Who: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl who is considering trying out for the volleyball team is invited to attend Volleyball Open Gyms. Open Gyms are not mandatory; however, they are highly recommended as they give potential players the opportunity to practice their skills prior to tryouts. Tryouts will be held the week of December 8th (a schedule has not yet been determined). Remember that in order to try out, a player must have a current physical on file with the school office (physicals are good for one calendar year).
Questions: Should you have any questions about any of this information please contact Coach Gail Elbert elbertg@ghills69.com, Coach Kelsey Hobson khobson@ghills69.com, or Coach Victoria Wells wellstv@ghills69.com, or call the school (309) 383-2121.
Open Gym Schedule:
Friday, November 7th: 3:00-4:30 PM in the JDS Gym (All Grades)
Thursday, November 13th: 2:45-4:15 in the West Gym (All Grades)
Monday, November 17th: 5:30- 7:00 PM in the JDS Gym (All Grades)
Just a friendly reminder...please help us spread the word.
Attention Germantown Hills Veterans and Active Duty Service Members!
Germantown Hills School District #69 warmly invites you to our annual Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the JDS Gymnasium.
Join us as we honor and celebrate the courage and service of our military heroes. The assembly will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a special luncheon for veterans and one guest at 11:30 a.m. in the Monte Cristo Room in Germantown Hills.
This invitation is open to:
- All veterans and active duty military in our community
- Extended family members of GHSD #69 students who have served or are serving
Know a veteran in our area who may not have students in the district? Please help us spread the word and share this invitation with them!
📅 RSVP by Thursday, November 6
📞 Call Stacy Tellor at (309) 383-2121, option 4
📧 Or email: tellors@ghills69.com
We look forward to honoring you this Veterans Day.
With gratitude,
Dr. Adam Brumbaugh
Superintendent, Germantown Hills School District #69
Congratulations to our winners of the Literary Pumpkin Contest!!
The 2025 IL School Report Cards have been released and once again Germantown Hills School District #69 continues to be a high achiever. In fact, our scores rose even higher than ever before!
Germantown Hills Elementary School
ELA Achievement
79.8% compared to 53.1% for the state average
71.3% last year
Math Achievement
72.8% compared to 38.5% for the state average
55.2% last year
US News has us listed at #73 out of 3,417 elementary schools in Illinois
Germantown Hills Middle School
ELA Achievement
89.6% compared to 53.1% for the state average
84.3% last year
Math Achievement
69.9% compared to 38.5% for the state average
60.1% last year
US News has us listed as #41 out of 2,574 middle schools in Illinois
Our students, staff, and families work extremely hard. These scores are just one measurement from the many areas our students grow from the first time they walk in our buildings, but reflect that hard work and our dedication to continuous school improvement. Thank you for supporting our schools and be sure to celebrate with us in our successes!
Dr. Adam Brumbaugh
Superintendent
Germantown Hills School District
Get ready for a spooktacular week of fun just for our 5th–8th grade students! The GHMS Student Council has planned themed dress-up days to celebrate Halloween.
🧡 Dress up, earn house points, and you might even get a special treat!
📅 Spirit Week Themes:
👕 Monday: Black Out Day
🕺 Tuesday: Time Travel — Dress from Your Favorite Decade
🎬 Wednesday: Movie Character Day
🎀 Thursday: Pink Out Day
🍁 Friday: Fall Colors Day
Don’t forget to show your Halloween spirit all week long! 🎃
Behind every thriving school team is a principal who leads with vision and heart. During National Principals Month, let's recognize the leaders who make collaboration possible and success achievable. #ThankAPrincipal https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
