Thanks to the Tim and Chris Winter Family and their amazing $5,000 gift, Bulldog Country is one giant step closer to a new gym. Your generosity inspires us all.
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A recent comment and a giggle from my 5 year old when making a comment about how short someone was (person with dwarfism) along with a pretty intense remark about a classmate having a really big reaction to a really small problem got me thinking.......I truly value different people, different opinions, and appreciate that there are all kinds of kinds. Regardless of what I’m practicing and preaching, this is something our kids are still learning. They are learning from our words and actions, every single day.
I love our little community and the close-knit feel it brings. Our small, rural Germantown includes a lot of people with similar backgrounds. Our kids still have the opportunity to interact with others who think, look and learn in unique ways. Learning to appreciate these differences helps kids grow into kind, confident, and respectful people. It is up to us, as parents and teachers, to guide them to be open minded so they are able to:
*make friends
*work with others
*understand different viewpoints (not agree with, just understand)
*respond kindly when something feels unfamiliar.
Embracing differences does not mean that we have to agree with everyone or change our way of thinking. It does mean that we can treat others with respect, listen before judging, and choose curiosity over criticism.
We can make small shifts in our words to model this for our kids:
*Use simple language: “People can be different and still be kind.”
*Model curiosity: “I wonder what their experience is like.”
*Challenge stereotypes: Ask, “Is that always true?”
*Encourage inclusion: “Who did you help feel welcome today?”
When we show openness and kindness, they learn to do the same—making our school a safer, more welcoming place for everyone.
I love our little community and the close-knit feel it brings. Our small, rural Germantown includes a lot of people with similar backgrounds. Our kids still have the opportunity to interact with others who think, look and learn in unique ways. Learning to appreciate these differences helps kids grow into kind, confident, and respectful people. It is up to us, as parents and teachers, to guide them to be open minded so they are able to:
*make friends
*work with others
*understand different viewpoints (not agree with, just understand)
*respond kindly when something feels unfamiliar.
Embracing differences does not mean that we have to agree with everyone or change our way of thinking. It does mean that we can treat others with respect, listen before judging, and choose curiosity over criticism.
We can make small shifts in our words to model this for our kids:
*Use simple language: “People can be different and still be kind.”
*Model curiosity: “I wonder what their experience is like.”
*Challenge stereotypes: Ask, “Is that always true?”
*Encourage inclusion: “Who did you help feel welcome today?”
When we show openness and kindness, they learn to do the same—making our school a safer, more welcoming place for everyone.
A huge thank you to Mike and Janae Korte—active members of our Capital Campaign Committee and longtime Bulldog supporters—for their generous $2,500 donation to The Final Push. Your dedication, leadership, and Bulldog pride continue to make a lasting impact on our school community.
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It's Game Day! The JV/V BB teams host Okawville and the JV/V GB teams travel to Okawville for action this evening . JV games start at 6:00 followed by varsity.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
Shoutout to the Travis and Nicole Toennies Family for their $500 donation to The Final Push! Your support will help build something special for generations of Bulldogs.
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It's Game Day! Our 5/6 BB teams host Aviston in action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 followed by 6th grade game.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
The Bulldog spirit travels far. A huge thank you to our anonymous donor from Missouri for their $1,000 contribution to The Final Push. Your support from across state lines means so much to our Bulldog community.
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It's Game Day! Our 5/6 and JV/V Bulldog basketball teams host Lebanon. The fifth grade game tips-off at 4:00 followed by 6th grade, JV, and Varsity games.
Our JV/V GB teams travel to Lebanon. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity game.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
Our JV/V GB teams travel to Lebanon. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity game.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
On Saturday, our Bulldogs battled their way to a thrilling 62–58 overtime win over SPPCS–Waterloo in the St. John’s Shootout, with Easton taking home Player of the Game honors. Way to go Bulldogs!
#WeAreBulldogSTRONG
#WeAreBulldogSTRONG
Grateful for an anonymous $500 donation to The Final Push! Every gift gets us closer to raising the roof.
