Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

❄️ 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 Concert!
📅 Date: December 17th 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30–8 PM
📍 Location: Georgetown RidgeFarm 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! 💙🎄

On Tuesday, students in grades 1st-5th that sold the most PTO Fall Cash Raffle Tickets in their grade level got to enjoy a special lunch at Cornelios with Mr. Barth and Mr. McCorkle! Everyone had a great time and even got to enjoy a cupcake after their meal before heading back to school! Kindergarten and Pre-K top sellers will have their lunch delivered to them to celebrate at a later date.

Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, high school students needing volunteer hours and GRF Alumni! We are looking for more volunteers to help with the PTO Holiday Shop at Pine Crest! This is a HUGE and REWARDING experience to be a part of. Volunteer some time this holiday season to help students shop and wrap gifts for their families! https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=12576361805&fbclid=IwVERDUAOUKpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFvZFykvwX4L0rpoe7Bu5eLPgkeSyTekFoUqIGHEgyrTuhKpBk_iHtwYhfWU_aem_RnJZsWs5Q50Imxt_cTc5og#choose_event_page

#WeAreGRF 1995 GRHS Alum, Roy Durkee, (left) came to school representing pipe fitters local 107, out of Terre Haute. Finn McPherson and Rocky Thornton are interested in this career path and are looking forward to getting started. Thank you Mr. Anderson for giving these students direction and making a difference!

#WeAreGRF Mrs. Higgins Physical Science class learned how to make corn dance today! Scientific method is an important part of our labs.

This Saturday, the W-GRF wrestling squad starts their season at Normal Community High School. Wrestling starts at 9:15 am. Buff Nation, Let's Ride. #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEWRESTLINGHERD

The GRHS boys and girls basketball teams play in the Mary Sur Thanksgiving Tournament this Friday and Saturday. They both play at Emerald Acres in Mattoon. It is a cashless facility. You will need a credit or debit card or a mobile payment option for admissions and concessions. See post for schedule. Buff Nation, Let's Ride! #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEBASKETBALLHERD

The food pantry at the GRF High School is stocked and available until 3:00 today (11/25). If you have a student that attends Georgetown Ridge Farm District, you can come to the pantry. You may check in through the high school front doors. Thank You!

#WeAreGRF #ALLINALLYEAR As Thanksgiving approaches we know there are many reasons to be thankful. At GRHS, we are grateful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive parents, and caring community. Thanks for all you do to make our school such a special place. Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and restful holiday! 🦃

Buff Nation, our volleyball herd had many successes, along with County and Conference player placements! Congrats to Milee Ellis, Rubyrae Fraser-Soule, Hadlee Hayes, and Addisen Ellis. Buff Nation, let's ride! #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEVOLLEYBALLHERD

2025 Thanksgiving Break Schedule

Buff Nation, tonight our GRHS Basketball Herd faces the Martinsville Bluestreaks on our home shore. JV starts at 6 and it will be two 5-minute quarters, Varsity follows. Come swim on over and support our basketball herd in your beachiest attire! Buff Nation, let's ride the wave! Cowabunga! 🏖️🌊 #FEARTHEBBALLHERD #ALLINALLYEAR #WeAreGRF

Here are the events for GRHS for the week of November 24th - 30th. Boys basketball has their season opener on Monday. It is Thanksgiving week and there is no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Don't forget, Tuesday is a 1:40 pm dismissal for Pine Crest, 1:45 pm dismissal for MMJH, and 1:50 pm dismissal for GRHS. Happy Thanksgiving and have a great week!

🏀📣Check out what’s happening at MMJH this week!

Buff Nation, let's give congratulations to William Runyan for earning All VVC 1st Team honors and All Vermilion County 1st Team honors for wide receiver in football. #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEHERD

Buff Nation let's give congratulations to Ashton Pilkington for earning All Vermilion County Honorable Mention in football. #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEHERD

Buff Nation, let's give congratulations to Logan Pearson for earning All Vermilion County Honorable Mention in football. #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEHERD

Buff Nation, let's give congratulations to Jacob Jones for earning All VVC 2nd Team honors for linebacker and offensive line and All Vermilion County Special Mention in football. #ALLINALLYEAR #FEARTHEHERD