Exploratory students are diving into fresh challenges and putting their problem-solving skills to work!
B-I-N-D-I
BINDI! 💚
Isibindi showed up and showed out, winning the House Challenge before Winter Break! Way to go!
Shoutout to Bennett, James, and Aubree for being named Student of the Month for the word compassion and for earning the December Compassion Award! Their kindness and empathy make our school a better place every day. Way to go! 👏
Red vs. Green is in full swing—hallways are packed with students and staff showing off their team colors, and some Panthers are even rocking both! Let the tug of war begin!
December 16, 2025
Dear Families, Community, and Students (PC & MMJH),
It is with a heavy heart that I share an important update regarding the funding of Project Success of Vermilion County. On December 15, 2025, we were notified of the loss of our Full Service Community Schools grant that supports our programs at Pine Crest Elementary and Mary Miller Junior High in Georgetown-Ridge Farm. This unplanned loss has created a financial shortfall that directly impacts our ability to maintain current staffing and program levels. ACT NOW of Illinois, our grantor, has submitted an appeal to the US Department of Education. While we try to remain hopeful, we do not have a guarantee of funding past December 31, 2025. We understand how difficult and unsettling this news is, and we will work hard to find other funding sources to support our after school programs in partnership with Georgetown-Ridge Farm School District. THINGS TO NOTE: 1. All programs: As of January 5, 2026, we will not have bus transportation home for Georgetown-Ridge Farm students. 2. GRHS: All GRHS programs will remain active and open. 3. Pine Crest: As of January 5, 2026, we will provide an afterschool program at Pine Crest Elementary for a limited number of identified students. 4. MMJH: As of January 5, 2026, we will provide an afterschool program at GRHS for a limited number of identified Mary Miller Junior High students. 5. Project Success programs in other districts will remain open. While this is an incredibly difficult moment, our mission remains unchanged. We are actively pursuing new grants, community partnerships, and funding opportunities to sustain and strengthen Project Success programs in the future. We remain deeply committed to the children and families of Georgetown-Ridge Farm and to the staff who make this work possible. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Kimberly David
CEO Project Success
So much creativity, detail, and holiday spirit stitched into every project — we can’t wait to see the final results!
This Friday, December 19th, show your House pride by wearing your House colors — but make it FESTIVE! 🎅✨
Add some holiday flair and represent Altruismo, Amistad, Isibindi, or Rêveur in style.
Which House will bring the most spirit? Let’s see it, Panthers! 💚❤️💙🖤
Come out and support our 6th Grade Boys Basketball team as they take on WJHS at home!
📅 Tuesday, December 16th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MMJH
Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our Panthers!
Throughout the week, students learned what it takes to care for a bottle baby, including proper feeding amounts, the recommended time between feedings based on age, how to prepare a bottle, and how to source necessary supplies. They also practiced identifying signs of illness and recognizing normal behavior for lambs at this stage of life.
Friday, students got hands-on experience by making bottles for the lambs, checking the temperature before feeding, and learning the proper stance and positioning to ensure the lambs eat safely. And yes — the sheep do wear diapers!
Check out the schedule and make sure you’re ready for all the upcoming activities!
We love seeing their creativity and hard work shine!
Our MMJH Student Council Coin War is still going strong through Dec. 18—keep those coins coming! Show your House spirit and help your team take the lead!
✨ Remember:
• Pennies = POINTS for your House jar
• Silver coins = SUBTRACT points from other Houses
The winning House earns a Hot Chocolate Party, so every coin counts! Let’s keep the battle going, Panthers!
We can’t wait to see everyone show off their spirit all week long at MMJH. 🎄
MMJH students who have already completed Sewing class can put their skills to work and use our sewing machines to repair their clothing!
We love seeing students apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations—way to go! 👏
Come out and cheer on our MMJH Boys Basketball team as they take on BHJH at home TODAY, December 10th! Tipoff is at 6:00 PM, and our boys are ready to bring the energy!
Let’s fill the stands and show our Panther pride! 💜💛
