We will be holding a preseason parent meeting on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:15 PM in the GES Cafeteria for parents of students participating in:
• Cross Country
• 5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball
• 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball
• JV/Varsity Girls Basketball
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball
We will go over important information and expectations for the upcoming seasons.
We look forward to seeing everyone there and kicking off another great year of Bulldog Athletics!
Bulldog Pride! 🐾 #UNITE
’Twas the night before school, and all through GES,
The halls are all ready, but something is missing… 👀
The classrooms are ready, the backpacks are packed,
And tomorrow our Bulldogs will bring the halls back!
New smiles, new adventures, new memories too,
And a little bit of first-day excitement coming through! 🐾
This year, one word will lead the way:
UNITE!
Unwavering. Nice. Inclusive.
Tenacious. Evolving.
So sleep tight, Bulldogs—it’s almost time!
Tomorrow, these quiet halls will be filled with YOU! 🐾
We can’t wait to see you! ❤️🖤
Welcome back, GES Bulldogs!
UNITEd: Connected hearts, shared purpose
We wanted to make families aware that we have updated our Student Handbook to include additional information regarding allergies and allergy management at school.
The safety and well-being of our students is always a priority, and awareness and communication are important in helping us support students with severe or life-threatening allergies. This may include allergies to certain foods, medications, insect stings, latex, or other allergens.
If your child has a severe or life-threatening allergy, please make sure the school is aware. We encourage families to work with the school to ensure the appropriate health and emergency plans are in place. Our parent-student handbook can be located on our website at: https://www.ges60.org/documents/handbooks/20414510
Thank you for helping us keep GES a safe and supportive environment for all of our students!
When a group of our students sets up a lemonade stand to help raise money for our new gym and raises over $500, you can’t help but smile. Seeing our Bulldogs come together and find their own way to support their school and community is pretty special.
What an incredible effort by these students! #BulldogsUnite 🐾🍋
We are excited to welcome Reagan Oster to the Bulldog family as our new Full-Time Substitute Teacher! Reagan will be working throughout the building and will have the opportunity to get to know so many of our students and staff. We are excited to have her energy and enthusiasm at GES and can't wait to see the impact she makes this year!
Here is a little more about Reagan in her own words:
"I'm thrilled to be joining the GES team this year! I recently graduated from Illinois College, and I've spent the last five years working at All Smiles Daycare, where I discovered my passion for teaching and helping children reach their full potential. I'm so excited for this new adventure, to learn from the amazing teachers at GES, and to make lasting memories with my students. Here's to a fantastic school year!"
We are glad you're here, Reagan! Let's make 2026-27 a great one! ❤️🖤🐾
#BulldogsUnite
The start of a new school year always brings a little bit of everything—excitement, nervous butterflies, fresh routines, new faces, and a whole lot of possibilities. Whether this is your first year at Germantown or you’ve been part of our Bulldog family for years, we are looking forward to making this a great year together.
And, of course, don’t forget about BulldogPalooza on Tuesday, August 11! Check the Bulldog Bulletin for all the times and details. It’s the perfect way to kick off the excitement of a new school year!
Keith and Melinda made this remarkable pledge in October 2025, and it was included in our campaign total at that time. Today, we simply want to publicly recognize their generosity and express our heartfelt appreciation for their support and the meaningful legacy they have chosen to honor.
Their gift is more than a contribution toward a new gymnasium. It is a lasting tribute to Brandon and an investment in future generations of Germantown students.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Keith and Melinda, for helping us Raise the Roof while honoring Brandon's memory. Your generosity will impact our school and community for many years to come.
This generous gift brings The Final Push total to $317,261. Combined with the proceeds from Rock Fest, we have now raised $692,261—that's 92% of our $750,000 goal.
There's still time to join The Final Push. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to reaching our goal.
Want to help us cross the finish line?
Join us today: https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#UNITEdForTheFinish
At Germantown Elementary, we believe some of the greatest adventures are the moments we share with the people who mean the most to us.
We are excited to welcome Grandparents and Special Friends to join us for a special morning of smiles, memories, and time together on Friday, October 9th.
