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.
9 days ago, Robin Becker
ILMEA Honors Band
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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#STRONGerTogether
9 days ago, Robin Becker
Kristine and Karl Beer
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.

#STRONGerTogether
10 days ago, Robin Becker
Tim and Chris Winter Family
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.
10 days ago, Robin Becker
SEL Spotlight
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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11 days ago, Robin Becker
Mike and Janae Korte
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!
11 days ago, Robin Becker
Game Day 112025
Shoutout to the Travis and Nicole Toennies Family for their $500 donation to The Final Push! Your support will help build something special for generations of Bulldogs.

#STRONGerTogether
12 days ago, Robin Becker
Tavis and Nicole Toennies Family
It's Game Day! Our 5/6 BB teams host Aviston in action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 followed by 6th grade game.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
12 days ago, Robin Becker
Game Day 111925
The Bulldog spirit travels far. A huge thank you to our anonymous donor from Missouri for their $1,000 contribution to The Final Push. Your support from across state lines means so much to our Bulldog community.

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#STRONGerTogether
13 days ago, Robin Becker
Anonymous 1000
It's Game Day! Our 5/6 and JV/V Bulldog basketball teams host Lebanon. The fifth grade game tips-off at 4:00 followed by 6th grade, JV, and Varsity games.

Our JV/V GB teams travel to Lebanon. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity game.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
13 days ago, Robin Becker
Game Day 111825
On Saturday, our Bulldogs battled their way to a thrilling 62–58 overtime win over SPPCS–Waterloo in the St. John’s Shootout, with Easton taking home Player of the Game honors. Way to go Bulldogs!

#WeAreBulldogSTRONG

14 days ago, Robin Becker
POG Easton
Grateful for an anonymous $500 donation to The Final Push! Every gift gets us closer to raising the roof.

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#STRONGerTogether
14 days ago, Robin Becker
Anonymous 500
It's Game Day! The JV/V GB teams host Albers/Dville and the JV/V BB teams travel to Albers/Dville for action this evening . JV games start at 6:00 followed by varsity.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
14 days ago, Robin Becker
Game Day 111725
It's Game Day! Our 5/6 BB teams travel to Wesclin 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!
14 days ago, Robin Becker
Game Day 111725
We’ve now received 100 donations to The Final Push, totaling $170,744. Combined with the Rockfest, our total raised is $545,744—that’s 73% of our goal.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this effort so far. Let’s keep the momentum going and reach the next milestone: $600,000. Every gift brings us closer—together, we can do this!

Join The Final Push today! Click the link to get started: https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8

#STRONGerTogether

15 days ago, Robin Becker
Next Stop 600K
Shoutout to the Class of 1999!

They’ve joined The Final Push with a generous $580 donation.

Thank you for helping us get one step closer to our $375,000 goal!

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#STRONGerTogether
15 days ago, Robin Becker
Class of 1999
Week #6 of The Final Push

Our Bulldog family continues to amaze us with their generosity.

Amount Raised: $7,725

Each gift makes a real difference—supporting our students, our school, and our shared vision for the future.

We are STRONGer together! Thank you for standing with us.
16 days ago, Robin Becker
Week #6

What a night at the Summersville Shootout! Our Bulldogs earn the win over Smithton while our Lady Bulldogs pick up the victory over Wayne City. Shout-out to Mia P. and Nolan H. for being named Player of the Game.

#WeAreBulldogSTRONG

16 days ago, Robin Becker
POG
A big Bulldog thank you to Justin and Deana Shoemaker for their $250 donation to The Final Push! Your generosity will make a lasting impact.

#STRONGerTogether
16 days ago, Robin Becker
Justin and Deana Shoemaker
It's Game Day! Our VBB Team takes on SPPCS-Waterloo at 2:15 in the St. John's Shootout.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG1
16 days ago, Robin Becker
Game Day 111525