
We had such a good day today! And the weather was PERFECT! 8th grade, thanks for a memorable 9 years! All of PGS will miss you!











Six Flags, here we come!
One last day with the 8th grade class!


Class of 2023 is ready to get this party started! Graduation starts at 7:00 pm under the pavilion at the Big Park! See you then! Don't forget your chairs!


Attention! Attention!! Exciting News!!!
Starting with the 2023-2024 School Year, PRE-K will be going FULL DAY! Watch for more news to come. Hours will be that of a normal school day with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided!!!
Call 217-444-3266 to be placed on the call back list for screenings which will begin August 1st!!


These students earned a 100% on their constitution tests!







The eighth graders had a great time helping the state compile information regarding technology use. Lots of treats, cool sunglasses for a thank-you gift, and a certificate that can be used in high school for service hours! Nicely done, eighth grade!


Our lost and found is over flowing. If you see something that came from your house, please have your child grab it.







Worm dissections day 2!
No worms were harmed during this activity, but that's only because they were already dead!











Worm dissections have started in 7th and 8th grade!









We are hiring!


Today was N for Nowaczyk day and some of the 7th and 8th graders really nailed it!







The 8th graders got to zoom in with Aleyah before she starts her transplant procedure today! She's a fighter and she will do great!
#fightingforaleyah


We have a change in location for the Sports Awards Night!
When: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: POTOMAC GRADE SCHOOL
All students who have participated in the following activities are invited to this night:
Cross Country
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Track and Field
Scholastic Bowl


4th and 5th graders enjoyed a day out to see the Danville Symphony Orchestra! They played Winter from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Clarinet Candy by Leroy Anderson, Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky, songs from Frozen, the William Tell Overture by Rossini and The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa.





The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders enjoyed spending the day at Elevate Trampoline Park in Champaign today! They earned this reward for excellent behavior during the state IAR testing earlier this month.











Reminder to 6-8th grade families! Permission slips and online waivers for Elevate Trampoline Park need to be complete before we leave tomorrow! You can find the waiver at the link below!
https://waiver.roller.app/elevatechampaign/?_gl=1*yvj0rr*_ga*MTUzNzQ5ODA3Ny4xNjgyNjMxNDYz*_ga_5TRVKVE8BM*MTY4MjYzMTQ2My4xLjAuMTY4MjYzMTQ2My42MC4wLjA.#%2F

More amazing Kindergarten frog drawings!







Check out these frogs that Kindergarten drew to decorate for the Musical! They are amazing!!








Dancing to "The Hop"...part of our musical Thwacked. Come see it next Thursday at 6:00!



And here are your winners from the 8th grade class balloon races!
Distance:
1st - Carly and Lyndee
2nd - Kayla and Sara
3rd - Adi and Kaylyn
Favorite Car:
1st - Elle and Madi
2nd - Rhys and Kaizen
3rd - Carly and Lyndee









