Metamora Grade School

The final totals are in! Fifth graders held a coin war to raise money for basketball hoops/accessories for the new playground. They raised an amazing $1,102.34! Way to go!

Bus #1 and Bus #10 are running about 10 minutes behind schedule. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The Band and Guard put on an awesome assembly yesterday! MGS was Rockin'! Special Shout OUT to our guest conductor Mr. Myers!

On May 20th, Illinois Prairie library will open registration for our annual Summer Reading Program. Challenges are open to readers of any age, from birth to adult and we encourage families to sign up for our program together. Please see the flyer for further information.

MGS 5th grade student Secilia Staab sold her homemade key chains and figurines to raise money for the Playground. She raised $337 ! Thank you Secilia!!

Reminder! 2024 MGS Summer Baseball Camp - Grades 3rd-8th June 10-12 See flyer for more details. Deadline for a t-shirt is May 17th!

Everybody head over to Blue Margaritas in Germantown Hills for Taco Tuesday! From 5-8PM, they will graciously donate 15% to Metamora PTO. This will be dine in only; no flier required.

Last full day of 8th grade & we may have been called "Bruh" a time or two....so fitting we send them off with "Bruh We Out"!

If your student will not be attending MGS next year, please contact the office ~ MGS is developing the class lists for next year.

There will be a Cross Country Informational Meeting on May 20th @ 5.30PM. All runners are encouraged to attend. Please see flyer for further information

Important information regarding Cheer Tryouts: There will be an alternative tryout date on Thursday May 23 (during the last part of tryout clinic) for those who have a schedule conflict with the May 25 date. Please contact Coach Sarah at sberberich@mgsredbirds.org to schedule this! These must be schedule prior to tryout week.

Thank you to the Metamora Grade School PTO on spoiling the Staff last week - We were treated with coffees, concession stand snacks, cheesecakes, pulled pork luncheon and even massages! The staff definitely felt the STAR TREATMENT all week!

Reminder! Tonight is the 8th Grade Dance from 6pm-8pm. If you signed up to bring something please drop that off in the office today! Thank you to everyone who has donated!

Congratulations to all 3 choirs on excellent performances this week!!

Attention Parents: Bus 6 will be delayed approximately 20 minutes for this afternoon's route. Please call the office if you'd like to pick up your child rather than ride the bus. Thank you-

WHAT A YEAR!!! I think we can all look back on this past year and be very proud of the members of the MGS BANDS. Here are a few photos of our Jr. High Concert Band, Pep Band , Marching Band and 5th Grade Concert Band. *photos by Jen Michelletti

We are so very fortunate to have such a strong program. I would like to thank all the parents, administration and community for the incredible support you show to our band program. Here are few photos of our jazz bands. *photos by Jen Michelletti

Congratulations to the Jazz Bands and Choir on your awesome performances downtown Peoria yesterday. You did great! Special Shout to our Music Boosters for the ice cream treats! Thanks so much for all you do for our programs! We couldn't do it without you!! 🎶🎵❤️🍦

Let the war begin....Coin War that is! Fifth grade students are engaging in a friendly competition to see who can collect the most money...coins add up positively, bills deduct from a class's total. In the end, it is all for a great cause-new basketball hoops for the new playground. But the competition ends tomorrow, Thursday, May 9!

This is a great opportunity to get school physicals and dental exams! Also immunizations are available at the Woodford Co. Health Dept. Call 309-467-3064 to schedule. All incoming 2nd graders need a dental exam; all incoming 6th graders need a school physical, immunizations, and dental exam. All forms are due at the beginning of the school year.