Amy and John Bruggemann have added the Class of 1990 to the mix for the Class Challenge with their $500 donation to The Final Push! Every donation makes a difference on our fundraising journey.
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Get ready for a week of cheer,
Filled with fun and holiday gear.
Santa vs. Grinch and PJ’s too,
Each day brings something fun to do.
Filled with fun and holiday gear.
Santa vs. Grinch and PJ’s too,
Each day brings something fun to do.
Honoring the memory of Derek Garrison, the Class of 2002 donated $610 to The Final Push at GES. A beautiful way to honor a Bulldog and give back to future generations.
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Shoutout to a Class of 2008 alum! Thank you for your anonymous gift to The Final Push. Every dollar counts.
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We are grateful to Kerry, Katy, Kora, and Kit for their $250 contribution to The Final Push! Together, we are working to Raise the Roof on a new gym for the community children.
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It's Game Day! The JV/V BB teams host Aviston and the JV/V GB teams travel to Aviston 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!
The Final Push continues! Thank you to Marla Langenhorst, former Bulldog parent and School Board member, for her generous $500 donation. Every gift brings us closer to our goal of raising $750,000 for our new gym!
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It's Game Day! The V BB team hosts St. Rose and the JV/V GB teams travel to St. Rose for action this evening . JV girls and V boys start at 6:00 with varsity girls to follow the JV game.
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 ASA 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!
On the way to $600K, together we push and pave the way!
After 7 weeks of The Final Push, 107 donations have brought in $171,744. With the Rockfest added in, our total so far is $546,744!
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After 7 weeks of The Final Push, 107 donations have brought in $171,744. With the Rockfest added in, our total so far is $546,744!
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Celebrate the season with our Band & Chorus Christmas Concert.
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, December 10 at 1:30 PM
Official Show: Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 PM
Doors open 30 minutes early—bring your holiday cheer!
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, December 10 at 1:30 PM
Official Show: Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 PM
Doors open 30 minutes early—bring your holiday cheer!
Bulldog pride in action! A generous alum gave $2,000 to The Final Push, helping us in our efforts to Raise the Roof.
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Set sail for holiday cheer! Our PreK–4th graders present A Pirate Christmas on Tuesday, December 9, at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before performance time. Come celebrate the season with us.
This week brought in $1,000, our smallest week yet, but you know what they say: slow and steady wins the race. Every donation is a step closer to our goal of a new gymnasium for Bulldogs Country.
Let’s keep the momentum going. Share, give, and cheer. Together, we can make a difference.
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Let’s keep the momentum going. Share, give, and cheer. Together, we can make a difference.
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It's Performance Day! After a successful audition, Wyatt was elected for the ILMEA Honors Band. He’s performing today at Belleville West High School for the District 6 festival. GES is so proud to have Wyatt represent us.
We are grateful to receive a generous $1,000 donation from a member of the Class of 2000. Karl Beer, GES alum, and Kristine Beer, GES staffer, are giving back to their Bulldog family.
Thank you for being part of The Final Push and helping us get closer to our $375,000 goal. Every gift makes a lasting impact.
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Thank you for being part of The Final Push and helping us get closer to our $375,000 goal. Every gift makes a lasting impact.
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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!
