points for their team!
• Tomorrow’s dress-up theme is Twix Day - dress up as twins.
• A big shout out to the XC team on their meet in East Peoria over the weekend. It was hot and hilly, but your coaches were proud of your efforts. Congratulations to Zane Kingham for coming in first in his race. The team faces a busy final week of their regular season with meets in Dunlap, Pekin, and at Detweiller. Go Warriors!
• PE Tests today. Please bring your chromebook to PE today. If you are in band or chorus, you will take the test first.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Happy Birthday to Alivia Oatman

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Ganson’s class, who was the first to name our song:  Macerena by Los Del Rio.  They earn 15 points for their team.  Next week we will change our Name that Tune slightly on Monday.  We will start with songs from movies.  You will need to name the song title and the movie title.  May the best grade level win!
• Students, we will start our regular Exploratory rotations on Monday.  You will no longer go outside for an extra recess.  Please check Skyward to see who your new teacher is and write it down somewhere.
• Next week we will join in on the Homecoming fun with a CandyLand themed dress-up week. Monday is Take Five day - dress up in your favorite PAJAMAS!
• Great Job to all of the Student Council Executive Board candidates. We are so proud of each one of you for putting together such awesome slideshows and posters. Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Council Executive Board: Treasurer Olivia Stoller, Secretary Bre Facker, Vice President Karter Brown, and President Emily Thelen! The new executive board members need to meet in Mrs. Keys classroom today at the beginning of recess for a quick photo and information.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Cox’s class; they were the first to get our song:  Love you like a love song by Selena Gomez.  They earn 15 points for the 7th grade.  Nice job!  
• The Student Council created a dress theme for this afternoon’s boy’s baseball game.  The theme is jersey day.  You can earn house points for attending the game this afternoon.  Game time is 4:15!
• Best Buddies: Students that signed up for Skillbuilders we are starting today. Bring your lunch to Mrs. Lucas’s room and we will go together. All Best Buddies check Google Classroom to see your groups and the dates that you will be going to Easter Seals.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Happy Birthday to Jace Tourtillott and Gunnar Wise

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Mrs. Keys’ class, who was the first to get our song:  Try Everything by Shakira.  They win 15 points for their team!
• Speech students who had Speech practice with Mrs. Poole during lunch/recess need to go to Mrs. Harrison’s room instead today. Also there is a Parent Meeting tonight at 6:00 in the library.

• Congratulations to the Cross Country team on their impressive showing at their own Warrior Invite last night. Zane Kingham, Keegan Waggoner, Leah Hohulin, Rhys Dehn, and Emerson Sanchez all medaled in their races and the Boys Varsity secured a third place trophy. We are so proud of all of our runners! The team heads to East Peoria next on Saturday. Go Warriors!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Happy Birthday to Ashton Dingledine, Clayton Beccue, Rhys Dehn and Lennon Edwards

Announcements: 

• Madrigal Singers - today is the day we sing our National Anthem at the Cross Country Warrior Invite.  Meet Mrs. Anderson at Great Oaks Church at 3:30.
• Speech Team don’t forget that practice starts this week. Also there will be a Parent Meeting tomorrow night at 6:00 in the library.
• Happy National IT Professionals Day to Mr. Friederich. If you see him today, make sure you thank him for all he does for our school.
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on another victory. They defeated Chiddix by a final score of 4-2. Garrison Corwin pitched five impressive innings after the team jumped out to a three run lead in the first inning. Aidric Riley secured the victory with 3 strikeouts in the final two innings. Be sure to support the Warrior this Thursday night as the 8th grade players are celebrated at the new MTCO park. Game time is 4:15.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Dylan Porter and Olivia Stoller celebrated their birthdays over the weekend

Happy Birthday today to Brennen Schneider

Announcements: 

• This week kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanics.  This week, all the music played during “Name that Tune” will be written and/or performed by people of Hispanic origin.
• Congratulations to Mr. Wiles' class, who was the first to get our song of the day:  Labamba by Ritchie Valens.  They earn 15 points for the 8th grade team!
• Congratulations to the softball team on an excellent season. They ended on a tough loss 8-7 to Tremont Saturday. An overall record of 18-6 is something to be proud of, girls! Please turn in both of your washed jerseys to Coach Hobson or Coach Whisker by Friday.
• Congratulations to the XC team on their meet in Parkside on Saturday. All of our runners ran their best despite the hot temperatures. The team will host their only meet of the season tomorrow, so come out and support them. Warrior Invite races kick off at 4:00 over at Great Oaks Church.
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on defeating Washington Central 7-2. Theo Young threw 6 innings allowing just 2 runs and Lucas Whittington came up big with a clutch two out hit to take the lead in the 7th inning. Hum babe! The boys play again tonight at Chiddix with a bus time of 2:45.
• 8th Grade students will meet in the PDLC during Exploratory for Fannie May information
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Happy Birthday to Julia Legg

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 5th grade team and Mrs. Bevard’s class.  They were the first to get our song:  Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac.  They earned 15 points for their team.  Great job! We are going to change things up a little next week.  Stay tuned for more information on Monday!
• Picture retakes are today.  We will call you down when we are ready for you.
• Good luck to the XC team as they head to Bloomington tomorrow morning to face the state course at Parkside. Go Warriors!!
• Speech Team, Mrs. Harrison has sent you an email with the schedule for practices. Please make sure you check your email today! Let Mrs. Harrison or Mrs. Poole know if you have any questions. Practices start next week on Monday!

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Happy Birthday to Calliope Willman, Corbin Cox and Avery Hemp

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 6th grade and Miss Ingold’s class.  They were the first to get our song:  Hey There Delilah by the Plain White T’s.  Miss Ingold’s class, you have the opportunity to pick tomorrow’s song.  If your teacher emails me by the end of the day, you will get an additional 5 points.
• We have a new House leader!  Here is an update on our points:  6th grade with 285, 7th grade with 292, 5th grade with 301, and 8th grade in the lead with 312!
• The speech script preview is today during lunch recess and after school until 4 in the library.
• Picture retakes are this Friday starting at 8:30am.
• Jazz Band will meet during recess today

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Happy Birthday to Skylar Bell

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 8th grade and Mr. Wiles’ class, who was the first to get our song:  It was America the Beautiful by Ray Charles.  They earn 15 points for their team.  I will give you another 5 points if you would like to pick the song for tomorrow.  I need your teacher to email me by the end of the day.
• All students wanting to participate in Best Buddies must have their permission slip into Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 by today or they will not be able to participate.
• Picture retakes are this Friday starting at 8:30am.
• Congratulations to the softball team on beating D-50 13-1 on 8th grade night at the new MTCO fields! The team collected 12 hits in the game. Kella Wise led the team with three runs batted in. Aubree Culp went 3-for-3 at the plate. Rachel Bystrom, Quinn Jordan, and Delilah Grabenstetter each collected multiple hits. Regionals start this Saturday in Farmington!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 8th Grade and Dr. Greer’s class, who won 15 points for their team.  Today’s song was 409 by the Beach Boys (this song was picked by Mrs. Ganson’s class and it stumped a number of people!), Dr. Greer’s class, for another 5 points, you can pick the song for Thursday.  The song must be school appropriate and difficult, but not impossible.  Email me by the end of the day if you would like to participate.
• Tomorrow you can earn points for your house for dressing up in a patriotic theme - red, white and blue to honor those who died on September 11th.
• Speech forms and money are due today.   Do you still need your script?  Come to the library on Thursday during lunch recess or after school on Thursday to hear about some of your options.  Speech practice will officially begin next week.  Practice times for each group will also be available on Friday.  
• All students wanting to participate in Best Buddies must have their permission slip into Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 by Wednesday, September 11th or they will not be able to participate. Also, a Best Buddies meeting at 1:10 Today during Exploratory in the PDLC.
• Picture retakes are this Friday starting at 8:30am.
• Don’t forget Art club meets tomorrow after school in room 225! If you are still interested, stop by!
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team after their victory against Pekin Edison last night. A five run third inning proved to be too much for the Panthers as the Warriors won by a total score of 6-3. 8th grader, Theo Young, recorded three RBIs to go along with his 3 hits to help secure the victory. The team plays again today at Pekin Broadmoor. The bus is scheduled to leave at 2:45 and players are dismissed at 2:23.
• Come on over to the new MTCO Fields for softball’s 8th grade night against D-50! Game time is 4:15. We hope to see you there!
• Jazz Band will meet during recess today.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Yesterday Emma Webb celebrated her birthday

Happy Birthday today to Kole LaFollette

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 7th grade and Mrs. Ganson’s class.  They were the first to guess today’s Name that Tune:  Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.  Mrs. Ganson’s class, I’d like to give you the option to pick tomorrow’s song.  The song needs to be difficult but not impossible, and of course, it needs to be school appropriate.  If your teacher emails me a song by the end of the day, I will give you an additional 5 points.  If you don’t want to participate, no big deal, I will pick a song for tomorrow.
• Students, we will have a dress up day tomorrow.  Please wear your favorite band t-shirt to earn house points.
• Our dance team will be hosting a dance clinic on October 19th from 9-12. We will play games and learn a dance that will be performed at a girls basketball game. Sign up sheets will be available tomorrow in the middle school office. See Mrs. Cupples if you have any questions.
• Congratulations to the softball team on beating Eureka Middle School 13-7 Friday night. Kenzie Piscaglia, Kella Wise, and Brooklyn Sauder teamed up to pitch for the win. Jaylee Bucy and Alexa Meyer hit doubles, and Kaedence Beck hit a triple. Tonight’s game is away in Mossville at 4:30. Bus will leave at 3:00.
• Speech forms and money are due tomorrow.   Do you need still need your script?  Come to the library on Thursday during lunch recess of after school on Thursday to hear about some of your options.  Speech practice will officially begin next week.  Practice times for each group will also be available on Friday.  
• All students wanting to participate in Best Buddies must have their permission slip into Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 by Wednesday, September 11th or they will not be able to participate. Also, there will be a Best Buddies meeting at 1:10 on Tuesday during Exploratory in the PDLC.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Happy Birthday to McKenzie Fiddes

Announcements: 

• Here are our updated House points:  7th Grade - 139, 8th grade 148, 5th grade at 199, and 6th grade at 209.  We will continue Name That Tune for one more week, and the songs will get even more difficult!
• Speech Team: Contracts and money are due next Tuesday September 10 to either Mrs. Harrison (room 223) or Mrs. Poole (library). We are also offering a Script Preview after school until 4:00 in the library on Thursday, September 12.
• Congratulations to the softball team on winning 14-4 over Bloomington Evans. Brooklyn Sauder and Delilah Grabenstetter combined pitching efforts for the win. Jaylee Bucy and Lila Bradford each had 2 hits. Kaedence Beck, Lila Bradford, and Quinn Jordan each had 2 RBI’s. Come earn house points at our home game against Eureka tonight at 4:15.
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on defeating the Mossville Warriors, 13-3. Garrison Corwin recorded 3 hits on the day while Aidric Riley drove in five runs while also hitting a home run. The team takes on Pekin Edison next Monday at home.
• Today is the PE Soccer Test. Please bring your chromebook to PE today for the test.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 5th grade team and Mrs. Whisker’s class, who were first to Name our Tune:  Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen.  They earn 15 points for their team!
• Best Buddies: Please bring your permission slips back ASAP for we will be making our groups soon. Turn them into Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 at the end of the 8th grade hallway. Also, if you signed up for Skillbuilders; go to google classroom and fill out the questionnaire.
• The Warrior softball team had a huge win over Tremont last night 6-3. Torrie Minder and Delilah Grabenstetter combined pitching efforts for the win. Come out to our home game tonight against Bloomington Evans and earn house points!
• Please remember that if you make a mess in the gym in the morning, spilled water, wrappers, or other trash, please clean it up.  Look around your area to make sure the area is clean before you leave.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Happy Birthday to Ryan Crebo and Carter Shoff

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies: Please bring your permission slips back ASAP for we will be making our groups soon. Turn them into Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 at the end of 8th grade hallway. Also, if you signed up for Skillbuilders; go to google classroom and fill out the questionnaire.
• Speech Team: Contracts and activity fee are due next Tuesday, September 10. You can turn it into either Mrs. Harrison (room 223) or Mrs. Poole. You can also start looking at scripts during your recess with either Mrs. Harrison or Mrs. Poole. There will be a script preview next Thursday during recess and after school in the library until 4:00.
• Great job to the softball team for beating Dee-Mack 14-2 last night. Brooklyn Sauder pitched a great game. Quinn Jordan, Rachel Bystrom, and Brooklyn Sauder were the top hitters. Kella Wise made a double play on defense. Game today in Tremont. Bus leaves at 2:30, and the team will be dismissed at 2:15.
• Don’t forget today is the first meeting for art club! Meet in the art room after school!
• Just a reminder, today is the first meeting of our Warrior Way groups.  You will not go outside for Exploratory today; you will go to Warrior Way instead.  If you don’t know where to go, please ask your Homeroom teacher or come to the office.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• Best of luck to Deacon Williams, Miles Tauke, and James Whalen at golf sectionals today!
• Congratulations to the XC team on their showing in the Panther Invite last night in Washington. Zane Kingham, Keegan Waggoner, and Mitch Hohulin all medaled in their races. The team gets a healthy break and will next compete at Parkside next weekend.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Shaylen Phelps and Jaxon Godinez both celebrated birthdays over the weekend.

Announcements: 

• Students, just a reminder, if you want doubles, you need to tell your teacher in the morning during lunch count.  We will now have the doubles slips waiting for you in the lunch lines, so you don’t need to go to the office to get them.
• Congratulations to the softball team winning 2 games on Saturday 5-2 and 10-3 against Dunlap Valley. Torrie Minder and Kenzie Piscaglia got the wins in the circle. Delilah Grabenstetter hit 2 for 2, Kadence Beck hit 2 for 4, and Rachel Bystrom went 3 for 4 with her first over the fence homerun! Home game tonight against Dee-Mack at 4:30.
• Tomorrow is the first art club meeting! If you are still interested in joining, sign ups are on the office windows. We will meet in the art room after school.
• The PE Soccer Test will be this Friday and not today. You do not need to bring your chromebooks to PE today.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Happy Birthday to Sophia Perez

Announcements: 

• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in becoming a member of the Student Council make sure to pick up a packet. Packets are located outside of Mrs. Keys classroom. All packets must be turned in by TODAY
• On Tuesday, September 3rd there will be an informational meeting during lunch/recess for any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the Yearbook Club. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Keys classroom.
• If you were at the Best Buddies meeting and did not get a permission slip, pick one up in the office. Return them to Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 ASAP.
• The softball team fought hard last night, but fell short with a 5-0 loss against undefeated Metamora. The next games are Saturday, which are a double header against Dunlap Valley. Let’s get two wins, girls!

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Happy Birthday to Norah Dillon

Announcements: 

• If you were at the Best Buddies meeting yesterday and did not get a permission slip, pick one up in the office. Return them to Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 ASAP.

• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in becoming a member of the Student Council make sure to pick up a packet. Packets are located outside of Mrs. Keys classroom. All packets must be turned in by tomorrow
• Girls basketball tryouts will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd. All athletes must have a sports physical in order to tryout! Your parents will need to register online. Forms for online registration are available in the office.
• On Tuesday, September 3rd there will be an informational meeting during lunch/recess for any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the Yearbook Club. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Keys classroom.
• Students, school picture days are this week.  5th & 7th graders take pictures tomorrow.
• Good luck to the Cross Country team on their meet today in Pekin! Run fast, Warriors, and get those new PRs!!
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on their victory last night against Beverly Manor. The Warriors put up 13 runs with solid hitting throughout the lineup but it was Mason Harrter’s double in the 5th inning that was the final nail in the coffin. Hum babe! The Warriors take on the Metamora Redbirds tonight in a game under the lights at the Metamora High School varsity diamond. First pitch is at 7PM, but get  there early to be part of the festivities!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Happy Birthday to Connor Poole

Announcements: 

• Please return your Best Buddies permission slip to Mrs. Lucas ASAP. If you missed the Best Buddies meeting yesterday, stop by Mrs. Lucas’s room, room 215 to get your permission slip.
• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in becoming a member of the Student Council make sure to pick up a packet. Packets are located outside of Mrs. Keys classroom. All packets must be turned in by Friday, August 30th
• On Tuesday, September 3rd there will be an informational meeting during lunch/recess for any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the Yearbook Club. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Keys classroom.
• Any 5th and 6th grade student interested in joining the speech team should meet in Mrs. Harrison’s Room- Room 223, during lunch recess today.
• Students, school picture days are this week.  6th & 8th graders take pictures tomorrow.  5th & 7th graders take pictures on Friday.
• If you were at the Best Buddies meeting yesterday and did not get a permission slip, pick one up in the office. Return them to Mrs. Lucas in Room 215 ASAP.
• The following 6th grade chorus students should go to the chorus room at the beginning of 3rd hour for small group rehearsal:  Alivia Oatman, Ruby Thorndyke, Keren Ady, Andrew Points, Kamdyn Flack, Aislin Kelly, Madison Brown and Ava Rohman
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Happy Birthday to Presley Short and Delaney Dunne

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 7th grade!  Mrs. Cox’s class was the first to respond to our song of the day.  It was Heat Waves by Glass Animals.  They earned 15 points for their team.
• Best Buddies will meet today during recess for a quick meeting in the Choir Room. Please bring your chromebooks to do a quick survey.
• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in becoming a member of the Student Council make sure to pick up a packet. Packets are located outside of Mrs. Keys classroom. All packets must be turned in by Friday, August 30th
• On Tuesday, September 3rd there will be an informational meeting during lunch/recess for any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the Yearbook Club. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Keys classroom.
• Any 7th and 8th grade student interested in joining the speech team should meet in the library during lunch recess today.
• Students, school picture days are this week.  6th & 8th graders take pictures on Thursday.  5th & 7th graders take pictures on Friday.
• The softball game scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to next Friday (9/6) at 4:15. It will be a single game! Softball will practice after school in the West gym. Cross Country will practice at 3 in the JDS.
• Attention baseball players: This is just a reminder that you need to go home after school. Your practice has been moved to the MATBO facility at 5:30.
• Girls Basketball: Your open gym for tonight has been cancelled.
• Students, you will be inside for all recesses today.  For lunch recess, you will have the option of going to the West Gym to play basketball, the Library to socialize or play board games, and the PDLC to play on Chromebooks.  For your afternoon recess, you will head to your 8th or 9th hour teachers.

