Today, we shine our spotlight on Adrian.
Fun Fact about me: I can play the trumpet.
What is one skill you would like to learn? How to juggle.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: My favorite school lunch is pizza stick.
Favorite Field Trip: The one to Busch Stadium
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is ELA.
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they make me understand what I am learning.
Lesson Learned at GES: Not to procrastinate.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss the teachers.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: How the teachers make me feel happy to go to school.
I will always remember: Germantown
Upon graduation from GES, Adrian plans to go to Central High School.
Adrian, you have been a member of our Bulldog family since 2017. During your 9 years at GES, you made a difference with your manners and smile, always setting a good example for others. 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: I can play the trumpet.
What is one skill you would like to learn? How to juggle.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: My favorite school lunch is pizza stick.
Favorite Field Trip: The one to Busch Stadium
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is ELA.
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: When they make me understand what I am learning.
Lesson Learned at GES: Not to procrastinate.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss the teachers.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: How the teachers make me feel happy to go to school.
I will always remember: Germantown
Upon graduation from GES, Adrian plans to go to Central High School.
Adrian, you have been a member of our Bulldog family since 2017. During your 9 years at GES, you made a difference with your manners and smile, always setting a good example for others. We wish you all the best as you continue your life journey in high school. Never forget, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
The 8th Grade Graduation time has been set for 7:00 on Tuesday, May 12. The doors to the school will open at 6:00.
Congratulations to Kayne S. for qualifying for the State Golf Tournament with a career-best 39 this morning at the Regional Golf Tournament. His performance earned him a 5th place medal finish, a tremendous accomplishment.
Kayne will compete at Kokopelli Golf Club on Monday, May 11.
Best of luck at State, Kayne.
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Kayne will compete at Kokopelli Golf Club on Monday, May 11.
Best of luck at State, Kayne.
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Today, we shine our spotlight on Rayna.
Fun Fact about me: I love to read in my free time.
What is one skill you would like to learn? A skill I would like to learn is how to branch out of my bubble.
Chicken or Banana? Banana
Favorite School Lunch: Bosco Sticks
Favorite Field Trip: 7th Grade Science Center with Mr. Abney
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: How supportive they are.
Lesson Learned at GES: One thing I will take is to be respectful of my school.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss knowing everyone and being able to say hi.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Something that makes me proud to be a Bulldog is the teachers' respect for the students.
I will always remember: I will always remember when Cece and I were at last year's graduation and someone behind squeaked really loud and we laughed the whole graduation.
Upon graduation from GES, Rayna plans to go to Central High School.
Rayna, you joined our Bulldog family in 2020 when you were in third grade. We are so grateful for the opportunity to watch you grow in a multitude of ways during your time at GES. We wish you the best of luck in high school. Remember, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: I love to read in my free time.
What is one skill you would like to learn? A skill I would like to learn is how to branch out of my bubble.
Chicken or Banana? Banana
Favorite School Lunch: Bosco Sticks
Favorite Field Trip: 7th Grade Science Center with Mr. Abney
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: How supportive they are.
Lesson Learned at GES: One thing I will take is to be respectful of my school.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss knowing everyone and being able to say hi.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Something that makes me proud to be a Bulldog is the teachers' respect for the students.
I will always remember: I will always remember when Cece and I were at last year's graduation and someone behind squeaked really loud and we laughed the whole graduation.
Upon graduation from GES, Rayna plans to go to Central High School.
Rayna, you joined our Bulldog family in 2020 when you were in third grade. We are so grateful for the opportunity to watch you grow in a multitude of ways during your time at GES. We wish you the best of luck in high school. Remember, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
We are so grateful to Steve and Tina Arentsen for their generous $500 donation to The Final Push. It’s because of supporters like you that we continue to build something special for our students and community. Thank you for making a difference!
To contribute to The Final Push, visit:
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
To contribute to The Final Push, visit:
https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
#STRONGerTogether
It's Match Day! Members of the Bulldog Golf Team take to the links at Roland Barkau Golf Course in Regional Tournament action.
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
Tee it up, Bulldog STRONG!
