Thursday, April 30
Today for lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, corn, fruit mix, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Turkey & cheese wrap, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, juice, and milk.

Noon dismissal tomorrow!  Please make sure after school arrangements are made ahead of time.

Just a reminder . . . . . Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-8:00.  Each student will receive one FREE kids meal (hot dog, chips, and a drink) and five FREE game tickets.  Come check out all the silent auction baskets. Plus, over $1000 worth of donated items will be up for auction including  (4) Disney World Hopper passes, a (3) nights stay in  Las Vegas' Atlantis hotel, Chicago Attractions, and a nights stay in Blue Sky's Tuscan Suite.

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 Instrumental Music Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at the MHS gymnasium.  Warm up for GJAL band students will begin at 6:50 pm.  The concert should end approximately at 8:15 pm.  Concert dress is Sunday best (No jeans, sweatshirts, tennis shoes). 

May 1 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival
May 5 - Murphysboro CUSD 186 Instrumental Music Spring Concert
May 1-7 - BOGO Book Fair
May 8 - 5th Grade Mile Run @ 9:00
May 18 - AR Field Trip to Barnes & Noble
May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
May 26 - Last Day for Kindergartners
May 27-28 - Kindergarten Screenings 
May 28 - Awards Day
May 29 - Report Cards go home/Fun Day/ Talent Show

Wednesday, April 29
Today for lunch: Salisbury steak, bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, salad, pears, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, corn, fruit mix, and milk.

Noon dismissal on Friday!  Please make sure after school arrangements are made ahead of time.

Just a reminder . . . . . Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-8:00.  Each student will receive one FREE kids meal (hot dog, chips, and a drink) and five FREE game tickets.  Come check out all the silent auction baskets. Plus, over $1000 worth of donated items will be up for auction including  (4) Disney World Hopper passes, a (3) nights stay in  Las Vegas' Atlantis hotel, Chicago Attractions, and a nights stay in Blue Sky's Tuscan Suite.

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 Instrumental Music Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at the MHS gymnasium.  Warm up for GJAL band students will begin at 6:50 pm.  The concert should end approximately at 8:15 pm.  Concert dress is Sunday best (No jeans, sweatshirts, tennis shoes). 

May 1 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival
May 5 - Murphysboro CUSD 186 Instrumental Music Spring Concert
May 1-7 - BOGO Book Fair
May 8 - 5th Grade Mile Run @ 9:00
May 18 - AR Field Trip to Barnes & Noble
May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
May 26 - Last Day for Kindergartners
May 27-28 - Kindergarten Screenings 
May 28 - Awards Day
May 29 - Report Cards go home/Fun Day/ Talent Show

Tuesday, April 28
Today for lunch: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, peaches, roll, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Salisbury steak, bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, salad, pears, and milk.

GJAL Welcomes Author Aaron Reynolds today! 

Noon dismissal on Friday!  Please make sure after school arrangements are made ahead of time.

Just a reminder . . . . . Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-8:00.  Each student will receive one FREE kids meal (hot dog, chips, and a drink) and five FREE game tickets.  Come check out all the silent auction baskets. Plus, over $1000 worth of donated items will be up for auction including  (4) Disney World Hopper passes, a (3) nights stay in  Las Vegas' Atlantis hotel, Chicago Attractions, and a nights stay in Blue Sky's Tuscan Suite.

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 Instrumental Music Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at the MHS gymnasium.  Warm up for GJAL band students will begin at 6:50 pm.  The concert should end approximately at 8:15 pm.  Concert dress is Sunday best (No jeans, sweatshirts, tennis shoes). 

May 1 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival
May 1-7 - BOGO Book Fair
May 8 - 5th Grade Mile Run @ 9:00
May 18 - AR Field Trip to Barnes & Noble
May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
May 26 - Last Day for Kindergartners
May 27-28 - Kindergarten Screenings 
May 28 - Awards Day
May 29 - Report Cards go home/Fun Day/ Talent Show

Monday, April 27
Today for lunch: French toast, sausage, roasted sweet potatoes, applesauce, juice, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, peaches, roll, and milk.

Author Aaron Reynolds will be here tomorrow.  

Noon dismissal on Friday!  Please make sure after school arrangements are made ahead of time.