Monday, August 26, 2024

Maeve Geiler celebrated her birthday yesterday!

Happy Birthday today to Remi and Rogan Rice

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 8th grade team:  Mr. Ringle’s class was the first to come up with our song of the day.  It was Journey - Don’t Stop Believin.  They earn 15 points for their House.
• Best Buddies will meet tomorrow during recess for a quick meeting in the PDLC.
• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in becoming a member of the Student Council make sure to pick up a packet. Packets are located outside of Mrs. Keys classroom. All packets must be turned in by Friday, August 30th
• On Tuesday, September 3rd there will be an informational meeting during lunch/recess for any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the Yearbook Club. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Keys classroom.
• Attention any students interested in joining the speech team, we will have two information meetings this week during lunch recess.  Tomorrow, 7th and 8th grade students interested in joining should meet in the library during lunch recess.  On Wednesday, any 5th and 6th grade student should meet in the library during recess.  
• Attention Baseball, Softball, and Cross Country Athletes: There will be no outdoor practices today due to the heat. Baseball will still practice in the west gym from 3:30-5:30. Softball and Cross-Country will not have practice at all.
• Congratulations to the XC team on their hard work at the Metamora invite over the weekend. Mitch Hohulin came in 12th in the Boys Varsity race and the entire Boys Varsity came in 4th place overall. Nice job, Warriors. Team, this is a reminder that practice has been canceled due to the heat today. You need to go home after school today!
• If you’re still thinking about joining chorus today is the day!  Come check it out during your activity period.  See Mrs. Anderson if you have any questions.  
• Madrigal singers will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Happy Birthday to Lincoln Morris

• Good luck to the XC team on their meet in Metamora tomorrow!
• Best Buddies meeting will be held in the PDLC during recess on Tuesday, August 27th.
• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the 2024-2025 GHMS Student Council make sure to pick up an application outside of Mrs. Keys classroom.
• Congratulations to the softball team on winning 6-2 against Washington Middle School. Brooklyn Sauder got the win on the mound striking out 9 and only walking 2. Rachel Bystrom, Lila Bradford, and Alexa Meyer all contributed two hits each. Great job, girls. The next game is at home Tuesday against Eureka Middle School.
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on defeating Eureka in a come from behind win. After scoring three runs late in the game, the Warriors finished off the Hornets 4-1. Lucas Barr was dominant on the mound pitching a complete game and allowing only two hits and zero earned runs. Hum babe! Come watch the baseball team  this Saturday as they take on Chillicothe at home at 10AM.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Happy Birthday to Evan Liu and Rory Thiemann

Announcements: 

• If you are interested in Best Buddies; stop by the office window and sign up. Best Buddies meeting will be held in the PDLC during recess on Tuesday, August 27th. If you have any questions before the meeting stop by and see Mrs. Lucas in Room 215.
• If you are interested in art club, stop by the office window and sign up! First meeting will be September 4th!
• Any 6th-8th grade student interested in being a member of the 2024-2025 GHMS Student Council make sure to pick up an application outside of Mrs. Keys classroom.
• Congratulations to the girls’ softball team for winning 11-1 over Kewanee last night. The team combined efforts to earn 11 hits and 11 RBI’s! Brooklyn Sauder hit a triple and Aubree Culp, Delilah Grabenstetter, Rachel Bystrom, and Torrie Minder all hit doubles. Great team effort, girls! Next game is tonight at Washington Middle School. Bus will leave at 3:00 by door 9.
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on another win bringing their record to 4-0. The Warriors defeated the Washington Panthers 9-6 led by Henry Alvarez, Kole LaFollette, and Lucas Whittington who each had 2 RBIs. The team heads to Eureka today after school. The team is at home again this Saturday at 10 AM so be sure to come and support your Warriors!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Happy Birthday to Hannah Sondgeroth and Avery Mattice

Announcements: 

• If you are interested in joining art club, there is a sign up sheet by the office doors. Art club’s first meeting will be Wednesday September 4th 230-330!
• If you are interested in Best Buddies; stop by the office window and sign up. We will have a meeting next week. If you have any questions before the meeting stop by and see Mrs. Lucas Room 215.  
• Congratulations to the softball team on beating East Peoria 10-0. Brooklyn Sauder earned the win on the mound. She only allowed four hits and struck out five.  Alexa Meyer, Jaylee Bucy, Kaedence Beck, Kenzie Piscaglia, Madi Hatzenbuhler, and Rachel Bystrom all hit doubles in the game. The next game is tonight against Kewanee. The team will be dismissed after 6th hour today.
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on defeating the Morton Junior Potters yesterday, 6-3. The game was highlighted by a lead off home run from Theo Young and five strong innings from pitcher, Garrison Corwin. Aidric Riley finished the game and earned a save. The Warriors play at Washington Middle today after school. Reminder that all baseball boys need to help load the bus and depart near the middle school doors. The team gear is in Mr. Vaughan’s pickup truck.  
• Congratulations to the Cross Country team on an impressive showing in Eureka last night. Zane Kingham came in first in his race while several other runners received a new PR for the season! The team will next compete in the Metamora Invite at Black Partridge on Saturday.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Announcements: 

• If you are interested in Best Buddies; stop by the office window and sign up. We will have a meeting next week. If you have any questions before the meeting stop by and see Mrs. Lucas Room 215.
• Girls basketball will have an open gym today after school from 2:45-4:00. Meet in the West Gym and we will head down to the JDS after 3.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Zoey White celebrated her birthday over the weekend

Happy Birthday today to Catelyn Walsh, Henry McWethy and Dylan Schroeder

Announcements: 

• We will be MAP testing tomorrow.  You will go directly to your testing rooms Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Dance team practice starts today. 3-430 in the MPR. Meet in room 213 if you are staying after school.
• Congratulations to the Cross Country team on their impressive showing at the Trojan Invite. Zane Kingham, Leah Hohulin, and Keegan Waggoner all received medals while the Boys Varsity and Boys Open teams both came in third overall. The team next heads to Eureka on Tuesday.
• Congratulations to the softball team on winning two tough games against Pekin Edison Saturday, with scores of 9-8 and 6-4. Kadence Beck, Brooklyn Sauder, Torrie Minder, Lila Bradford, and Alexa Meyer all had key hits in game one. Torrie Minder, Delilah Grabenstetter, and Kenzie Piscaglia teamed up to pitch for wins. Next game is tonight against Morton Junior High. Bus leaves by 2:45 and team one needs to load equipment.
• Attention all softball players: You will be dismissed at 2:20 today!
• Congratulations to the boys baseball team on winning their season opener on Saturday by a score of 14-2. The high powered Warrior offense was highlighted by a two run home run from 8th grader, Ashton Dingledine. The boys host East Peoria Central Jr. High today after school at 4:15.
• If you’re still thinking about joining chorus this year it’s not too late!  7th and 8th grade students should come to the chorus room today during 9th hour.  Also - 7th/8th grade sectional rehearsals will start today for chorus girls.  Check in first to PE and then go to the chorus room.  And…any 7th/8th grade chorus student interested in singing in Madrigals this Fall should go to the chorus room today immediately after 4th hour. 6th graders - come check out chorus today during 8th hour!  Mrs. Anderson is looking forward to meeting you!

Friday, August 16, 2024

Happy Birthday to Declan Lyles

Announcements: 

• Good luck to the Crossy Country team on their first meet of the season tomorrow in Washington. Go Warriors!
• Students, the baseball team plays their season opener at home tomorrow against Dunlap Middle. The game will begin at 10am.  Find me on the field and earn points for your team!
• 7th and 8th grade students interested in taking art elective this year should meet Mr. Miller in the art room during 9th period for a short meeting today.
• 6th grade band will meet in the band room during 8th hour today.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Happy Birthday to Hudson Seckler

Announcements: 

• Cheerleaders: don't forget practice is today in the MPR from 2:45-4:45!
• Students, don’t forget to wear your house colors tomorrow to earn points for your team
• Congratulations to the girls softball team on winning both games last night against El Paso-Gridley 14-4 and 8-3. Torrie Minder, Brooklyn Sauder, and Delilah Grabenstetter combined pitching efforts for the wins. Brooklyn also hit a home run over the fence!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Happy birthday to Olivia Cawley

Announcements: 

• Cross Country team members: After school today, please get dressed and meet outside of Mr. Mair’s office as soon as you can!
• The softball team has started the season with a record of 3-2. Come on out to our home game this evening at 4:15. Players, don’t forget to pick up your meal in the office after school, then meet at the field dressed and ready by 3:15. Team 2 is on equipment duty this week!
• Chorus starts today!  6th graders - Mrs. Anderson will see you today during your Activity Period and will share more information at that time.  7th/8th graders - if you would like to join chorus all you have to do is come to the chorus room at the beginning of 9th hour. It’s that easy!   And if you’ve never been a chorus member and want to give it a try - just show up today.  Questions?   Feel free to stop in and talk to Mrs. Anderson in Room 210 or send her an email.  
• All cheer and dance team girls, please meet outside the middle school office after your teacher has taken attendance
• 7th and 8th grade students interested in taking Art this year should meet Mr. Miller in the Junior High Art Room during study hall on FRIDAY for a short meeting.
• 6th & 7th graders are now dismissed to the West Gym.

Monday, May 20, 2024

Announcements: 

• Attention current and future Cross Country runners: We will have an informational meeting at the start of lunch/recess TODAY in the PDLC. If you know you’re going to join us on the team or want some additional information, please come to the meeting. All 5th-8th graders are welcome!
• Congratulations to state champion Zane Kingham for his 4th place finish in the mile and FIRST place finish in the 800 meter run at the IESA state track meet.
• Olivia Stoller, Kensey Monckton, and Mackenzie Webb all performed with the Youth Music Illinois Junior High Jazz Band Saturday night with Latin Jazz recording artists, the Brazilionaires. It was an amazing event and an excellent performance, well done!

Friday, May 17, 2024

Announcements: 

• Attention current and future Cross Country runners: We will have an informational meeting at the start of lunch/recess on Monday in the PDLC. If you know you’re going to join us on the team or want some additional information, please come to the meeting. All 5th-8th graders are welcome!

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Announcements: 

• We are going to switch up lunch today.  8th graders will not be here for lunch for the rest of the year.  6th grade will also be out today.  We are only going to run one lunch period.  5th and 7th graders will go out to recess first.  Then, 5th graders will go through the MPR line for lunch (like normal), and 7th graders will go through the Commons.  7th grade will go through the Commons line from here on out.
• Attention current and future Cross Country runners: We will have an informational meeting at the start of lunch/recess on Monday. If you know you’re going to join us on the team or want some additional information, please come to the meeting. All 5th-8th graders are welcome!
• Congratulations to our 8th graders as they graduate today.  This is their last day in the building.  Please give them a high five and wish them well.  At this time, 8th graders, you are dismissed to the MPR for your graduation breakfast.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Happy Birthday to Karter Brown

Announcements: 

• Any Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cast members who would like Wonkavision glasses, a program, an announcement flier, or snack from the concession stand, should stop by the library office sometime today.
• Attention Student Council Members - If you are in 7th grade you need to go to Mrs. Keys classroom during recess and you will go to lunch! IF you are in 5th/6th grade you need to go to Mrs. Keys’ classroom during recess.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Happy Birthday to Cris Crosiar

Announcements: 

• Tonight is PTO Restaurant Fundraiser Night at Geo’s Pizza!  Orders are for carryout only—no delivery. No flier is needed, but make sure your parent mentions Germantown Hills PTO when order by phone or puts “GHPTO” in the comments when ordering online.
• 8th graders, please report to the PDLC during your recess period today.

• ATTENTION ANY  8th GRADE BOYS WHO ARE PLANNING ON PLAYING BASKETBALL AT THE HIGH SCHOOL-THERE WILL BE A VERY SHORT INFORMATIONAL MEETING IN MR. VAUGHAN’S ROOM ON TODAY AT THE BEGINNING OF FIFTH HOUR TO RECEIVE AN OPEN GYM SCHEDULE AND BASKETBALL CAMP FORM.
• Grandparents day volunteers: Remember to see Mr. Rich at lunch today for your Dairy Queen ice cream cupcake as a thanks for the hard work you put in to make those days a success!  

Monday, May 13, 2024

Over the weekend, Owen Blue and Hayden Loftus celebrated birthdays

Announcements: 

• PTO Restaurant Fundraiser Night is Geo’s Pizza on Tuesday night!  Orders are for carryout only. No flier needed, but make sure your parent mentions Germantown Hills PTO when ordering by phone or puts “GHPTO” in the comments when ordering online.
• We want to congratulate the GHMS track team athletes who qualified for state over the weekend! Our 8th grade girls 4x100 made it on, consisting of Baylie Nena, Kaedence Beck, Claire Koster and Leah Koster, along with their alternates Olivia Dunne and Ella Wiley. Claire and Leah also qualified in the 100 meter hurdles. Olivia Perry qualified in long jump. And Zane Kingham qualified in the 800 and the 1600. You can come support them at the state meet on Friday and Saturday!

Friday, May 10, 2024

Happy Birthday to Andrew Wilson

Announcements: 

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Thank you for putting your time and effort into raising money for the children and families of St. Jude. All of the money donated directly impacts the lives of St. Jude patients. On Monday, we will take the entire afternoon to celebrate our success in raising money. Monday’s theme is “Let’s get physical for St. Jude.” Dress up in your favorite workout gear.
• Dance team tryouts are today from 12-2. Bring your lunch to room 213 if you plan on staying after school.
• Students who volunteered for Grandparents Day: Mr. Rich is planning to have ice cream for you at lunch on Tuesday next week! Thanks again for all your hard work in making it a successful event.
• I have the results for our final Trimester party.  In 4th place with 489 points - 7th grade, in 3rd place with 532 points - 8th grade, in 2nd place with 658 points - 5th grade; in 1st place with 823 points the 6th grade!  Congratulations 6th grade, after announcements, please meet me in the Commons for your trimester party!

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Happy Birthday to Sullivan McMahon and James Whalen

Announcements: 

• St. Jude publishes more research and clinical trials than any other pediatric cancer research institution in the US and turns laboratory discoveries into lifesaving treatments that benefit patients. St. Jude treats children from all 50 states and around the world. The time you are taking this week to raise money for the Laps for Life event will help contribute to this great cause! Thank you to all who dressed up today; tomorrow’s theme is “Let’s band together to stop childhood cancer.” Dress up like your favorite book character or music band. And remember our goal is to raise $10,000 as a middle school. All money is due tomorrow.
• If you have a birthday July 10-July 22, please grab your ice cream in the cafeteria today.
• Those interested in the Talent Show must have forms completed and turned in by tomorrow.
• Show Choir - your call time for Award Night tonight is 6:30. Wear your 60’s costume and  meet Mrs. Anderson in the chorus room. We will move the risers to the JDS gym.
• Unfortunately we did not have enough students sign up for the school dance tomorrow night so it is canceled. All students that paid will receive a refund.
• Here is your riddle for today…What follows you everywhere but can’t be caught?

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Happy Birthday to Evan Krager

Announcements: 

• Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. St. Jude provides thousands of free consultations for doctors treating children worldwide, including
• kids in your community. The time you are taking this week to raise money for the Laps for Life event will help contribute to this great cause! Thank you to all who dressed up today; tomorrow’s theme is “Let’s work for a Swift cure for cancer.” Dress up like Travis Kelce or Taylor Swift. And remember our goal is to raise $10,000 as a middle school. All money is due by this Friday
• If you have a birthday July 3-July 9, please grab your ice cream in the cafeteria today.
• Dance workshops are today from 3-5. Report to room 213 if you plan on staying after school.
• Those interested in the Talent Show must have forms completed and turned in by Friday.
• If you are in Miss Domico’s Enriched Lit class, please head to Dr. Greer’s classroom tomorrow during 7th hour. Thanks!
• The last dance of the school year is this Friday from 730 - 9 in the JDS. All permission slips and money must be turned in today to be able to attend the dance.
• Come out this Friday to the Student Council Family Festival here at our school. The event lasts from 4-7 and has carnival games, food trucks, face painting, and firetrucks. Any donation gets you in the door. All proceeds go towards inclusive playground equipment.
• Here is your riddle for today…How many months have 28 days?