The Athletic Awards Ceremony is tonight at 6:00 in the school gym. Doors will open at 5:45. All varsity athletes and their parents are invited to attend.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Wyatt.
Fun Fact about me: I like sports like soccer and golf.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to speak a different language.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: BBQ ribs
Favorite Field Trip: Tour of the Cardinals stadium
Favorite Subject: Social Studies
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: Leniency
Lesson Learned at GES: My ability to play trombone
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Recess
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Our amazing sports teams
I will always remember: The friends I made at GES.
Upon graduation from GES, Wyatt plans to go to Central High School.
Wyatt, you have been an important part of our Bulldog family since 2016. We have enjoyed getting the opportunity to watch you learn and grow. We wish you the best of luck in high school. Remember, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: I like sports like soccer and golf.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to speak a different language.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: BBQ ribs
Favorite Field Trip: Tour of the Cardinals stadium
Favorite Subject: Social Studies
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: Leniency
Lesson Learned at GES: My ability to play trombone
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Recess
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Our amazing sports teams
I will always remember: The friends I made at GES.
Upon graduation from GES, Wyatt plans to go to Central High School.
Wyatt, you have been an important part of our Bulldog family since 2016. We have enjoyed getting the opportunity to watch you learn and grow. We wish you the best of luck in high school. Remember, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
In the wake of the week’s storms, we’re grateful that no one was injured, while also recognizing that some families in our community were impacted. Even when everyone is physically safe, events like this can leave children (and adults) feeling unsettled.
This week, our SEL focus is “Helping Children Feel Safe, Connected, and Supported.” Children may express their feelings in different ways—some may want to talk about what happened, while others might show changes in behavior, mood, or sleep. All of these responses can be normal.
Here are a few ways families can support children at home:
*Keep routines consistent as much as possible to provide a sense of stability
*Invite conversation, but don’t force it—let your child share at their own pace
*Validate feelings by acknowledging worries or fears without dismissing them
*Limit exposure to media coverage that may increase anxiety
*Focus on helpers and community strength, highlighting how people support one another during difficult times
*This is also an opportunity to model resilience. Simple reassurances, quality time together, and calm, supportive responses can go a long way in helping children feel secure again.
Together, we can help our children feel safe, cared for, and confident as our community recovers.
This week, our SEL focus is “Helping Children Feel Safe, Connected, and Supported.” Children may express their feelings in different ways—some may want to talk about what happened, while others might show changes in behavior, mood, or sleep. All of these responses can be normal.
Here are a few ways families can support children at home:
*Keep routines consistent as much as possible to provide a sense of stability
*Invite conversation, but don’t force it—let your child share at their own pace
*Validate feelings by acknowledging worries or fears without dismissing them
*Limit exposure to media coverage that may increase anxiety
*Focus on helpers and community strength, highlighting how people support one another during difficult times
*This is also an opportunity to model resilience. Simple reassurances, quality time together, and calm, supportive responses can go a long way in helping children feel secure again.
Together, we can help our children feel safe, cared for, and confident as our community recovers.
It's Dash Day! Join us at Schoendienst Park for an evening of family, fun, and fitness as we celebrate the 22nd Annual Bulldog Dash.
4:30 Walk-Up Registration Opens
6:00 5K Race Begins
7:00 2K Race Begins
4:30 Walk-Up Registration Opens
6:00 5K Race Begins
7:00 2K Race Begins
A huge Bulldog thank you to our custodian, Carl Diesen, for the incredible amount of work he has put in this week during tornado recovery efforts. From early mornings to long days, Carl has gone above and beyond to help get our building and grounds back in shape. We are truly grateful for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to our school community.
Look at our Bulldog Alumni—STRONG, successful, and shining at the high school level. We are so proud to see our former Bulldogs excelling and making a difference beyond the halls of GES. These outstanding students were recognized at the Clinton County Academic Excellence Awards Banquet for being in the Top 10% of their graduating class.
Congratulations Kara, Owen, Landon, Aidan, Dalton, and Kaelyn. Your hard work, dedication, and excellence continue to shine. Keep reaching for the stars!
#OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog
Congratulations Kara, Owen, Landon, Aidan, Dalton, and Kaelyn. Your hard work, dedication, and excellence continue to shine. Keep reaching for the stars!
#OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog
Tomorrow is our FINAL Feel Good Friday of the school year, and we’re going out with a GLOW.
It’s a glow theme, so get ready to shine bright, Bulldogs.
The students are encouraged to wear their HOUSE t-shirt to show their HOUSE spirit as we celebrate a fantastic year together. Let’s light up the school with positivity, energy, and Bulldog pride.
Glow big or glow home!
It’s a glow theme, so get ready to shine bright, Bulldogs.
The students are encouraged to wear their HOUSE t-shirt to show their HOUSE spirit as we celebrate a fantastic year together. Let’s light up the school with positivity, energy, and Bulldog pride.
Glow big or glow home!
It’s Bulldog Dash time!
Packet Pick-Up is happening today from 3:00–6:00 at Germantown Elementary and tomorrow beginning at 4:30 at Schoendienst Park.
Student and parent bags are being sent home with the students today.
Be sure to grab your gear and get ready for Race Day tomorrow.
Packet Pick-Up is happening today from 3:00–6:00 at Germantown Elementary and tomorrow beginning at 4:30 at Schoendienst Park.
Student and parent bags are being sent home with the students today.
Be sure to grab your gear and get ready for Race Day tomorrow.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Avery.
Fun Fact about me: I love to deer hunt.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to do a full.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Popcorn chicken
Favorite Field Trip: Science Center in 7th grade
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: The way they help me.
Lesson Learned at GES: To respect others.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: My friends
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Being successful in volleyball.
I will always remember: I will always remember the day that my mom ate lunch with me in 2nd grade.
Upon graduation from GES, Avery plans to go to Mater Dei High School.
Avery, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for 9 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: I love to deer hunt.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to do a full.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Popcorn chicken
Favorite Field Trip: Science Center in 7th grade
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: The way they help me.
Lesson Learned at GES: To respect others.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: My friends
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Being successful in volleyball.
I will always remember: I will always remember the day that my mom ate lunch with me in 2nd grade.
Upon graduation from GES, Avery plans to go to Mater Dei High School.
Avery, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for 9 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.
When the unexpected happens, it reminds us what truly matters—each other.
Over the past few days, we’ve seen the strength of this community in action. Neighbors helping neighbors, hands stepping up without being asked, and hearts showing up in big ways.
When the going gets tough, we come together, and in doing so, we grow STRONGer than ever.
We are happy to share that key systems have been fully restored and verified:
Power has been restored ✅
Gas service has been restored ✅
The fire alarm system is fully operational ✅
The sprinkler system is fully operational ✅
Clean-up has been completed ✅
With this in place, we have been given approval to welcome our students and staff back to school tomorrow.
While the building is safe and ready for students, major repairs related to the storm damage will take place during the summer months. This will allow us to fully restore affected areas without disrupting the school day.
A few important notes:
*Due to roof damage, Ms. Hall's classroom will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Her classes will meet in Mrs. Weekley's room.
*Due to roof damage, the speech classroom will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Speech classes will meet in the vacant primary wing classroom.
*Mr.Winterbottom's 1:00-1:40 algebra class will meet in the teacher workroom.
Upcoming Events:
*All upcoming events will remain as scheduled. We hope to see everyone at the Bulldog Dash on Friday.
*The Athletic Banquet has been rescheduled for Monday, May 4, at 6:00 in the gym.
*The last day of school for grades TK-7 will be Thursday, May 21, with dismissal at 1:40.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Erica.
Fun Fact about me: I play bass clarinet in the Germantown Band.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to play the guitar.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Cheesy garlic bread
Favorite Field Trip: Clinton County Music Festival
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: One quality I appreciate most in a teacher is their ability to explain something in a kind way, even if the thing that needs to be explained is simple.
Lesson Learned at GES: One thing I learned at GES that I will take with me to high school is how to be kind, even when others don't act the same way to me.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss the teachers in this school because I could tell they all cared about us.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Something that makes me most proud to be a Bulldog is the welcoming community.
I will always remember: I will always remember roaming around the school halls before practices or games and having fun.
