Metamora Grade School

It's National Box Top for Education Week which means DOUBLE POINTS! If you haven't already, download the app and get started today!

6th grade students spent time reflecting on and writing about some short stories they recently read. We are thankful for the outdoor classroom and to those who donated to make it possible!

6th graders are building catapults in their STEM elective class and having distance and target practice competitions.

6th grade Literature used the VR goggles to explore Japan today! They are reading The Invisible Thread in class right now. Such a fun way to dive deeper into their curriculum!

The MTHS is hosting a softball winter clinic. Registration is open for all 1st-8th grade girls. Please see flyers for further information.

The All-Star Book Fair starts TOMORROW and will run through Friday, October 24th. Students will have the opportunity to shop the book fair during their scheduled library times. Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/metamoracommconsschool.

Join Box Tops by downloading the app and scanning/uploading your in-store or online receipts within 14 days of purchase! An easy way to get money back into our school! THIS WEEK: DOUBLE POINTS.

MGS girls Cross Country team are Sectional Champions for the 2nd year in a row and are on to State next weekend! The boys team fought hard today but came up just short. Congratulations to everyone who ran today! We are proud of you!!!

Mrs. Aman's first graders proudly sang a patriotic song they learned in music to Grandma Tanner on their field trip to Tanners Orchard today. It was heartwarming!! https://youtu.be/4Fui-8VhV-8?si=B48efwf-Rz_OsHzE

8th graders working in stations after finishing the novel, The Outsiders.

Metamora Kids Wrestling Club is hosting sign-ups on Monday, October 20th and Sunday, October 26th. Please see the flyer for more information. Any questions please reach out to: metamorakidswrestling@gmail.com

Student Directories are now available in the front office. The cost is $5.

Congratulations to the Marching Band and Colorguard on your outstanding performance in the Homecoming Parade on Friday! You looked and sounded great!

MTHS Band Day is coming up fast! On October 11th, from 12pm-8:30pm MTHS will be hosting 30 bands from all over the state in competition. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to see and hear some amazing performances!!

METAMORA BAND'S
MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL

44th ANNUAL MBI
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
See Link Below for More Information

http://www.metamorabands.com/marching-band-invitational.html

The 11th Annual MGS PTO Craft & Vendor Show is coming up on Saturday, October 18th from 9AM-2PM.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! Please consider signing up for a shift: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAAAA23AAF8C43-59199244-mgspto#/
Adults and responsible high/middle schoolers are welcome!

JH Boys Basketball tryouts are right around the corner. They will be held on 10/20 & 10/21. 8th grade will be from 3:15-5:00pm & 6th/7th grade will be from 5-7PM. All participants must have a current physical on file to be eligible to tryout - if your son has not been attending open gyms, please reach out to Amy Messacar at amessacar@mgsredbirds.org to verify your son has a valid physical.

Today, 5B kids spent a wonderful morning with our buddies. We made friends with the kids in Bright Beginnings and Skill Builders. Long lasting friendships were created today. :)

MGS students and staff had a blast celebrating homecoming and our SEL day today with a football related relay race. Grade levels competed against each other for bragging rights throughout the year! Students also spent time with the buddy classrooms again today celebrating what it means to be a Redbird! Hope everyone has a fun, and safe, homecoming weekend! Go Redbirds!!!