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Happy Birthday to Macie Crow

Announcements: 

• When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. The time you are taking this week to raise money for the Laps for Life event will help contribute to this great cause! Thank you to all who dressed up today; tomorrow’s theme is “Be your favorite hero or villain to help St. Jude.” Dress up like your favorite hero or villain. And remember our goal is to raise $10,000 as a middle school. All money is due by this Friday
• Dance workshops are today from 3-5 in the MPR. Report to room 213 if you plan on staying after school.
• If you have a birthday June 21 - July 2, please grab your ice cream in the cafeteria today.
• Scholastic Bowl team members: Don’t forget that your Scholastic Bowl party is today after school from 2:30-4:00. Please come to Miss Domico’s room after school today and then we’ll head down together.
• Those interested in the Talent Show must have forms completed and turned in by Friday.
• The last dance of the school year is this Friday from 730 - 9 in the JDS. All permission slips and money must be turned in by tomorrow to be able to attend the dance.
• Congratulations to the 5th Grade General Music Class, Show Choir,  and 6th-8th grade Chorus members!  You did a great job at the concert last night!
• Here is your riddle for today…What is brown, has a head, and tails, but no legs?

Monday, May 6, 2024

Eli Sturgell and Lucas Thomas celebrated birthdays over the weekend

Happy Birthday today to Ava Ulrich

Announcements: 

• Dance workshops and tryouts are this week! Report to Mrs. Cupples’ room, 213 if you plan to stay after school on these days.
• Congratulations to the cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  We performed two incredible shows to 950 audience members.  All cast members need to stop by the library sometime today to grab a cupcake or a cookie.
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a mission like no other – to discover how to save the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The time you are taking this week to raise money for the Laps for Life event will help contribute to this great cause! Thank you to all who dressed up today; tomorrow’s theme is “Keep Calm and Swap in Support of St. Jude.” Teacher/Student Swap Dress-Up. And remember our goal is to raise $10,000 as a middle school. All money is due by this Friday.
• Here is your riddle for today..I am full of keys, but I can’t open any doors.  What am I?

Friday, May 3, 2024 

Announcements: 

• Students, Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next week.  Please shower your teachers with love by nominating them for the teacher.be.nice award.  You can find this form in Mrs. Perez’s Google Classroom.  Let them know the things you appreciate!
• On May 10th, the Student Council is hosting a Spring Dance. The dance will last from 7:30-9:00 in the JDS Gym. Activities will include dancing, magic, games, and contests. Permission slips are in the office and are due Wednesday, May 8th.
• The school play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will be performed this Friday and Saturday at Great Oaks Church at 7 pm.  Come out see this exciting show and see Amelia Lourash turn into a blueberry!
• A new date for the GHMS Talent Show has finally been set. The talent show will take place on Monday, May 20th during the school day! If you are interested in showing off your talents make sure to stop by the office to pick up the informational packet and get signed up. All packets are due back by Friday, May 10th. And don’t worry 8th graders if you would like to participate you are more than welcome to come and perform!!
• Last call for girls interested in the Warrior Girls Summer Basketball Camp. Forms are due today!
• Our riddle for today is…What is really easy to get into but really hard to get out of?
• Can I please get the following students to the office to finish MAP testing?  Bring your Chromebooks and a pencil.  Ashton Taylor, Samantha Ayers, Nolan Bennett, Rosie Castle, Alexia Force, and Nolan Francis Miller.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Happy Birthday to Ashton Taylor, Bennett Edwards, Lucas Whittington and  Allison Beck

Announcements: 

• Dance team workshops and tryouts are next week! Info packets are available in the office or see Mrs. Cupples.
• Students, Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next week.  Please shower your teachers with love by nominating them for the teacher.be.nice award.  You can find this form in Mrs. Perez’s Google Classroom.  Let them know the things you appreciate!
• On May 10th, the Student Council is hosting a Spring Dance. The dance will last from 7:30-9:00 in the JDS Gym. Activities will include dancing, magic, games, and contests. Permission slips are in the office and are due Wednesday, May 8th.
• The school play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will be performed this Friday and Saturday at Great Oaks Church at 7 pm.  Come out to see this incredible show and watch as Mikayla Schooeder goes down the rubbish shoot!
• If you have a birthday June 10- June 15, please grab your birthday ice cream in the cafeteria during lunch.
• A new date for the GHMS Talent Show has finally been set. The talent show will take place on Monday, May 20th during the school day! If you are interested in showing off your talents make sure to stop by the office to pick up the informational packet and get signed up. All packets are due back by Friday, May 10th. And don’t worry 8th graders if you would like to participate you are more than welcome to come and perform!!
• Last call for girls interested in the Warrior Girls Summer Basketball Camp. Forms are due this Friday.
• 7th grade girls who have not done the FitnessGram Mile test, you will run it today, even if you are in band. You will run the mile, then head inside for band.
• Here is our riddle for today:  “You can see me once in June, twice in November, and not at all in May.  What am I?”

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Announcements: 

• Dance team workshops and tryouts are next week! Info packets are available in the office or see Mrs. Cupples.
• Students, Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next week.  Please shower your teachers with love by nominating them for the teacher.be.nice award.  You can find this form in Mrs. Perez’s Google Classroom.  Let them know the things you appreciate!
• On May 10th, the Student Council is hosting a Spring Dance. The dance will last from 7:30-9:00 in the JDS Gym. Activities will include dancing, magic, games, and contests. Permission slips are in the office and are due Wednesday, May 8th.
• The school play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will be performed this Friday and Saturday at Great Oaks Church at 7 pm.  Come out see this amazing show and see Jackson Bevard be sucked up a chocolate tube!
• If you have a birthday June 4- June 9, please grab your birthday ice cream in the cafeteria during lunch.
• A new date for the GHMS Talent Show has finally been set. The talent show will take place on Monday, May 20th during the school day! If you are interested in showing off your talents make sure to stop by the office to pick up the informational packet and get signed up. All packets are due back by Friday, May 10th. And don’t worry 8th graders if you would like to participate you are more than welcome to come and perform!!
• Last call for girls interested in the Warrior Girls Summer Basketball Camp. Forms are due this Friday
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• The riddle for today is “What is full of holes but still holds water?”

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Happy Birthday to Veronica Perez, Caelyn Burris and Clara Dehn

Announcements: 

• Dance team workshops will be held May 7th and 8th from 3-5 in the MPR. Tryouts will be May 10th from 12-2. All workshops are mandatory. Info packets are available in the office.
• On May 10th, the Student Council is hosting a Spring Dance. The dance will last from 7:30-9:00 in the JDS Gym. Activities will include dancing, magic, games, and contests. Permission slips are in the office and are due Wednesday, May 8th.
• Students, Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next week.  Please shower your teachers with love by nominating them for the teacher.be.nice award.  You can find this form in Mrs. Perez’s Google Classroom.  Let them know the things you appreciate!
• The school play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will be performed this Friday and Saturday at Great Oaks Church at 7 pm.  Come out see this great show and watch as John Jones shrinks to the size of a Barbie doll!
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• Today starts our last two days of standardized testing for the year!  I know it’s been a long road, but we are almost there.  You should be in your MAP testing sessions right now.  Please do your best and good luck.
• Here is your riddle for today:  What can travel the world, while staying in the corner?

Monday, April 29, 2024

Makayla Schroeder, Griffin Hanson and Keren Ady celebrated their birthdays over the weekend

Happy Birthday today to Wesley Bohm and Aurora Miller

Announcements: 

• If your birthday is between May 23 and May 28 please pick out your ice cream today.
• Dance team workshops will be held May 7th and 8th from 3-5 in the MPR. Tryouts will be May 10th from 12-2. All workshops are mandatory. Info packets are available in the office.
• Mrs. Harrison’s literature classes need to bring their independent reading books to class today.
• Here is our riddle for today:  What can you easily break without touching it?
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, April 26, 2024

Happy Birthday to Quinn Jordan, Victoria Minder and Deacon Lang

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• Dance team workshops will be held May 7th and 8th from 3-5 in the MPR. Tryouts will be May 10th from 12-2. All workshops are mandatory. Info packets are available in the office.
• Congratulations to all the 5th grade instrumental music students and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students for their many phenomenal performances at last night’s Spring Band Concert!
• Here is the riddle for today:  What goes through towns and over hills but never moves?

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Happy Birthday to Lindy Nash

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Will the following students please meet Mr. Rich outside of Mr. Mair’s office at 8:15: Deacon Williams, Amelia Keys, Delilah Grabenstetter, Wyatt Hansen, Brenna Rustman, Rachel Bystrom, Bre Facker, Macie Crow, Evan Krager, and Karter Brown.
• Show Choir will rehearse tomorrow during recess.
• The Scholastic Bowl team traveled to Chillicothe last night for regionals. The team fought hard and won valiantly against Metamora before falling to Dunlap Middle in the second round. Coach Ingold and Coach Domico could not be more proud of all of our team members. And Sean Covey. Until next season…
• Here is your riddle for today.  What has a lot of teeth but can’t chew a thing?

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Happy Birthday to Elouise Kukla

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Will the following students please meet Mr. Rich outside of the middle school office to help prepare for grandparents day: Logan Hand, Nolan Bennett, Jackson Backes, Jackson Brown, Lauren Fiveland, Addie Mitchell, Emily Thelen, Mackenzie Webb, Jayd Welch, and Callie Willman
• Best Buddies: Permission slips need to be turned into Mrs. Lucas ASAP.
• Pickleball has been canceled for today. The MPR will be setup for Grandparents Day tomorrow. You are welcome to come to the office and call during a break today.
• Here is your riddle for today….What must be broken before you can use it?

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Dance team tryout packets are available in the office. All workshops are mandatory to be considered for the team.
• Attention band students - Mr. Loring is out of the building this morning - small group rehearsals and jazz band are canceled for today. Regular band will meet as normal this afternoon.
• Will the following volunteers for grandparents day please meet Mr. Rich outside of Mr. Mair’s office: Eli Sturgell, Ethan Wolven, Molly Graf, Baylie Nena, Olivia Dunne, and Keegan Schneider. Will the following 7th grade volunteers please meet Mr. Rich up there at 8: Julia Legg, Zane Kingham, Kensey Monckton, Addison Quilleash, Olivia Stoller, and Allie Tourtillot.
• Here is your riddle for today:  What belongs to you, but other people use more?  The first person to email me the correct answer gets 10 points for their team!

Monday, April 22, 2024

Over the weekend, Gavin Ryan and Emily Heflin both celebrated birthdays!

Happy Birthday today to William Hartter

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Dance team tryout packets are available in the office. All workshops are mandatory to be considered for the team.
• We are going to start something a little different today.  I’m going to be giving you a riddle each morning.  Whoever guesses the correct answer first, will win 10 points for their team.  I will be monitoring your Internet usage on GoGuardian, so please don’t use a phone or Chromebook to cheat.  Here is your riddle for the day, the first person to email me the answer, wins:  What has a face, but can’t smile?
• Jazz band students - an announcement will be made at 10:40 dismissing you to the band room for our festival performance today.

Friday, April 19, 2024

Happy Birthday to Graham Weien

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Best Buddies: Please return your permission slip to Mrs. Lucas ASAP Room 215.
• Any student who did not attend the Erin’s Law presentation yesterday, will need to attend during PE today.  Just a reminder, 7th & 8th graders need to bring their Chromebooks.  Teachers, if you can remind students which room to go to, that would be really helpful!

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Happy Birthday to Nicholas Modlin, Jaylanies Andres and Ruby Thorndyke

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Volleyball players are reminded that party forms and money are due TOMORROW to one of the coaches.
• Best Buddies: Please return your permission slip to Mrs. Lucas ASAP Room 215.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Announcements: 

• Warrior Summer Girls Basketball Camp Forms are Available. Please see Coach Davis or pick one up in the office. We hope to see you there.
• Here is a grade level Leaderboard update!  7th & 8th grade are tied at 212 points, 5th grade has 262, and for the first time all year, 6th grade is in the lead with 309 points!  You’ve got about 3 ½ weeks left to earn points for your team.
• Volleyball players are reminded that party forms and money are due Friday to one of the coaches.
• If you have not run the mile test in PE, you need to come to PE today and take the test. If you are scheduled to go to the Erin’s Law presentation today, you will come to PE today and go to the Erin’s Law presentation on Friday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Announcements: 

• Dance team tryouts will be May 10th from 12-2 in the MPR. Workshops will be held May 7th and 8th from 3-5 in the MPR. Information packets will be in the office.
• Cheer workshops start today after school.  Meet by the office.
• Attention Volleyball Players:  The end of the season party will be held on Monday, April 22nd at Plaza Lanes.  6th grade players should get their invitation from Mrs. Wells.  7th and 8th grade players should get their invitations from Ms. Hobson.
• 8th grade student council members, please stop by and see Mr. Rich after you are done with picking up your Josten’s order this morning.
• At this time, I need the following students to meet me in the PDLC.  You will need your Chromebooks and a pencil.  Caydyn Damron, Clara Dehn, and Amelia Keys.  I will also need these students after you meet with Jostens:  Kyler Claudin, Allison Tuck, Kaija Hover, and Gavin Ryan.
• Also, 8th graders are dismissed to the MPR to pick up your Jostens order.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Charles Tuck, Isabella Bienemann and Brinley Nena celebrated their birthday over the weekend.

Happy Birthday today to Brayden Appell

Announcements: 

• Today is everyone's favorite day in PE…… The Mile Run! If you have an inhaler, please bring it to class.

Friday, April 12, 2024

Announcements: 

• Any Middle School Student interested in participating in the IESA Golf Sectional, please see Coach Davis
• Anyone that is interested in trying out for our GHMS Cheer Team or our GHMS Dance Team for next year, please sign up on the sheets posted outside the office. Cheer Team workouts start next Tuesday after school.  You will need an updated sports physical turned into the school if you are wanting to try out for either team.
• Teachers, please send me the number of students dressed in Warrior Wear in your homerooms.
• 7th/8th grade band students - we are NOT rehearsing after school today - take your instruments home and get some practicing done for the concert.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Happy Birthday to Micah Voorhees and Nora Fandel

Announcements: 

• Any Middle School Student interested in participating in the IESA Golf Sectional, please see Coach Davis
• Anyone that is interested in trying out for our GHMS Cheer Team or our GHMS Dance Team for next year, please sign up on the sheets posted outside the office. Cheer Team workouts start next Tuesday after school.  You will need an updated sports physical turned into the school if you are wanting to try out for either team.
• Tomorrow we are going to do an impromptu Warrior Dress up day.  Please wear Warrior Wear to earn points for your team!  You have 4 more weeks to earn points for your team for the Trimester 3 party.  Here are the current standings:  8th grade - 175; 7th grade 186; 6th grade 251 and 5th grade in the lead with 252.
• Congratulations to our top three finishers in the 7th grade bracket challenge! In third place with 124 is Mr. Kole LaFollet, in second place with 131 is Mr. Jackson Hinshaw, and our overall champion with a score of 132 is Mr. Zane Kingham! Congratulations gentlemen!
• 7th and 8th grade band students - please complete the Google form that was emailed to you. You can also find it in the stream of the band Google classroom.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Announcements: 

• Due to the School Play falling on the same day as the Talent Show the Student Council is working on a new date and time for the Talent Show. Once it is all figured out we will get the information in your hands
• Any Middle School Student interested in participating in the IESA Golf Sectional, please see Coach Davis
• Anyone that is interested in trying out for our GHMS Cheer Team or our GHMS Dance Team for next year, please sign up on the sheets posted outside the office. Cheer Team workouts start next Tuesday after school. You will need an updated sports physical turned into the school if you are wanting to try out for either team.
• Chorus “Small Group Girls”...don’t forget our rehearsal today during the recess after testing.  

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Happy Birthday to Sam Costerisan

Announcements: 

• Talent shows are all about showing off what you do best, and we’re looking for students to participate in the 2024 spring talent show. With sweet prizes and a night full of performances, this will go down on May 2nd from 3:30-6 pm. If you have a talent you would like to share, make sure to stop in the middle school office to sign-up and get the Talent Show paperwork.
• Best Buddies will be going to Easter Seals today. Meet in the foyer at 1:15. Best Buddies meet in the foyer at 1:15.  

Monday, April 8, 2024

Over the weekend  Ethan Roton, Ty Vaughan and Ashlyn Phelps celebrated their birthday

Happy Birthday today to Asher Malinosky

Announcements: 

• Students should plug in Chromebooks at the end of 8th hour before they go to Specials, Study Hall, or the Eclipse viewing, so they are ready for IAR testing Tuesday morning.  Chromebooks can NOT go home this afternoon.

Friday, April 5, 2024

Happy Birthday to Georgia Bevard

Announcements: 

• Intramural Pickleball will start next week after school on Monday & Wednesday
• If you are interested in participating in the IESA Golf Sectional next year please see Coach Davis for more information.
• At this time, can I please get the following students to the PDLC for IAR makeups:  Connor Bienemann, Olivia Dunne, Brennan Dunne, Alexa Karnes, and Sophia Dennison.  You will need your Chromebook, a pencil and your earbuds.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Announcements: 

• Intramural Pickleball will start next week after school on Monday & Wednesday
• If you are interested in participating in the IESA Golf Sectional next year please see Coach Davis for more information.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Announcements: 

• Intramural Pickleball will start next week after school on Monday & Wednesday
• If you are interested in participating in the IESA Golf Sectional next year please see Coach Davis for more information.
• 8th grade band and chorus students attending today’s trip should come to the choir room after homeroom. Bring jackets, coats - anything you are taking with you on the trip today.
• Reminder: All 6th and 7th grade chorus students should stay in their classrooms today during activity period.  And there will be no small group rehearsals.
• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on their final match of the regular season. The A team, led by Captain Jackson Bevard, overcame Metamora with an impressive score of 295 to 185 while the B team, led by Captains Kensey Monckton and Ryan Crebo, fought hard for their win of 175 to 135.  We are proud of all of our members for such a great season and can’t wait to see you perform at Regionals later this month. Go Warriors!

