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
17 days ago, Trent Eisenbarth
The Vermilion County Principals Association would like to invite all former members of Vermilion County Basketball Tournament Championship teams from 1916-1969 to a special recognition on January 24, 2026. Join us at halftime of the 6:30 pm 3rd/4th place game as we celebrate your place in our county’s basketball history!” We also invite the community to share history with us! If you have photos of past championship teams, post them in the comments so we can celebrate those memories together. The Buffalo teams that will be honored this year are 1918, 1932, 1939, 1953, 1955, 1965 The Bulldog team is 1962. If you are able to attend we would love for you to click this link and complete the form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sRqlujJ-7sLBmBW0-R_UjICZKkKNL2oe30yKJJYJovI/edit?usp=sharing_eil&ts=693848aa23 days ago, Kevin Thomas
❄️ It’s that time of year again! ❄️
Join us for Holiday Hub at Georgetown–Ridge Farm Schools!
This year’s theme: GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND 🍪✨
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🍪 A build-your-own cookie bar
☕ A cozy hot cocoa bar
🎲 Winter-themed games for all ages
🤝 Community resources, including the GRF Foodbank
🎶 Plus—stick around for the GRF Band & Chorus Concert!
📅 Date: December 17th 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30–8 PM
📍 Location: Georgetown Ridge Farm High School cafeteria
Come watch the concert, enjoy free family fun, and help us welcome the winter season in the sweetest way possible. Let’s make this a night full of warmth, laughter, and gingerbread magic! 💙🎄
about 1 month ago, Erin Meeker
Buff Nation, the boys basketball team plays Westville tonight at GRHS. It will be a varsity only game with the jump ball at 5:30 pm. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #WeAreGRF #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD
1 day ago, Buffaloes Media
Buff Nation, the Buffaloes boys basketball team beat Milford yesterday in their final game of the Heritage/BHRA Holiday Tournament. They won with a score of 49 - 37. Congratulations Buffs! #WeAreGRF #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD
4 days ago, Buffaloes Media
The WGR boys wrestling team went 2-2 in their pool at Abe's Rumble yesterday. They beat Litchfield and Farmington while losing to Reed-Custer and Unity. They were placed into the bronze bracket and lost to Stillman Valley in the first round. They will first face Quincy Notre Dame today. The rest of the day's competition is to be determined based off the results of today's matches. Wrestling starts overall for the tournament at 9 am. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #WeAreWGR #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEWRESTLINGHERD
4 days ago, Buffaloes Media
🏀 Vermilion County Basketball Champions Celebration 🏆
Georgetown & Ridge Farm — Vermilion County Basketball Champions!
Join us as we celebrate our proud basketball tradition on Saturday, January 24, during the Third Place Game of the Vermilion County Basketball Tournament.
We proudly invite former players, coaches, team members, and the community to help honor these championship teams and their lasting legacy:
🏆 Championship Teams Honored
• 1918 – Georgetown
• 1932 – Georgetown
• 1939 – Georgetown
• 1953 – Georgetown
• 1955 – Georgetown
• 1962 – Ridge Farm
• 1965 – Georgetown
Your achievements continue to inspire generations. We look forward to celebrating together — we hope to see you there!
5 days ago, Kevin Thomas
The Buffalo boys basketball team plays Milford today, on the last day of the Heritage/BHRA Holiday Basketball Tournament. The game is at Heritage High School and it starts at 11:30 am. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #WeAreGRF #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD
5 days ago, Buffaloes Media
The WGR boys wrestling team competes in the Abe's Rumble Wrestling Tournament at the BOS Center in Springfield. Wrestling begins at 9 am. The other teams in their pool are Reed-Custer, Unity, Litchfield, and Farmington. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEWRESTLINGHERD
5 days ago, Buffaloes Media
Here are the events for GRHS for the week of December 29, 2025 - January 4th, 2026. Happy New Year!
6 days ago, Buffaloes Media
The WGR girls wrestling team compete in a tournament at Jacksonville High School on Saturday, December 27th. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #WeAreWGR #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEWRESTLINGHERD
10 days ago, Buffaloes Media
Buff Nation, the boys basketball team competes in the Heritage/Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin Holiday Tournament starting this Friday, December 26th. The Buffaloes play all of their games at Heritage High School. They play Heritage on Friday at 7 pm. On Saturday, December 27th, they play Salt Fork at 1 pm and Cerro Gordo-Bement at 5:30 pm. On Monday, December 29th, their record in those three games will determine who they play from the BHRA bracket and when they play. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #WeAreGRF #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEBBALLHERD
10 days ago, Buffaloes Media
Here are the events for GRHS for the week of December 22 - 28. Enjoy the break from school! Good luck to boys and girls wrestling and boys basketball this week.
Edit: The boys basketball game against Salt Fork at Heritage on Saturday is at 1 pm not 11:30 am.
12 days ago, Buffaloes Media
Buff Nation, the Buffaloes basketball teams play a varsity only double header tonight against Cissna Park. The girls play at 5:30 pm. The boys will follow the girls game. Come out and support both teams as the look to beat the Timberwolves. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #WeAreGRF #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD
15 days ago, Buffaloes Media
Thanks to some wonderful family members, friends and people within our community, Mrs. Davis' class was able to receive a holiday book and stuffed animal to enjoy this holiday season! We made some great memories this week and will definitely miss our classroom family over the next few weeks. From our classroom to your homes, we wish you all a Merry Christmas!
15 days ago, Jessica Davis
Students in Mrs. Esteppe’s class enjoyed a week full of Christmas themed activities! Thanks to the generosity of her family and friends, each student received a board game to enjoy at home with their families. Merry Christmas!
15 days ago, Jessica Davis
The Buffalo boys basketball team plays at Fisher tonight. It is varsity only and the game starts at 5:30 pm. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #ALLINALLYEAR #WeAreGRF #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD
16 days ago, Buffaloes Media
The Lady Buffs basketball team plays Westville tonight at GRHS. Varsity will start at 5:30 pm. The JV game will follow the varsity game. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #ALLINALLYEAR #WeAreGRF #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD
16 days ago, Buffaloes Media
The Food Market will be open tomorrow, December 19th from 12:00 - 2:00. There was a delivery this week and the attached pictures are some of the items currently in the market. If there are any families who need to use the Food Market over Winter Break (12/22/25 - 1/2/26) please email Dr. Neal @
jneal@gobuffaloes.org to make arrangements.
16 days ago, Erin Meeker
Winter Break 2025 Schedule...
16 days ago, Erin Meeker
