Middle School Daily Announcements
Friday, December 12, 2025
B Day
Lunch Today: Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza, Red Pepper Strips, Grapes, & Milk
Ala Carte: Mini Cheese Calzones
Congratulations to our Students of the Week:
Leah Alexander nominated by Mrs. Sweeney
Brody Bitner nominated by Mrs. Koca
Isabella Hernandez nominated by Mrs. Krippel
Jillian Erhard nominated by Ms. Dziuban
Please come to the office after announcements to have your picture taken!
Attendance report from Thursday:
1st Place - 6th Grade with 96.6%
2nd Place Tie - 7th & 8th Grade with 94.9%
The staff attendance percentage was 95.7%
Christmas Dress Up Days are as follows for next week:
Monday, Dec. 15 - Favorite Flannel
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Favorite Christmas Movie Shirt
Wednesday, Dec. 17 - Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday, Dec. 18 - Favorite PJ’s
Friday, Dec. 19 - Wear a Santa Hat, Elf Hat, Antlers, or Christmas Hat
The Grundy County Animal Shelter fundraiser is still going on. We are looking for NEW OR GENTLY USED BLANKETS AND SHEETS FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER. They can be any size, color or shape. We are also looking for paper towels and laundry detergent. All items can be placed in the big box near the office. WE will be doing this fundraiser through Tuesday, December 16th, after that all items will be donated. So if you have any extra blankets or sheets at home and want to purge them now is the time!! If you have any questions please ask Coach Yed or Mrs. McMurtrey! Thank you!!
Girls 7th and 8th grade basketball awards will be Monday night December 15th at 6:00 pm. Please bring your uniforms to Coach Drey and Mr. Leve if you haven't already done so. Do your best to make it to awards night and thanks for a great season!
Last night the 6th grade boys basketball team played Morris Grade School in the opening game of the ICS tournament.
They won 31-21
Leading scorers were:
Jonny Shats - 13pts
Danny Matsko - 7pts
Elliot Olson - 5pts
Jack Gagliardo - 2pts
Conner Lynn - 2pts
Keagan Douglas -2pts
In a tightly contested game, they stepped up with outstanding team defense in the fourth quarter, led by Mason Wren, to secure the win.
They play again tonight in Manhattan and will continue the ICS tournament on Saturday.
On Thursday night the 7th grade Coalers basketball team traveled to Reed-Custer to take on the Panthers. The boys would control the game right away pulling away early and defeating the Panthers 37-18. The win improves their record to 4-9 on the season and 2-1 in conference play. Scoring on Thursday was Jackson Prium with 11 points, Drake Heath with 8 points, Andrew Beckers with 5 points, Brayden Brncich with 4 points, Rylan Davy, Devin Rettig, Reese Schute, and Seth Langer all had 2 points, and Roland Novak chipped in a free throw. The Coalers will travel to Manhattan tonight.
The 8th grade boys basketball team was able to secure their third conference victory Thursday night to improve to 3-0 in the IVC. The Coalers were able to outlast Reed Custer 37-23 and are ready for a showdown for the regular season conference championship against Shabbona next week.
Leading the Coalers in points was
Jaxon Shats with 9
Carter Shain with 8
Bryson Male with 7
Caleb Hall with 5
Braden Sorensen and Ryan Carpenter with 3 each
And Chase Clubb with 2
The Coalers play tonight against Manhattan. Good Luck Boys.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A Day
Lunch Today: Chik’N Fry Stix, Au Gratin Potatoes, Apple Salad, & Milk
Ala Carte: Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Attendance report from Wednesday:
1st Place - 7th Grade with 94.6%
2nd Place - 6th Grade with 94.2%
3rd Place - 8th Grade with 93.3%
The staff attendance percentage was 94.4%
Teachers and band students, Group 2 has lessons this morning. If you are unsure of your lesson group or time, please check your band Google Classroom.
Hot Cocoa Sales are tomorrow from 8:00a-8:25a in the Commons Area. A cup of hot cocoa is $1.00 and toppings are 50 cents.
The Grundy County Animal Shelter fundraiser is still going on. We are looking for NEW OR GENTLY USED BLANKETS AND SHEETS FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER. They can be any size, color or shape. We are also looking for paper towels and laundry detergent. All items can be placed in the big box near the office. WE will be doing this fundraiser through Tuesday, December 16th, after that all items will be donated. So if you have any extra blankets or sheets at home and want to purge them now is the time!! If you have any questions please ask Coach Yed or Mrs. McMurtrey! Thank you!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
C-Day with a B-Day Homeroom
Lunch Today: Early Dismissal - No Lunch Served
Ala Carte:
Attendance report from Tuesday:
1st Place - 7th Grade with 96.2%
2nd Place - 6th Grade with 94.3%
3rd Place - 8th Grade with 93.6%
The staff attendance percentage was 94.4%
Hot Cocoa Sales are this Friday, December 12th from 8:00a-8:25a in the Commons Area. A cup of hot cocoa is $1.00 and toppings are 50 cents.
The student council began a new fundraiser. This fundraiser is different from our other fundraisers. It’s for the Grundy County Animal Shelter. We are looking for NEW OR GENTLY USED BLANKETS AND SHEETS FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER. They can be any size, color or shape. We are also looking for paper towels and laundry detergent. All items can be placed in the big box near the office. WE will be doing this fundraiser through Tuesday, December 16th, after that all items will be donated. So if you have any extra blankets or sheets at home and want to purge them now is the time!! If you have any questions please ask Coach Yed or Mrs. McMurtrey! Thank you!!
Last night the 6th grade boys basketball team played Wilmington.
The A team won 24-11.
