Metamora Grade School

MGS students and staff showed their support for our troops on Veterans Day with a whole school assembly inviting local veterans and families to share in this special day! The choir did an outstanding job singing the National Anthem, K-4 students sounded great singing and the band sounded amazing! It was a great day at MGS and thank you to all the veterans past, present, and future who allow us to live the lives we do!

Reminder to drop off your donated items for the staff luncheon tomorrow!

Last week to sign up for our MGS Redbirds Cheer Stunt Clinic for this Saturday!

Here is your 14 day reminder to submit your receipts to the Box Top app!

Tomorrow, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veteran’s Day, we will host a special assembly at 9:00 a.m. to honor and recognize all veterans. This event provides students with an opportunity to learn about and demonstrate respect for both current and former members of the military. The assembly will feature a speech by a local veteran and musical performances by students, celebrating military service both past and present.

As part of the program, we will acknowledge the veterans within our MGS community, including families and staff members. Any veteran or active-duty service member who is a relative, parent, sibling, or grandparent of an MGS student is welcome to attend this meaningful event.

Guests are kindly asked to arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m., and MGS staff will be available to assist with entry and seating. Following the assembly, all veterans and their guests are welcome to join us in the gym for a time of fellowship with students and fellow service members.

Come out to the Peoria Rivermen Hockey Game on December 13th at 7:15pm to support Let it Be Us as the Non-Profit of the Night. A portion of every ticket helps foster and adoptive families in Illinois!

❄️ PTO's Perfect Pastries Fundraiser going on NOW- 11/19! Freezer-to-oven for a quick and easy dessert, breakfast, or snack! Order pick-up before Christmas Break. Note: there will be NO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser this school year.

Who says kindergarten kids aren't big enough to help? Thanks to 87 kids and their families, kindergarten kids collected 670 items to be donated to local families and the food pantry. ❤️🤍🖤

MGS ♥️🖤 and GHMS 💙🤍 played last night in the Nets for Vets games. Both teams took a special moment to honor GHMS Coach Russ Garey to show their support. You got this Coach Garey!!

MGS Band Christmas Shirts for sale now! Orders are due Tuesday, November 18th! You have the option for short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie. Please print the attached order form and return it to Ms. Trotter.

If you purchased Nets or Vets apparel and have not picked them up yet, they will be available for pick up at the concession stand at the High School.

Good Luck to Ethan Bratvett as he will travel to Olivet Nazarene University to represent MGS in the ILMEA District 3 Jazz Band tomorrow! Way to go Ethan!

PTO's first all staff luncheon of the school year is NEXT week!
Let's show the MGS Staff how 🥔'TOT'-otally grateful we are for their dedication and 'spud-tacular' hard work!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/NovLuncheonMGS

Volleyball open gyms will be held on December 2-December 4 from 6:30AM - 7:45AM. This is open to all 6th-8th grade girls. All must have a current physical on file to be eligible to participate. Tryouts will be held the following week - TBD.

Thanks so much to the Pep Band for performing at the girls basketball game. You sounded AWESOME!!

Student Council is having a Canned Food Drive November 10th - 13th. Please bring in your canned goods and turn into your homeroom teacher.

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. Help us reach our goal this year!