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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.
Homecoming Spirit Week Dress-Up Days
Monday, September 23- Take Five: PJ Day
Tuesday, September 24- Twix Day: Twin Day
Wednesday, September 25- M & M's : MIx and Match
Thursday, September 26- Now and Later: Throwback Thursday dress as your favorite decade
Friday, September 27-Skittles: House Colors
The baseball team celebrated 8th grade night at MTCO Park yesterday. Thank you for all of your hard work, 8th graders!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and came out to cheer on our Warriors at the cross country Warrior Invite last night. We had so much support, including our parents, the Cheer team, and our Madrigal singers. Zane Kingham, Keegan Waggoner, Leah Hohulin, Rhys Dehn, and Emerson Sanchez all medaled in their races and the Boys Varsity secured a third place trophy. Great work everyone!
Today was day #1 for the Pond Water Lab in Ms. Ganson's 7th grade Life Science classes. Students collected water samples from the small pond in our school garden, identified the microorganisms under the microscope, and assessed the water quality of the pond.
Congratulations to this week's dude.we.see.you winner, Hannah Galletti! Here is what another student wrote about her: "She is always just so nice and supportive of everyone around her in all of her classes even when she hardly knows them. She invites people to join her in groups when they have nobody to work with too." Great job, Hannah!
Cross Country travelled to Parkside for a meet on Saturday. Athletes did a great job running in the steamy September heat!
A smaller week of events this week at GHMS. Come out and support the Warriors cross country team on Tuesday evening as they host the Warrior Invite at Great Oaks at 4 PM. Come out on Thursday Night for 8th grade night for boys baseball at MTCO Park @ 4:15!
Reminder....Tomorrow (9/13) is Picture Retakes!! We will begin at 8:30 am.
Softball was able to honor our four 8th grade leaders prior to yesterday's game! Finish the season strong, Warriors!
The Warriors softball team took home a win in the inaugural game at MTCO Park tonight! Way to go, ladies!
MTCO Park is ready to play ball tonight at 4:15!
Our 8th grade Health students have been learning about mental health in class. Here are some of the projects they have been working on!