Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

Extracting DNA in Mr. Degracia’s Biology Class Biology students successfully extracted DNA from strawberries using common household materials. They carefully followed the step-by-step procedure, demonstrating focus, teamwork, and strong laboratory skills. Throughout the activity, students made thoughtful observations, raised insightful questions, and corrected misconceptions, making the experience both engaging and educational. Because only safe, everyday materials were used, there was no need for gloves or lab suits. This allowed students to comfortably explore the fascinating process of DNA extraction in a hands-on, accessible, and enjoyable way.

Mobile Community Outreach - Wednesday, March 4, 2026

#WeAreGRF Great work by our Art Students! The rest of the Art 2 projects. (Donovan Henderson, Keely Paxton, Alexa Weston, Malaina Boyd, Destiny Personette and Brookelynn Glidewell. (R-L)

2nd grade classes were able to take a trip to Forest Glen today to learn about Maple Syrup and how it is made. This topic aligned with our Wit & Wisdom curriculum from Module 1 exploring how change affects people and nature. Currently in Wit & Wisdom, students are learning about the movement west. Exploring a log cabin and taking a hike in nature tied into all the learning that is happening in our classrooms!

Travel the seas with us as our schobo kids take on Armstrong-Potomac and Watseka. Playing at 4pm at ATHS. Last of the regular season matches. Lykke til my fellow Vikings! #allinallyear #conquertheseas #buffnationletsride

Mr. Tate was chosen by the Buffalo Leaders for their Teacher of the Month award. Congratulations Mr. Tate! Thank you for all that you do. #wearegrf #allinallyear #buffnationletsride

🏐 Come out and support MMJH tonight at our last home volleyball game of the season!

We’ll be taking on Shiloh at GRHS, and the game starts at 6:00 PM.

🏹 Charger Classic Archery Tournament 🏹

Good luck to our MMJH archers as they compete in the Charger Classic at Champaign Centennial High School on February 27–28!

We’re proud of the hard work and dedication our students have put in this season. Wishing them steady hands, sharp focus, and a great tournament experience!

Go get ‘em, Archers! 🎯

Yesterday, our students had so much fun celebrating Animal Print vs. Floral Day for FFA Week! 🌸🐄

Several students even went all out with face paint to show their spirit! We love seeing the creativity and excitement in the halls at MMJH.

🏐 Come out and support MMJH tonight at our last home volleyball game of the season!

We’ll be taking on Shiloh at Pine Crest, and the game starts at 6:00 PM.

Our third grade students extended their math lesson today by using an analog clock! Mrs. Higgins did a great job building on the lesson while making sure students learned how to read a clock. Great work, third grade!

Students in Mr. Herrin’s class have spent the last two days learning about different ocean animals and how they survive in their habitats. Groups are working together by investigating and recording all types of unique information about their animals! 🐙🐳🦈🦀

Come with us on our journey to Cissna Park to play against Cissna and Iroquois West. We play at 5PM, it will be a long journey ahead so best of luck to our scholastic bowl kids. #allinallyear #buffnationletsride

Good luck to our MMJH Spelling Team tonight!

They’ll be competing in the Prelims at Salt Fork starting at 4:00 PM. We’re proud of your hard work — go represent MMJH well!

⏰ Reminder: Rada Cutlery Fundraiser Orders Due March 1! ⏰

Mary Miller Junior High Student Council is excited to remind everyone that our Rada Cutlery fundraiser is happening now — but time is running out!

Rada Cutlery offers a variety of high-quality kitchen products, and proceeds from this fundraiser help support Student Council activities and student events throughout the school year.

How to Order:
✔️ Order online using the attached flyer
✔️ Get $5 off shipping on online orders with code SHIPDEAL
✔️ Visit or contact the school office to view a catalog
✔️ Reach out to a Student Council member for help placing an order

🛒 Online Order Link: https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=8969632.8c1486

📅 All orders are due by March 1.

Thank you for supporting our students and Mary Miller Junior High School!

Hands-on learning in action! 🔌

Students in Intro to Ag have been working on wiring duplex receptacles — how cool is that?! It’s great to see them building real-world skills and gaining experience they can use in the future.

There will be a parent meeting for Georgetown-Ridge Farm-Chrisman high school track this Wednesday at 6 pm. It will be on Google Meet. A link for the meet will be given on the track Team Reach as well as posted in a comment on this post. A recording of the meet will be posted later for parents to watch if they cannot make the Meet on Wednesday. If you have any questions please contact Coach Pearson (spearson@gobuffaloes.org) or Coach Tate (ttate@gobuffaloes.org).

#WeAreGRF Dane Hemker is an awesome wood worker! He surprised Mr. Thomas with a special gift this week. Good work Dane!

#WeAreGRF It is always nice to see our recent graduates having success out there. Bryleigh Collom ( back row middle) is a radiologic technology student at DACC. She recently attended the ACERT National Conference with six other students. Keep up the good work!