Due to the bitter cold and snow and out of concern for the safety of our students and staff, we have decided to declare an E-Learning Day for Tuesday, January 16.
The teachers will push out E-Learning information to families and students by 8:30 tomorrow morning. Please reach out to the teachers with any questions that you have.
Stay safe Bulldog Country.
Join us for SEL Family Night at Germantown Elementary on Thursday, February 29, from 6:00-7:30. This special evening is all about nurturing relationships – the heart of a child's growth and happiness. Explore fun activities that highlight the significance of positive connections in your child's life. Research tells us that strong relationships contribute to better academic performance, enhanced social skills, and improved emotional well-being. Let's come together as a school community to celebrate the power of relationships in shaping our children's futures.
We invite our current and future Bulldog families to join us for a free, fun, interactive experience, fostering connections that will benefit your child for a lifetime. Activities will target ages birth and up.
Our student enrollment numbers are trending upwards. With an increase in the number of students we serve comes a need to expand our teaching team. Germantown Elementary is looking to hire a forward thinking fourth grade teacher who is passionate about education and strives to make learning meaningful and fun for the students. We anticipate the incoming fourth grade class will have 30 students, thus we will have 2 sections of fourth grade for the 2024-25 school year. This position is for the second section of fourth grade.
Now is an exciting time to join our Bulldog family as we are growing. Last summer, we broke ground on Phase I of a construction project, the addition of 2 early childhood classrooms. Those classrooms are near completion. Phase II will follow at some point in the near future and includes the construction of a new gym. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a front row seat for all the excitement to come.
If you desire to work in an Exemplary district with a family atmosphere that embraces creativity and a team approach, this is the job for you. Whether looking for your first job in education or wanting a change, we welcome all candidates to apply. We honor all years of experience at GES.
Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to Robin Becker at rbecker@ges60.org or 401 Walnut Street, PO Box 400, Germantown, IL, 62245. Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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, 2024, 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 and provide you with the information needed to complete the registration process.
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.
Ms. Mense was busy today delivering knowledge, joy, and a sprinkle of playfulness to the TK classroom.
You're never too old to have a little fun. Embrace the playfulness within.
It is the mission of Germantown Elementary School District #60 to educate all children to the best of their abilities through the cooperation of school, home, and community. The District, in an active partnership with parents and community, promotes excellence in a caring environment in which all students learn and grow. Through this partnership we hope to empower all students to develop a strong self-esteem and to become responsible learners and decision-makers. Attainment of our mission is determined by student academic achievement, social development and positive attitude toward learning.
The Honor Roll program at Germantown Elementary School District #60 recognizes the academic achievement of all fifth through eighth grade students. Students with a grade point average between 3.75-4.0 earn a place on High Honor Roll while students with a GPA between 3.5-3.74 are designated as Honor Roll recipients.
It is our pleasure to recognize the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll recipients. This honor is a direct result of hard work and dedication.
It's Game Day!
Our JV/V BB teams travel to Wesclin for action this evening. The JV game starts at 5:30 with the varsity game to follow.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
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 Varsity Girls Basketball Team travels to Bartelso this evening for Regional action at 8:00 against Trinity.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
With a 28-16 win over Carlyle and a come-from-behind 25-21 effort against St. Rose, our 6BB Team was crowned the Consolation Champions of the ASA Tourney. Congratulations to the players and coaches on a strong finish to the season.
It's Game Day!
Our 6BB Team plays Carlyle at 8:15 in the ASA Tourney.
Our VBB Team takes on Valmeyer at 4:00 in the St. Rose Shootout.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
The University of Illinois Extension will be partnering with Kaskaskia College to host a Theatre Arts, Communication, & Public Speaking Workshop for students 3rd grade and up. Kaskaskia College professors of Theatre Arts and Speech will join in the fun, hands on activities and games to help youth learn more about communicating ideas clearly, speaking to groups, and creatively building content.
Register by January 12 at go.illinois.edu/4HCommunicationsTheatreArts.
For more information call the Extension Office at (618)526-4551 or email akvoss@illinois.edu.
It's Game Day!
Our VGB Team travels to Smithton for action at 5:15 this evening.
Our 6BB Team kicks off the ASA Tourney with a matchup against Albers/Dville at 5:20.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
The pairings for the Smithton Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Lady Bulldogs take on Wolf Branch at 5:15 this evening.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
It's Game Day.
Our VGB Team takes on Wolf Branch at 5:15 in the Smithton Tournament.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
Tonight, we recognized Weston, Nate, Griffen, Lucas, Fletcher, and Kaylee for their dedication to the Bulldog Basketball and Cheer Programs.
We ❤️ our Bulldogs.
It's Game Day.
Our JV/V GB teams travel to Selmaville for action this evening. The JV game starts at 6:00 with the Varsity game to follow.
Our JV/V BB teams host Smithton in action this evening as we celebrate 8th Grade Night. The JV game starts at 6:00 with the Varsity game to follow. After the Varsity game, we will recognize our 8th grade athletes and their parents.
Bring on the Bulldog FIERCE!
A trio of Bulldogs came home with individual hardware from the Bethel Tourney.
Griffen K. - Tournament MVP
Sam H. - All Tourney Team
Lucas C. - 3 Point Contest Champ
Bulldog Country stands proud of you.
With a win over Selmaville in the finale of the Bethel Tournament, our Varsity Bulldogs are crowned the tournament champions. Way to go, Bulldogs!
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