Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

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

10 days ago, Trent Eisenbarth

Project Success Afterschool Programming Funds

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=693848aa

16 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

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

3 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

3 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.

5 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

8 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!

8 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!

8 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

9 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

9 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.

9 days ago, Erin Meeker

Winter Break 2025 Schedule...

9 days ago, Erin Meeker

Exploratory students stuck with it—and the puzzle is finally finished! 🧩 We love seeing their hard work pay off.

9 days ago, Abbie Roach

❤️💚 It’s Tug of War Day at MMJH! ❤️💚
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!

9 days ago, Abbie Roach

❄️ Tonight's the Night ❄️

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! 💙🎄

10 days ago, Erin Meeker

There are some changes to how the Buffaloes basketball games will work this week.
On Thursday, the girls play Westville at GRHS at 5:30. It will be varsity first and JV follows.
Also on Thursday, the boys play at Fisher at 5:30. It will be varsity only.
On Friday, the boys and girls both play Cissna Park at GRHS starting at 5:30. It will be varsity only. The girls play first at 5:30 and the boys game will follow.

10 days ago, Buffaloes Media

The GRHS/MMJH Band and Choir concert will be streamed tonight on YouTube. The concert starts at 6:30 pm. Below is the link for the broadcast.

https://youtube.com/live/8z6hG8Xe9-Q

10 days ago, Buffaloes Media

There will be NO Project Success afterschool today, Wednesday December 17th for Pine Crest & MMJH due to the Holiday Hub Event! The High School will still have program.

10 days ago, Erin Meeker

Mrs. Scott’s first grade class had their very own Polar Express day! We started our morning off with some reading and math activities and are finishing our day with watching The Polar Express, having popcorn, and drinking hot cocoa! Everyone got their own ticket for the North Pole adventure. 🚂

10 days ago, Jessica Davis