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Mario Nieto, Mason Hartter, Alexandra Nelson, Landon Dykes, Meghan Hall, Andrew Olson, Ryne Mann, Kai Dawdy, Leah Koster, William Miller, and  Emily Thelen all celebrated birthdays over break!

Happy Birthday today to Savannah Johnson, Jeremy Wilkes and Addison Welch

Announcements: 

• Intramural Pickleball will start next week after school on Monday & Wednesday
• 8th grade band and chorus students - the forecast for Chicago tomorrow is temperatures in the 30s and a chance of snow - dress appropriately. We will be walking about a mile around downtown Chicago.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Happy Birthday to Madyson Hatzenbuhler

Announcements: 

• Band students are reminded to take instruments home today. Band will not meet this afternoon so stop by the band room sometime to get your instrument and music.
• Yesterday the scholastic bowl A and B team battled Washington Central. Both matches were extremely close, but despite the team’s best efforts they ultimately came up short at the end. We are still very proud of them! The team faces Metamora when we return from break.
• Have a great Spring Break!

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Announcements: 

• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break.
• The Cheerleading meeting scheduled for today has been postponed.  The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Happy Birthday to Amiya Stewart

Announcements: 

• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break. There will be a meeting in room Coach Davis’ Health Room, 202 for anyone interested on Wednesday  during lunch.
• Anyone interested in cheerleading for the ‘24/‘25 school year, please meet in Coach Davis’ Health room during lunch on Thursday march 21st. Coach Davis will be going over try out information and what to expect in the upcoming season
• TONIGHT is the PTO’s restaurant night at Germantown Grille from 4-9. Families can dine-in or carry-out!  No flyer is needed!
• TOMORROW is World Down Syndrome Day! This is a day to come together to celebrate Down syndrome and raise awareness so choose some socks that are going to get noticed! They might be mismatched socks or your craziest and most colorful socks!
• 8th graders, please bring colored pencils and/or markers to your Character Strong class today!
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Happy Birthday to Molly Graf

Announcements: 

• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break. There will be a meeting in room Coach Davis’ Health Room, 202 for anyone interested on Wednesday during lunch.
• Tomorrow's floor hockey play-off game is between the #1 seed Mayhem and the #5 seed Gorillas at 7:00 AM in the MPR.
• Anyone interested in cheerleading for the ‘24/‘25 school year, please meet in Coach Davis’ Health room during lunch on Thursday march 21st. Coach Davis will be going over try out information and what to expect in the upcoming season
• Tomorrow night is the PTO’s restaurant night at Germantown Grille from 4-9. Families can dine-in or carry-out!  No flyer is needed!
• You should be in your IAR testing sessions. Just a reminder, last year, out of 41 local school districts, we ranked 1st in ELA.  This year I would love to see us rank #1 again.  Please do your best.  Let’s beat all of the other school districts.  I know we can.  Go get ‘em Warriors!

Monday, March 18, 2024

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Natalie Harrison and Zakhary Kleist

Announcements: 

• Students, we will be IAR testing for ELA tomorrow and Wednesday.  You will need your earbuds.  Please bring them to school and put them in your lockers so you are ready to test. This is a reminder that you should have your chromebook and your charger here with you as well in order to leave your chromebook overnight to charge tonight and tomorrow. If you do not have one of those, you need to call home.
• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break.
• Anyone interested in cheerleading for the ‘24/‘25 school year, please meet in Mr Miller’s room during lunch on Thursday march 21st. Mrs Bradbury will be going over try out information and what to expect in the upcoming season
• Show Choir will rehearse today during recess.
• 8th grade band/chorus students are reminded to turn in their trip permission form and trip fee tomorrow. See Mr. Loring or Mrs. Anderson if you need another form.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Happy Birthday to Veronica Curry, Mackenzie Webb and Arianna Dixon

Announcements: 

• Students, we will be IAR testing for ELA next Tuesday and Wednesday.  You will need your earbuds.  Please bring them to school and put them in your lockers so you are ready to test.
• This is a reminder that you MUST bring your charger to school with you on Monday. You will need to leave your chromebook and charger here at school on both Monday and Tuesday in order to be prepared for testing on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will not have enough loaners for chargers or chromebooks.
• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break.
• 8th grade band and chorus students will meet in the band room during recess today.
• Volleyball Players:  If you have your uniform at school, turn it in to a coach TODAY!
• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl A team on their win against Morton last night. While the B team fought valiantly, they could not secure a win. Both teams will get a break from matches next Tuesday before battling Washington Central next Thursday. Good job, Warriors!
• Monday's floor hockey play-off game will be between the #3 seed Cyclones and the #6 seed Bandits at 7:00 AM in the MPR.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Announcements: 

• Students, we will be IAR testing for ELA next Tuesday and Wednesday.  You will need your earbuds.  Please bring them to school and put them in your lockers so you are ready to test.
• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break.
• The regular floor hockey season has come to an end, and the play-offs start tomorrow morning with the #1 seed Mayhem taking on the #8 seed Swamp Rabbits at 7:00 AM in the MPR.   Floor hockey players make sure you check the bulletin board outside Mr. Mair's office at lunch to see when your team plays.  Best of luck to all teams!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Happy Birthday to Levon Thiemann

Announcements: 

• Attention floor hockey players!  The last regular season game is this Wednesday.  The play-offs will begin Thursday morning.  The play-off tournament bracket and schedule will be posted outside Mr. Mair's office Wednesday morning by lunchtime.  Please make sure to check the play-off schedule to see when your team plays before you go home on Wednesday.  The schedule will also be emailed to your parents.  Good luck to all teams!
• Best Buddies will be going to Easter Seals today. Meet in the foyer at 1:10; right after 7th hour.
• Students, we will be IAR testing for ELA next Tuesday and Wednesday.  You will need your earbuds.  Please bring them to school and put them in your lockers so you are ready to test.
• Pickleball  Intramural Sign-Ups are posted outside of the office. Pickleball will start after Spring Break.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Over the weekend Addison Points and Canaijah Gibson celebrated their birthdays

Happy Birthday today to Kherington Blake and Ryder Kern

Announcements: 

• Thank you to all the students who donated cereal to the Midwest Food Bank. As a middle school, we were able to donate 536 boxes of cereal last week. The winning grade level is…..BOTH 6th and 8th grades tied with 137 boxes!!
• Congratulations to music students who all gave excellent performances at IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Friday at ICC. Students conducted themselves in a manner that honored our school and community. Well done!
•  Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team who was runner up at the Tazwood Conference this weekend. The team won 3 out their 4 matches and fought hard in the championship round. We are very proud of them! The team takes on Eureka on Tuesday.
• Show Choir rehearsals start today during recess.
• Best Buddies will be going to Easter Seals tomorrow. Meet in the foyer at 1:10; right after 7th hour.
• Attention floor hockey players!  The last regular season game is this Wednesday.  The play-offs will begin Thursday morning.  The play-off tournament bracket and schedule will be posted outside Mr. Mair's office Wednesday morning by lunchtime.  Please make sure to check the play-off schedule to see when your team plays before you go home on Wednesday.  The schedule will also be emailed to your parents.  Good luck to all teams!

Friday, March 8, 2024

Announcements: 

• Today is buddy day. That will begin at 8:45!

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Happy birthday to Charles Buhr

Announcements: 

• Tomorrow is the last day to bring in boxes of cereal for the Midwest Food Bank drive this year. The grade level bringing in the most cereal boxes will win a cereal party!! All cereal is due Friday. Tomorrow’s dress up day is Captain Crunch - dress like a pirate.
• No Charlie and the Chocolate Factory practice today.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Announcements: 

• Only two more days to bring in boxes of cereal for the Midwest Food Bank drive. The grade level bringing in the most cereal boxes will win a cereal party!! All cereal is due Friday. Tomorrow’s dress up day is Frosted Flakes: bring your Warrior Pride and wear your Warrior gear.
• Mr. Laird’s 8th grade social studies classes need to bring colored pencils to class today.
• There will be NO Charlie and the Chocolate play practice today.
• The 8th grade volleyball team took on Washington Middle last night in regional play.  The match was very close with 2 of the 3 sets decided by 2 points.  The Warriors fought hard but ultimately fell short in the 3rd set.  The loss brings an end to the volleyball season.  The 8th grade team finished with a final record of 17 wins and 4 losses.  Great season ladies.  We are proud of you!
• This week is National Social Workers Week.  If you see Mrs. Perez or Mrs. Morton in the hallways please thank them for all they do for our school!
• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on their win against Pekin Broadmoor last night. The team dominated with a win of 305 to 125. Awesome job, Warriors! The team gets a rest on Thursday but will next face Eureka on Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Happy birthday to Jackson Schmidgall

Announcements: 

• This week student council asks you to bring in boxes of cereal for the Midwest Food Bank drive. The grade level bringing in the most cereal boxes will win a cereal party!! All cereal is due Friday. Tomorrow’s dress up day is Fruit Loops - Wear your tropical gear.  Teacher’s please send me your dress up numbers for today.  Students should be dressed in country wear.
• Good luck to the 8th grade volleyball team who plays Washington Middle tonight in the 2nd round of regionals.  Players are reminded that the bus will leave at 4:15.
• Chorus solo and ensemble students singing “Who Put the Bomp” will rehearse today during recess.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Happy birthday to Isla Uppole

Announcements: 

• This week Student Council asks you to bring in boxes of cereal for the Midwest Food Bank drive this year. The grade level bringing in the most cereal boxes will win a cereal party!! All cereal is due Friday. Tomorrow’s dress up day is Corn Flakes - Dress in your country gear!  Teachers, please email me your dress days numbers for your homerooms. Students should be dressed in green or rainbow.  Thank you!
• Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team who won their regional match up on Saturday against Farmington in straight sets:  25-12, 25-15.  The team plays Washington Middle tomorrow night.
• Congratulations also go out to Jack Dykes, who won his wrestling Sectional this past weekend.  He earned a first seed in the State Tournament, which starts Thursday.  Good luck, Jack!

Friday, March 1, 2024

Happy birthday to Andrew Points

Announcements: 

• Good luck to the 8th grade volleyball team who plays Farmington tomorrow in the first round of regional play.  The game will be played at Washington Middle School.
• With wacky cereal mascot dress up days, and a collaboration with the Midwest Food Bank, The student council asks you to bring in boxes of cereal for the Midwest Food Bank drive this year. The cereal drive will Kick-Off next week, and the Student Council needs your help to donate lots of cereal. Our goal is to create Cereal Domino through at least two hallways of GHMS!! The grade level that brings in the most cereal will win a CEREAL PARTY!! So go out and get some boxes to donate. All cereal is due next Friday, and this will last all week. Monday is Lucky Charm Day - come dressed in green or rainbow attire! Students dressed up will earn house points!!

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Happy birthday to Aubrey Facker

Announcements: 

• With wacky cereal mascot dress up days, and a collaboration with the Midwest Food Bank, The student council asks you to bring in boxes of cereal for the Midwest Food Bank drive this year. There will be dress up days to bring out some of your favorite cereal brands and mascots. The cereal drive will Kick-Off next week, and the Student Council needs your help to donate lots of cereal. Our goal is to create Cereal Domino through at least two hallways of GHMS!! The grade level that brings in the most cereal will win a CEREAL PARTY!! So go out and get some boxes to donate. All cereal is due next Friday, and this will last all week. We want you to help feed those in need!

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on their dual victories over East Peoria last night. The team dominated under the leadership of captains Jackson Bevard, Kensey Monckton, and Ryan Crebo. The team next faces Peoria Christian tomorrow. Nice job, Warriors!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Happy birthday to Delilah Grabenstetter, Henry Griffith and Aiden Lockwood

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies field trip will leave at 9am in the front of the building. Meet in the foyer at 8:55am. Make sure to grab your lunch.
• Track Workouts continue today after school in the MPR.
• The 7th grade volleyball team played Metamora last night in the 2nd round of regionals that we hosted.  The Warriors jumped out on top winning a tight first set 25-23.  The top seeded Redbirds rallied to take the 2nd and 3rd sets however and win the match.  The loss brings an end to the 7th grade volleyball season.  The team ended with a final record of 11-10.  

Monday, February 26, 2024

Happy birthday to Araceli Perez

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies field trip is tomorrow and the bus will be leaving in front of the school at 9am. We will meet in the foyer area at 8:55am. Do not forget to bring your lunch. Touch base with your teachers about your missing work for that day.
• Track Workouts start today after school in the MPR.
• Just a reminder that students will need to have permission to leave the gym before 735. If you need to see a teacher they will need to write you a pass or email the supervisors so that they know you have permission to leave.
• Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team for their gritty win over Illini Bluffs in Regional play on Saturday.  The first 2 sets saw the leads change hands multiple times, with the Warriors winning 27-25 in the first set and Illini Bluffs taking the second set 25-23.  In the 3rd and deciding set, the Warrior got off to a fast start and never looked back, winning the set 25-11 to take the match.  Tonight the team takes on Metamora.  We are hosting again and the match starts at 4;15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.
• Congratulations to all the band and chorus students for their many excellent performances at Organizational Contest Friday night.  The students were also gracious hosts to our visiting schools and represented our school community well with their service to our guests.
• State Chess Competition: 8th grade had a strong showing and finished 16th out of 53 teams. 7th grade, led by Evan Liu with 5 wins, finished 15th out of 51 teams. And for the FIRST TIME in GHMS CHESS History, we have 3 Medal Winners, all from the 6th grade team. Ryan Crebo, Owen Hall and Jaxon Godinez each had 6 wins and earned a Bronze Medal and a trip to the podium. As a team, they finished tied for 4th, which could have been a state trophy, but ended up in 5th place due to a tiebreaker! Congratulations on a great season!
• Congratulations to the following middle school wrestlers from the Metamora Club that advanced to Sectionals. They will compete this Saturday:

• Tanner Durst
• Landon Durst
• Henry Griffith
• Dean Lange
• Gunner Watts

Friday, February 23, 2024

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies Permission Slips need to be turned in as soon as possible. Turn them into the office or to Mrs. Lucas’s room - room 215.
• Attention Student council members there will be a meeting on Tuesday until 3pm. Please check the Google classroom
• The volleyball teams wrapped up the regular season in style as all 3 teams won their matches in straight sets -vs- Tremont.  This game marked the end of the season for the 6th grade team.  They finished with a final record of 12 wins and 2 losses.  Great Season Ladies!  Tomorrow, the 7th grade team plays against Illini Bluffs in a regional that we are hosting.  Game time is 10 AM.  Good Luck 7th grade!
• Track & Field Sign Ups are posted outside of the office. Please sign up if you are interested.
• Voluntary Track Workouts start next Monday after school.
• Chess team - report to HR for attendance and then come immediately to DocM room, 218 and we will leave for STATE from that room! GOOD LUCK TEAM!
• Congratulations to both the A and B Scholastic Bowl teams on their dual victories over Beverly Manor last night. The teams were under the excellent leadership of Jackson Bevard and Sam Costerisan. The A team dominated with a 250 over 190 win while the B team conquered their rivals with a score of 180 to 80. Nice job, Warriors. The team next faces East Peoria on Tuesday.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Happy birthday to Kinley Fones

Announcements: 

• Art Club is canceled for today.
• Good luck to all 3 volleyball teams who play their last regular season game tonight at home -vs- Tremont.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.
• Best Buddies permission slips need to be turned in as soon as possible. Easter Seals need names of people attending by tomorrow. You can turn the permission slips to the office or to Mrs. Lucas Room 215.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Happy birthday to Dean Lange, Ethan VanFleet, and Loaghan Damron

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies: Please meet in Mrs. Lucas’s Room - room 215 today during recess for a quick meeting.
• The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams entered a loud and raucous environment last night as they traveled to Dee Mack for a match.  The 7th grade was up first and found themselves losing the first set 24-26.  The Warriors turned the table on the Braves in the 2nd set winning easily 25-8.  The Braves fought back in the 3rd and deciding set and the lead was exchanged multiple times before the Warriors ultimately prevailed 25-20 for the win.  The 8th grade also faced the same daunting conditions but prevailed with a 25-12 and 25-16 victory.  Tomorrow night marks the last home game that our 8th graders will play as a Warrior.  Make plans to come out and support the team one last time.  Game time is 4:15.
• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl B team on their win against Roanoke Benson last night. It was a close match, but under the guidance of team captain Ryan Crebo, they were able to secure a win! Captain Jackson Bevard of the A team and the rest of the members could not overcome the other team this time. They next face Beverly Manor on Thursday. Good job, Warriors!
• Chess team practices today until 3:45.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Happy birthday to Hannah Dose, Connor Bienemann, and Levi Campen

Announcements: 

• Art Club is canceled for today.
• While most of you were enjoying a long weekend, the volleyball teams were playing a combined 9 matches over Saturday and Monday.  The 3 Warrior Teams combined for a 7-2 record over that time posting victories over El Paso Gridley, Dunlap Valley, Metamora, and Mossville.  Tonight the 7th and 8th grade teams travel to Dee-Mack to take on the Braves.  Good luck ladies!
• Best Buddies: Please meet in Mrs. Lucas’s Room - room 215 tomorrow during recess for a quick meeting.  

