Germantown Elementary School is looking for an educator to add to our rockstar team of teachers.
Are you certified to teach early childhood education and passionate about giving young children a comfortable learning environment where they can grow socially, emotionally, and academically through play and exploration? If so, this is a great prospective job for you. This position can be structured in two different ways. For the candidate that prefers to work part-time only, this position entails teaching a morning Preschool for All Program. For the candidate that seeks full-time employment, this position combines teaching the morning Preschool for All Program with teaching K-4 RtI in the afternoon.
Why GES?
At GES, we foster a family atmosphere that embraces a team approach.
Faculty and staff are respected as professionals and are given the autonomy to innovatively carry out their roles.
Social emotional learning is a focal point in the district.
Student academic achievement is in the top 10% of schools statewide with no underperforming student groups.
Community support of the school is overwhelmingly positive.
We offer a Gold Circle of Quality PreK Program.
We are a fiscally responsible school district with the 5th lowest operating expense per pupil in the entire state of Illinois.
The district earned the highest financial profile designation of ‘Recognition’ for 19 consecutive years.
Our faculty/staff is given the freedom to dress casually every day of the school year. We work hard, have fun, and dress comfortably at GES.
The children of full-time school district employees have the opportunity to attend GES tuition-free.
Interested candidates are asked to contact Robin Becker at rbecker@ges60.org.
A parent/athlete winter sports meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 6:00p.m. on Monday, January 27. All parents of students planning to participate in bowling, volleyball, and golf during the 2024-25 school year are encouraged to attend the meeting with their athlete(s).
The pairings for the Bethel Volleyball Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Lady Bulldogs take on Raccoon at 8:00 on Friday, February 7.
Play with Passion, Leave an Impact. Go Lady Bulldogs!
This Wednesday, January 22, has been declared Hawaiian Night as our JV/V BB teams host St. Rose in the final home basketball game of the season. Our 8th grade basketball players and their parents will be recognized after the varsity game. Come out and support our Bulldogs as they bring the heat to the court.
The Class S Region 6 Girls Basketball Regional Championship Game tips off tonight at 6:30.
As suggested by the SIJHSAA, only advanced tickets will be sold for this game. There will not be any walk-up tickets. The coaches for both teams have been given 110 tickets each to allocate to the families of the players. Those with a ticket for the game must bring the ticket with them to the game, present it at the admissions table along with payment. No ticket, no admission. The tickets are numbered, so we can document which tickets are accounted for. Each ticket is specific to this event and cannot be duplicated.
Doors will open promptly at 5:50 and no sooner.
We look forward to a competitive matchup between the two talented teams.
Two hours until tipoff of the Clinton County Showdown.
Good luck Lady Bulldogs.
Night 3 of the SIJHSAA Region 6 Girls Basketball Regional is in the books.
The pairings for the Class S Region 10 Boys Basketball Regional have been released. Our Bulldogs earned the number one overall seed and will play the winner of the New Horizon Christian School vs. Willow Grove-St. Mary's Co-op game at 6:00 on Wednesday, January 29.
Play had, play smart, make an IMPACT. Let's go Bulldogs!
Class S Region 6 Girls Basketball Regional semifinal action tips off tonight with games at 5:30 and 7:00. Doors open at 5:00. Check back throughout the night for game updates.
It's Game Day!
Our Lady Bulldogs host Trinity Lutheran Co-op at 5:30 in the Region 6 Regional semi-finals.
Our JV/V Bulldog basketball teams travel to Central City for action tonight. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity team.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
Tonight we recognized our 8th grade basketball players and their parents for their dedication to the Lady Bulldog Basketball Program through the years. This is a special group of people who have made a very positive impact on our school community. Thanks for the memories.
Night 2 of the SIJHSAA Region 6 Girls Basketball Regional is in the books.
Mrs. Conner's eighth grade ELA students have reached 200 books read this year as a class. They have been working hard towards their independent reading goals. Keep up the great work, kiddos!
Eat Local at Slots and Scoops on Monday, January 20, and 10% of sales will be donated the the PTA. Local Business+ Great Food+Support a School = Winning
Class S Region 6 Girls Basketball Regional quarterfinal action tips off tonight with games at 5:30 and 7:00. Doors open at 5:00. Check back throughout the night for game updates.
It's Game Day!
Our Varsity Lady Bulldogs host Odin/Patoka at 7:00 in the quarterfinals of the Region 6 SIJHSAA Regional. The 8th grade players and their parents will be recognized after the game.
Play hard,play smart, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
Kindergarten Registration is now open for 2024-25 NEW to the district kindergarten students.
If you live in the Germantown Elementary School boundaries, have a child that will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, and is NOT currently in the Germantown Elementary School Pre-K or TK Programs, please email dkehder@ges60.org or call (618)523-4253, so we can get your child added to the roster, provide you with the information needed to complete the registration process, and schedule a kindergarten screening.
We already have contact information for families with children that attend our PreK and TK Programs, so there is no need for these families to reach out to us.
Our Bulldog family is planning a show of support for Graci this Friday, January 17. In conjunction with Feel Good Friday, we are hosting a Blue Day for Graci. All students and staff are encouraged to wear blue to school. Graci loves all things Bluey and she loves the color blue, so we thought a Blue Day would be a perfect way to lift her spirits and show her how much her Bulldog family cares.
Calling all families with children birth to age 5. Now is the time to sign up for a preschool screening slot.
Why PreK?
Preparing children for school: Early childhood education helps children develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in school.
Improving cognitive development: Studies have shown that early childhood education leads to improved cognitive development in areas such as language, math, and problem-solving.
Enhancing social and emotional development: Early childhood education helps children develop important social and emotional skills, such as the ability to form positive relationships and to regulate their emotions.
Long-term benefits: The benefits of early childhood education can be long-lasting, leading to improved academic and life outcomes later in life.
Grow, explore, and discover with us.
It's Game Day!
Our JV/V Bulldog Basketball teams travel to Bethel McClellan for action this evening. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the Varsity game.
Play hard,play smart, make an IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