Leading scorers were:
Jonny Shats - 12pts
Danny Matsko - 9pts
Elliot Olson - 3pts
The B team won 22-10
Leading scorers were:
Bradlee Severson - 6pts
Adler Hamann - 6pts
Elliott Erhard - 4pts
Keagan Douglas - 4pts
Jaden Friddle - 2pts
The play again tomorrow at the ICS tournament vs. Morris Grade School
On Monday night, the 7th grade Coalers took a trip over to Peotone. The Coalers would keep the game close throughout, but would not be able to get on top losing the contest 30-20. Scoring for the Coalers was Jackson Prium with 11 points, Roland Novak with 4 points, Rylan Davy with 3 points, and Drake Heath with 2 points.
On Tuesday night, we should be happy the ComEd bill is getting paid because the 7th Grade Coalers could have shot the lights out against Wilmington. The Coalers went wire to wire leading the whole game taking down the Wildcats 33-20. The Coalers were led by Andrew Beckers with 16 points including 4 3-pointers, Jackson Prium with 13 points, and rounding it out for the Coalers were both Brayden Brncich and Drake Heath with 2 points. The Coalers' record is now 3-9 and will look to Reed Custer as we travel over there on Thursday.
The 8th grade boys basketball team improved to 8-4 on the year and are on a 3 game winning streak after defeating Wilmington on Tuesday night 43-22. The Coalers shot the ball well and played great defense with half court pressure.
Leading the Coalers in points was
Jaxon Shats with 11
Ryan Carpenter with 8
Blake Jones with 7
Carter Shain with 6
Joe Smith with 5
Bryson Male and Chase Clubb with 3 a piece.
The Coalers play Thursday at Reed Custer. Good Luck Boys.
B Day
Lunch Today: Popcorn Chicken, Garden Salad, Sidekick, & Milk
Ala Carte: Pepperoni Pizza Flatbread
Attendance report from Monday:
1st Place - 6th Grade with 94.8%
2nd Place - 7th Grade with 94.1%
3rd Place - 8th Grade with 89.9%
The staff attendance percentage was 97.2%
The student council began a new fundraiser. This fundraiser is different from our other fundraisers. It’s for the Grundy County Animal Shelter. We are looking for NEW OR GENTLY USED BLANKETS AND SHEETS FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER. They can be any size, color or shape. We are also looking for paper towels and laundry detergent. All items can be placed in the big box near the office. WE will be doing this fundraiser through Tuesday, December 16th, after that all items will be donated. So if you have any extra blankets or sheets at home and want to purge them now is the time!! If you have any questions please ask Coach Yed or Mrs. McMurtrey! Thank you!!
On Monday night the 8th grade boys improved their record to 7-4 by defeating the Peotone Blue Devils 43-32. It was a game in which the Coalers were able to attack the basket and get Peotone in a lot of foul trouble. The end game for the Coalers was much improved as they did not turn the ball over, and were able to make 4 out 6 from the free throw line in the final frame to get the victory.
Leading the coalers in points
Was Jaxon Shats with 20 points
Carter Shain with 10 points
Caleb Hall with 7 4th quarter points to help ice the game
Joe Smith and Bryson Male each added three points.
The Coalers continue conference play tonight at home against Wilmington. Good Luck Boys.
Monday, December 8, 2025
A Day
Lunch Today: Pizza Boat, Cucumber Slices, Strawberry Craisins, & Milk
Ala Carte: Hot Dog on a Bun & Pretzel Dippers with Cheddar Cheese
Attendance report from Friday:
1st Place - 7th Grade with 94.8%
2nd Place - 8th Grade with 92.4%
3rd Place - 6th Grade with 92.1%
The staff attendance percentage was 91.6%
Teachers and band students, Group 1 has lessons this morning. If you are unsure of your lesson group or time, please check your band Google Classroom.
The student council began a new fundraiser. This fundraiser is different from our other fundraisers. It’s for the Grundy County Animal Shelter. We are looking for NEW OR GENTLY USED BLANKETS AND SHEETS FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER. They can be any size, color or shape. We are also looking for paper towels and laundry detergent. All items can be placed in the big box near the office. WE will be doing this fundraiser through Tuesday, December 16th, after that all items will be donated. So if you have any extra blankets or sheets at home and want to purge them now is the time!! If you have any questions please ask Coach Yed or Mrs. McMurtrey! Thank you!!
On Saturday the 6th grade boys basketball team took 3rd place at the Peotone tournament.
In game 1 they lost to Manteno 8-40.
Leading scorers were:
Jonny Shats - 4pts
Danny Matsko - 2pts
Jack Gagliardo - 2pts
In game 2 they beat Elwood 39-4.
Leading scorers were:
Jonny Shats - 8pts
Danny Matsko - 7pts
Keagan Douglas - 6pts
Bradlee Severson - 4pts
Adler Hamann - 4pts
Mason Wren - 2pts
Austin Newman - 2pts
Elliott Erhard - 2pts
Reagan Stygar - 2pts
Jordy Hossack - 2pts
In game 3 they beat Grant Park 22-16.
Leading Scorers were:
Danny Matsko - 8pts
Jonny Shats - 6pts
Elliot Olson - 3pts
Conner Lynn - 2pts
Austin Newman - 2pts
Jordy Hossack - 1pt
They play again tomorrow at home vs Wilmington.
Friday night the 7th grade Coalers basketball team traveled to the Sandwich invite and came home Saturday with a 2nd place finish out of 8 teams. On Friday the Coalers defeated Indian Creek 38-31. In a game where the Coalers were able to mount a second half comeback and advance to the semi finals taking on the hosts Sandwich Indians. The Coalers would avenge their early season loss to the Indians taking them down 35-32. The Coalers would eventually run in to Morris Grade School in the championship and would fall 49-22. The Coalers record has improved to 2-8 on the season and looking to build off of the momentum this week starting tonight against Peotone.
