Back to state they go! Sectional Champions!!! The Warriors will play in the state tournament starting at 10 AM Saturday in Germantown! BE THERE!!!
Warrior fans: WE NEED YOU! The 8th grade Lady Warriors take on Orion tonight at 6 PM at Washington Middle School. We will have streaming available on the school facebook!
Congratulations to our fearless leader in the elementary world, Mrs. Vande Schraaf, on receiving a Warrior Coin! Mrs. Vande Schraaf has changed the climate of our school by her positive attitude and open-door policy with all her staff. She makes you feel that your input is vital to the school and encourages people to approach her with any question or concern. Her kind demeanor and contagious laughter make people want to come to work. She is always one of the first people to assist and is extremely hardworking. She exemplifies leadership with her empathy, resilience, adaptability, and communication skills. We are very fortunate to have her as our principal in the elementary school.
✨ Special Evening Holiday Shop Hours TONIGHT! ✨
We’re open 5–7 PM in the Middle School PDLC for anyone who still needs to shop! 🎁
We accept cash, check, Venmo, and PayPal, making it super easy to snag those stocking stuffers or let your kids shop for all the special people in their lives—grandparents, cousins, neighbors, teachers, you name it!
Come on out and enjoy the holiday fun—we hope to see you there tonight! ❤️
— GHPTO 🎄
We’re open 5–7 PM in the Middle School PDLC for anyone who still needs to shop! 🎁
We accept cash, check, Venmo, and PayPal, making it super easy to snag those stocking stuffers or let your kids shop for all the special people in their lives—grandparents, cousins, neighbors, teachers, you name it!
Come on out and enjoy the holiday fun—we hope to see you there tonight! ❤️
— GHPTO 🎄
Updated Volleyball Tryout Information for 8th Grade
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, but we are going to make a change to the 8th grade tryouts. This will apply only to 8th grade tryouts, 6th and 7th grade tryouts will proceed as originally planned.
If the 8th grade girls’ basketball team loses their sectional game on Wednesday December 10th,, 8th grade volleyball tryouts will be held in the West Gym on Thursday, December 11th from 2:45-4:30. If the 8th grade girls’ basketball team wins its sectional game on Wednesday, 8th grade volleyball tryouts will be held in the West Gym on Monday, December 15th from 4:15-6:00 PM.
Families can check the results of the sectional basketball game by visiting the IESA website (iesa.org). There will also be information put on morning announcements.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, but we are going to make a change to the 8th grade tryouts. This will apply only to 8th grade tryouts, 6th and 7th grade tryouts will proceed as originally planned.
If the 8th grade girls’ basketball team loses their sectional game on Wednesday December 10th,, 8th grade volleyball tryouts will be held in the West Gym on Thursday, December 11th from 2:45-4:30. If the 8th grade girls’ basketball team wins its sectional game on Wednesday, 8th grade volleyball tryouts will be held in the West Gym on Monday, December 15th from 4:15-6:00 PM.
Families can check the results of the sectional basketball game by visiting the IESA website (iesa.org). There will also be information put on morning announcements.
Congratulations to Tenley Rustman! She was the latest recipient of the Warrior Coin. She was recognized for being an overall outstanding student and role model. Tenley is always willing to help another student or staff member without being asked, and she consistently brings a positive attitude with a smile on her face. Her kindness, responsibility, and strong character make our school a better place every day.
We are proud to recognize our students who were selected as Gratitude Award winners through our PurposeFull People program! These students were nominated by staff for consistently showing appreciation, kindness, and thankfulness in their words and actions each day.
The 8th grade girls bring home a regional championship!!! They will play in the sectional final on Wednesday at 6 PM at Washington Middle! Way to go, ladies!!!🔹🔹🔹
Warrior fans, we need you at 5 PM tonight. The 8th grade girls basketball team will take on IVC at 5 PM for the regional championship. GHMS students will receive house points and the grade level with the most students in attendance will receive 50 bonus points!!! We'll see you at the JDS!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Claire Mawazini! Claire, we see you!
Here's our December activities update. A fun filled month to close out 2025!
Congratulations to this week's teacher.we.see.you winner, Mrs. Cox! Thank you for your hard work!
There will be one last open gym opportunity for girls interested in trying out for volleyball. The open gym will be held on Saturday, December 6th in the West Gym. 6th grade will practice from 9:00-10:30 while the 7th and 8th grade will practice from 10:30-Noon. Tryouts will be held the week of December 8th. More information on that is coming soon.
Girls Basketball Regional Update:
Due to the timing of the incoming snow and out of an abundance of caution, we are moving the start of the 8th grade girls regional basketball tournament to tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd.
GHMS will play on Thursday at 5 PM!
Thank you so much for taking the time to come to parent-teacher conferences. We truly appreciate the partnership and the opportunity to connect about your child’s progress.
We hope your family enjoys a wonderful Thanksgiving and a relaxing break with your loved ones. When we return, we’ll kick off the fun with our 12 Days of Holiday Dress-Up starting on December 4th! Get ready for some festive spirit!
Kasey VandeSchraaf
GHES Principal
We hope your family enjoys a wonderful Thanksgiving and a relaxing break with your loved ones. When we return, we’ll kick off the fun with our 12 Days of Holiday Dress-Up starting on December 4th! Get ready for some festive spirit!
Kasey VandeSchraaf
GHES Principal
On Friday, students were treated to a Thanksgiving feast prepared by our lunch ladies. We are thankful for all the wonderful meals our kitchen staff provides! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Congratulations to the 5th grade who won our dude.be.nice Trimester 1 party!
Congratulations to the sixth grade Cadet Band for their premiere performance at their Progress Concert Thursday night. The students gave an excellent debut performance. They also enjoyed their family members trying to play a simple song on their instruments and some well deserved cookies after the performance!
🌟 We’re Filling Our Team at Germantown Hills Elementary! 🌟
Germantown Hills Elementary School is thrilled to announce three elementary teaching openings for the 2026–2027 school year! These positions are available due to upcoming retirements—meaning you’ll be stepping into a supportive, well-established community that’s ready to welcome its next generation of exceptional educators.
Why GHES?
Because we’re not just a school—we’re a high-achieving, student-centered, future-focused district. GHES offers an environment where teachers are valued, supported, and empowered to shine.
If you—or someone you know—are passionate, collaborative, and excited to help students grow, we’d love to hear from you!
📎 Check out the flyer below for details, and please help us spread the word!
📞 For more information, contact Elementary Principal Mrs. Kasey VandeSchraaf at 309-383-2121 (Opt. 2) or vandeschaafk@ghills69.com.
We had a second Warrior Coin winner on Friday! Congratulations to Michelle Hand! Michelle has been a dedicated substitute teacher in our school for many years, as well as a parent and a vital member of our PTO. She is one of the most caring and humble people you will ever meet. Hard-working and selfless, she quietly comes in on weekends to make sure her students have everything they need.
Always willing to lend a hand, Michelle carries a gentle spirit and brings kindness wherever she goes. She goes above and beyond in all she does and is truly a friend to everyone she meets. We are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of our district family.
Michelle’s generosity, empathy, honesty, and compassion shine through each day. She is deeply respected by those around her and has worked tirelessly, especially over the last two years while serving as a long-term maternity sub.
Always willing to lend a hand, Michelle carries a gentle spirit and brings kindness wherever she goes. She goes above and beyond in all she does and is truly a friend to everyone she meets. We are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of our district family.
Michelle’s generosity, empathy, honesty, and compassion shine through each day. She is deeply respected by those around her and has worked tirelessly, especially over the last two years while serving as a long-term maternity sub.
