Join us in celebrating our March Reader and Writer of the Month.
Our March Reader of the Month, Lucas, has done a great job this year finding books he enjoys while continuing to stretch himself as a reader. Our March Writer of the Month, Kynslee, has shown meaningful growth by applying her skills and working diligently in all of her writing.
We are proud of both students for their dedication and progress.
Our March Reader of the Month, Lucas, has done a great job this year finding books he enjoys while continuing to stretch himself as a reader. Our March Writer of the Month, Kynslee, has shown meaningful growth by applying her skills and working diligently in all of her writing.
We are proud of both students for their dedication and progress.
Hard work and growth are worth celebrating.
The eighth grade February Reader of the Month, Rayna, has read 15 books this year and continues to build a love for reading. The February Writer of the Month, Peyton, has shown consistent effort in improving her writing by working carefully and asking questions along the way.
Great job to both students. We are proud of you.
The eighth grade February Reader of the Month, Rayna, has read 15 books this year and continues to build a love for reading. The February Writer of the Month, Peyton, has shown consistent effort in improving her writing by working carefully and asking questions along the way.
Great job to both students. We are proud of you.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Cecilia.
Fun Fact about me: II like to read in my spare time.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I want to learn how to actually paint correctly.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: The breakfast lunch with pancake on a stick, hash browns, and strawberries
Favorite Field Trip: Our zoo field trip in first grade
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they try to earn a student's respect instead of demanding it.
Lesson Learned at GES: I learned that kindness always comes back around.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: My friends being together most of the time
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: How we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated
I will always remember: I will always remember attending the state tournament for each time in the three-peat. These are some of my favorite memories.
Upon graduation from GES, Cecilia plans to go to Central High School.
Cecilia, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for your entire grade school career. It has been our pleasure to watch you grow and change into the fine young lady you are today. We wish you all the best as you continue your life journey in high school. Never forget, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: II like to read in my spare time.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I want to learn how to actually paint correctly.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: The breakfast lunch with pancake on a stick, hash browns, and strawberries
Favorite Field Trip: Our zoo field trip in first grade
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they try to earn a student's respect instead of demanding it.
Lesson Learned at GES: I learned that kindness always comes back around.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: My friends being together most of the time
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: How we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated
I will always remember: I will always remember attending the state tournament for each time in the three-peat. These are some of my favorite memories.
Upon graduation from GES, Cecilia plans to go to Central High School.
Cecilia, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for your entire grade school career. It has been our pleasure to watch you grow and change into the fine young lady you are today. We wish you all the best as you continue your life journey in high school. Never forget, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
As spring arrives, many children experience a surge in emotions. Small problems can feel big, peer conflicts increase, and just getting to school may feel harder.
This is a common “spring slump”—kids are tired, routines feel long, and the end of the year is still just out of reach. Our evenings may be busier. Bedtimes may have gotten later (or maybe they’re the same, but kids are more tired as their bodies adjust to more time outside and playing harder). Spring sports have begun, and spring fever hits hard.
This is normal. It’s hard to think back to this time last year, but you likely noticed similar patterns. Stay the course. Stay consistent. It is a season, not the new normal.
Here are a few ways to help:
*Keep routines simple and predictable. You may need to schedule in down-time.
*Lower expectations where possible. Maybe homework is done, but not perfect. Maybe “good enough” is what we shoot for.
*Focus on connection over correction.
*Expect more after-school emotional release. If there are tears. Let them cry. If they vent, listen and acknowledge. If they need space, give the space. You can keep boundaries and be compassionate at the same time.
Most importantly, remember: this is a season, not a setback. With patience and support, it will pass.
This is a common “spring slump”—kids are tired, routines feel long, and the end of the year is still just out of reach. Our evenings may be busier. Bedtimes may have gotten later (or maybe they’re the same, but kids are more tired as their bodies adjust to more time outside and playing harder). Spring sports have begun, and spring fever hits hard.