Friday, February 16, 2024

Announcements: 

• Just a reminder, Monday is President’s Day so there is no school.  Enjoy your three day weekend!
• It was a clean sweep on the volleyball court as all three teams posted victories last night over Pekin Broadmoor.  The 7th grade was up first and found themselves down 16-8 in the first set before rallying to win 25-21.  The second set was also a nailbiter as the Warriors fought off several set points to win 27-25.  The 8th grade was up next and took care of business with a 25-5, and 25-15 win.  The 6th grade rounded out the night with a 25-13 win.  Tomorrow the 7th and 8th grade teams will play at home in a tournament that we host.  
• PE Classes please report to the MPR for class today.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Happy birthday to Blake Dose and Carson Smith

Announcements: 

• Good luck to all 3 volleyball teams who take on Pekin Broadmoor tonight.
• Mrs. Poole would like to thank everyone who participated in the play workshops.  Next Tuesday and Wednesday are play tryouts in the library until 4 pm.  The first three students who can name the number of dogs and canaries that Veruca has will receive a prize.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Announcements: 

• Chess Team, we will practice today after school until 3:45.
• Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team who pulled out a gritty three set victory last night against Washington Central.  The 6th and 7th grade teams battled to the end but came up a few points short in their matches against the Trojans.
• Happy Valentine’s Day!! If you receive a Crush Soda gram today during first hour, make sure to bring the slip of paper or papers with you to lunch to pick up your soda!
• The Scholastic Bowl team fought hard last night against Dunlap Middle in both matches despite the excellent leadership of Jackson Bevard, Ryan Crebo, and Jaxon Godinez. The team next faces Roanoke Benson next Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Happy birthday to Katherine Vlaminck

Announcements: 

• Best Buddies will be going to Easter Seals today. Bus will leave in front of the building at 1:10.
• Good luck to all 3 volleyball teams who travel to Washington Central tonight to take on the Trojans.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Happy birthday to Olivia Perino and Kirby Boyle

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who both posted straight set victories over Roanoke- Benson on Saturday.  The 7th grade won 25-17 and 25-2 while the 8th grade won 25-15 and 25-10.
• Congratulations to the GHMS Dance Team as they won 2nd place for their kick routine at this weekend's IDTA state championship. They also did an amazing job on their Jazz performance! Way to go Warriors and what a great way to end a wonderful season!
• Best Buddies will be going to Easter Seals tomorrow. The bus will leave in front of the building at 1:10.  
• Congratulations to Seb Ward for landing the part of Willy Wonka in our school production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Don’t forget that Workshops for this week are today and Wednesday until 4.  Auditions for all other roles will be next Tuesday and Wednesday.
• No CHESS Practice today.

Friday, February 9, 2024

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl A team as they defeated Dunlap Valley last night. Captain Jackson Bevardled the team to a 255-215 victory. Lavender Bachman also had a strong showing last night by answering 4 tossup questions. The B team had a tough battle against Dunlap Valley and we were very proud of them!

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Happy birthday to Charlotte Jackson

Announcements: 

• Tomorrow is the last day to buy a Crush soda in celebration of Valentine's Day. Soda tickets will be sold before school and during lunch this week. Each soda costs $2. They will be delivered the following week. Make sure to buy one to send to your friends or that special someone!
• It definitely was a great day to be a Warrior!  Congratulations to our Warriors Cheerleading Team on their 4th finish at the IESA State Cheerleading Finals. So proud of these girls and all of their hard work this season!  Way to go girls!

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Announcements: 

• Student Council will be selling Crush sodas in celebration of Valentine's Day. Soda tickets will be sold before school and during lunch this week. Each soda costs $2. They will be delivered the following week. Make sure to buy one to send to your friends or that special someone!
• Chess Team: NO practice today.
• GOOD LUCK TODAY TO OUR WARRIORS CHEERLEADING TEAM AS THEY WILL BE COMPETING AT THE IESA CHEERLEADING STATE FINALS!  The cheerleaders are scheduled to compete today at the Peoria Civic Center at 5:30 pm.  Come out and support your GHMS cheerleaders and show that Germantown Hills Warriors Pride! AND WHILE YOUR THERE … don’t forget to wish Coach Russ Garey a Happy Birthday!  
• The volleyball teams won 2 of 3 matches last night against rival Metamora.  The 8th grade was up first and won their match in straight sets.  The 7th grade was up next and came up a little short in their comeback.  The 6th grade was the final team to play and rallied for a 3 set victory.  A big shout out goes to the students who came out to the game.  We appreciate your support
• In case you didn’t know…this week is National School Counselor Week. Shout out to our very own Mrs. Perez and Mrs. Hensley. Thank you for all you do to make our school a fabulous place!! If you see Mrs. Perez or Mrs. Hensley in the hallways make sure to give them a high five and let them know how much they are appreciated
• 8th graders, please bring colored pencils, markers, glue, and scissors to Character Education class today!
• Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on their first match against Washington Middle yesterday. The team went undefeated in both matches. The A team dominated with a 290 over 165 win under the leadership of Captain Jackson Bevard. B Team Captains Kensey Monckton and Sam Costerisan led their teams to victory with a 155 to 100 win as well.  Good job, Warriors! The team next faces Dunlap Valley tomorrow here in the PDLC!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Announcements: 

• Student Council will be selling crush sodas in celebration of Valentine's Day. Soda tickets will be sold before school and during lunch this week. Each soda costs $2. They will be delivered the following week. Make sure to buy one to send to your friends or that special someone!
• The Chess Team had a strong showing for their last regular season tournament at the Mark Bills Open.

• 5th grade was led by Gavin Hanson, Thomas Heil and Carter Shoff as they earned an overall 3rd place K-5 team trophy.
• 6th -8th grade were led by Ryan Crebo, Griffin Hanson, Jeremy Wilkes, Chief Lucas, Owen Hall, Natalie Tabor, Colin Stivers,Karter Brown, MItchell Hohulin, Eli Crow, and Levi Campen, who all had 3 wins, and they secured a 2nd Place overall team trophy for a combined division.
• Griffin HansonJeremy Wilkes, Owen Hall, Ryan Crebo, Chief Lucas, all brought home individual hardware and James Whalen earned the Biggest Upset for his win over another player who was ranked 500 points more than himself! Congratulations to the team!

• Congratulations to those students who met or exceeded their growth on MAP!  I have added your points to your House totals.  5th and 8th grade are neck and neck for the lead.  Here are your current standings:  6th grade with 1037, 7th grade with 1179, 5th grade with 1319, and 8th grade in the lead with 1333.  We have two more weeks until the end of the trimester.  What can you do for your House?
• Any student who met or exceeded their MAP growth will also get ice cream at lunch this Friday!  We will be passing out tickets for you.  Thanks for your hard work!
• Tonight is rivalry night on the volleyball court as Metamora Grade comes to town to take on all 3 of our teams.  The first match begins at 4:15.  Warrior Nation:  We NEED YOU!  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Alexa Meyer, Jude Fosdick, and Arden Nelson celebrated birthdays over the weekend.

Announcements: 

• Student Council will be selling Crush sodas in celebration of Valentine's Day. Soda tickets will be sold before school and during lunch this week. Each soda costs $2. They will be delivered the following week. Make sure to buy one to send to your friends or that special someone!
• Scholastic Bowl team: An optional practice will be held in Miss Ingold’s room today during lunch. Please grab your lunch and join us!
• Are you looking for something to do?  The volleyball teams have home games tonight and tomorrow.  Tonight all 3 teams take on Eureka.  Tomorrow, all 3 teams play at home against rival Metamora.  Both days play begins at 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors!
• THere is NO Chess Practice this week. We will share our results from the Mark Bills Tournament in Tuesday's announcement.
• Congratulations to the GHMS Dance Team on their 1st place finish in the JH Open Pom category during Saturday’s IDTA dance competition at Villa Grove. Also, good luck as they go to compete there routines this coming Saturday at the IDTA State Competition in Springfield.
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Workshops for this week are Tuesday and Friday until 4 pm.  Please meet in the library at dismissal time.  

Friday, February 2, 2024

Announcements: 

• Google Luck to the Chess Team as they travel to Mark Bills in Peoria on Saturday for the Mark Bills Open. Bus leaves Saturday at 8am from Door2.
• Next week, February 5-9, the Student Council will be selling Crush sodas in celebration of Valentine's Day. Soda tickets will be sold before school and during lunch, Monday through Friday. Each soda costs $2. They will be delivered the following week. Make sure to buy one to send to your friends or that special someone!
• The volleyball team traveled to Washington Middle last night and won 2 0f 3 matches.  The 7th grade fought hard but came up a little short in their match 26-28 and 18-25.  The 8th grade was up next and faced an undefeated Panther squad.  The Warriors dropped the first set before rallying to win the next two:  25-15, and 25-16.  The 6th grade ended the night on a high note with a straight set victory:  25-18, 25-17.  Tonight the 7th and 8th grade teams play at home -vs- Pekin Edison.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.
• Charlie the Chocolate Factory workshops begin on Tuesday.  Informational papers are available in the library.  Any student interested in trying out for the part of Willy Wonka, please see Mrs. Poole sometime today.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Happy birthday to Aislin Kelly

Announcements: 

• Good luck to all 3 volleyball teams who hit the road tonight to take on Washington Middle.  Tomorrow the 7th and 8th grade teams will return home to take on Pekin Edison.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.
• Congratulations to the 8th grade basketball team last night as they took down Chillicothe in Regional play.  Tonight the team plays for  the Regional Championship in the JDS against rival Metamora Grade.  Blackout night tonight. Come out and get loud and crazy and support the team.  Game time is 5:30.  Be there!!

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Happy birthday to Natalie Schuster and Fiona Richrath

Announcements: 

• Chess team: Practice is today until 3:45
• There is a home game tonight as the 8th grade boys basketball play the Regional semi final in the second game in tonight’s matchup.  The first game starts at 5:00 with the Warriors tipping off at 6:30.  Bring your voices, come out and cheer them to victory.
• Students, I will be playing love songs in the morning for the entire month of February.  If you have a song you want me to play, just email me.  All songs need to be school appropriate!

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Announcements: 

• Looking for something to do after school? Come out and support the Lady Warriors Volleyball teams. Game time is 4:15. Wear blue and get in free.
• Make your plans for tomorrow night!  8th grade boys basketball will play at home in the semi finals of Regionals. There is a game at 5:00 with the Warriors playing at 6:30.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Theo Young, Rylee Chapai and Jack Mulvaney celebrated birthdays over the weekend!

Announcements: 

• Chess team: Practice today and Wednesday until 3:45.

Friday, January 26, 2024

Announcements: 

• 6th-8th grade students interested in trying out for the school play of Charlie and and the Chocolate Factory, should pick up an informational paper about workshops and auditions in the library.
• The volleyball team won 2 out of 3 matches last night -vs- District 50.  The 7th grade was up first and pulled out a tight 2 set match winning 25-15 and 25-23.  The 8th grade was up next and couldn’t recreate the comeback from the night before losing 20-25 and 20-25.  The 6th grade wrapped up the night with a convincing 2 set win:  15-6 and 15-5.  The teams are back in action next Tuesday at home.
• 5th grade girls interested in attending 5th Grade Night with the Volleyball teams next week need to get their permission slips in by Monday.
• 8th Grade, you are now dismissed to meet with Jostens in the PDLC.  Please bring a pen or pencil with you.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Announcements: 

• 6th-8th grade students interested in trying out for the school play of Charlie and and the Chocolate Factory, should pick up an informational paper about workshops and auditions in the library.  
• Looking for something to do tonight? Come watch the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls volleyball teams take on District 50. Games start at 4:15. Come dressed in your Warrior Gear to get in free and earn house points.
• Great game last night by 7th grade basketball team.  The warriors beat Farmington in convincing fashion. Tenacious defense led the way for a 20 point win. Come up to.metamora grade tonight for the Championship Game of the regional…game time 6:00
• It was a 3 for 3 night on the volleyball court as the 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams all won their matches last night -vs- Dunlap Middle.  The 6th and 7th grade teams each posted 2 set victories.  The 8th grade match was filled with drama.  The Warriors won the first set in convincing fashion 25-13.  Dunlap stepped up their game in the 2nd set and won it 25-19 to force a third and final set.  In the third set the Warriors found themselves down 17-8 before staging a furious comeback to win 26-24 thereby taking the match.  Way to fight ladies!
• We are going to try for outdoor recess today.   Let’s get some fresh air!  You will need boots to walk into the snow; otherwise, you need to stay on the pavement.  There is no throwing snow.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Happy birthday to James Cardin and  Easton Burkhart

Announcements: 

• Looking for something to do tonight? Come watch the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls volleyball teams take on Dunlap Middle. Games start at 4:15. Come dressed in your Warrior Gear to get in free and earn house points.
• Tonight’s gonna be a good night!..get your grove on and come up to Metamora Grade School as the Warriors 7th grade basketball team play's Farmington in  the Regional semi final. Game time 5:00. MGS vs Chillicothe in game 2.  Winners advance to the championship game tomorrow. Good luck!
• Attention 6th grade chorus members: Mrs. Anderson is switching small group sectional rehearsal today.  If you normally come to small group on Mondays - you  should come today instead.  

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Happy birthday to Lumen Wear

Announcements: 

• 6th-8th grade students interested in trying out for the school play of Charlie and and the Chocolate Factory, should pick up an informational paper about workshops and auditions in the library.  
• Look around you right now: DO you see a member of the brainiac chess team? I bet you do! 5th grade had a strong showing as Nora Fandel had a ginormous upset over a highly ranked opponent! 6th grade, was led by Owen Hall, who was the overall winner for 6th grade, Gavin Hanson, Chief Lucas, James Whalen, Corbin Cox and Ryan Crebo, who all contributed to yet another 1st place trophy! Eli Crow, for the 7th graders, finished in 5th place. Eighth grade, the amazing 2nd place team finishers, was led by Griffin Hason 6th place finisher and Jeremy Wilkes.
• Congratulations to the 6th-grade volleyball team, which won 2nd place at their tournament on Saturday. The team came out strong and won their first two games. In the championship game, they battled hard, going to three sets against Mossville, but came up just short. Nice work on the 2nd place finish!
• Congratulations to the Warriors Cheerleading Team on their 2nd place finish at the Coolidge Middle School Cheer Competition held on Sunday.  Next up is the IESA State Cheer Competition to be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Wednesday, February 7th!  Mark your calendars and we hope to see you all there supporting your Warriors Cheerleaders!  
• Makes plans to come to MGS to cheer the 7th grade basketball team on to victory.  The  Semi final regional game starts at 5:00.

Monday, January 22, 2024

Happy birthday to Riley Deisbeck

Announcements: 

• 6th-8th grade students interested in trying out for the school play of Charlie and and the Chocolate Factory, should pick up an informational paper about workshops and auditions in the library.  
• Good luck tonight to 7th grade basketball team as they play in the semi finals of Regionals.   Come on down  to Metamora Grade School as the warriors play Farmington at 5:00.
• Congratulations to the 6th-grade volleyball team, which won 2nd place at their tournament on Saturday. The team came out strong and won their first two games. In the championship game, they battled hard, going to three sets against Mossville, but came up just short. Nice work on the 2nd place finish!
• Congratulations to the Warriors Cheerleading Team on their 2nd place finish at the Coolidge Middle School Cheer Competition held on Sunday.  Next up is the IESA State Cheer Competition to be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Wednesday, February 7th!  Mark your calendars and we hope to see you all there supporting your Warriors Cheerleaders!  

Friday, January 19, 2024

Announcements: 

• For students helping with the Yearbook there is a MANDATORY meeting TODAY - during lunch/recess.
• The volleyball teams traveled to Limestone Walters last night and had mixed results.  The 7th grade fought to the end but came up on the short end of a three set loss.  The 8th grade got off to a slow start but rallied for a two set win.  Good luck to the 6th grade team who plays tomorrow in the tournament that we host.  The Warriors first match of the day is against Dunlap Middle at 9 AM.  Go Get 'em ladies!
• Great night in Pontiac for the boys basketball teams.  An exciting 7th grade game..with the score tied and 4 seconds to go, Ty Vaughan hit a buzzer beater for the win…8th grade team played steady in the first ½…shifted gears in the second, turned up the defense and cruised to  a big 15 point victory. What a way to end regular season. Come out Monday night at Metamora grade school as the seventh grade team will play in the first regional game of the state playoffs.. game time 5 o'clock. Get there early.
• Thank you to all students who participated in the Spelling Bee on Wednesday.  Congratulations to our Spelling Bee runner-up, Ethan Tolan, and our Spelling Bee Champion, Jeremy Wilkes.  Awesome job!
• We will have indoor recess today.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Happy Birthday to Evelyn Mulvaney

Announcements: 

• For students helping with the Yearbook there is a MANDATORY meeting tomorrow - Friday - during lunch/recess
• Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who travel to Limestone Walters tonight for a match.
• Teachers and students, over the next few days, we will be completing makeup MAP testing during PE. We will begin with 8th grade today!
• Good luck tonight to the boys basketball game as they travel to Pontiac for the last regular season game.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Over the long weekend Ryder Lopeman, Alexa Karnes, and Kemper Pasquini all celebrated their birthday!

