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.
Congratulations to Barrett Nauman on earning 300 AR points to be principal for the day. Way to go! We had some great conversations and a lot of laughs. Way to go Barrett.
Check out the February edition of the Principals' Perspective.
On Wednesday, January 28th as part of our kick off to Unified week, we had a guest speaker Terrance Talley come into the school to speak to the students. His message of, "I got your back," kept our students engaged and energized and how to find ways to support each other. It was a great way to kick off the week.
On Thursday Night February 5th, we celebrated our Unified Redbirds with their annual volleyball game v. Washington Central. A special shout out to our 4th grade participants. We are so proud. We Are Redbirds!
Congratulations to the PE Department who earned team of the month honors for January, Mrs. Bernitt, Mr. Myers, and Mrs. Willson.
Congratulations to our K-4 MVP of the week, Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Camp.
Congratulations to our MVPs for the week of Jan. 26-30, recess monitors Mrs. Holmes and Mr. Emery. Thanks for keeping students safe and engaged during recess, especially when we have to be indoors.
MGS and Washington Central celebrated Inclusion Week with our Unified Volleyball game today. The smiles on everyone's faces said it all! Thank you to all that came out tonight! #WeAreRedbirds
Unified Volleyball is playing Central Trojans immediately following the 7th grade volleyball game (4:15pm) on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Please come out and support our Unified Redbirds!!
🔔 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!
Unified Redbirds are still selling bracelets to celebrate Unified Volleyball and Inclusion Week! Bracelets are $2 each and students can stop by outside of the cafeteria through Thursday before announcements to purchase their bracelet.
Reminder through 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.
Don’t forget — Inclusion Week & Spirit Days continue all week!
Wear your colors, wear your messages, and wear your kindness. Because at MGS… You Matter.
And they're off! 💌📫
MGS students answered the call for words of kindness and cards for our neighbors and friends in long term care facilities. Making a difference, one handmade card at a time!
MGS students answered the call for words of kindness and cards for our neighbors and friends in long term care facilities. Making a difference, one handmade card at a time!
MGS Foundation's annual fundraiser is quickly approaching on Friday, March 20th!!
They are still accepting event sponsors for this amazing night filled with hundreds of Metamora locals & beyond. A great way to promote your business and support education in our community!
Paper forms accepted or simply complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/vbSjvxdjJojqJ9PCA
Proceeds from this event are distributed to the classrooms of MGS through grant requests made each fall and winter. Please reach out to mgsfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.
They are still accepting event sponsors for this amazing night filled with hundreds of Metamora locals & beyond. A great way to promote your business and support education in our community!
Paper forms accepted or simply complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/vbSjvxdjJojqJ9PCA
Proceeds from this event are distributed to the classrooms of MGS through grant requests made each fall and winter. Please reach out to mgsfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.
The MGS Foundation trustees are hard at work preparing for the upcoming Glo Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, March 20th!
They are currently looking for silent auction items. If you, or anyone you know, would like to donate a product/service/experience please complete the google form link below:
https://forms.gle/HL8XCLcS9xDkUjjk7 OR email mgsfundraising@gmail.com
All silent auction items will be listed on our online auction portal so that anyone can bid on the items, not just the 300+ attendees of the event.
They are currently looking for silent auction items. If you, or anyone you know, would like to donate a product/service/experience please complete the google form link below:
https://forms.gle/HL8XCLcS9xDkUjjk7 OR email mgsfundraising@gmail.com
All silent auction items will be listed on our online auction portal so that anyone can bid on the items, not just the 300+ attendees of the event.
Save the date for the Unified Redbirds Volleyball game as they play Unified Central Trojans on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm . The game will take place at Metamora Grade School. Come out and cheer on your Unified Redbirds!!
It’s Inclusion Week at MGS! 🎉
Our You Matter celebration started today with spirit days and a school-wide focus on kindness, respect, and belonging.
Let’s show our Redbird pride and remind everyone:
You matter — today and every day.
The next PTO meeting will be Monday, Feb 2nd at 6PM in the MGS Library. We invite anyone interested in getting more involved this (or next) school year to attend. Please email pto@mgsredbirds.org with any questions.
