From January 1st - May 1st MGS will be collecting aluminum pop tabs! You can help us make a difference by collecting pop tabs. Tell family, friends, co-workers and everyone else that you are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Turn-in the pop tabs in zip-lock bags to your homeroom teacher. Each MGS classroom will have their own 5 gallon bucket for collections! Let’s see how fast we can fill the classroom’s bucket up! All area schools are competing for bragging rights on which school collects the most for the Ronald McDonald House! Schools include: MGS, GHMS, MTHS, and St. Mary's.
🍕🥗🥖This Tuesday join us at the Washington Monical's Pizza and they will donate 20% of the bill back to MGS PTO!
‼️If calling in an order mention the flier/MGS and be sure to present flier (digital or printed) when ordering dine-in or picking up
‼️If calling in an order mention the flier/MGS and be sure to present flier (digital or printed) when ordering dine-in or picking up
🖤 You Matter, MGS! 🖤
Inclusion Week kicks off Wednesday, January 28. Wear your spirit, spread kindness, and help us celebrate what makes every Redbird belong! Don’t forget to check the flyer for each day’s theme!
Inclusion Week kicks off Wednesday, January 28. Wear your spirit, spread kindness, and help us celebrate what makes every Redbird belong! Don’t forget to check the flyer for each day’s theme!
📋🛒 Making your grocery list for next week!? Please consider signing up for an item(s) needed for the annual Soup & Salad Luncheon for all MGS staffers on Tuesday, January 27th! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA729A4F4C61-61562318-2026#/
Notes:
Non-perishable items can be brought in now- 1/27 to the front office
Soups can be delivered cold or warm
Notes:
Non-perishable items can be brought in now- 1/27 to the front office
Soups can be delivered cold or warm
Due to the dangerously cold temperatures expected, MGS will have an e-Learning day tomorrow, January 23. K-2 students have a packet already sent home. 3rd-8th grade students will bring Chromebooks home tonight for online or combination of learning activities.
Congratulations to our January Remarkable Redbirds! These amazing students enjoyed some pancakes with the principals to start off their morning! Keep up the good work Redbirds!
7th Grade Boys are Regional Champions! Way to go Redbirds! They will play for the Sectional title Monday night at Washington Middle School. Come out and support your Redbirds!
Congratulations to our High Honors and Honor Roll students!
All in for Education at Metamora Grade School!
Join The MGS Foundation for this adult-only evening raising money to enhance the educational experience for our students on Friday, March 20th at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. This crazy fun night includes raffles, silent auction, wine pull, and of course BINGO!
Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/MGS2026
$65/person (includes bingo and meal)
$480/table of 8 *must enter FullTable in promo code*
Don't forget your neon spiritwear for the whole family- $20 t-shirt/ $25 long-sleeve
Join The MGS Foundation for this adult-only evening raising money to enhance the educational experience for our students on Friday, March 20th at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. This crazy fun night includes raffles, silent auction, wine pull, and of course BINGO!
Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/MGS2026
$65/person (includes bingo and meal)
$480/table of 8 *must enter FullTable in promo code*
Don't forget your neon spiritwear for the whole family- $20 t-shirt/ $25 long-sleeve
We need help in the cafeteria!!!
Floor monitor (11:00 am to 1:45 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping). Dismissing students after their lunch is over.
Floor monitor/recess monitor (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping).
Please call the office or email Karla Kiesewetter, Director of Food Services at kkiesewetter@mgsredbirds.org if you're interested.
Floor monitor (11:00 am to 1:45 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping). Dismissing students after their lunch is over.
Floor monitor/recess monitor (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping).
Please call the office or email Karla Kiesewetter, Director of Food Services at kkiesewetter@mgsredbirds.org if you're interested.
Come cheer on the 7th grade boys basketball team as they play for the Regional Championship at Washington Middle School tonight at 6:00pm! Good luck, Birds!
Miles of Smiles is coming to MGS April 30! This program helps complete the dental exam right at school.
If you would like your child to have this completed for this school year or in anticipation of next school year please contact the school nurse. For more information regarding this program check out the link below.
https://www.milesofsmilesltd.com/docs/Attention%20Parents%20ENGLISH%20QR%202025.pdf
If you would like your child to have this completed for this school year or in anticipation of next school year please contact the school nurse. For more information regarding this program check out the link below.
https://www.milesofsmilesltd.com/docs/Attention%20Parents%20ENGLISH%20QR%202025.pdf
REMINDER: 🍽PTO Restaurant Night🍽 Tuesday January 27th at Monical's Pizza in Washington
‼️Flier Required (MUST mention flier when calling in order)
🍕Dine in or Carry-out and Monical's Pizza will donate 20% of your bill to MGS PTO!
