Glenview Middle School

10-17-25 Announcements -8th grade girls are invited to take part in the Mercado Dia de los Muertos event on November 1st with Latinx Workshop. Girls may choose to wear a quinceanera dress on loan from Mercado or dress as a monarch butterfly. FREE Catrina makeup on the day of the event! Email Mrs. Mojica for more information. -One By One will hold its monthly meeting next week on October 23rd. Members are asked to check the group's Google Classroom to order their meal for next week. -Latinx Workshop will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, October 22. All 7th & 8th grade girls are invited to the informational meeting. Stop by the library 2:30 -4:00. We will be discussing the Dia de los Muertos event at Mercado. Email Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions. -The yearbook club is having a kickoff meeting next week on October 22 after school until 3pm. Please have a ride arranged. Athletic Announcements: -Girls interested in joining Panther Volleyball club can pick up a flyer in the main office. Tryouts are coming up November 2nd. -Attention 8th Grade Boys: Basketball tryouts for all 8th grade boys will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21st and 22nd. To participate, you must have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Vroman. -Attention 7th Grade Boys: Basketball tryouts for all 7th grade boys will be held on Thursday and Friday in the South Gym. To participate, you must have a physical on file, in the Nurses office. If you have any questions, please see Coach Winders. -Attention 7th and 8th Graders Interested in Basketball Cheer: Clinics will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, and Wednesday, October 22nd, in the South Gym. Tryouts will take place next Thursday, October 23rd, in the East Gym. To participate, you must have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tague. -Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us on Monday, October 20th, after school until 4 PM for the highly anticipated Staff vs. Students volleyball game! Entry Fee: $1 Please note: There will be no activity bus available, so make sure you have a ride planned to get home after the game. Bring your friends and come cheer on our amazing staff as they take on the 8th grade volleyball team. -Attention Tennis Players: Please report to Mr. Saint Fleur's Room after the dismissal bell. -The Glenview Girls Tennis team officially wrapped up an impressive season yesterday with several outstanding placements in the final tournament. In the main singles bracket, Hana Limani battled to secure an excellent 4th place finish for the school. Strong performances continued in the consolation bracket, with Glenview players earning two runner-up titles: Singles: Gianna Accri earned a 2nd place medal. Doubles: The team of Janyiah Shields and Mallory Dawson also brought home a 2nd place finish. A special thank you is extended to coaches Mr. Saint Fleur and Mr. Steve for their dedication and leadership throughout the season. Congratulations to all our players on their hard work and success! We look forward to supporting the boys' team this upcoming spring.

10-16-25 Announcements -The One By One meeting scheduled for this week has been moved to next Thursday, October 23rd. Members are asked to make plans to attend. -Attention Band students: The optional Band Parent Meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. See you in November. Athletic Announcements: -Attention 8th Grade Boys: Basketball tryouts for all 8th grade boys will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21st and 22nd. To participate, you must have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Vroman. -Attention 7th Grade Boys: Basketball tryouts for all 7th grade boys will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 22nd and 23rd. To participate, you must have a physical on file, in the Nurses office. If you have any questions, please see Coach Winders. -Attention 7th and 8th Graders Interested in Basketball Cheer: Clinics will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, and Wednesday, October 22nd, in the South Gym. Tryouts will take place next Thursday, October 23rd, in the East Gym. To participate, you must have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tague. -Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us on Monday, October 20th, after school until 4 PM for the highly anticipated Staff vs. Students volleyball game! Entry Fee: $1 Please note: There will be no activity bus available, so make sure you have a ride planned to get home after the game. Bring your friends and come cheer on our amazing staff as they take on the 8th grade volleyball team. -The Glenview Girls Tennis team demonstrated exceptional skill and resolve during the first day of the tournament yesterday. In the championship bracket, singles player Hana Limani delivered a dominant performance, winning both of her opening matches (6-0 and 6-4) to advance to the semi-finals. Today, she will face the Pioneers for a spot in the tournament finals. Action continues today in the consolation bracket, where several Glenview players are competing for a place in the finals: Singles: Gianna Accri will play against John Deere, and Tinley Reyes will face Wilson. Doubles: In an exciting all-Glenview matchup, the team of Fahima Sani and Annegeliese Johnson will compete against teammates Mallory Dawson and Janyiah Shields. Today's Locations: Championship Matches will be held at Moline High School. Consolation Matches will be held at Riverside. Congratulations to all our players, and best of luck today!

🎺 ¡Viva la Música! A Mariachi Fiesta for Kids! 🎶
Get ready for a toe-tapping, heartwarming celebration of culture, rhythm, and fun! “Concert for Kids: El Mariachi de Glenview” is a one-of-a-kind concert where the stage comes alive with the vibrant sounds of mariachi music, performed by middle school musicians full of energy, talent, and pride.
This concert isn’t just for watching — it’s for singing, dancing, and playing along! Children in the audience will be invited to move to the beat, and even try simple rhythms with provided instruments. Whether it’s your first time hearing mariachi or you grew up with these joyful melodies, there’s something magical for everyone.
Expect traditional tunes, and a room full of smiles as our young performers share songs that celebrate family, tradition, and the joy of music. Perfect for all ages, this interactive concert is a musical fiesta that will have kids dancing in the aisles and singing all the way home!
Come celebrate community, culture, and the power of young musicians. ¡Vamos a cantar y bailar juntos!