Announcements: 

• It was frigid outside but the Chess Warriors brought the HEAT over the weekend!!!

• 5th Graders were led by Carter Shoff who medaled! Kate Marino & Connor Bienemann had three wins each.
• 6th Grade had 8 players in the top 12, which earned them a 1st place team trophy! Owen Hallearned a 2nd place individual trophy. Ryan Crebo finished in 4th and Levi Campen earned a 5th place trophy.
• 7th Grade - brought home a 2nd place team trophy. They were led by top 10 finishers Eli Crow and Evan Liu.
• 8th Grade- earned a 1st place team trophy, and were supported by the strong play of Griffin Hanson, Natalie Tabor, Jeremy Wilkes and Andrew Eertmoed.

• Chess Team practices today after school until 3:45.
• Students, don’t forget to nominate other students for dude.we.see.you if you see them doing something kind or helpful.  Let’s recognize those people doing great things!
• Chorus students interested in participating in Solo and Ensemble contest should stop in the chorus room today during recess and fill out a rehearsal form.
• We will have indoor recess today.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Happy Birthday to Virginia Eckstein and James Cronk

Announcements: 

• Attention Floor Hockey Players! The floor hockey rosters and the regular season schedule are posted outside Mr. Mair's office.  The rosters and schedule have also been emailed to your parents.  The regular season starts on Tuesday, January 16th with the Cyclones taking on the Buzzards.  Please make sure you take a look to see what day your team plays next week. Good luck to all players!
• It was a great opening night for the volleyball teams last night as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams all won their matches against East Peoria.  The 7th grade was up first and won in straight sets:  25-9 and 25-15.  The 8th grade was up next.  The first two sets were split with East Peoria with each team winning 25-23.  This forced a winner take all 3 set.  The Warriors saved their best for last and cruised to a 25-10 victory to take the match.  The 6th grade team rounded out the night with a straight set victory:  15-5 and 15-7.  Tonight all 3 teams play their home opener against Chillicothe.  Game time is 4:15.  Make plans to come out and support the Warriors.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Happy Birthday to Keira McGrane, Sarah Schaffer and Colin Stivers

Announcements: 

• It’s opening night for the Volleyball teams as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams travel to East Peoria tonight.  Tomorrow night will be the team’s home opener against Chillicothe.  We’d love to see a big crowd at our first home game!
• Girls Basketball Players, if you have not done so yet, please turn in your basketball gear.
• Good luck to the boys basketball teams as they travel to take on Morton tonight. Game time 4:30.
• Attention Floor Hockey Players! The floor hockey rosters and the regular season schedule are posted outside Mr. Mair's office.  The rosters and schedule have also been emailed to your parents.  The regular season starts on Tuesday, January 16th with the Cyclones taking on the Buzzards.  Please make sure you take a look to see what day your team plays next week. Good luck to all players!
• Also, good luck on MAP testing today.  Please do your best!

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Happy Birthday to Jordan Peplow, Greta McWethy and Alyssa Shurman

Announcements: 

• Scholastic Bowl members: Practice has been canceled today due to the impending weather. We’ll see you on Thursday @ 2:30 in Miss Ingold’s room.
• Fun at the old ball game as they say. It was nice to be back on the BB court after a long game break.  Great job by the 7th grade as they took care of business with a win.  Unfortunately the 8th grade was on the wrong end of a 3 point game. Good luck tonight as the Warriors travel to Morton.

Monday, January 8, 2024

Over the weekend, Zane Kingham, Auron Schonert, and Benjamin Rajtora celebrated birthdays.  Happy Birthday today to Lavender Bachman

Announcements: 

• Scholastic Bowl members: Your first practice is after school tomorrow until 3:30 in Miss Ingold’s room. Can’t wait to see you there!
• We are recognizing December perfect attendance during lunch today. Mrs. Perez will be set up in the commons during your lunch time!
• Let's get back into the swing of things after the holidays. Two home games left starting tonight for the boys basketball teams. The Warriors will play Pekin Broadmoor at 5 o'clock. Come out tonight, Have some fun, get loud and proud with DJ, Todd and the gang….be there
• Congratulations to the Warriors Cheer team on an outstanding performance yesterday at the ICCA Cheer Championship.  Our goal was to show up, have better focus, more energy and improve in every area on the score sheet. These girls did just that and have officially just started their climb!  Also, I am honored to inform you that ALL 7 of our 8th Grade Cheerleaders received scholar awards.  This scholar award is available to athletes of member schools only by being nominated by their coach and then their grades verified by the school registrar. These athletes were recognized in the ICCA Championship Program, and they were each announced before the cheer team competed at the Championship.  They each also received an award certificate.  CONGRATULATIONS ELLA WILEY, McKENNA SORENSEN, REESE JORDAN, KYRA QUICK, MYAH NEAL, AMELIA LOURASH and ELLA HEFLIN!  
• Students, tomorrow and Wednesday we will be MAP testing.  I know this is not always a ton of fun, but this is an important test for us and we need you to do your best.  We are going to put some fun incentives in place for you!  If you make growth, we are going to give you points for your house, as well as ice cream at lunch.  In addition, any student who hits their goal will get additional recess time.  Good luck!

Friday, January 5, 2024

Happy Birthday to Quinn Keith and Jaydon Forbes

Announcements: 

• Good luck to our Warriors Cheerleading Team as they compete on Sunday, January 7th at the ICCA State Cheer Championship.  

Thursday, January 4, 2023

Over break, Carly Kelly Rettig, Hailee Armstrong, Jaxson Backes, Ava Fischer, Hunter Becker, Kaedence Beck and Mason Godinez all celebrated their birthday.

Announcements: 

• Registration for the 2024 Germantown HIlls Floor Hockey League has started.  All students in grades 5th-8th grade may play.  If you are interested in participating, please get a permission slip from Mr. Mair.  Permission slips are due by January 5th.
• Scholastic Bowl team members, please check your emails and fill out the scholastic bowl 23/24 form. This form needs to be filled out before our first practice on January 9th.
• “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.”  This year the school play will be . . . Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Workshops for 6th-8th grade students interested in participating in the school school play will begin the first week of February.  

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Announcements: 

• Registration for the 2024 Germantown HIlls Floor Hockey League has started.  All students in grades 5th-8th grade may play.  If you are interested in participating, please get a permission slip from Mr. Mair.  Permission slips are due by January 5th.
• There will be no MASH or after school tutoring today.

Monday, December 18, 2023

Over the weekend Ella Wood, Briley Terry and Makyla Noe celebrated birthdays.

Happy Birthday today to Adriel Little

Announcements: 

• Coach Ingold and Coach Domico would like to thank all of the students who tried out for the Scholastic Bowl team this year. It was incredibly tough to choose just 15 members since so many of you are awesome.  If you didn’t make the team, please consider trying out again next year. The roster has been posted near the main office. We look forward to another great season!
• Registration for the 2024 Germantown HIlls Floor Hockey League has started.  All students in grades 5th-8th grade may play.  If you are interested in participating, please get a permission slip from Mr. Mair.  Permission slips are due by January 5th.
• Congratulations to GHMS Cheerleaders on their 4th place finish out of 10 teams and another State qualifying score at the Peoria High School Cheer Competition held on Saturday.  Next competition is the ICCA State Finals in Springfield on January 7th!  
• Chess Team: no practice today.
• Just a reminder:  The choruses will be performing at Snyder Village today.  6th grade chorus will load the bus at 12:35 and return at 1:45.  7th/8th grade chorus will load the bus at 1:00 and will return at 2:15.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Happy Birthday to Deacon Williams and Jaeda Tipton

Announcements: 

• Good luck to the Warriors Cheerleading Team on Saturday as the compete at the ICCA Peoria High School Cheer Competition. They are scheduled to perform at 11:10 am. Come on out and show your support for your cheerleaders!  
• Just a reminder, teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Just a reminder that the second part of Scholastic Bowl tryouts will be TODAY during lunch. Please get your lunch and come immediately to Miss Ingold’s room.
• Congratulations to our 8th Grade Warrior Girls Basketball Team on finishing the season with a 24-2 record and taking 2nd place in the state of Illinois.  This group has been determined from the end of their 7th grade season and through Grit and Determination, battled to the IESA Championship game.  Make sure to congratulate the members of the team today as you see them around the building.
• Warrior World & Staff, thank you so much for your attendance and support in the run to the State Championship game this year.  You made a huge difference in the environment this season. We Are Warriors!

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Happy Birthday to Madison Brown

Announcements: 

• Great job by the boys basketball teams last night as they sent the wildcats home,  tails between their legs and licking their wounds. 7th grade started strong never looked back for a 19 point win.  8th grade responded after a slow start and forced a running clock to win by 37 points.  Next game is Tuesday.
• Just a reminder, teachers, please send me your dress up numbers.
• Anyone who came to tryouts for Scholastic Bowl yesterday and is intending on continuing with tryouts MUST come to Miss Ingold’s room on Friday during lunch for the written test. Thank you!
• Band students - Mr. Loring is out of the building this morning. Small groups are not meeting. Band will still meet this afternoon during activity period.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Announcements: 

• Chess Team Practices Today until 3:45
• Good luck tonight as the boys basketball teams travel to District 50 in Sunnyland to take on the Wildcats..game time 4:30.
• Congratulations to all the band and chorus students for their many outstanding performances at last night’s Holiday Concert!
• No Madrigal rehearsal today.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Announcements: 

• Just a reminder for any 6th-8th grader interested in scholastic bowl, scholastic bowl tryouts will be held tomorrow after school until 3;30 and Friday during lunch. Both tryouts will take place in Ms. Ingold’s room, room 243. You must attend both. Please see Ms. Ingold or Ms. Domico with any questions.
• It was a split decision on the basketball court last night.  The 7th grade team got off to a slow start being down 7 at the end of 1st quarter.  They rallied behind solid defense which propelled the offense for a 23 point win.  8th grade also had a slow start.  They got down early, closed the gap to 6 but couldn't get over the hump and took the loss.
• The GHMS student council is holding a movie night this Friday from 7-9pm. All permission slips and money are due by tomorrow at 3pm.
• Make plans to come out and cheer on the Warrior 8th Grade Girls Basketball team on Thursday at 7:30 as they play for the State Championship of the World!  
• Attention Best Buddies: We will be going to Easter Seals on Wednesday. Bus will leave at 1:10. Meet in the front doors by the office. Best Buddies tomorrow going to Easter Seals leaving after 7th hour.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Announcements: 

• Don't forget, the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week this week during the school day.  It's located in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.  If you have money, please check with your teacher for a good time to shop.
• Teachers, just a reminder, please email me your dress up numbers for your homerooms.  Today is House colors.
• Good luck to the GHMS Cheerleading Team as they will be competing on Saturday at their second ICCA Invitational Cheer Competition at Farmington High School.
• Come out and support our 8th Grade Girls Basketball team as they take on Washington Middle tomorrow in the State Tournament.  They play here at Germantown at 10am.  Admission is $5 at the door.  We would love to fill up Warrior World and I will give you triple House points for attending tomorrow.  Go Warriors!
• Fun night on the hardwood floor last night.  Both the 7th and 8th grade boys  teams were winners with scores being 20 plus over Fieldcrest.  Thank you for all of you fans who came out for some fun and  to root the Warriors to victory.  Next game is Monday as Washington Central comes to town.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Happy birthday to Cordelia Bachman

Announcements: 

• Don't forget, the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week this week during the school day.  It's located in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.  If you have money, please check with your teacher for a good time to shop.
• The Student Council is hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 15th. Get your friends together and come watch the Grinch. Pick up your permission slip today in the middle school office. The cost of admission is $5 which gets you in for the movie, water, and a popcorn. All permission slips and money are due on Wednesday, December 13th
• Teachers, just a reminder, please email me your dress up numbers for your homerooms.
• Tomorrow is the last day to bring toys in for the Salvation Army! Any student that brings in a toy will have their name put in to play Minute"Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• Give it Up for your 2023 Sectional Champions….Your 8th Grade Warrior Girls Basketball Team.  Last night the Warriors took on a tough team from Sherrard. The Warriors pulled away late in the game and secured the 33-24 victory, advancing the team to the IESA State Finals this Saturday.  Leah Koster led the way with 17 points and Baylie Nena added 10.
• Thank you to Warrior World for showing up and Showing out last night.  You played a huge difference in the game.  We see you and appreciate you and your support.
• The Warriors Girls Basketball team will be playing in the State Finals this Saturday here at GHMS at 10:00. We are calling all warriors to come out and help cheer on our team to another victory.  Information and pricing will be emailed home to your families.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Announcements: 

• Don't forget, the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week this week during the school day.  It's located in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.  If you have money, please check with your teacher for a good time to shop.
• Don’t forget the Student Council is still collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army this week.  Please bring in your gifts to get the chance to play Minute"Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• The Student Council is hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 15th. Get your friends together and come watch the Grinch. Pick up your permission slip today in the middle school office. The cost of admission is $5 which gets you in for the movie, water, and a popcorn. All permission slips and money are due on Wednesday, December 13th
• Teachers, just a reminder, please email me your dress up numbers for your homerooms.
• Students, please make plans to come out tonight and cheer on our 8th grade girls basketball team as they play in the Sectional Championship.  If they win tonight, they will head to the State Tournament!  The price for students to get in is $3. Unfortunately, you cannot get in for free during the Sectional Championship.   However, we will also be offering double House points if you attend tomorrow.  Let’s fill up Warrior World!
• Good luck tonight as the boys basketball teams travel to St. Vincent to take the Vikings.
• Break a leg to Addison Quilleash, Delphine Slape, and Natalie Harrison! They will be performing in Matilda at Peoria Players Theater. It opens tonight and runs through Sunday.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Announcements: 

• Don't forget, the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week this week during the school day.  It's located in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.  If you have money, please check with your teacher for a good time to shop.
• 2 good games for the boys basketball teams last night!..The 7th grade team played hard pressure defense and held the rockets to 17 points for a 30-17 victory…In the 8th grade game a strong offensive performance and great defense helped secure the lopsided 46-21 win !..great job gentleman
• It is the season of giving, the Student Council will be collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army throughout this week and the next week. Each homeroom teacher has been assigned a specific age category - 5th grade 0-3, 6th grade 4-8, 7th grade 9-12, and 8th grade 13-18. For each gift donated, you will receive a ticket that will be entered into a drawing to play "Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• The Student Council is hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 15th. Get your friends together and come watch the Grinch. Pick up your permission slip today in the middle school office. The cost of admission is $5 which gets you in for the movie, water, and a popcorn. All permission slips and money are due on Wednesday, December 13th.
• Students, just a reminder, you need to bring your coats and winter items to lunch with you.  We go outside even when it is cold and you will not be sent back to your locker to get anything.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Announcements: 

• Don't forget, the PTO Holiday Shop is open all week this week during the school day.  It's located in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.  If you have money, please check with your teacher for a good time to shop.
• Good luck to the boys basketball teams as they will be traveling to take on the Roanoke Benson Rockets tonight …game time 530
• It is the season of giving, the Student Council will be collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army throughout this week. Each homeroom teacher has been assigned a specific age category - 5th grade 0-3, 6th grade 4-8, 7th grade 9-12, and 8th grade 13-18. For each gift donated, you will receive a ticket that will be entered into a drawing to play "Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• The Student Council is hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 15th. Get your friends together and come watch the Grinch. Pick up your permission slip today in the middle school office. The cost of admission is $5 which gets you in for the movie, water, and a popcorn. All permission slips and money are due on Wednesday, December 13th.
• We will be starting a new program for our staff members called Staff Spotlight.  Each week will be spotlighting a staff member for all of the great work they are doing.  This week’s recipient is Mrs. Mathisen, who is always hard working, helpful and kind.  Thank you to Mrs. Mathisen.  If you see her in the classroom or hallway, please give her a high five and let her know how much you appreciate her!
• Teachers, just a reminder, please email me your dress up numbers for your homerooms.
• GHMS slayed it at Brimfield: Gavin Hanson DOMINATED at the 5th grade level and won 2nd place out of 42 students in his division! Evan Liu and Eli Crow lead the 6th place team finish. Jeremey Wilkes was the 8th grade leader with a 6th place finish out of 57 participants. The 8th grade team finished 4th out of 12 schools. The  6th grade team took 3 of the top 6 individual spots and the team was fueled by the masterful play of Owen Hall, Chief Lucas, Jaxon Godinez, Levi Campen, Charlie Pilat and Corbin Cox. Owen earned a 2nd place award, Chief with a 3rd place and Jaxon earned the 6th place spot! The team took home 2nd place hardware, besting Dunlap Valley and 12 other schools! This was the BEST we have ever done!
• CONGRATULATIONS to the GHMS CHEERLEADING TEAM on their 2nd Place finish on Saturday at their first ICCA Invitational Cheer Competition held at Pontiac High School, and also qualifying for the ICCA State Cheer Competition to be held in January.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• Our FIRST Lego League - Challenge Robotics team competed this weekend in the Peoria Limestone Qualifier event & our team won a ‘Robot Design Award’!  Team members are: Mitchell Hoholin, Zane Kingham, Auron Schonert, Miles Tauke, Micah Voorhees & Tucker Williams. The team has worked incredibly hard this season & have a lot to be proud of.  Congratulations to them!

