Great honor to rep GHills and our beloved Chess Nerds who rule the world!
Props to- admin & board for supporting us and PARENTS for their amazing support. Growth of this program would not be possible without our community!!!
IESA Distinguished Service Award 2026
Props to- admin & board for supporting us and PARENTS for their amazing support. Growth of this program would not be possible without our community!!!
IESA Distinguished Service Award 2026
Today, 8th grade Science students participated in the catapult challenge!
Congratulations to this week's teacher.we.see.you winner, Doc McAllister! Here is what a student said about her: "She always tries her best to help her students learn the material." Doc, we see you!
Make plans to come out for 8th grade night for the track team on Saturday morning at 8:45 at MTHS! Go Warriors!!!
Our school play Freaky Tiki was a huge success! Thank you to all who came out!
Some members of the Peoria Chiefs stopped by Germantown on Friday to hang out with our students during PE. Students had a great time!
Our county meet tonight in El Paso went so well! On the girls side Claire Koster got 1st in the 100. Keegan Waggoner got 2nd in the 100. Maeve Geiler also got 2nd in the 100. Brinley Nena ran 1st in the 400 and Kenzie Piscaglia got 3rd. Leah Hohulin got 2nd in the 800. Claire Koster got 1st in the hurdles. The 8th grade girls 4x4 with Brinley, Claire, Keegan, and Kenzie got 1st. Quinn Jordan got 1st in shot put and Rachel Bystrom got 2nd. Rachel Bystrom got 1st in discus.
On the boys side Clay Beccue got 2nd in 100, and Blake Feld got 3rd. Colton Quigley got 3rd in the 100. Jackson Schmidgall got 3rd in the 200. Clay Beccue got 1st in the 200. Carter Shoff got 3rd in the 400. Karter Brown got 2nd in the 800. Clay Beccue got 1st in the hurdles. The 7th grade boys 4x2 with Carter, Jayce, Charles, and Jackson got 2nd. Andrew Billingsley got 1st in shot put. Andrew also got 1st in discus. Clay Beccue got 2nd in long jump.
While this is only a list of top 3 finishers, we had so many competitive performances tonight! We are so proud of our team!
At this time, we are loading busses as traffic is now moving again. We will begin dismissal procedures and be about 10-15 minutes behind.
There has been an accident at the intersection at 116 and Schmitt Lane, most likely leading to delays in elementary departure.
Please join us for the school play on April 24th and 25th!
Congratulations to this week's teacher.we.see.you winner, Mr. Ringle. Here is what a student said about him: "His class is the highlight of my day. I always look forward to being in his classroom." Mr. Ringle, we see you!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Bella Bishop!
On Friday, our middle school students explored a wide range of careers through engaging, hands-on sessions led by incredible community members. From healthcare to skilled trades, students asked questions, made connections, and discovered new interests for their futures.
A special thank you to the individuals who volunteered their time and presence in making GHMS Career Day such a success. Your impact on our students is truly appreciated!
A special thank you to the individuals who volunteered their time and presence in making GHMS Career Day such a success. Your impact on our students is truly appreciated!
Looking for something fun to do? Join us at Germantown Hills Elementary School on Tuesday, April 28th from 5:30–7:00 PM for a Screen-Free Family Night. This is open to all elementary families!
While students enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, grown-ups are invited to attend a special presentation by Dr. Erin Thomas. She will share practical guidance on navigating devices with your children, including seven simple, realistic strategies to help build healthier screen habits while protecting relationships, sleep, and overall well-being.
We’ll wrap up the evening with a raffle for grade-level family fun baskets! You won’t want to miss it!
Come unplug, connect, and enjoy a fun-filled evening together. We hope to see you there!
Today our K–4 students and staff had an incredible time at our Touch-a-Truck event! Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles up close and learn how they’re used in different careers.
From the beautiful weather to the amazing vehicles and engaging presenters, it truly was a perfect day!
We are so thankful for the community members, organizations, and parents who volunteered their time to make this event such a success.
A huge round of applause to GHFD, Galesburg Life Flight, Woodford County Sheriff’s Department, Early Bird Grain & Feed, Ameren, GFL, Bully’s Tree Service, Kuna Foods, Nussbaum Trucking, Metamora Motors, EPPD, and the Village of Germantown Hills for their support—and to Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee for keeping our staff energized!
We’re already looking forward to our next Touch-a-Truck event in Spring 2028!
From the beautiful weather to the amazing vehicles and engaging presenters, it truly was a perfect day!
We are so thankful for the community members, organizations, and parents who volunteered their time to make this event such a success.
A huge round of applause to GHFD, Galesburg Life Flight, Woodford County Sheriff’s Department, Early Bird Grain & Feed, Ameren, GFL, Bully’s Tree Service, Kuna Foods, Nussbaum Trucking, Metamora Motors, EPPD, and the Village of Germantown Hills for their support—and to Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee for keeping our staff energized!
We’re already looking forward to our next Touch-a-Truck event in Spring 2028!
7th/8th grade and 6th grade band students had a zoom call with composer Scratch Eden yesterday in rehearsal. It was a great opportunity to perform his music for him and get some insight into his motivations and thoughts as a professional composer.
Last night, our boys and girls track teams did great at their meet at Morton! Our 8th grade girls 4x1 and 4x4 teams got first! On both teams, we had a lot of individuals win running and field events! Good work Warriors!!
6th grade science students learned about the different densities of freshwater and saltwater earlier this week!
Congratulations to this week's teacher.we.see.you winner, Mrs. Whisker! Here is what a student said about her: "She is always patient in lessons and makes learning seem fun." Awesome job, Mrs. Whisker!
8th grade band and chorus students had an absolute blast on their trip to Chicago to see Hamilton! Weather was beautiful and the show was amazing. It was a great way to celebrate their commitment to band and chorus at GHMS.
