It's Game Day!
Our Lady Bulldogs take to the court of the Germantown Invitational at noon today against St. Teresa, Belleville.
One team, one goal, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
Mrs. Conner's January reader of the month is Erica Larrubia and writer of the month is Knox Musenbrock.
February's reader of the month is Bryce Biggs and writer of the month is Payton Korte.
These students work hard each day in ELA to better their reading and writing. They set positive examples for others and continue to become the best ELA student they can.
Keep up the great work, kiddos!
We are grateful to Huels Oil Company in Carlyle, IL, for serving as a Gold Sponsor for the 21st Annual Bulldog Dash. Their generosity and commitment to our community help make this event possible, supporting our students and school programs in a big way.
For over 50 years, Huels Oil Company has been a trusted provider of fuel, lubricants, and petroleum products throughout Southern Illinois. Known for their outstanding service and dedication to local businesses and families, they continue to fuel our community—both literally and figuratively.
Thank you, Huels Oil Company, for your support and for making a BIG impact in Bulldog Country!
It's Match Day!
Our Bulldog Bowling Team takes to the lanes at Hi-Top Bowl for a match against St. Paul Highland.
Where every roll makes an IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
It's Game Day!
Our 5-8 volleyball teams host D12 with the fifth grade game starting at 4:00 and all other games to follow. After the varsity game, 8th grade players and their parents will be recognized for their dedication to the Bulldog Volleyball Program through the years.
One team, one goal, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
Our Scholar Bulldogs put their knowledge to the test this afternoon in a matchup against D12, and came out on top.
Varsity secured a 240-200 win with strong performances from Austin with 5 toss-ups, Asher with 3, and Logan and Chloe both with 1.
In a 230-150 victory, our JV Scholar Bulldogs had key contributions from Colten with 4 toss-ups, Wyatt with 3, Erica with 2, and Mason with 1.
Next up, our Scholar Bulldogs travel to Bartelso for a matchup against the Braves after school on Thursday, March 6.
Need a basketball fix? Come out to the Metro East Junior High All Star Basketball Classic at Lebanon High School this Sunday, March 2. This event will showcase some of Clinton County’s top talent, including a few of our very own Bulldogs. Come out and cheer them on!
Today, we celebrate Easton S. for earning a place on the 61st Trenton Knights of Columbus Boys 7th Grade Basketball All Tournament Team. Congrats Easton! You make Bulldog Country proud.
It's Match Day!
Our Scholar Bulldogs host D12 in action after school. The first question drops at 3:30.
Buzz in, Make an IMPACT.
We would like to thank our 2025 Bulldog Dash Diamond Sponsor, Koetting Insurance Agency, for their generous donation of $1000. Pictured holding the check is Taylor Koetting along with members of the Bulldog Dash Committee. The school district is very appreciative of local businesses, like Koetting Insurance Agency, for their support of our annual fundraisers.
It's Game Day!
Our 5-8 volleyball teams travel to Aviston for action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 with all other games to follow.
One team, one goal, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
It's Match Day!
Our Bulldog Bowling Team hosts ASA at Bartelso Bowl after school.
Where every roll makes an IMPACT.
It's Game Day!
Our 5-8 volleyball teams host Carlyle with the fifth grade game starting at 4:00 and all other games to follow.
One team, one goal, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
Bowling is going strong in Clinton County thanks in large part to the Mike Gebke Memorial Foundation. A Night at the Races is an event that serves to raise funds to allow for the continued growth and success of youth bowling programs in our community. Come out and show your support for bowling in Clinton County.
The pairings for the ASA 6th Grade Volleyball Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Lady Bulldogs take on Bartelso at 5:05 on Friday, March 7.
One team, one goal, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
How often are we solving our kids’ problems because it’s faster, easier, and we just want it done? This short term solution is just that....short term. We take care of it (tie the shoe, put the laundry away, choose an activity, give them the ipad, etc.). The dust settles. The same issue continues to arise time after time and we wonder why we’re feeling so frustrated. What if we start TODAY by giving them the tools they need (knowledge, practice, support, confidence, freedom to make mistakes, etc.) to figure things out?
What is one thing that you would like your child to be able to do more independently? Pick one thing and write it down. THIS is your goal for the next couple of weeks.
Would it be nice for them to be able to grab the paper towels themselves to clean up a mess? If so, start thinking about what they need to do so. Can they reach the paper towels? If not, can we put them in a smarter place so they don’t have to rely on us to grab them? Is there a stool available? Are they physically able and allowed to move it to where they need it? Our kids need to be able to develop problem solving skills by solving problems.
What can be taken off of your plate in the evening and put onto theirs? Do you need to pack lunches every night along with the 3,000 other things you’re already doing? Can that be a kid responsibility instead? If so, what are your guidelines? Do they need protein each day? How much? Do they know what the options and limits are? Assume they do not know anything about packing a lunch. Be specific. Give choices. Give them the chance to learn how to be independent. It’s a feeling that we want them to appreciate, rather than relying on everyone else.
Do they often forget their lunchbox, instrument, basketball shoes, etc.? Try setting a limit. “I’ll bring you something you forgot once a month” (or quarter, semester, etc. - whatever works for your family). Now they have to decide whether they really need it, or can live with the consequence. After that limit, be consistent. “Sorry. I can’t. You used your chance already. Fresh start in March.” They will learn to double check if it’s that important to them, if they get a negative Dojo, if their grade starts to drop, if they lose a ticket in junior high, if they have to run laps at practice, etc. As long as we continue to solve all of their problems, we are limiting their potential.
Our kids are more capable than we often give them credit for, but they need the opportunity to grow. By stepping back and allowing them to take ownership of small responsibilities, we are setting them up for long-term success. Small steps today lead to big growth tomorrow.
It's Match Day!
Our Bulldog Bowling Team hosts St. Rose at Bartelso Bowl after school.
Bulldog Bowling, where every roll makes an IMPACT.
Today, the Germantown Varsity Scholar Bulldogs split a pair of matches vs. the Aviston Scholar Bowl Team with two very close scores. In the first match, the Bulldogs emerged victorious over the Eagles by the score of 230-170, and in the second, the Eagles showed their strength in defeating the Bulldogs 145-160. Leading scorers for the Varsity Scholar Bulldogs were Austin W. with 8 toss-ups, Wyatt H. with 6, Asher H. with 3, and Peyton S. and Chloe M. each with 1 correct answer.
In exhibition action, the 5th grade Scholar Bulldogs joined the 6th grade Eagles to take on the 7th grade Eagles and won two matches by the scores of 250-220 and 200-190. Colten R. had 6 toss-ups correctly answered in the matches.
Next up for our Scholar Bulldogs is D12 on February 26.
Get your shop on at Dick's Sporting Goods this weekend, and use this coupon for 20% off your purchase. Happy shopping!
It's Game Day!
Our 6-8 volleyball teams travel to Lebanon for action after school. The sixth grade game starts at 4:00 with all other games to follow.
One team, one goal, make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