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It's Game Day! The JV/V GB teams host Albers/Dville and the JV/V BB teams travel to Albers/Dville for action this evening . JV games start at 6:00 followed by varsity.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
It's Game Day! Our 5/6 BB teams travel to Wesclin for action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 followed by the sixth grade game.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
We’ve now received 100 donations to The Final Push, totaling $170,744. Combined with the Rockfest, our total raised is $545,744—that’s 73% of our goal.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this effort so far. Let’s keep the momentum going and reach the next milestone: $600,000. Every gift brings us closer—together, we can do this!
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A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this effort so far. Let’s keep the momentum going and reach the next milestone: $600,000. Every gift brings us closer—together, we can do this!
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Shoutout to the Class of 1999!
They’ve joined The Final Push with a generous $580 donation.
Thank you for helping us get one step closer to our $375,000 goal!
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They’ve joined The Final Push with a generous $580 donation.
Thank you for helping us get one step closer to our $375,000 goal!
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Week #6 of The Final Push
Our Bulldog family continues to amaze us with their generosity.
Amount Raised: $7,725
Each gift makes a real difference—supporting our students, our school, and our shared vision for the future.
We are STRONGer together! Thank you for standing with us.
Our Bulldog family continues to amaze us with their generosity.
Amount Raised: $7,725
Each gift makes a real difference—supporting our students, our school, and our shared vision for the future.
We are STRONGer together! Thank you for standing with us.
What a night at the Summersville Shootout! Our Bulldogs earn the win over Smithton while our Lady Bulldogs pick up the victory over Wayne City. Shout-out to Mia P. and Nolan H. for being named Player of the Game.
#WeAreBulldogSTRONG
A big Bulldog thank you to Justin and Deana Shoemaker for their $250 donation to The Final Push! Your generosity will make a lasting impact.
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#STRONGerTogether
It's Game Day! Our VBB Team takes on SPPCS-Waterloo at 2:15 in the St. John's Shootout.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG1
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG1
A business from Highland has chosen to join The Final Push. Thank you to The Korte Company for their $500 donation—Bulldogs supporting Bulldogs. Your generosity means so much to our school community.
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Our kids encounter all kinds of behavior from peers — sometimes someone says something unkind without thinking, and other times it’s intentional. Knowing how to tell the difference — and how to respond appropriately — helps kids feel confident and strengthen their independence and peer relationships.
Rude behavior happens when someone’s words or actions are inconsiderate, but not meant to hurt.
Example: “You’re in my spot!” or letting a door slam in someone’s face on accident.
Teach your child to stay calm, use kind but firm words (“You can ask nicely next time”), and move on.
Mean behavior is when someone intends to hurt with words or actions but does it once or twice, not repeatedly.
Example: “You’re the worst person on the basketball team” or “You know nobody likes you, right?”
Teach your child to take a deep breath, say confidently, “That was mean,” walk away and spend time with supportive friends, tell an adult if it continues or really feels hurtful.
Bullying behavior is repeated over time, intentional, and involves a power imbalance (the person being targeted feels unable to stop it).
Example: Repeated teasing, exclusion, or threats from the same person or group.
Teach your child to tell a trusted adult right away, stick with friends who make them happy, and avoid people who don’t.
💡 Parent Tip: Model calm and confident responses at home. Kids learn best when they see adults handle conflict with respect and self-control.
Rude behavior happens when someone’s words or actions are inconsiderate, but not meant to hurt.
Example: “You’re in my spot!” or letting a door slam in someone’s face on accident.
Teach your child to stay calm, use kind but firm words (“You can ask nicely next time”), and move on.
Mean behavior is when someone intends to hurt with words or actions but does it once or twice, not repeatedly.
Example: “You’re the worst person on the basketball team” or “You know nobody likes you, right?”
Teach your child to take a deep breath, say confidently, “That was mean,” walk away and spend time with supportive friends, tell an adult if it continues or really feels hurtful.
Bullying behavior is repeated over time, intentional, and involves a power imbalance (the person being targeted feels unable to stop it).
Example: Repeated teasing, exclusion, or threats from the same person or group.
Teach your child to tell a trusted adult right away, stick with friends who make them happy, and avoid people who don’t.
💡 Parent Tip: Model calm and confident responses at home. Kids learn best when they see adults handle conflict with respect and self-control.