This is normal. It’s hard to think back to this time last year, but you likely noticed similar patterns. Stay the course. Stay consistent. It is a season, not the new normal.
Here are a few ways to help:
*Keep routines simple and predictable. You may need to schedule in down-time.
*Lower expectations where possible. Maybe homework is done, but not perfect. Maybe “good enough” is what we shoot for.
*Focus on connection over correction.
*Expect more after-school emotional release. If there are tears. Let them cry. If they vent, listen and acknowledge. If they need space, give the space. You can keep boundaries and be compassionate at the same time.
Most importantly, remember: this is a season, not a setback. With patience and support, it will pass.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Brynn.
Fun Fact about me: My favorite sport is soccer.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to do a top spin jump serve in volleyball.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Pepperoni pizza stick
Favorite Field Trip: Tour of Busch Stadium
Favorite Subject: PE
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they respect their students.
Lesson Learned at GES: Never be afraid to make new friends.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Talking to the teachers between class periods.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: The friendships I made.
I will always remember: During PE Maeve tripped over her own feet when trying to hit the puck in hockey.
Upon graduation from GES, Brynn plans to go to Central High School.
Brynn, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for 10 years. It has been a pleasure watching you grow through the years. We look forward to seeing where your life journey takes you after GES. As you prepare to transition to high school, remember once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: My favorite sport is soccer.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to do a top spin jump serve in volleyball.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Pepperoni pizza stick
Favorite Field Trip: Tour of Busch Stadium
Favorite Subject: PE
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they respect their students.
Lesson Learned at GES: Never be afraid to make new friends.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Talking to the teachers between class periods.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: The friendships I made.
I will always remember: During PE Maeve tripped over her own feet when trying to hit the puck in hockey.
Upon graduation from GES, Brynn plans to go to Central High School.
Brynn, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for 10 years. It has been a pleasure watching you grow through the years. We look forward to seeing where your life journey takes you after GES. As you prepare to transition to high school, remember once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
It's Performance Day!
Members of the Bulldog Band and Chorus will be participating in the Clinton County Music Festival today. Practice will be held this afternoon at D12 followed by a concert performance at 7:00.
From the first note to the last, perform Bulldog STRONG!
Members of the Bulldog Band and Chorus will be participating in the Clinton County Music Festival today. Practice will be held this afternoon at D12 followed by a concert performance at 7:00.
From the first note to the last, perform Bulldog STRONG!
It's Match Day! Members of our Bulldog Golf Team take to the links at Bent Oak after school for a match against Holy Trinity and Highland Middle School.
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Today, we shine our spotlight on Kynslee.
Fun Fact about me: My favorite sport is volleyball.
What is one skill you would like to learn? One skill I would like to learn is how to do a handstand.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Pepperoni pizza stick
Favorite Field Trip: When we went to the Bush Stadium and got Chick-fil-a
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they help you understand something without making it a big deal.
Lesson Learned at GES: To always be kind to others because you never know what a person is going through.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: How nice all of the teachers are, and how small of a walk we have to get to all of our classes
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Our school has good relationships with students.
I will always remember: During the state cross country meet , Coach Chris and Kyler had to switch shorts because Kyler's was the wrong color. In order to run the meet, the whole team had to match.
Upon graduation from GES, Kynslee plans to go to Central High School.
Kynslee has been a Bulldog her entire grade school career. She has grown in so many ways over the years. We are grateful to have been part of her growth journey.
Fun Fact about me: My favorite sport is volleyball.
What is one skill you would like to learn? One skill I would like to learn is how to do a handstand.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Pepperoni pizza stick
Favorite Field Trip: When we went to the Bush Stadium and got Chick-fil-a
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they help you understand something without making it a big deal.
Lesson Learned at GES: To always be kind to others because you never know what a person is going through.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: How nice all of the teachers are, and how small of a walk we have to get to all of our classes
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Our school has good relationships with students.