Friday, December 1, 2023

Happy birthday to Kingston Genandt

Announcements: 

• It is the season of giving, the Student Council will be collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army throughout this week and the next week. Each homeroom teacher has been assigned a specific age category - 5th grade 0-3, 6th grade 4-8, 7th grade 9-12, and 8th grade 13-18. For each gift donated, you will receive a ticket that will be entered into a drawing to play "Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• The Student Council is hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 15th. Get your friends together and come watch the Grinch. Pick up your permission slip today in the middle school office. The cost of admission is $5 which gets you in for the movie, water, and a popcorn. All permission slips and money are due on Wednesday, December 13th
• The PTO Holiday Shop is returning this year!  The shop will be open to all students during school hours next week in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.   All gifts are priced between $1 - $5.
• Good luck to the Chess Team as they will be amongst the 350 participants traveling to Brimfield on Saturday for the Brimfield Invite. Team, the bus leaves at 7:30 am from Door 2.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Happy birthday to Lucas Barr

Announcements: 

• It is the season of giving, the Student Council will be collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army throughout this week and the next week. Each homeroom teacher has been assigned a specific age category - 5th grade 0-3, 6th grade 4-8, 7th grade 9-12, and 8th grade 13-18. For each gift donated, you will receive a ticket that will be entered into a drawing to play "Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• The Student Council is hosting a holiday movie night on Friday, December 15th. Get your friends together and come watch the Grinch. Pick up your permission slip today in the middle school office. The cost of admission is $5 which gets you in for the movie, a water, and popcorn. All permission slips and money are due on Wednesday, December 13th.
• Get your game face on and come out tonight to rock and roll. Boys basketball will welcome Bloomington Evans to town.  Help create a winning atmosphere, join the fun and music. Wear your Camo clothes to earn points for your class and get in free tonight. Game time 5:00pm.
• The PTO Holiday Shop is returning this year!  The shop will be open to all students during school hours next week in room 130, next to Mrs. Ward's art room.   All gifts are priced between $1 - $5.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Happy birthday to Nya Campen

Announcements: 

• 8th grade volleyball tryouts will be held tonight from 4:30-6:30 in the West Gym.  Players must have a current physical and a signed athletic permit on file to try out.
• The Music Booster Pizza Lunch for music students who qualified through participation in the wreath sale is today during lunch. Students who qualified were notified via email from Mr. Loring. Pizza will be served in the commons area.
• It is the season of giving, the Student Council will be collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army throughout this week and the next week. Each homeroom teacher has been assigned a specific age category - 5th grade 0-3, 6th grade 4-8, 7th grade 9-12, and 8th grade 13-18. For each gift donated, you will receive a ticket that will be entered into a drawing to play "Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Happy birthday to Vincent Kuipers

Announcements: 

• 6th Grade Volleyball Tryouts will be held tonight from 4:30-6:30 in the West gym.  8th grade will be tomorrow.  Players must have a current physical and a signed athletic permit on file to try out.
• Jazz Band will rehearse during recess.
• The Music Booster Pizza Lunch for music students who qualified through participation in the wreath sale is tomorrow during lunch. Students who qualified were notified via email from Mr. Loring.
• It is the season of giving, the Student Council will be collecting gifts for children at the Salvation Army throughout this week and the next week. Each homeroom teacher has been assigned a specific age category - 5th grade 0-3, 6th grade 4-8, 7th grade 9-12, and 8th grade 13-18. For each gift donated, you will receive a ticket that will be entered into a drawing to play "Minute-To-Win-It" Games against your teachers. And…any grade level that donates at least 50 items will receive a donut party!! Please donate and contribute to help brighten the Christmas' of those in need.
• We will have indoor recess today.  Indoor recess!

Monday, November 27, 2023

We have had a lot of birthdays over the break….Happy belated birthday to Alex Marino, Rowan Castle, Gracy Montoya, Levi Kleist, Trisdan Baker, Sophia Dennison, Landon Livingston, Brandon Rhoades, Ryleigh Bale, Nolan Bennett, Jaxson Brown, Jackson Dykes, Charity Batton and Kella Wise

Announcements: 

• Chess Team: We have practice today until 3:45.
• Special Congrats goes out to select members of the chess team who participated in the Franklin Fall Chess Classic. Gavin Hanson came home 3 for 5 and Eli Crow had 2 wins. Our very own- Owen Hall- won the Biggest Upset Award CRUSHING a player from Dunlap who actually won our event last month. Owen finished out with 3 solid wins, 11th place over all, and that Biggest Upset Trophy! Well done!
• Good luck to the boys basketball team as they travel to play Pekin Edison at 4:30….Go Warriors!
• Congrats to your 8th Grade Warrior Girls Basketball Team as they battled a tough Midwest Central team last Wednesday.  The Warriors outlasted their opponent, winning the 2023 Regional Championship.  The team will take on Sherrard on Wednesday Dec. 6th here at Germantown Hills. Make plans to come out and support your Warriors Basketball Team in their quest for State!
• 7th Grade Volleyball Tryouts will be held tonight from 4:30-6:30 in the JDS gym.  6th Grade tryouts will be held on Tuesday and 8th grade will be on Wednesday.  Players must have a current physical and a signed athletic permit on file to try out.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• Speech Team if you have not picked up your feedback and award, please come see Mrs. Harrison in Room 223 during your lunch/recess today.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Happy birthday to Alexia Force

Announcements: 

• There will be one last open gym opportunity tomorrow for girls interested in volleyball.  6th grade will practice from 9:00-10:30 and 7th and 8th will practice from 10:30-Noon.  Both sessions will be held in the West Gym.  Players are also reminded that the tryout schedule has been set.  If you haven’t already picked up a form, stop by the office today.
• Congratulations to the boys basketball teams for their performance last night.  Both teams sent the Tremont Turks home with ruffled feathers.  7th grade improved to 7 - 1 with a 19 point win. 8th grade improves to 6 - 2 with a 15 point win.  A special thanks to our band members who added to the fun night with a great performance of Music..that was awesome!!
• Speech Team please pick up your award and feedback from Mrs. Harrison in Room 223 during your lunch/recess today.
• SkateTime Forms are due today if you are wanting to skate in PE the week before Christmas.  If you forgot your form, please have your parents email coach Davis today before the end of the school day.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Announcements: 

• Attention girls interested in volleyball:  There has been a change made to tonight’s open gym time.  We will now be practicing in the West Gym from 4:30-6:00.  Remember that in order to try out, you must have a current physical and a signed athletic permit.
• Congratulations to the 6th Grade Cadet Band for their outstanding premiere at last night’s Progress Concert. It was a truly remarkable performance!
• Come out tonight as the boys basketball team takes on the Tremont Turks.  The boys teams will both try and make it 5 wins in a row.  Your support is needed to make it happen!!..it's NEON night.  Dress in your best bright colors and get in free and earn house points for your team!
• Skating forms for PE are due tomorrow before you leave for the weekend if you are wanting to participate in the skating unit.  If you did not grab one yesterday please pick one up from Coach Davis. The forms are also online.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Announcements: 

• Chess team: Reminder there is NO practice until Nov 27th. Please practice online with teammates!
• Attention girls interested in volleyball:  There has been a change made to Thursday’s open gym time.  We will now be practicing in the West Gym from 4:30-6:00.  Remember that in order to try out, you must have a current physical and a signed athletic permit.
• Another great night on the basketball court last night.  It was 2nd grade night and the gym was packed.  Both the 7th and 8th grade boys teams were victorious over conference foe Eureka.  That's a combined 8wins in a row.  7th grade improves their record to 6 - 1 and 8th grade to 5 -2. Great job. Next home game is Thursday
• Special shoutout from Mr. Rich to those students who were in the student section last night. Way to represent the middle school well and to show the second graders how to be great fans! You were great leaders!
• All Madrigal singers should come to rehearsal today during recess.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Announcements: 

• Attention Best Buddies: Today we will be attending Easter Seals. Bus will be in front of the school right after 7th hour. We will be meeting buddies today. Teachers, these students will be gone from 1:10 to 2:10.  
• Great job by the boys basketball teams last night. The Warriors traveled to Peoria Christian.  The 7th grade team played hard defense and hit some big shots against a scrappy opponent and came out on top.  The 8th grade team started fast and furious and built a big lead early and never looked back for the victory.  Great support and a super job by our cheerleaders in helping with the win.
• Attention girls interested in volleyball:  There has been a change made to Thursday’s open gym time.  We will now be practicing in the West Gym from 4:30-6:00.  Remember that in order to try out, you must have a current physical and a signed athletic permit.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Kensey Monckton and Lilianna Poole celebrated birthdays over the weekend.

Happy birthday today to Rachel Bystrom and Lauryn Kerr

Announcements: 

• Congratulations to Ava Fisher and Bella Bishop for their roles in the Peoria Players version of “The Music Man.  They have performances this Thursday through Sunday if you want to go out and support them!
• Good luck tonight to the boys basketball teams as they travel to Peoria Christian to take on the Crusaders. Game time 430
• Congratulations to select members of the Chess Team who participated in the Illinois All Grade on Saturday. Thomas Heil, Eli Crow, Mitchell Hohulin, Rowan Castle, Colin Stivers, Ryan Crebo, and Chief Lucas each had 2 wins! Special shout out to Owen Hall, who had 3 wins AND he brought home a 7th place trophy! Furthermore, as a team, the 7th graders brought home a team 6th place trophy and the 6th graders brought home a 4th place team trophy!
• Congratulations to our Speech Team on their outstanding performances at State this weekend! A special shout out to our three groups who were awarded Judges Choice: Jackson Bevard, Eli Sturgell, Ethan Wolven, and Logan Hand for Creepy Acres, Ava Jane Fisher, Julia Legg, Emily Thelen, and Jade Welch for The Four in One, and Georgia Grabenstetter, Amiya Stewart, and Ava Ulrich for Completely Malled.
• Chess team: Reminder there is NO practice until Nov 27th. Please practice online with teammates!
• Today is World Kindness Day!! Hopefully the Student Council helped to get your Monday off to a GREAT start. Let's make today a wonderful day. Try to be the person that puts a smile on someone’s face on this beautiful Monday.
• Girls interested in volleyball are reminded that there will be another open gym opportunity tonight from 2:30-4:30 in the West Gym.
• The 7th grade girls basketball season ended on Saturday with a nail biting loss to Farmington Central. The girls fought hard all game but the result wasn’t what we wanted. The team finished with a 13-8 record and 2nd place in the conference. Thank you for a memorable season, girls. I am so proud of the work and time you put in.- Coach Laird
• Madrigals - only those trying out for solos will rehearse today.
• Best Buddies: We will be going to Easter Seals tomorrow. Meet at the front doors after 7th hour.

Friday, November 10, 2023

Announcements: 

• Last night the Warriors Girls Basketball teams traveled to Eureka to take on the Hornets.  In the 8th grade game, the Hornets were able to keep it close in the first half, but the second half was a different story.  The lockdown defense of the Warriors shut down the Hornets as the Warriors cruised to Victory. Baylie Nena paced the Warriors with 14 points.  Allie Nelson added 5 points.
• With the win last night, the 8th grade Warriors girls basketball team secured the Tazwood Conference Trophy, going undefeated in the conference.  Congrats Ladies, this is a huge accomplishment.
• The 7th grade girls basketball team wrapped up their regular season last night in Eureka. The result was not the one we wanted, but the girls fought hard all night and competed against the Hornets. The girls finished the regular season with a record of 13-7.
• Warrior World! Coach Laird and the 7th grade girls basketball team need your help tomorrow morning! The girls are playing in the first round of regionals tomorrow here! Game time is 10am! We hope to see you there!
• Good luck to our Speech Team as they travel to Riverview to compete in the State Speech Competition tomorrow!

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Announcements: 

• Great night on the basketball court last night.  The Mustangs from Chillicothe came riding to town and the Warriors sent them home with their tail between their legs!  7th and 8th were both victorious with a fantastic defensive effort! A big thank you to all you Adam Sandler fans who dressed up and  came out to support your teams. There are 2 home games next week…get ready!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Happy birthday to Lakota Billen

Announcements: 

• Chess Team: We have practice today after school until 3:45.
• Great atmosphere last night at the boys basketball game!  Thanks to all who attended.  The Canton Little Giants came down with a big team…but the Warriors knocked them down to size.  Congratulations to both the 7th and 8th grade teams with their wins!
• We have a boys basketball game tonight at 5pm.  Come out and cheer on your Warriors and earn House Points for your team.  Dress theme is Adam Sandler.
• 6th - 8th grade girls are reminded that the first open gym for volleyball is tonight from 2:30-4:00.  Please change and meet in the foyer by the JDS gym.  It is okay if you didn’t get signed up in the office.  When you show up, we will add you to the list.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their dominant win over Pekin Edison last night 38-9. Addison Points led the way with 11 points with Brooklyn Sauder and Kenzie Piscaglia both adding 8 points a piece! The 7th grade team is 13-6 with a shot at a share of the conference title on Thursday. Keep that playoff mentality going ladies!

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Happy birthday to Lauren and Lexi Fiveland and Emma Campbell

Announcements: 

• We have a girls and boys basketball game tonight.  We are using the JDS and the West Gym.  Game time is 5pm.  Wear red, white and blue to get in for free!
• Coach Davis dropped the ball yesterday and forgot to congratulate the 8th Grade Warrior Basketball Team on their 45-24 win over our rival Metamora.  Leah Koster and Baylie Nena combined for 31 points and Keira Murray came off the bench and added 7 points.
• Last night, the Girls 8th grade basketball team hosted the Vikings from St. Vincents.  Bella Piscaglia came off the bench and had a game high 8 points for the Warriors.  Allie Nelson added 7 points in the win. Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with our basketball team on 8th grade night. We really do appreciate the support!

Monday, November 6, 2023

Over the weekend, Markie Vote, Reese Jordan and Katelyn Jacob celebrated their birthday!

Happy birthday today to Eva Robinson

Announcements: 

• The Chess Team had a strong showing at the Morton Tournament on Saturday. Jeremy Wilkes and Griffin Hanson led the Warriors with their top 15 finish. Eli Crow, Evan Liu, Jaxon Godinez and Hannah Dose each had 2 wins for the 7th graders!
• Chess Team: We have practice today after school until 3:45.
• Today is the start of Trimester 2 and so we have new dude.be.nice prizes.  Last trimester’s prizes and our House Points winners will be announced at the assembly on Friday.  The new Trimester Prizes are 4 AMC Movie Passes with candy, a Gift Card Basket, a Stanley cup, and a Candy Basket.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their thrilling win over rivals, Metamora! 116 runs blue once again for girls basketball as the 7th grade team won 20-17. Addison Points led the way with 12 points with Kaedence Beck adding 4. The 7th grade’s march towards the playoffs continues tonight with the Vikings of St. Vincent. Come out and rally the girls!
• Congrats to the 8th Grade Warrior Girls Basketball team on their dominating victory over our rivals and future teammates, the Metamora Redbirds.  Leah Koster had 16 points, Baylie Nena had 15 points, and Keira Murray added 7 points off the bench. Come out tonight and celebrate our 8th Grade Girls Basketball Players. It is 8th grade night as they take on the Vikings from St. Vincents.
• Only those interested in trying out for a solo should come to Madrigal rehearsal today.

Friday, November 3, 2023

Happy birthday to Alex Morris

Announcements: 

• Good luck to the Chess Team as they will compete in the Morton Invitational on Saturday. Players, we leave at 8am on Saturday.
• Good luck tomorrow as both the girls and boys basketball teams will play their arch rivals Metamora Grade School.  The annual fundraiser Veterans Honor Flight games. Games are played at the high school.  Come out and have some fun and cheer your teams to victory.  7th girls at 10:00, 8th at 11:15.    7th boys at 12:30 and 8th boys at 1:45..Good luck to all
• Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for volleyball.  Volleyball tryouts are right around the corner.  Open gym times have been scheduled for the month of November to help players prepare for tryouts.  If you are interested in trying out for the team, stop by the office to sign up and pick up a schedule.
• There will be no speech practice during lunch with Mrs. Harrison today.
• Your family is invited to the PTO Craft & Vendor Show held here at school on Saturday, November 4th from 9 am - 2 pm.  Shop over 100 vendors, enjoy Mad Mac’s coffee, concessions & 4 food trucks (Big Papa Jake’s, El Paso Taco Truck, Sweet Spot Cakery & What’s Shakin’).
• Today is the last day of the Trimester and the last day to earn House Points for your team!   It is also the last day for Trimester 1 dude.be.nice prizes.  If you still have a ticket, bring your ticket to the office sometime today.  On Monday, House Points will start over for Trimester 2 and we will get a new set of dude.be.nice prizes.  We will have an assembly next Friday to award all of the Trimester 1 prizes and I’m going to keep everything a secret until then!

