Glenwood R-8 School District

Once again this year, Glenwood's PTO has raised ample funds to purchase Glenwood t-shirts for every student, faculty and staff. The photo shows our Kindergarten class wearing their tees with pride!

A Team boys are pictured with their winning Gingerbread house. The A Team won the contest against other boys and girls basketball teams and the cheerleaders during last night's holiday team party.

The 3-point shootout competition was held at Glenwood last Saturday, Dec. 17th. Congratulations to Maddy Kerley, 1st place; Bristol Wood, 7th place and Sebastian Rogers, 8th place. Go Mustangs!

Reminder Mini Mustang GROUP photos are today after school. Please send uniforms and pompoms for the photos. Pick up will be at 4:30 P.M. Thank you, Mrs. Danahy and Mrs. Hayes

December Newsletter

We will be running a test of our parent notification texting system this morning around 10:00 a.m. Please go to our Glenwood R-8 Mustangs Facebook page to leave us your feedback. Thanks!

Pajama Day! We’re raising money to ensure that every GW student gets something for Christmas! So, wear your Jammies to school tomorrow, December 15th and bring one dollar as a donation. Even if you can’t afford to donate a dollar, give any amount you can and go ahead and wear your pajamas to school anyway! No donation is too small! It feels good to help others. Thank you for helping us make sure every student has a wonderful Christmas!

Mini Mustang PHOTOS Hilburn Photography will be here Tuesday, December 20th from 3:45- 4:30 P.M. to take our group and individual photos. Please send Mini Mustangs with their uniforms. Pick up will be at 4:30 p.m.

The Glenwood Choir performed at last night's tree lighting ceremony on the Square. Thank you to those students and Mr. Miller, choir director, for braving the cold and doing a terrific job!

MINI MUSTANGS CHEERLEADERS Mini Mustangs do not have practice this Thursday. Students will follow regular after school arrangements unless the office is notified otherwise. We will have a performance on this THURSDAY night December 1st. We need all Mini Mustangs ready in the cafeteria at 6:00 P.M. We will perform after the girl's game. Thank you, Mrs. Danahy and Mrs. Hayes

Mini Mustang Cheer Camp is after school today! Pizza and Santa hats are provided! Cheerleaders will be learning the routine for Thursday night's performance. All Minis need to be picked up at 6:15 p.m.

An important note was sent home with students today about our new school notification system. To be added to the call list, please complete and return the form by Monday, December 5th.

Basketball this Thursday at Home vs JH. Games begin at 5:30. 8th grade parent recognition between A team girls and B team boys games.

Last home basketball game this Thursday at 5:30. Games are against Junction Hill. 8th grade parent recognition. Order of games B Girls, A Girls, B Boys, A Boys.

Reminder: There will be no school next week, November 21st-25th for Fall Break. Have a safe and wonderful week!

Raku Pottery Exhibit Information

Art Elective students will be traveling to the Springfield Art Museum tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 16th. The bus will leave at 8:05 a.m. sharp and return by 3:35 p.m.

We will have a performance on Friday night November 11th. We need all Mini Mustangs ready in the cafeteria at 6:00 P.M. We will perform after the girl's game. Thank you, Mrs. Danahy and Mrs. Hayes

A total of $68.91 was raised this morning. Thank you to everyone who helped or participated. Look for a fundraiser each week for the next 4 weeks! Thank you!

Face Painting tomorrow morning for Veteran's Day. $1.00 per student to help raise money for Christmas presents for families in our district.