Germantown Elementary School District #60

The GES #60 Raise the Roof Campaign is an ambitious endeavor that seeks to construct a new gymnasium, a space that will serve as a sanctuary for physical development, teamwork, and personal growth. As our school district expands, so do the needs of our students. With an increasing enrollment, our current gymnasium is bursting at the seams, unable to accommodate the growing demand for athletic programs, physical education classes, and extracurricular activities. The vision for this project is not merely about erecting brick and mortar; it is about investing in the future of our children. A modern and spacious gym will provide them with the resources and opportunities they deserve, nurturing their physical wellness alongside their academic achievements. It will foster a sense of community, bringing together students, faculty, and families in a shared pursuit of health, fitness, and camaraderie. To turn this vision into a reality, we face a critical challenge - a funding gap of $750,000. But we firmly believe that within our united community lies the power to overcome any obstacle. Together, we can raise the roof, quite literally, and create a space where our students can reach new heights, discover their potential, and forge lifelong bonds of friendship. We invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey of transformation. Your support, whether it be through generous donations, volunteer efforts, or spreading the word, will make an indelible impact on the lives of countless students for years to come. Together, let us build strong minds and strong bodies, empowering the leaders of tomorrow and strengthening the foundation of our community. A Capital Campaign Committee was established in August to help us in our efforts to fill the funding gap. Through the committee’s hard work over the course of the past seven months, we have put together an event called the Raise the Roof Rock Fest. We hope you will join us for the Raise the Roof Rock Fest on Saturday, September 21, where afternoon will fade to night as 5 different bands will rock out on two stages. Rock under the stars by fueling up with expertly crafted eats from a huge variety of food trucks, and ICE cold refreshments. Enjoy our small town park atmosphere with general admission, or upgrade to VIP passes to get up close to the action on the stage. For the ultimate experience, reserve a table close to the stage with access to a private concession stand tent and dedicated restrooms. Whatever option you choose, you are sure to enjoy our small town with BIG sound! Full lineup and event information will be available on April 9th. All proceeds will be allocated to the "Raise The Roof" campaign for GES District 60 Make sure you like our page, subscribe on our website: www.germantownrockfest.com. If you or your business would like to understand more about becoming a sponsor, send your inquiry to: raisetheroof@ges60.org.

It's Performance Day! The Bulldog Band takes to the Triad Middle School 'stage' at 5:15 tomorrow for their District Contest Performance. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

Today we celebrate Griffen. Griffen is the recipient of the 2024 Illinois Principal Association Leadership Award. One student from each member school of the IPA can be nominated for this prestigious honor. Griffen's strong work ethic and commitment to being a person of good character shines through in all that he does. Whether working in the classroom, playing on the court, or mentoring younger students, he leads by example and serves as an inspiration to those around him. Bulldog Country stands proud of Griffen.

Our Lady Bulldogs won a thriller over a very talented Breese District 12 team, 26-24, 20-25, and 15-3, to win the championship of the Clinton County Conference Tournament. We are Bulldog FIERCE! FIERCE heart. Unstoppable spirit.

Join us for Camo Night this evening as our Lady Bulldog volleyball teams take to the court at Central High School for the Clinton County Conference Tournament. Let's pack the gym and go camo cRaZy! Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's Match Day! Our Bulldog bowlers take to the lanes of St. Clair Bowl for the Girls Individual Tournament. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's GameDay. Our Varsity Lady Bulldogs take to the court at the Central High School auxiliary gym for a 6:00 matchup against Carlyle. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's GameDay as we tip off the Clinton County Conference Volleyball Tournament. Our Varsity Lady Bulldogs take on the winner of Bartelslo/Lebanon at 6:40 in the Central High School auxiliary gym. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's Match Day! Our Bulldog bowlers take to the lanes of St. Clair Bowl for the Boys Individual Tournament. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

Two of our fifth grade Bulldog Brainiacs, Asher and Austin, earned Top 10 individual honors at today's Cougar Pride Scholar Bowl Tournament. They answered 19 and 17 toss-up questions respectively during today's competition. The future looks bright for our Scholar Bulldogs.

It's Match Day! Members of the Bulldog Bowling Team take to the lanes of St. Clair Bowl this morning for SIJHSAA Regional Tourney action. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's Scholar Bowl Tournament Day! Our Scholar Bulldogs travel to Central High School today for the Cougar Pride Scholar Bowl Tournament. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

Calling all Bulldog Band Alumni. Exciting news - the Bulldog Band Program has new uniforms. We have made pillows from the old ones that would make a great piece to display your medals and other memorabilia from your time at GES or just make a great piece to commemorate your time in band. The pillows are $30 each. We are accepting cash or check payment upon pickup. There is no limit to how many you can purchase. Pick up information will be released after an order is made. There are a limited number of pillows available for purchase. If you are interested, be sure to act fast. For those interested in placing an order, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/eEUAXyeVZ1WMCBQY6 Contact Ms. Reuter at greuter@ges60.org for questions.

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It was a tough battle, but our Lady Bulldogs came out on top with a 25-21, 22-25, 15-8 win over Albers/Dville in the championship game of the St. Rose 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament. We are Bulldog FIERCE!

It's GameDay. Our JV Lady Bulldogs play for the championship of the St. Rose Volleyball Tournament this evening at 6:40 against Albers/Dville. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

While it seems like the Bulldog Bowling season just started, we held our final regular season match of the year after school today against Bartelso at Bartelso Bowl. Before the match, we recognized our lone 8th grade bowler, Fletcher. Fletcher took the leap of faith with us for our inaugural year of bowling last year and continues to be part of the program in year two. We thank him and his parents for their dedication to Bulldog Bowling.

It's MatchDay! Our Bulldog Bowling Team takes on Bartelso at Bartelso Bowl after school today. The 8th grade bowlers for both teams will be recognized prior to the match at approximately 3:30. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's GameDay! Our JV Lady Bulldogs take on Bartelso at 5:00 and ASA at 7:00 in the St. Rose JV Volleyball Tournament. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!

It's Match Day! Our Bulldog Bowling Team travels to Hank's Bowl after school today for a match against Aviston. Start time is approximately 3:45. Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!