We are wrapping up the bidding process for the tornado repairs, and construction is expected to begin soon. Our goal is to complete these repairs during the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year.
As we shared earlier this summer, we temporarily paused the new gym project so we could prioritize the tornado repairs. We are excited to announce that planning for the gym project is moving forward. This fall, we will continue reviewing and refining the project plans before beginning the bidding process during the first semester of the school year. Once the bidding process is complete, we will be ready to move forward with construction.
We are excited to share 3-D renderings of the new gym. Please keep in mind that these renderings reflect a project that is still being reviewed and refined.
Thanks to the generosity shown through Rock Fest and The Final Push, we've raised $691,761 toward our $750,000 goal.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated their time, talents, and financial support to help make this facility a reality. Your generosity and belief in our students and community continue to move this project forward, and we cannot thank you enough. Together, we are building something that will serve Bulldog Country for generations to come.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in teaching or education, or for a retired educator looking to remain active in the classroom.
This position provides valuable classroom experience for individuals interested in a career in teaching or education by leading instruction, supporting students, and working alongside our teaching staff across a variety of grade levels throughout the school year. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate with experienced educators, and make a positive impact in our school community each day.
We are looking for someone who is positive, dependable, flexible, and enjoys working with children. Strong classroom management skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to build positive relationships with students are essential.
Applicants must hold a valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License or Professional Educator License, or be eligible to obtain one.
If you're interested in joining our Bulldog family, please email Martin Son at mson@ges60.org.
To register your student, new or returning:
1. Log into your TeacherEase account
2. Click on ‘Miscellaneous’ at the top of the page
3. Select ‘Online Registration’
Let’s get ready for a great 2026–27 school year.
Dear Germantown Families and Community,
As we prepare for the start of another school year, I am excited to share our theme for the 2026–2027 school year:
UNITE
Over the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to reconnect with Germantown while working alongside our staff and leadership team. As I've learned more about the district and reflected on my previous time here, one thing has become abundantly clear—Germantown's greatest strength has never been a program, a building, or a single individual. It has always been its people. As our district begins a new chapter, I believe it is important to honor the foundation that has made Germantown successful while continuing to build toward the future. This year's theme reflects that belief. This year's theme, UNITE, reflects the belief that we accomplish our best work when we come together with a shared purpose. Students, families, staff, board members, alumni, and community members all play an important role in creating an environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Throughout the year, our HOUSE Program will focus on five character traits that bring UNITE to life.
UNWAVERING: To be UNWAVERING is to remain steady, committed, and dependable, even when challenges arise. At Germantown, we believe that doing the right thing isn't always the easiest thing, but it is always worth it. We want our students to understand that perseverance, integrity, and staying true to their values help build confidence, strengthen character, and inspire others to keep moving forward.
NICE: Being NICE means treating every person with kindness, respect, and compassion. It is choosing patience, showing empathy, and recognizing that even the smallest acts of kindness help create a school where everyone feels valued and welcomed.
INCLUSIVE: To be INCLUSIVE is to make sure everyone feels they belong. Every student deserves to feel seen, heard, respected, and accepted. We celebrate the unique strengths each individual brings to our school and believe our community is stronger because of our differences.
TENACIOUS: Being TENACIOUS means persevering through challenges with determination and resilience. We encourage students to embrace hard work, learn from setbacks, and understand that growth often comes from continuing to move forward even when things become difficult.
EVOLVING: To be EVOLVING is to embrace growth. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, improve, and become better than we were yesterday. We want our students to remain curious, open-minded, and willing to grow both academically and personally.
Together, these five characteristics remind us that our greatest accomplishments happen when we work together. Through our HOUSE Program, students will continue building relationships across grade levels while learning that each person has an important role in making our school community stronger.
UNITEd: connected hearts, shared purpose
As we begin another school year, I look forward to working alongside all of you as we continue building on Germantown's tradition of excellence. Here's to a wonderful year as we UNITE for our students and for one another.
Our phone service has been restored and our phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the issue. We appreciate your support! 🐾