Just a reminder . . . . . Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-8:00.  Each student will receive one FREE kids meal (hot dog, chips, and a drink) and five FREE game tickets.  Come check out all the silent auction baskets. Plus, over $1000 worth of donated items will be up for auction including  (4) Disney World Hopper passes, a (3) nights stay in  Las Vegas' Atlantis hotel, Chicago Attractions, and a nights stay in Blue Sky's Tuscan Suite.

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

May 1 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival
May 1-7 - BOGO Book Fair
May 8 - 5th Grade Mile Run @ 9:00
May 18 - AR Field Trip to Barnes & Noble
May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
May 26 - Last Day for Kindergartners
May 27-28 - Kindergarten Screenings 
May 28 - Awards Day
May 29 - Report Cards go home/Fun Day/ Talent Show

Friday, April 24
Today for lunch: Chili, goldfish crackers, carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.
Monday for lunch: French toast, sausage, roasted sweet potatoes, applesauce, juice, and milk.

Third and Fourth grade Recorder Concert this morning @ 9:00.

Kindergarten Musical today @ 1:45.

Just a reminder . . . . . Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-8:00.  Each student will receive one FREE kids meal (hot dog, chips, and a drink) and five FREE game tickets.  Come check out all the silent auction baskets. Plus, over $1000 worth of donated items will be up for auction including  (4) Disney World Hopper passes, a (3) nights stay in  Las Vegas' Atlantis hotel, Chicago Attractions, and a nights stay in Blue Sky's Tuscan Suite.

GJAL is collecting soda for the Spring Carnival.  Any donations of 12pks and/or 2 liters would be greatly appreciated.  Also, if you are able to volunteer and work a game during the carnival, please call the school at 684-4471.

Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon! There will be three days of required practice from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, April 27,Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday April 30. The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5:00.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts. In order to practice and try out there must be a current physical on file. Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts. 

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

Third Annual Jerry Wilson Bike-a-thon/Walk-a-thon on Sunday, May 3, 2015.  Sign up begins @ 12:00 @ St. Ann's Parish Hall in Raddle, IL.  Fundraiser starts @ 1:00.  Prize awarded for the most money raised.  Free hot dogs and chips for participants.  All participants must collect pledges before the event.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds to benefit Wee Care of Jacob.  Contact Patti at 713-4463. 

April 27 - PARCC Testing begins
April 28 - Author Visit

Thursday, April 23
Today for lunch: Chicken nuggets, cheesy potatoes, honey carrots, pears, bread, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Chili, goldfish crackers, carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.

Third and Fourth grade Recorder Concert on Friday @ 9:00.

Kindergarten Musical @ 1:45 on Friday.

Just a reminder . . . . . Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-8:00.  Each student will receive one FREE kids meal (hot dog, chips, and a drink) and five FREE game tickets.  Come check out all the silent auction baskets. Plus, over $1000 worth of donated items will be up for auction including  
(4) Disney World Hopper passes, a (3) nights stay in  Las Vegas' Atlantis hotel, Chicago Attractions, and a nights stay in Blue Sky's Tuscan Suite.

GJAL is collecting soda for the Spring Carnival.  Any donations of 12pks and/or 2 liters would be greatly appreciated.  Also, if you are able to volunteer and work a game during the carnival, please call the school at 684-4471.

Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon! There will be three days of required practice from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, April 27,Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday April 30. The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5:00.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts. In order to practice and try out there must be a current physical on file. Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts. 

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

Third Annual Jerry Wilson Bike-a-thon/Walk-a-thon on Sunday, May 3, 2015.  Sign up begins @ 12:00 @ St. Ann's Parish Hall in Raddle, IL.  Fundraiser starts @ 1:00.  Prize awarded for the most money raised.  Free hot dogs and chips for participants.  All participants must collect pledges before the event.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Proceeds to benefit Wee Care of Jacob.  Contact Patti at 713-4463. 

April 27 - PARCC Testing begins
April 28 - Author Visit

Wednesday, April 22
Today for lunch: Cheese ravioli w/sauce, salad, fresh fruit, roll, and milk. 
Tomorrow for lunch: Chicken nuggets, cheesy potatoes, honey carrots, pears, bread, and milk.

Limo Ride to Dairy Queen tomorrow for Box Top Winners for March.

Third and Fourth grade Recorder Concert on Friday @ 9:00.

Kindergarten Musical @ 1:45 on Friday.

GJAL is collecting soda for the Spring Carnival.  Any donations of 12pks and/or 2 liters would be greatly appreciated.  Also, if you are able to volunteer and work a game during the carnival, please call the school at 684-4471.

Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon! There will be three days of required practice from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, April 27,Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday April 30. The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5:00.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts. In order to practice and try out there must be a current physical on file. Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts. 

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

Third Annual Jerry Wilson Bike-a-thon/Walk-a-thon on Sunday, May 3, 2015.  Sign up begins @ 12:00 @ St. Ann's Parish Hall in Raddle, IL.  Fundraiser starts @ 1:00.  Prize awarded for the most money raised.  Free hot dogs and chips for participants.  All participants must collect pledges before the event.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Proceeds to benefit Wee Care of Jacob.  Contact Patti at 713-4463. 

April 27 - PARCC Testing begins
April 28 - Author Visit

Tuesday, April 21
Today for lunch: General tso chicken, fried roll, eggroll, steamed broccoli, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Cheese ravioli w/sauce, salad, fresh fruit, roll, and milk. 

Limo Ride to Dairy Queen on Thursday for Box Top Winners for March.

Third and Fourth grade Recorder Concert on Friday @ 9:00.

Kindergarten Musical @ 1:45 on Friday.

GJAL is collecting soda for the Spring Carnival.  Any donations of 12pks and/or 2 liters would be greatly appreciated.  Also, if you are able to volunteer and work a game during the carnival, please call the school at 684-4471.

Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon! There will be three days of required practice from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, April 27,Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday April 30. The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5:00.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts. In order to practice and try out there must be a current physical on file. Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts. 

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

April 27 - PARCC Testing begins
April 28 - Author Visit

Monday, April 20
Today for lunch: Sloppy Joes, baked fries, green beans, pineapple, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: General tso chicken, fried roll, eggroll, steamed broccoli, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.

Limo Ride to Dairy Queen on Thursday for Box Top Winners for March.

Third and Fourth grade Recorder Concert on Friday @ 9:00.

Kindergarten Musical @ 1:45 on Friday.

GJAL is collecting soda for Spring Carnival.  Any donations of 12pks and/or 2 liters would be greatly appreciated.  Also, if you are able to volunteer and work a game during the carnival, please call 684-4471.

Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon! There will be three days of required practice from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, April 27,Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday April 30. The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5:00.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts. In order to practice and try out there must be a current physical on file. Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts. 

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

April 27 - PARCC Testing begins
April 28 - Author Visit

Friday, April 17
Today for lunch: Nachos, black bean salad, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.
Monday for lunch: Sloppy Joes, baked fries, green beans, pineapple, and milk.

Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band colorguard are coming soon! There will be three days of required practice from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, April 27,Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday April 30. The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5:00.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts. In order to practice and try out there must be a current physical on file. Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts. 

Parents . . . . Please return Math CDs that have been checked out for the year.  A note will be sent home to those students who borrowed one.

Any student with a library notice will no longer be allowed to check out books after Tuesday, April 14th. Fifth grade student's library notices must be paid before they receive their schedule for 6th grade.  First through fourth grade student's library notices must be taken care of before they can check out books next year. 

Final week of library will be the the week of May 11th.  All books will be due May 14th.

BOGO Book Fair begins Friday, May 1st.  Book Fair will be open during Spring Carnival and will run the following week during school hours.

If you have not turned in your 2015-2016 Registration Packet, please do so ASAP.

April 27 - PARCC Testing begins
April 28 - Author Visit

Thursday, April 16
Today for lunch: Hot dog, macaroni & cheese, waffle fries, mixed fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Nachos, black bean salad, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.

Wednesday, April 15
Today for lunch: Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, broccoli salad, pears, bread, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Hot dog, macaroni & cheese, waffle fries, mixed fruit, and milk.

If you have not turned in your 2015-2016 Registration Packet, please do so ASAP.

Tuesday, April 14
Today for lunch: Italian dunker w/marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, broccoli salad, pears, bread, and milk.

If you have not turned in your 2015-2016 Registration Packet, please do so ASAP.
Today for lunch: Pizza, corn, peaches, graham cracker, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Italian dunker w/marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, and milk.

If you have not turned in your 2015-2016 Registration Packet, please do ASAP.
Friday, April 10
Today for lunch: Taco w/lettuce/tomato/cheese, corn, mixed fruit, and milk.
Monday for lunch: Pizza, corn, peaches, graham cracker, and milk.

