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!
❄️ 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! 💙🎄
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.
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
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
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.
So much creativity, detail, and holiday spirit stitched into every project — we can’t wait to see the final results!
This Friday, December 19th, show your House pride by wearing your House colors — but make it FESTIVE! 🎅✨
Add some holiday flair and represent Altruismo, Amistad, Isibindi, or Rêveur in style.
Which House will bring the most spirit? Let’s see it, Panthers! 💚❤️💙🖤
https://youtu.be/wBtuWJ8nyKE
Come out and support our 6th Grade Boys Basketball team as they take on WJHS at home!
📅 Tuesday, December 16th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MMJH
Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our Panthers!
Throughout the week, students learned what it takes to care for a bottle baby, including proper feeding amounts, the recommended time between feedings based on age, how to prepare a bottle, and how to source necessary supplies. They also practiced identifying signs of illness and recognizing normal behavior for lambs at this stage of life.
Friday, students got hands-on experience by making bottles for the lambs, checking the temperature before feeding, and learning the proper stance and positioning to ensure the lambs eat safely. And yes — the sheep do wear diapers!
https://youtu.be/GqVDzjL9-nY
❄️ 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! 💙🎄
Check out the schedule and make sure you’re ready for all the upcoming activities!
