P/T conferences will be held on November 24th from 12-7 and November 25th from 8-1.
Conference sign ups will begin on November 3rd. Please review the tutorial - if you have any additional questions, please contact the office at secretaries@mgsredbirds.org.
If you do not have your skyward account set up, please reach out to Paul Weber at pweber@mgsredbirds.org.
**4th - 8th grade, teachers are having group conferences - you might not see your homeroom teacher listed. Just note, both/all teachers will be present in the conference.
4A and 8E buddies worked on our grateful tree together.
❄️ PTO's Perfect Pastries Fundraiser orders are due 11/19 with delivery prior to Christmas Break. Freezer-to-oven pastries, cinnamon rolls, pizza puffs & more! Perfect Pastries are out of Roanoke, IL. Learn more: https://my.perfectpastries.biz/programs/program-2/
On Wednesday, all 5th grade scientists abandoned their originally planned lessons to learn all about how the Northern Lights are formed. They then created silhouette landscapes with Northern Lights in the background. They look amazing!
FRUIT SALE DELIVERY -Wednesday, November 19th
We are now asking for your help in getting fruit and cheesecakes unloaded, sorted and passed out on delivery day.
Please contact:
Ellen Rinehimer
309-530-2237
Ellerinehimer@gmail.com
We are now asking for your help in getting fruit and cheesecakes unloaded, sorted and passed out on delivery day.
Please contact:
Ellen Rinehimer
309-530-2237
Ellerinehimer@gmail.com
The fourth-grade students were privileged to listen to Mr. George Oplt share his experiences from his time in the Marine Corps. We sincerely appreciate his generousness in sharing his stories, and we are grateful for his years of service and for helping to teach our students about the importance of our military branches.
Good Luck to Ethan Bratvett as he travels back to Olivet Nazarene University to represent MGS in the ILMEA District 3 Concert Band Saturday!
PTO Restaurant Night: Tuesday, Nov 18th 3-8pm at Metamora Subway! Grab a quick & healthy dinner and Subway will donate 10% of sale to PTO.
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!
The Band and Color Guard were proud to Honor our Veterans at our assembly today. Thank you for your service and dedication!
Last week to sign up for our MGS Redbirds Cheer Stunt Clinic for this Saturday!
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.
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!
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.
