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Putting the thinking caps on in science class today! #thatsbuffalo
We invite all Georgetown - Ridge Farm senior citizens, to attend our free Holiday Luncheon, on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at 12:00 noon, in the High School Gym. Attendees must make a reservation by calling 217-662-6716 by November 21st.
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We are proud of the project our students have completed for Festival of Trees! The house was picked up and taken the Civic Arena today.
Any GRHS parent that has a student playing basketball this school year, please reach out if you would like to put a shout out in the athletic programs!
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It's time to fall back and catch an extra hour of sleep tonight. When you go to bed, set your clock back by one hour. Enjoy it! See you Monday at school!
Congratulations to Pine Crest Elementary, Mary Miller Junior High, and
Georgetown - Ridge Farm High School!!!!
The 2023 Illinois Report Card has been released by the Illinois State Board of Education. They reported that all three of our schools had no under-performing student groups.
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The Lambert family is back on campus harvesting our crops! We appreciate their commitment to GRHS over the many years. Charlie, Denise, Mason and Harrison have been awesome!
GRHS Cheerleaders will have bake sale items set up during the holiday gathering at this weekend at Barn Again Creations. Please come out, support, and enjoy some yummy goodies!
#WeAreGRF Proud of our veteran NHS members along with our newly inducted students. We have some of the best students in Vermilion County, right here at GRHS!
Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 22-28 as Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Week in Illinois to highlight the need to reduce lead exposure in children.
Lead exposure can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavioral problems, and even coma and death at severely high levels. Anyone can be exposed to lead, but children are at greatest risk. Lead can also be passed from a pregnant person to their unborn child.
Children 6 years of age and younger are required to be evaluated for lead exposure risks by their physician and receive a blood test, if necessary. Children are recommended to be evaluated or tested at 12 months and 24 months of age, and at 3, 4, 5, and 6 years of age. IDPH also urges pregnant persons to be evaluated for lead exposure and tested if deemed necessary.
IDPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have determined that one of the most effective ways to ensure children are protected from the harmful effects of lead is by reducing their exposure to lead contaminated dust in homes where lead-based paint was used prior to being banned. Simple measures such as regularly wet mopping hard surfaced floors and frequently washing children’s hands and their toys as they play should be utilized.
In an effort to address the risk of lead poisoning in older homes, IDPH has instituted the Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement (CLEAR-Win) program to reduce the financial burden of lead abatement for low-income residential property owners. Qualified property owners can apply for grants from local agencies from now through June 30, 2025, for window replacement and, where necessary, other lead hazard control techniques to reduce lead paint and leaded plumbing hazards. Approximately 58% of houses in the state were built before 1978 and, among those, about 40% contain a lead hazard.
The CLEAR-Win grantee agencies include Christian County Health Department, Ford County Public Health Department, Lee County Health Department, Montgomery County Health Department, and Winnebago County Health Department.
For more information, visit: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/lead-poisoning-prevention/clear-win.html
This is a reminder that Wednesday, November 1, 2023 is a scheduled 11:15 a.m. dismissal day for all buildings. This is noted on the updated calendar. Thank you!
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Our community is invited to the Veterans Day activity. Come celebrate and honor our Veterans.
Drive-in movie tonight at GRHS! Donations only. 7:00 start time. See you there!
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Information on our big day of support! Feel free to come by the HS office and donate to this great cause.
Friday, October 27, 2023, will be “It’s All in the Jeans Day” at GRHS. Let’s come together to support those who have been affected by this ugly disease. Please give your $5.oo donation to Mrs. Graham or Mrs. Hackler. If you have a pink shirt, please wear it on the 27th.
The NHS is also supporting “Hats Against Breast Cancer” on the 27th. Students are invited to give a donation to Breast Cancer to be able to wear a hat. Students will be given an “All in the Jeans Day” sticker to show they are participating.
March for Marva will also be held on the morning of the 27th. The GRHS family (staff and students) will walk a lap around the track in honor of Marva Moore. Marva, a special education and co-teacher at GRHS, fought hard in her battle against breast cancer. Our lap is to honor her and our loved ones who have fought against this terrible disease. Everyone please meet at the front doors of the high school around 7:45 am on Friday the 27th.
The NHS thanks you for your support!
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On Saturday, three members of the GRHS Chess Team went to Mattoon High School to compete in the Trahan Chess Tournament against nine other schools from east and central Illinois. Franklin Sullivan, Legend Hughes, and Cole Turner participated in the open tournament where they were competing for individual medals. Legend Hughes brought back the 5th place medal and Franklin Sullivan brought back the 2nd place medal! This was their first tournament and they all did a great job!
Senior Night is this Thursday evening vs. Momence. Kickoff is at 7pm!
Please come out and show support for the senior students that have dedicated themselves to GRHS athletics.
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Some good keys to live by! Mr. Balgeman's classroom.
