Ms. Ingold's 6th grade Science class is learning about rotation and revolution of the moon and sun today!
October 1st was the start of Inktober.
The point of Inktober is to improve drawing skills, develop good habits, and push creative limits:
Develop a daily drawing habit
Inktober is a month-long challenge where participants create an ink drawing every day in October. It can take about a month to make a habit automatic.
Push creative limits
Inktober gives participants the opportunity to use their imagination and find creative solutions.
Get more exposure for your art
One of the rules of Inktober is to share your work with others.
Learn how to complete a project
Inktober can help participants learn how to work through day-to-day challenges and complete a project
Here are a few drawings students created yesterday:
8th graders attended the CareerSpark field trip at the Civic Center today. CareerSpark is an interactive, multi-industry career expo.
Some of the staff members came out to run (and walk) with the cross country team yesterday afternoon. They had a great workout and earned points for their Houses!
Students in Dr. Greer's 8th grade Science class are learning about wavelengths today!
It's a slower week at GHMS this week! Thursday evening's theme for the girls basketball game is neon! Students who wear neon get in for free! See you there!
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day! The Student Council treated our custodians to thank you signs and cookies today. We would be a mess without them!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Taryn Schertz! Here is what another student said about him: "He is always so nice and accepting." Taryn, we see you!
Congratulations to Zane Kingham, who finished 5th in the boys varsity race at the Dunlap Middle Invite. There were 52 teams in attendance at this meet. Great job, Zane!
More Buddy pictures!
The middle and elementary schools celebrated Buddy Day today! Here are some adorable pictures!
The Cross Country 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!
Don't forget that Thursday, September 27th is the Super Family Reading Night from 5:30-7:00. Please enter through Door #9. We will have reading and writing activities, games, crafts, snacks, free pizza, and a free book for every student! You can visit the Book Fair, and the students in grades 5-8 can visit the Escape Room. Students can earn House points for attending! If your family doesn't already have an Illinois Prairie District Public Library card, you will also have the opportunity to get library cards that evening. All you need is a photo ID and a utility bill confirming your address. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday for an evening of fun, community, and reading!
Fifth grade students did a boat building activity this week in order to understand capacity!
GHES students and teachers enjoyed Twin Day too!!
A special thanks to our morning crew you braved the rain this morning to help our car riders! Mr. James was prepared to not float away!
Today is Twin Day at Germantown!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Savannah Stoller! Here is what another student said about her: "I was crying and she helped me and comforted me." Thank you for your kindness, Savannah!
Here are next week's events at GHMS. With basketball season upon us, please note that if students partake in the evening's theme night (listed with the event), they get into the game for free!
This week Student Council members were able to campaign for Executive Board positions. They made slide shows, created posters, and videos sharing their ideas and slogans. 5th graders were also able to vote in their first election after studying government and elections. We had some close races with some strong candidates, and are excited to announce the 2024-2025 Student Council Officers: President-Emily Thelen, Vice-President - Karter Brown, Secretary-Bre Facker, and Treasurer- Olivia Stoller.