I will always remember: During the state cross country meet , Coach Chris and Kyler had to switch shorts because Kyler's was the wrong color. In order to run the meet, the whole team had to match.
Upon graduation from GES, Kynslee plans to go to Central High School.
Kynslee has been a Bulldog her entire grade school career. She has grown in so many ways over the years. We are grateful to have been part of her growth journey.
It's Match Day! Members of our Bulldog Golf Team take to the links at Bent Oak after school for a match against Bartelso and ASA.
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
It's Game Day!
Our 7th/8th grade Brain Games team heads to Rend Lake College for Regional competition today.
Together, we are Bulldog STRONG.
Our 7th/8th grade Brain Games team heads to Rend Lake College for Regional competition today.
Together, we are Bulldog STRONG.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Peyton
Fun Fact about me: A fun fact about me is that I really love softball and going to tractor pulls.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to pull tractors.
Chicken or Banana? Banana
Favorite School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Field Trip: Science Center in 7th Grade
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: Them being funny and being able to take a joke.
Lesson Learned at GES: I learned that some teachers do care.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I am going to miss the teachers in junior high.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: That this school is one of the best ones.
I will always remember: When cody sang Baby in social studies in seventh grade.
Upon graduation from GES, Peyton plans to go to Central High School
Peyton has been a Bulldog from the start and leaves ready to take on high school with confidence. Wishing you continued success—once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: A fun fact about me is that I really love softball and going to tractor pulls.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to pull tractors.
Chicken or Banana? Banana
Favorite School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Field Trip: Science Center in 7th Grade
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: Them being funny and being able to take a joke.
Lesson Learned at GES: I learned that some teachers do care.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I am going to miss the teachers in junior high.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: That this school is one of the best ones.
I will always remember: When cody sang Baby in social studies in seventh grade.
Upon graduation from GES, Peyton plans to go to Central High School
Peyton has been a Bulldog from the start and leaves ready to take on high school with confidence. Wishing you continued success—once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
It's Game Day!
Our 5th/6th grade Brain Games team heads to Rend Lake College for Regional competition today.
Together, we are Bulldog STRONG.
Our 5th/6th grade Brain Games team heads to Rend Lake College for Regional competition today.
Together, we are Bulldog STRONG.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Alayna.
Fun Fact about me: I do bowling and golf.
What is one skill you would like to learn? Golf
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Pizzaburger
Favorite Field Trip: Kaskaskia College
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: They are nice.
Lesson Learned at GES: Be kind.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: The teachers
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Everyone is nice here.
I will always remember: the teachers.
Upon graduation from GES, Alayna plans to go to Central High School.
Alayna made the move to GES in fourth grade and quickly became part of what makes Bulldog Country so special. We’re proud to have been part of her journey. Best of luck in high school. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: I do bowling and golf.
What is one skill you would like to learn? Golf
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Pizzaburger
Favorite Field Trip: Kaskaskia College
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: They are nice.
Lesson Learned at GES: Be kind.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: The teachers
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Everyone is nice here.
I will always remember: the teachers.
Upon graduation from GES, Alayna plans to go to Central High School.
Alayna made the move to GES in fourth grade and quickly became part of what makes Bulldog Country so special. We’re proud to have been part of her journey. Best of luck in high school. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
It's Match Day! Members of our Bulldog Golf Team take to the links at Governor's Run after school for a match against St. Rose and Carlyle.
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
A big THANK YOU to the Matt and Allison Schroeder Family for their generous $500 donation to The Final Push.
Your support is helping us move closer to the finish line and making a lasting difference for our students and school community. This is what being Bulldog STRONG is all about—neighbors supporting neighbors and investing in something bigger than themselves.
Want to join them and be part of something special? Simply click the link.
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
Your support is helping us move closer to the finish line and making a lasting difference for our students and school community. This is what being Bulldog STRONG is all about—neighbors supporting neighbors and investing in something bigger than themselves.
