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.
If you are planning on going to the 7th Grade State basketball game in El Paso this Saturday (1/31), you can purchase your tickets ahead of time through Go Fan. Either click on the link (https://gofan.co/event/3845184?schoolId=IL86333) or scan the QR code.
In honor of our 100th day of school the first graders set a goal to collect 100 items for the Open Arms Food Pantry! The four classes exceeded our goal and donated 172 items! Thank you first graders for helping our local families!
Here is the link to order 7th grade Basketball State shirts. The online store will close Wednesday, January 28th at midnight. Orders can be picked up at Logo Wear.
https://www.logowearunlimited.net/shop/metamora-basketball-state-bound-2026/DNDF4A36FPAZB3OPY4AYMAMT
https://www.logowearunlimited.net/shop/metamora-basketball-state-bound-2026/DNDF4A36FPAZB3OPY4AYMAMT
What a game!!! 7th grade boys are Sectional Champions and on to the State Tournament! Way to go Redbirds!!!
Unified redbirds are selling Bracelets to Celebrate Unified Volleyball and Inclusion Week! Bracelets are $2 each. Students can stop by the foyer in front of the main office before announcements from January 28th - January 30th to purchase a bracelet.
🖤 You Matter, MGS! 🖤
Inclusion Week kicks off Wednesday, January 28. Wear your spirit, spread kindness, and help us celebrate what makes every Redbird belong! Don’t forget to check the flyer for each day’s theme!
Inclusion Week kicks off Wednesday, January 28. Wear your spirit, spread kindness, and help us celebrate what makes every Redbird belong! Don’t forget to check the flyer for each day’s theme!
Due to the dangerously cold temperatures expected, MGS will have an e-Learning day tomorrow, January 23. K-2 students have a packet already sent home. 3rd-8th grade students will bring Chromebooks home tonight for online or combination of learning activities.
Congratulations to our January Remarkable Redbirds! These amazing students enjoyed some pancakes with the principals to start off their morning! Keep up the good work Redbirds!
7th Grade Boys are Regional Champions! Way to go Redbirds! They will play for the Sectional title Monday night at Washington Middle School. Come out and support your Redbirds!
Congratulations to our High Honors and Honor Roll students!
All in for Education at Metamora Grade School!
Join The MGS Foundation for this adult-only evening raising money to enhance the educational experience for our students on Friday, March 20th at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. This crazy fun night includes raffles, silent auction, wine pull, and of course BINGO!
Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/MGS2026
$65/person (includes bingo and meal)
$480/table of 8 *must enter FullTable in promo code*
Don't forget your neon spiritwear for the whole family- $20 t-shirt/ $25 long-sleeve
Join The MGS Foundation for this adult-only evening raising money to enhance the educational experience for our students on Friday, March 20th at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. This crazy fun night includes raffles, silent auction, wine pull, and of course BINGO!
Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/MGS2026
$65/person (includes bingo and meal)
$480/table of 8 *must enter FullTable in promo code*
Don't forget your neon spiritwear for the whole family- $20 t-shirt/ $25 long-sleeve
We need help in the cafeteria!!!
Floor monitor (11:00 am to 1:45 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping). Dismissing students after their lunch is over.
Floor monitor/recess monitor (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping).
Please call the office or email Karla Kiesewetter, Director of Food Services at kkiesewetter@mgsredbirds.org if you're interested.
Floor monitor (11:00 am to 1:45 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping). Dismissing students after their lunch is over.
Floor monitor/recess monitor (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping).
Please call the office or email Karla Kiesewetter, Director of Food Services at kkiesewetter@mgsredbirds.org if you're interested.
Come cheer on the 7th grade boys basketball team as they play for the Regional Championship at Washington Middle School tonight at 6:00pm! Good luck, Birds!
Miles of Smiles is coming to MGS April 30! This program helps complete the dental exam right at school.
If you would like your child to have this completed for this school year or in anticipation of next school year please contact the school nurse. For more information regarding this program check out the link below.
https://www.milesofsmilesltd.com/docs/Attention%20Parents%20ENGLISH%20QR%202025.pdf
If you would like your child to have this completed for this school year or in anticipation of next school year please contact the school nurse. For more information regarding this program check out the link below.
https://www.milesofsmilesltd.com/docs/Attention%20Parents%20ENGLISH%20QR%202025.pdf
🔔 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!
