We inducted our first students into the National Junior Honors Society last night. Congratulations to all who participated!
🌸🎉 SPRING FLING ! 🎉🌸
Join us on Thursday, May 9th from 4:00–7:00 PM for an evening of fun for a great cause! We’ll have games, food trucks, blowups, and more—all to benefit the creation of an inclusive playground for our community! 🛝✨
💜 DONATIONS TO ENTER
Every dollar helps us build a space where every child can play!
📍 Don’t miss it—bring your friends, your family, and your appetite!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Millie Boyle! Here is what another student said about her: "She is so kind to other people. I'm just so proud of her for being such a good friend." Millie, we see you!
Coaches Russ Garey (Boys) and Andy Laird (7th Grade Girls) were honored by the IBCA for earning district coach of the year honors! Special shoutout also goes out to Ryan Davis for similar honors at the high school level!
Thanks for all of the work you each put into our kids to help them be successful! Way to go, Warriors!
🎉💛 LAPS FOR LIFE is here! 💛🎉
Join us as we raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while having a blast with dress-up days, fun activities, and exciting rewards!
🗓 Kick-Off Assembly: May 2 – Hear an inspiring story from someone saved by St. Jude.
💰 Donation Week: May 5–9 – Raise money all week while participating in themed dress-up days!
🎉 Celebration Day: May 12 – DJ, inflatables, outdoor games, slime, Kona Ice, WARP WALL, and Knockerball!
🎽 DRESS-UP DAYS:
👒 Mon, May 5 – Put a lid on cancer! Hat Day
🎅 Tues, May 6 – Celebrate St. Jude! Christmas in May
🌟 Wed, May 7 – Shine a light on cancer! Neon Day
🏈 Thurs, May 8 – Score big! Favorite Sports Team Day
🌴 Fri, May 9 – Send sunshine! Tropical/Beachwear Day
🔴 Mon, May 12 – Power through! Red-Out for St. Jude
🏆 Incentives:
– Top K-4: Slime Mrs. V
– Top 5-8: Slime Mrs. W
– Top 2 earners (K-8): Slime one teacher each
– Top earner schoolwide: Slime Mrs. Mair!
– 5th–6th graders: Raise $15 = WARP WALL!
– 7th–8th graders: Raise $30 = KNOCKERBALL!
💦 Bucket Dump Challenge: $50 per throw!
Let’s come together, dress up, and make a difference for kids at St. Jude! 🌟
Some members of the Peoria Chiefs came to visit 7th grade PE and 5th/6th grade recess today!
Congratulations to all of our 3rd Grade Pioneers on a wonderful performance last night.
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!
Happy Principals Day to Ms. Williams & Mrs. Vande Schraaf! Thank you for your leadership, care, and the time you pour into our students and staff! Our school is lucky to have you both! We hope you enjoy your day!
GHMS was able to honor 8th grade track athletes last night during their home track meet!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Abby Knapp! Here is what another student wrote about her: "She helped me when I was in a rough time." Abby, thank you for being a good friend. We see you!
Is your student entering 6th-8th grade during the 25-26 school year interested in trying out for the dance team? See the attached image for information! Coaches will be Lindsey Kerr and Amanda Maddalozzo! All athletes must have a current sports physical on file with the MS office. Any questions can be directed to Kyle Rich at krich@ghills69.com!
Our 7th and 8th grade students enjoyed welcoming their grandparents to the building today!
We invited 5th and 6th grade grandparents into the building today. They enjoyed listening to our band and chorus perform!
Elementary newsletter for the month of April!
Middle school students got donuts and an incentive party this morning in appreciation for all of their hard work on the IAR test!
Students were able to watch the Floor Hockey Championship game at the end of school today!
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Jackson Karnes! Here is what another student said about him: "It was a bit ago, but when all of the lights went off in the hallways at the end of the day, some people couldn't open their lockers because it was too dark. Jackson went around with his phone flashlight and helped some people open their lockers. I just thought it was really nice.”
Jackson, we see you!
Ms. Ganson attended a crayfish workshop at Indiana Dunes National Park sponsored by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. Ms. Ganson received training and curriculum related to crayfish and invasive species along with freshwater ecosystems. She took part in water sampling in the Little Calumet River for species identification and to assess water quality.
Students in KE enjoyed an impromptu Storytime with Mrs. Sanders!
