Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

SCHOOL FINANCE- 101 WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT SCHOOL FINANCE?? GEORGETOWN-RIDGE FARM CUSD SUPERINTENDENT, DR. JEAN NEAL, INVITES YOU TO ATTEND AN INTERACTIVE MEETING ABOUT SCHOOL FINANCE. THE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD DIRECTLY BEFORE THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WHICH IS THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE GRI-IS MEDIA CENTER AND WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 P.M. AND END AT 6:00 P.M. THESE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THROUGH JULY 2025.

We are excited to share with you that on Friday, May 2 all MMJH students will be attending a field trip to the UIUC-Prairie Research Center. The students will leave at 8:05am and return at 12:30pm. All students should dress for the weather (currently there is no rain and temps look moderate) and wear appropriate shoes for walking around the exhibits for the day. Students will be assigned small groups with staff chaperones for supervision and logistical purposes. Water stations will be available, but students must have their own water bottles to refill as cups will not be available. Please leave expensive Stanley's, Yetis, and the like at home. Snacks will be provided, and lunch will be served when we return. Any student that is late and misses the bus will have supervision at school to work on assigned tasks from their teachers. We are excited to share this opportunity with our students! Follow the link for information about the exhibits available. https://expo.prairie.illinois.edu/ Please reach out to Mrs. Miller (mmiller@gobuffaloes.org) with any questions or concerns. We are excited to share this opportunity with our students! Follow the link for information about the exhibits available. https://expo.prairie.illinois.edu/ Please reach out to Mrs. Miller (mmiller@gobuffaloes.org) with any questions or concerns.

The GRHS Band played at the Vietnam veterans ceremony last Saturday. It was a great day and an awesome ceremony.

The GRFC baseball team has an away game tonight against Armstrong-Potomac. The game will start at 4:30 PM. Buff Nation, Lets Ride!

The GRHS Lady Buffs Softball Squad has an away game tonight against Armstrong-Potomac. The game will start at 4:30 PM. Buff Nation, Lets Ride!

The GRFC track team has a meet at Westville today. Field events will start at 4 PM and running events will start at 5 PM. Buff Nation, Lets Ride!

Congratulations to our MMJH Track and Field athletes on their performance this weekend at the County Meet! A number of students placed well and/or had personal bests or season bests. Way to go everyone!

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate our incredible Pine Crest Administrative Assistant staff during Administrative Assistant Week. We are so grateful for Abby Razmus, Amber McComas, and Leslea Thompson, who consistently go above and beyond to support both our students and staff at Pine Crest. Their hard work, dedication, and positive spirit make a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do to help make Pine Crest a great place to learn and grow!

Mary Miller Junior High would like to recognize Mrs Carolyn Surowka for her exceptional contributions as our 7th-grade math teacher at MMJH. Her dedication goes beyond the classroom, as she also coaches the Scholastic Bowl & sponsors the yearbook, demonstrating her commitment to our students’ growth & creativity. Her passion for teaching not only fosters a love for math but also encourages teamwork & collaboration among students in all activities. We want to congratulate her as our Golden Ruler award recipient! This honor reflects the impact she has made in our school community. Please join us in recognizing her tireless efforts & inspiring both students & staff alike. Her influence truly makes a difference in the lives of many here at GRF.

The last few weeks have been crazy busy — but absolutely worth it! These amazing kids have put in so much hard work, and it truly shows! Our Junior High team placed 1st in the Section 18 Livestock Judging Contest! Huge congratulations to our top three: Eli Meeker, Mallory Rollins, and Cadence Brewer! Even more exciting — our top two qualified to compete at the State Livestock Judging Contest at the University of Illinois, where they ranked in the White category! I am beyond proud of everything they’ve accomplished in just their first year of livestock judging. This is only the beginning, and I can't wait to see where their talent and dedication takes them in their FFA journey!

Here are the events for GRHS for the week of April 28th - May 4th.

Join us for the Science Fair!

We need your input to help make our community even better for your family. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQa6WtIKg2wo1canTXJY9Ln46ZwAxfIaNa-pGnmO3UQ5Zilg/viewform Please take a few minutes to complete the GRF Community Schools Survey by clicking the link provided above or scanning the QR code below. Your feedback helps Project Success determine what services, programs, and support are most needed for families in the GRF communities. Whether it’s after-school programs, family events, or resources for students - your voice helps shape what we offer! Every completed survey is entered into a gift card drawing! Thank you for being a vital part of our community!

Please join us in celebrating our outstanding staff members who have been named recipients of the 2025 Golden Ruler Award. This award is one of the highest honors an educator or staff member can receive in Vermilion County. Congratulations to Marianne White (PC Kindergarten Teacher), Carolyn Surowka (MMJH Math Teacher), Marla Taylor (GRHS Math Teacher), and Reuben Rowe (GRF Director of Maintenance). We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and deeply appreciative of their dedication and service to the GRF community.

Good Luck to MMJH @ County Track Meet tomorrow!

The GRHS Lady Buff Softball Squad has a home game tonight against Chrisman. The game will start at 4:30 PM. Buff Nation, Lets Ride!

The GRF-C Baseball Team has a home game tonight against Cissna Park. The game will start at 4:30 Pm. Buff Nation, Lets Ride!

Thank you Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School Athletic Booster Club for purchasing this awesome tent that GRFC track is able to use this season. It is providing tons of shade during a warm and sunny day at the North Vermillion Invitational. Buff Nation, Let's Ride!

If you have a student in Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 6th Grade or 9th Grade and have not turned in dental forms please do so ASAP. They must be turned into the building office before the mandatory state deadline which is May 15th. Thank You!

Attention Parents! We need your input to help make our community even better for your family. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQa6WtIKg2wo1canTXJY9Ln46ZwAxfIaNa-pGnmO3UQ5Zilg/viewform Please take a few minutes to complete the GRF Community Schools Survey by clicking the link provided above or scanning the QR code below. Your feedback helps Project Success determine what services, programs, and support are most needed for families in the GRF communities. Whether it’s after-school programs, family events, or resources for students — your voice helps shape what we offer! Every completed survey is entered into a gift card drawing! Thank you for being a vital part of our community!