Upon graduation from GES, Erica plans to go to Mater Dei High School.
Erica, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for 9 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: I play bass clarinet in the Germantown Band.
What is one skill you would like to learn? I would like to learn how to play the guitar.
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Cheesy garlic bread
Favorite Field Trip: Clinton County Music Festival
Favorite Subject: ELA
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: One quality I appreciate most in a teacher is their ability to explain something in a kind way, even if the thing that needs to be explained is simple.
Lesson Learned at GES: One thing I learned at GES that I will take with me to high school is how to be kind, even when others don't act the same way to me.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss the teachers in this school because I could tell they all cared about us.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: Something that makes me most proud to be a Bulldog is the welcoming community.
I will always remember: I will always remember roaming around the school halls before practices or games and having fun.
Upon graduation from GES, Erica plans to go to Mater Dei High School.
Erica, you have been a member of our Bulldog family for 9 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.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Stacy.
Fun Fact about me: I like listening to music.
What is one skill you would like to learn? One skill i would like to learn is being to able to control my body language.
Chicken or Banana? Banana
Favorite School Lunch: Pizza burger
Favorite Field Trip: The Science Center
Favorite Subject: Science
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: I appreciate how they are helpful and well-mannered.
Lesson Learned at GES: One thing I learned at GES that I will take with me to high school will be to always be supportive and be kind to everyone.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss all the teachers.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: I'm proud to be a Bulldog because everyone here is nice and incredible.
I will always remember: when I scooted too hard on the bleachers and Mia Wells was next to me, and I accidently pushed her off the bleachers.
Upon graduation from GES, Stacy plans to go to Central High School.
Stacy, you joined our Bulldog family in 2018 when you were in first grade. We are so grateful for the opportunity to watch you grow in so many ways during your time at GES. We wish you the best of luck in high school. Remember, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
Fun Fact about me: I like listening to music.
What is one skill you would like to learn? One skill i would like to learn is being to able to control my body language.
Chicken or Banana? Banana
Favorite School Lunch: Pizza burger
Favorite Field Trip: The Science Center
Favorite Subject: Science
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: I appreciate how they are helpful and well-mannered.
Lesson Learned at GES: One thing I learned at GES that I will take with me to high school will be to always be supportive and be kind to everyone.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: I will miss all the teachers.
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: I'm proud to be a Bulldog because everyone here is nice and incredible.
I will always remember: when I scooted too hard on the bleachers and Mia Wells was next to me, and I accidently pushed her off the bleachers.
Upon graduation from GES, Stacy plans to go to Central High School.
Stacy, you joined our Bulldog family in 2018 when you were in first grade. We are so grateful for the opportunity to watch you grow in so many ways during your time at GES. We wish you the best of luck in high school. Remember, once a Bulldog always a Bulldog.
Good evening Bulldog Country. The school sustained damage during tonight's storm. We are assessing the situation with assistance from the fire department. School will not be in session tomorrow. This will be considered an emergency day. This day will be made up at the end of the school year. There are downed trees and power lines near the school, so please stay clear of the area if at all possible. An update will be provided at some point tomorrow.
Today, we shine our spotlight on Jared.
Fun Fact about me: I like going to tractor pulls.
What is one skill you would like to learn? How to drive a pulling tractor
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Salisbury steak
Favorite Field Trip: The Science Museum
Favorite Subject: PE
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: Kindness
Lesson Learned at GES: How to be kind.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Feel Good Friday
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: How kind everybody is.
I will always remember: the last day of school.
Upon graduation from GES, Jared plans to go to Central High School.
Jared, 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: I like going to tractor pulls.
What is one skill you would like to learn? How to drive a pulling tractor
Chicken or Banana? Chicken
Favorite School Lunch: Salisbury steak
Favorite Field Trip: The Science Museum
Favorite Subject: PE
Teacher Quality You Appreciate Most: Kindness
Lesson Learned at GES: How to be kind.
What You Will Miss Most about GES: Feel Good Friday
What Makes You Most Proud to be a Bulldog: How kind everybody is.
I will always remember: the last day of school.
Upon graduation from GES, Jared plans to go to Central High School.
Jared, 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.