Want to join them and be part of something special? Simply click the link.
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Valbo's Restaurant for serving as a Gold Sponsor of the 22nd Annual Bulldog Dash.
Valbo’s is a staple in our community, known for their delicious meals, fresh salads, homemade soups, and daily specials that always hit the spot. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or feeding the whole family, they offer something for everyone.
Located right across the street from GES, Valbo’s makes it easy to enjoy a great meal—stop in to dine, call ahead or use their app to place an order for pickup.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our school and students.
Be sure to support those who support us—thank you, Valbo’s!
Valbo’s is a staple in our community, known for their delicious meals, fresh salads, homemade soups, and daily specials that always hit the spot. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or feeding the whole family, they offer something for everyone.
Located right across the street from GES, Valbo’s makes it easy to enjoy a great meal—stop in to dine, call ahead or use their app to place an order for pickup.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our school and students.
Be sure to support those who support us—thank you, Valbo’s!
They coach teamwork. They teach grit. And now—they’re leading by example.
A huge shoutout to our 5/6 Boys Basketball coaches—Blain Loepker, Aric Schroeder, and Kevin Wilburn—for their incredible $1,000 donation to The Final Push.
These coaches don’t just build players… they build community. Their generosity shows what it truly means to be Bulldog STRONG—stepping up, giving back, and making a difference off the court.
Let’s follow their lead and finish STRONG together! Simply click the link to join us in The Final Push.
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
We are incredibly grateful to Germantown Spassfest, Inc. for once again serving as a Gold Sponsor for the 22nd Annual Bulldog Dash. Your ongoing support fuels our Bulldog STRONG spirit and positively impacts our students every day.
We encourage everyone to support the local businesses and organizations that invest in our community and help make events like the Bulldog Dash possible. Thank you, Germantown Spassfest, Inc., for all that you do!
We encourage everyone to support the local businesses and organizations that invest in our community and help make events like the Bulldog Dash possible. Thank you, Germantown Spassfest, Inc., for all that you do!
A huge thank you to the Class of 2013 for their generous $520 donation to The Final Push. Your support brings us one step closer to the finish line and is a great example of Bulldog pride in action.
Want to join the Class of 2013 in making an impact? Be part of The Final Push and help us cross the finish line:
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
Want to join the Class of 2013 in making an impact? Be part of The Final Push and help us cross the finish line:
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
Today, we shine our spotlight on Ali.
Fun Fact about me: I trained my cat to sit on command.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I want to learn how to hit really well with my left hand in volleyball.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Cheesy garlic bread
Favorite Field Trip: Busch Stadium Tour
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: They listen to you and respect you.
Lesson Learned at GES: I learned algebra and I am taking algebra honors next year so I'll take all the things Mr. Winterbottom taught me for that class.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Being with my friends all day and seeing Austyn Street
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Carl always keeps our school really clean.
I will always remember: When it was pajama day on Erica's birthday, and she dropped her pizza burger on her lap at lunch.
Upon graduation from GES, Ali plans to go to Mater Dei High School.
A Bulldog from day one, Ali leaves STRONG and ready for what’s next. Wishing you the best in high school. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: I trained my cat to sit on command.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I want to learn how to hit really well with my left hand in volleyball.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Cheesy garlic bread
Favorite Field Trip: Busch Stadium Tour
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: They listen to you and respect you.
Lesson Learned at GES: I learned algebra and I am taking algebra honors next year so I'll take all the things Mr. Winterbottom taught me for that class.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Being with my friends all day and seeing Austyn Street
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Carl always keeps our school really clean.
I will always remember: When it was pajama day on Erica's birthday, and she dropped her pizza burger on her lap at lunch.
Upon graduation from GES, Ali plans to go to Mater Dei High School.
A Bulldog from day one, Ali leaves STRONG and ready for what’s next. Wishing you the best in high school. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
