Metamora Grade School

Please come out Saturday, March 2 and show your support for the MGS dance team as they showcase all of their dances from this year!

The Journal Star did a nice little article on the 8th Grade Basketball Boys! https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/local/2024/02/16/iesa-basketball-state-champions-peoria-area-scores-rosters-2023-24/72435042007/

TODAY is the LAST day to order your NEON spiritwear. Please turn in any paper orders to your student's homeroom no later than tomorrow AM OR order online: https://givebutter.com/c/2024MGS

MYSA 2024 Tee-Ball, Baseball, and Softball Registration is Open! 14U Baseball Registration closes on March 15th, 2024 All Other Registration closes on March 31st, 2024 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 29th, 2024! Tee-Ball – Practices begin at the end of April. Baseball & Softball – Evaluations will be held April 6th & 7th with practices beginning the week of April 22nd. COACHES NEEDED – Please sign up to assist our future athletes as a head coach or an assistant coach. Head coaches are eligible to have their player’s registration fee waived. https://mysasports.org/registration/

Due to President's Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 19th

Thank you MTHS for honoring our 8th grade 3A State Championship basketball team at tonight's high school boys game. #WeAreRedbirds

8th Grade Boys Basketball Back to Back State Champion shirts are on sale now! Orders need to be in by Tuesday February 20th. https://www.logowearunlimited.net/shop/8th-grade-champs-/67

Back to Back State Champions! Redbirds defeated Quincy Catholic 53-40.

Redbirds are State Champs again. Back to Back!

End of the 3rd Quarter Redbirds lead 39-34.

Redbirds lead 28-24 at half. #WeAreRedbirds!

Redbirds lead 19-10 after the 1st quarter!

Student section is ready to go for this State Championship Game. Game is starting late. #WeAreRedbirds!

Tomorrow Friday, February 16th MGS will have early dismissal. Students will start being dismissed at 11:20. Monday, February 19th there will be NO SCHOOL for Presidents Day.

Good Luck to the 8th grade basketball team as the compete at the IESA state championship game. They play Quincy St. Peter at 7:30pm at Tolono Unity. Click on the link for directions to stream the game. https://www.iesa.org/documents/activities/CIS_Instructions.pdf The team will depart the school at 4pm and will have a fire truck escort through town. Come out and cheer on the team! #WeAreRedbirds

PTO REMINDER: Krispy Kreme order pick up is TODAY 3PM-6PM at MGS

MGS Families, We will have an IL State Police Trooper presenting information on social media safety to our 5th - 8th grade students tomorrow. The school's cell phone and electronic device policy will also be reviewed with students. We appreciate your support in maintaining a safe learning environment for all students!

MGS will be taking a fan bus to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP tomorrow night! Bus will be leaving at 5:00pm. This is open to 6th-8th grade students - $4.00 has to be paid in the office by tomorrow (2/15) morning (this will cover the cost of the ticket).

Happy Valentine's Day!!! 💝 Music Boosters has strawberry cheesecakes for sale that would make the perfect gift for your Valentine!! They are $20 payable to Music Boosters. Stop by the office to pick yours up today! Thank you so much for your support of our music programs!!

MGS Staff got spoiled today! THANK YOU Julie Bowald Home Team @ Jim Maloof and the Hines Team @ Flat Branch Mortgage for all the yummy treats!!