Registration is due today!

Progress Reports go home today.

PTO Family Game NIght is tonight.  See you there!

All week we are having a change war in the classroom to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The classroom that collects the most change will win a prize. On Friday, pay $1.00 for a strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Lovel to the wall!  Thank you for your support for the American Cancer Society!

The Murphysboro High School Student Production will present . . . . Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 in the MHS Auditoruim.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/children.  There are Tea with Belle Packages ($15) and Be Our Guest Packages ($30) available also.  Reservations can be made at the MHS main office or by mail to:  MHS attn: Jessica Herring 50 Blackwood Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966. 
Thursday, April 9
Today for lunch: Cheese quesadilla w/salsa, refried beans, peaches, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Taco w/lettuce/tomato/cheese, corn, mixed fruit, and milk.

All week we are having a change war in the classroom to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The classroom that collects the most change will win a prize. On Friday, pay $1.00 for a strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Lovel to the wall!  Thank you for your support for the American Cancer Society!

PTO Family Game NIght is this Friday from 5:30-8:00.  Pizza will be served at 6:00. 

Please review, sign, and return registration paperwork before Friday.

The Murphysboro High School Student Production will present . . . . Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 in the MHS Auditoruim.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/children.  There are Tea with Belle Packages ($15) and Be Our Guest Packages ($30) available also.  Reservations can be made at the MHS main office or by mail to:  MHS attn: Jessica Herring 50 Blackwood Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966. 
Wednesday, April 8
Today for lunch: Baked zita, how roll, salad, green beans, mandarin oranges, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Cheese quesadilla w/salsa, refried beans, peaches, and milk.

All week we are having a change war in the classroom to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The classroom that collects the most change will win a prize. On Wednesday, you may pay $1.00 to wear a hat to school.  On Friday, pay $1.00 for a strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Lovel to the wall!  Thank you for your support for the American Cancer Society!

PTO Family Game NIght is this Friday from 5:30-8:00.  Pizza will be served at 6:00. 

Please review, sign, and return registration paperwork before Friday.

The Murphysboro High School Student Production will present . . . . Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 in the MHS Auditoruim.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/children.  There are Tea with Belle Packages ($15) and Be Our Guest Packages ($30) available also.  Reservations can be made at the MHS main office or by mail to:  MHS attn: Jessica Herring 50 Blackwood Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966. 
Tuesday, April 7
Today for lunch: Tangerine chicken, rice, oriental veggies, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Baked zita, how roll, salad, green beans, mandarin oranges, and milk.

All week we are having a change war in the classroom to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The classroom that collects the most change will win a prize. On Wednesday, you may pay $1.00 to wear a hat to school.  On Friday, pay $1.00 for a strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Lovel to the wall!  Thank you for your support for the American Cancer Society!

PTO Family Game NIght is this Friday from 5:30-8:00.  Pizza will be served at 6:00. 

Please review, sign, and return registration paperwork before Friday.

The Murphysboro High School Student Production will present . . . . Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 in the MHS Auditoruim.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/children.  There are Tea with Belle Packages ($15) and Be Our Guest Packages ($30) available also.  Reservations can be made at the MHS main office or by mail to:  MHS attn: Jessica Herring 50 Blackwood Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966. 
Thursday, April 2
Today for lunch: Nachos, black bean salad, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.
Tuesday for lunch: Tangerine chicken, rice, oriental veggies, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.

No school tomorrow! No school on Monday! Have a wonderful weekend!

Please review, sign, and return registration paperwork before April 10th.

The Murphysboro High School Student Production will present . . . . Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 in the MHS Auditoruim.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/children.  There are Tea with Belle Packages ($15) and Be Our Guest Packages ($30) available also.  Reservations can be made at the MHS main office or by mail to:  MHS attn: Jessica Herring 50 Blackwood Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966. 
Wednesday, April 1
Today for lunch: Pork roast, mashed potatoes w/gravy, broccoli salad, pears, bread, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch: Nachos, black bean salad, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.

Please review, sign, and return registration paperwork before April 10th.  

No school on Friday (4/3) and Monday (4/6).

The Murphysboro High School Student Production will present . . . . Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 in the MHS Auditoruim.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/children.  There are Tea with Belle Packages ($15) and Be Our Guest Packages ($30) available also.  Reservations can be made at the MHS main office or by mail to:  MHS attn: Jessica Herring 50 Blackwood Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966.