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Announcements: 

• Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for volleyball.  Volleyball tryouts are right around the corner.  Open gym times have been scheduled for the month of November to help players prepare for tryouts.  If you are interested in trying out for the team, stop by the office to sign up and pick up a schedule.
• To all you fans who attended the basketball games the last 2 nights… fantastic job.  You were  awesome.  Your attendance was a big part of the wins by the basketball teams.  Both the  7th and 8th grade teams went 1 and 1.   Let's build on game attendance  and get ready for next week's home games. Game dress will be coming soon.
• CHESS TEAM: Last call if you want to attend the Nov 11 tournament. I need your money on Today.
• Your family is invited to the PTO Craft & Vendor Show held here at school on Saturday, November 4th from 9 am - 2 pm.  Shop over 100 vendors, enjoy Mad Mac’s coffee, concessions & 4 food trucks (Big Papa Jake’s, El Paso Taco Truck, Sweet Spot Cakery & What’s Shakin’).
• Attention 5th and 6th grade students: We are making a slight change in how you exit the building from lunch to go to recess. Beginning today, when you are dismissed from your table, you will line up by the trophy cases, then walk down the hallway between the JDS and JDS locker rooms, turn left, and exit out the main elementary school doors. Our expectation is that you do this quietly AND respectfully in order to not disrupt the elementary school day.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Happy birthday to Gavin Mulvaney and Ryley Damerell

Announcements: 

• Chess Team: The roster for Saturday was sent via email to your parents. Players going we will leave at 8am from Door #2. Also, there is NO practice today.
• Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for volleyball.  Volleyball tryouts are right around the corner.  Open gym times have been scheduled for the month of November to help players prepare for tryouts.  If you are interested in trying out for the team, stop by the office to sign up and pick up a schedule.
• Intramural Basketball starts tomorrow in the JDS gym at 7am. Permission slips are in the office if you still need one.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• Congratulations to the top sellers in the Music Boosters Annual Wreath sale:

The overall top seller in grades 5-8 and winner of the $100 cash prize is

Olivia Stoller

Top sellers in each individual grade and winners of a $75 cash prize are:

• 5th grade - Thomas Heil
• 6th grade - Delphine Slape
• 7th grade - Natalie Schuster
• 8th grade - Eva Robinson

2nd place sellers in each individual grade and winners of a $50 cash prize are:

• 5th grade - Claire Mawazini
• 6th grade - Lindy Nash
• 7th grade - McKenzie Fiddes
• 8th grade - Logan Hand

3rd place sellers in each individual grade and winners of a $25 cash prize are:

• 5th grade - Kate Vlaminck
• 6th grade - Macie Crow
• 7th grade - Jayd Welch
• 8th grade - Georgia Grabenstetter

• Well done students! Cash prizes will be handed out soon.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Happy birthday to Liam Grawey

Announcements: 

• Are you creative? Do you love working with technology? Are you interested in helping create this year's yearbook? If you answered yes to these questions, come to Mrs. Keys room this Wednesday during lunch/recess to learn about this great opportunity to design the yearbook.
• Tonight is the night for the first boys basketball game of the season.  Dunlap Valley comes to town for a Home game starting at 5:00.   Don’t miss out on the excitement.  Come out , get loud and crazy, join the music from DJ Todd and help the cheerleaders lead your Warriors to victory.  Tomorrow Dunlap Middle comes in for home game number 2.
• Tonight's game dress theme ..come in your favorite Halloween costume…tomorrow’s theme is blackout night… dress up and get into the game’s free.
• Congratulations to the 8th Grade Warrior Girls Basketball Team on their 47-22 victory over IVC last night.  Leah Koster came out on fire shooting the ball on her way to scoring 21 points.  Baylie Nena’s defense caused fits for IVC. Baylie added 11 points and Keira Murray added 6 points off the bench.
• The 7th grade girls basketball team had their 6 game win streak come to an end last night against a tough IVC team last night. The girls fought hard until the end but came out on the wrong side. They look to bounce back Saturday against rival Metamora. Come ready to bring the fire and desire ladies!

Monday, October 30, 2023

Over the weekend, Andrew Fiddes, Benjamin Thelen, and Owen Hall celebrated their birthdays

Announcements: 

• The King of The Hills GHMS Chess Tournament was a smashing success!In the 6th-8th grade division, Eli Crow brought home hardware for his 4th place finish! Jeremy Wilkes earned hardware with his 5th place finish!  In the K-5 division, Thomas Heil led the team with 2 points!
• Chess team: We practice today until 3:45pm.
• Are you creative? Do you love working with technology? Are you interest in helping create this years yearbook? If you answered yes to these questions, come to Mrs. Keys room this Wednesday during lunch/recess to learn about this great opportunity to design the yearbook.
• Attention attention..Boys Basketball is finally here. Make plans for tomorrow and Wednesday night for the first home games of the year.  Come out ,get loud, join DJ Todd and the cheerleaders and help lead your warriors to victory..game time 5:00
• Tuesdays dress game theme ..come in your favorite Halloween costume…Wednesdays game theme is blackout night… dress up and get into the game free
• Happy birthday to our own master of physical education, Coach Davis! Thank you for all the awesome work you put into PE, Health and all Warrior athletics!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.

Friday, October 27, 2023

Happy birthday to Bradyn Reeise

Announcements: 

• It’s the last day of Red Ribbon Week and we want to thank you for your participation in supporting healthy, drug free lifestyles. We hope you’ve really thought about the meaning of this year’s theme: Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free – and how making healthy choices will help you achieve your goals in life - while having fun in the process. We only want the best for you and can’t wait to see what you can achieve!

We celebrate Red Ribbon Week to affirm commitment to live drug free and not further the endeavors of the drug cartels. We celebrate those who live without drugs as well as those who choose to leave drugs behind and live drug free. We hope you enjoyed this week!

• Intramurals signups for basketball are posted by the office. Come signup and get your permission slip.
• 8th grade Fannie May money is due by next Wednesday, November 1st to Mrs. Light in room 219. Please bring it in as soon as you have it collected.
• Are you good with technology? Are you creative? Do you have an interest in helping to create the 2023-2024 yearbook? If so, Mrs. Keys will be having a meeting for any interested student on Wednesday, November 1st during lunch recess. Plan on being there!!
• If you have change coming from your dance admission/pizza money, you can pick it up in the office or at the dance tonight.  
• Thank you to everyone who competed in the door decorating contest.  Here are the winners:

• 3rd Place with 25 points - Mrs. Keys
• 2nd Place with 50 points - Mr. Vaughan
• 1st Place with a 100 points and the winner of the party - Mrs. Whisker

• And that means we have a new winner in town.  5th grade now rules the LeaderBoard with 1028, followed by the 7th grade with 983, the 8th grade with 951, and 6th grade with 894.  We still have one more week left in the trimester for you to earn points.  Ask yourself, what can you do for your team today?

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Announcements: 

• Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free - That’s this year’s Red Ribbon Week theme. GHMS loves our students and we want you to lead happy, healthy, fun and wonderful lives. We know that by making healthy choices, like staying drug free, you are more likely to live the best life for you. So, take a moment to commit to yourself that you will continue to make healthy choices to ensure a brighter future. You won’t regret it! Today is Thankful Thursday and it's about being thankful for what you have. Student council chose this theme because our school is so thankful for each and every grade! Tomorrow's theme is Wear Red Friday.
• Today’s Daily Fact: Drug abuse affects every aspect of a middle school student’s life. Mentally, it can stunt a young teen’s cognitive function and can cause mental health disorders. Alcohol or drug use during school years can also lower their academic performance, and those who use tend to have much lower grades than those who don’t. Ironically, though peer pressure may turn a kid towards drugs in the first place, drug use can even make it difficult for them to make good friends.
• REMEMBER we are also raising money for the Peoria Dream Center this week. ALL money must be turned in by tomorrow so bring in that spare change to help make a difference in our community.
• Remember, all money must be turned in by Friday for the fundraiser. There will be Student Council members in the front foyer in the morning and student council members walking around during lunch to collect donations. For every $50 raised, another teacher will be added to your grade’s basketball team to go up against another grade level. Please donate! The standings are posted outside the middle school office.
• Intramurals signups for basketball are posted by the office. Come signup and get your permission slip.
• 8th grade Fannie May money is due by next Wednesday, November 1st to Mrs. Light in room 219. Please bring it in as soon as you have it collected.
• Are you good with technology? Are you creative? Do you have an interest in helping to create the 2023-2024 yearbook? If so, Mrs. Keys will be having a meeting for any interested student on Wednesday, November 1st during lunch recess. Plan on being there!!
• Mrs. Harrison’s lunch speech group will meet today in her classroom.
• Parent Preview for the Speech Team is tonight.  If you do not know your scheduled time, please check your email.  If your group performs in the first session arrive at 6 in the library and if your group performs in the second session please arrive in the library at 7.  Remember to review your lines before your performance.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Announcements: 

• Chess Team practices today until 3:45
• All dance permission slips and money are due today by 3pm
• Happy Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. Staying drug free means investing in your current and future health. You don’t have to use drugs to fit in. There are other ways to belong. Celebrate your uniqueness and show it to the world. Today is wellness Wednesday. What is a benefit of relaxation? If stress begins to overpower your ability to focus, it may be difficult to accomplish even simple tasks. Relaxation techniques can help give you something else to focus on, allowing your mind a chance to clear. Have a relaxing wednesday and tomorrow’s dress up theme is your house colors! Tomorrow’s theme is Thankful Thursday - Wear your house colors.
• Today’s Daily Fact: Kids and teenagers also sometimes misuse prescription medications, especially painkillers. Prescription drug abuse by teens is still dangerously common. Among students in junior high 7.8% report having used prescription medications for non-prescription purposes.
• REMEMBER we are also raising money for the Peoria Dream Center this week. “The mission of Dream Center Peoria is to impact individuals and families in poverty, starting with kids and youth.”
• Remember, all money must be turned in by Friday for the fundraiser. There will be Student Council members in the front foyer in the morning and student council members walking around during lunch to collect donations. For every $50 raised, another teacher will be added to your grade’s basketball team to go up against another grade level. Please donate! The standings are posted outside the middle school office.
• Intramurals signups for basketball are posted by the office. Come signup and get your permission slip.
• Tonight is the Panera Bread fundraiser in East Peoria hosted by the PTO. You will need to show a digital copy of the flyer!  You can get on the GHPTO website for a copy of the flyer!
• Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team on their win over Pekin Broadmoor last night.   Baylie Nena and Leah Koster each had 10 points in the victory.  Allie Nelson and Addison Points each contributed 8 points.  
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their 16-10 victory over the Bruins of Pekin Broadmoor last night. Kaedence Beck led the way with 6 points and Brooklyn Sauder added 5 points. The 7th grade is now 10-5 and on a 6 game winning streak! Keep them rolling ladies!
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.
• 8th grade Fannie May money is due by next Wednesday, November 1st to Mrs. Light in room 219. Please bring it in as soon as you have it collected.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Happy birthday to Maddux Bland

Announcements: 

• All dance permission slips and money are due to the office by WEDNESDAY at 3pm
• It’s Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. The theme is a reminder that by staying drug free, you are sending a message to yourself and others about how much you value yourself, your overall health, your community and your future. One thing’s for sure...by making healthy choices, like staying drug free, you are much more likely to achieve your goals. So aim for the stars! We believe in you. Today’s theme is Teamwork! There are many benefits of teamwork especially if team members are guided to discover and develop their specific strengths. Tomorrow’s theme is Wellness Wednesday - Wear your comfy clothes and make sure to sign up for Yoga with Ms. Ganson start time is 7:25 in the PDLC
• Today’s Daily Fact: According to the CDC, 6.8% of students say they tried marijuana before they turned 13 years old. With the rise of vaping, 2.6% of 8th graders now vape marijuana as well. Like alcohol, underage marijuana use can disrupt brain development in children and has a serious negative impact on their academic performance.
• REMEMBER we are also raising money for the Peoria Dream Center this week. Community Outreach – is where we see our community come together to impact families living in poverty, and did you know that more than 20,000 people are impacted by Dream Center Peoria each year, and over 200 volunteers are involved every month to help people everywhere.
• Remember, all money must be turned in by Friday for the fundraiser. There will be Student Council members in the front foyer in the morning and student council members walking around during lunch to collect donations. For every $50 raised, another teacher will be added to your grade’s basketball team to go up against another grade level. Please donate! The standings are posted outside the middle school office.
• Congrats to the 8th Grade Warrior Girls Basketball Team on their 33-16 victory over Washington Central last night.  Keira Murray got the start last night and had 5 points for the Warriors.  Baylie Nena and Leah Koster lead the scoring with 13 & 9.  The 8th Grade Warriors are 13-1 on the season and travel to Pekin Broadmoor tonight to take on the Bruins.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their come from behind victory over Washington Central last night. The ladies were trailing at halftime but found a spark and only allowed Central to score 4 points in the second half. Kaedence Beck led the way with 9 points.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Taylor Hoerr, Ethen Olson, Thomas Heil, Keegan Waggoner and Allie Tourtillott celebrated birthdays over the weekend.

Happy birthday today to Benjamin Barnes

Announcements: 

• Chess Team - we have practice today until 3:45. Final parent meeting is today at 3:50. All fees and paperwork are due on this day.
• All dance permission slips and money are due to the office by WEDNESDAY at 3pm
• This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. The theme is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery and strength. Today at lunch you will be Mixing It Up to promote bravery and positivity within our school. Tuesday through Thursday of this week you will be playing trivia during lunch for house points….make sure to listen to the daily facts and pay attention during exploratory! Tomorrow’s theme is Teamwork Tuesday - Find a friend or a team to match.
• Today’s daily fact is: Research shows that people who drink before the age of 15 are four times more likely to become addicted to alcohol later in life
• REMEMBER we are also raising money for the Peoria Dream Center this week. Dream Center Peoria is a faith-based not-for-profit organization located in downtown Peoria. Since 2002 Dream Center Peoria has been impacting and helping  families living in poverty. Starting with kids and youth.
• Madrigals will rehearse today during recess.  

Friday, October 20, 2023

Happy birthday to Tanner Durst

Announcements: 

• Reminder the GHMS Student Council is hosting a Halloween Dance next Friday, October 27th from 6:30-8:30 in the JDS gym. All permission slips and money are due to the middle school office by Wednesday, October 25th.
• Starting November 2, 2023, there will be intramural basketball.  This will be on Tuesdays and Thursday at 7-730 in the JDS gym. There is a signup sheet in the office along with permission slips.  Return the permission slips to the office or Mrs. Lucas room 215.
• Next week the students and staff will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with the theme Be Kind To Your Mind: Be Drug Free. Student council has created a week full of fun and educational activities for everyone to participate in. Starting the week of October 23-27th, the Student Council is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the Dream Center in Peoria as a part of Red Ribbon Week. The mission of Dream Center Peoria is to impact individuals and families in poverty, and help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. For every $50 raised from each grade level, a teacher from that grade will be added to be a part of a basketball team and represent your grade in a school basketball game. Please join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week and raising money for the Peoria Dream Center. Monday’s dress up is Mix It Up Monday! Monday is Mix It Up Day - Wear Your Wacky Outfits!
• Congrats to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their 45-18 win over Dee-Mack last night.  The Warriors got into some early foul trouble in the game and Keira Murray and Addison Points stepped up, keeping us moving in the right direction.  Baylie Nena ended the night with a game high 16 points and Leah Koster added 15 for the Warriors. The 8th Grade Warriors are currently 12-1 on the season.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their hard fought win over Dee-Mack last night 21-12. Kaedence Beck led the Warriors with 7 points and Addison Points added 6. Shout out to Aubree Culp on coming off the bench and playing lock down defense! The 7th grade is 8-5 on the year and getting better each day! Great work ladies!

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Happy birthday to Rylee Rassi and Ian Dykes

Announcements: 

• Reminder the Student Council is hosting a Halloween Dance next Friday, October 27th from 6:30-8:30 in the JDS gym. All permission slips and money are due to the middle school office by Wednesday, October 25th.
• Coach Davis dropped the ball yesterday and forgot to put in the announcements that our 8th grade girls basketball team won on Tuesday night vs. Tremont.  Leah Koster had 14 points and Olivia Dunne came off the bench and scored 13 points for the Warriors on the win.  The Warriors are back in action tonight as they travel to Mackinaw to take on the Dee-Mack Braves.  Good Luck Ladies
• Next week the students and staff will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with the theme Be Kind To Your Mind: Be Drug Free. Student council has created a week full of fun and educational activities for everyone to participate in. Starting the week of October 23-27th, the Student Council is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the Dream Center in Peoria as a part of Red Ribbon Week. The mission of Dream Center Peoria is to impact individuals and families in poverty, and help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. For every $50 raised from each grade level, a teacher from that grade will be added to be a part of a basketball team and represent your grade in a school basketball game. Please join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week and raising money for the Peoria Dream Center.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Announcements: 

• CHESS Team: We practice in the PDLC today after school. Parent Meeting is today after practice at 4:00 pm in the PDLC. Players, all paperwork and fees must be paid at that time.
• Speech groups that met with Mrs. Harrison on Friday are meeting with her today during lunch.
• Attention Cross Country team: Your end of season party is today! Please come dressed as a superhero ready to take on the course scavenger hunt! We will meet outside Mr. Mair’s office right after you get dressed. Also, please bring your uniform back to either of your coaches ASAP.
• Students: It has been brought to our attention that TikTok dances are being created in the school restrooms during after-school events and posted online. This is a reminder that you should not be recording videos of any kind before, during, or after school without permission and consent.
• Congratulations to the following band students who auditioned and were selected for the ILMEA District 3 Honor Bands:

• Selected for Concert Band were Kensey Monckton and Clara Truelove
• Selected for Jazz Band were Lavender Bachman, Zane Kingham, Kensey Monckton, and Mackenzie Webb

• Reminder the GHMS Student Council is hosting a Halloween Dance next Friday, October 27th from 6:30-8:30 in the JDS gym. All permission slips and money are due to the middle school office by Wednesday, October 25th.
• Congrats to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their victory over Tremont last night! Addison Points led the way with 9 and Brinley Nena added 5. Great work ladies!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Happy birthday to Ryker Fandel