Money raised will benefit MGS teachers/staff & students
‼️Flier Required (MUST mention flier when calling in order)
🍕Dine in or Carry-out and Monical's Pizza will donate 20% of your bill to MGS PTO!
Money raised will benefit MGS teachers/staff & students
1 WEEK until one of MGS staffers favorite days of the year... the Soup & Salad Luncheon! 'LETTUCE' show our appreciation by signing up for an item(s): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA729A4F4C61-61562318-2026#/
🔔 Here is your friendly reminder to upload your receipts to your BoxTop app from the last 14 days!
If you have not already joined, download the app today and start earning for MGS. *Referral Code: X72U6NB8
No matter if you shop online or in-store you can submit receipts. Wal-Mart shoppers can connect their Wal-Mart account to Box Tops and points are automatically applied!
If you have not already joined, download the app today and start earning for MGS. *Referral Code: X72U6NB8
No matter if you shop online or in-store you can submit receipts. Wal-Mart shoppers can connect their Wal-Mart account to Box Tops and points are automatically applied!
Germantown Hills Athletic Association
Recreational Soccer
We hope you all are all looking forward to warmer weather and days spent at the fields!
Rec soccer registration is now opened! Please see links below! Be sure to update grade level in school to ensure your child gets on the correct age level!
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511866 - Recreational Soccer (k-8th grade)
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511867 - 3-4 yr old training
Please reach out to ghaasoccer@gmail.com with any questions!
We also wanted to note some winter training opportunities this year through Peoria City Soccer:
Holiday Monday Camps:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/monday-day-camps/
After School Training:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/after-school-training/
Soccer Memberships at the Yard:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/soccer-memberships/
Recreational Soccer
We hope you all are all looking forward to warmer weather and days spent at the fields!
Rec soccer registration is now opened! Please see links below! Be sure to update grade level in school to ensure your child gets on the correct age level!
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511866 - Recreational Soccer (k-8th grade)
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511867 - 3-4 yr old training
Please reach out to ghaasoccer@gmail.com with any questions!
We also wanted to note some winter training opportunities this year through Peoria City Soccer:
Holiday Monday Camps:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/monday-day-camps/
After School Training:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/after-school-training/
Soccer Memberships at the Yard:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/soccer-memberships/
Save the date for the 1st 🍽️PTO Restaurant Night🍽️ of 2026 at Monical's Pizza in Washington on Tuesday, January 27th!
‼️Flier (digital or paper) Required‼ (MUST mention flier when calling in order)
‼️Flier (digital or paper) Required‼ (MUST mention flier when calling in order)
PTO's Annual Soup & Salad Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Jan 27th!
This is a FAV by our🥫'SOUPER' dedicated MGS Staff... 🥗'LETTUCE' show our appreciation by signing up for a luncheon item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA729A4F4C61-61562318-2026#/
Notes:
Please have monetary donations to the front office by 1/20
Non-perishable items can be brought in now- 1/27 to the front office
Soups can be delivered cold or warm
This is a FAV by our🥫'SOUPER' dedicated MGS Staff... 🥗'LETTUCE' show our appreciation by signing up for a luncheon item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA729A4F4C61-61562318-2026#/
Notes:
Please have monetary donations to the front office by 1/20
Non-perishable items can be brought in now- 1/27 to the front office
Soups can be delivered cold or warm
Important save the dates for 8th graders and families:
January 28th - Jostens (Graduations Gowns and Swag) coming to MGS during 8th grade PE to measure students for gowns and provide information on graduation swag.
February 6th - 8th grade Visit at MTHS 8:30-11:30am (lunch at MTHS)
February 11th - Parent Night at MTHS: Activity Fair 5:30 - 6:30pm; Guidance presentation 6:15 - 7pm with Q&A after if needed.
February 18th: Course Selection Night at MTHS 4-7pm
8th Grade Class Trip - TBD
8th Grade Celebration/Dance - TBD
May 13th - 8th Grade Graduation
January 28th - Jostens (Graduations Gowns and Swag) coming to MGS during 8th grade PE to measure students for gowns and provide information on graduation swag.
February 6th - 8th grade Visit at MTHS 8:30-11:30am (lunch at MTHS)
February 11th - Parent Night at MTHS: Activity Fair 5:30 - 6:30pm; Guidance presentation 6:15 - 7pm with Q&A after if needed.
February 18th: Course Selection Night at MTHS 4-7pm
8th Grade Class Trip - TBD
8th Grade Celebration/Dance - TBD
May 13th - 8th Grade Graduation
Box Tops for Education is an easy way to earn money for MGS PTO. Simply shop and submit your receipts within 14 days of purchase on the Box Top app. If you have not already joined, download the app today and start earning for MGS. *Referral Code: X72U6NB8