Tickets can be purchased in person at the concert; $5 adults and $10 children. Online tickets can be purchased here → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concert-for-kids-el-mariachi-de-glenview-tickets-1815336051999?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwRlRTSANc6adleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlSBB8NTar53Q2Ew4EQwKcr0aRQrri3vKh4T0qHVcCX16o1lTh0lclXSAp-k_aem_4ODtnnvVzHcQxZKJaUIG1w

10-15-25 Announcements

-The One By One meeting scheduled for this week has been moved to next Thursday, October 23rd. Members are asked to make plans to attend.

-Student Council meets tonight from 23- to 4pm. Please come, as we are finishing the plans for the upcoming dance!

-Congratulations to Our ILMEA Festival Selections!
We are thrilled to announce and congratulate our Glenview Middle School students who have been accepted into the 2025 ILMEA District 2 Junior Festivals! This is an incredible honor that reflects your hard work, dedication, and musicianship.
Please join me in congratulating the following students:
🎵 Junior Band
Emily Anderson – Oboe
Daniel Benissan – Trombone
Mikhael Bowser – Trumpet
Rodney Dogbe-A – Alto Saxophone
Rachel Dyer – French Horn
Amir Ezouine – Flute
Liana Garcia – Bb Clarinet
Bradyn Grant – Trumpet
Jalea Hinton – Bb Clarinet
Joy Kim – Bb Clarinet
Nathanael Koueviakoe – Trumpet
Analeigh Long – Alto Saxophone
Xander Mason – Trumpet
Tha Par – Alto Saxophone
Tinley Reyes – Trumpet
Ilaf Salih – Bb Clarinet
Paizlee Sommers – Trumpet
🎷 Junior Jazz Band I
Emily Anderson – Jazz Trombone
Joseph Grumadas – Jazz Trumpet
Carson Kongkousonh – Jazz Baritone Sax
Wani Morbe – Jazz Trombone
Tha Par – Jazz Alto Sax
Tinley Reyes – Jazz Trumpet
🎻 Junior Orchestra
Joy Kim – Viola
We are so proud of each of you for representing Glenview with excellence! Keep practicing and preparing for an unforgettable festival experience.
Congratulations once again on this outstanding achievement!

Athletic Announcements:
-Attention 8th Grade Boys: Basketball tryouts for all 8th grade boys will be held in the East Gym on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21st and 22nd. To participate, you must have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Vroman.

-Attention 7th and 8th Graders Interested in Basketball Cheer: Clinics will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, and Wednesday, October 22nd, in the South Gym. Tryouts will take place next Thursday, October 23rd, in the East Gym. To participate, you must have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tague.

-The Cross Country team had their final race of the season last night at Camden Park in Milan. Our top 7 boys ran an incredibly fast race, bringing home a 1st place trophy. Jax Tysma won first place overall and not far behind was Benjamin Nees in 4th and Mustafa Ali in 7th. Noah Ryan and Nathanael Koueviakoe also contributed to the win, finishing 14th and 17th.
-In the top 7 girls race, Melody Roberts and Maci Wright were the top finishers for our Gators, finishing with a 4th and 5th place finish and earning top medalist for the night.
-In the open boys race, Mohamed Ali finished 11th, Massire Konate finished 12th, Kahne McIntire finished 14th, and Robert Telou finished 15th.
-In the open girls race, Bayan Ezzeldin finished 8th overall, Vanessa Camacho finished 13th, Madison Kurtenbach finished 14th, and Carlee Par finished 18th.
-Information about an end of the season pizza party will be coming out soon.
-Make sure to return jerseys back to Coach Martinez, Mr. Singleton, or Mr. Wils’s office as soon as possible.

-Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us on Monday, October 20th, after school until 4 PM for the highly anticipated Staff vs. Students volleyball game!
Entry Fee: $1
Please note: There will be no activity bus available, so make sure you have a ride planned to get home after the game.
Bring your friends and come cheer on our amazing staff as they take on the 8th grade volleyball team.

-The 7th grade girls volleyball team wrapped up their season last night. The girls showed tremendous growth over the season and had a lot of fun! Each athlete put in a lot of time and effort into the season, and it did not go unnoticed. We are very proud of all of your hard work!!

-Let's get LOUD this morning for the Lady Gators Volleyball Team!
The girls wrapped up their season last night with a massive, all-around effort victory against the Jordan Jaguars! What an incredible way to close out the year!
This win was a true display of teamwork, with 17 total aces soaring over the net! Ashlyn Enes led the charge with 5 aces, while Jalea Hinton and Molly Darras each contributed 3! The net defense was fierce, featuring big blocks from both Jalea and Sloane.
Our hitters dominated the court: Cali Lam, Zariyah Deemer, and Stella Rodriguez each slammed down 3 kills, and a massive congratulations goes out to Mia Armstrong for getting her first kill of the season! On defense, Claire Ebalo anchored the back row with 5 digs, supported by Addy Vanwinkle (4 digs) and Alli Darras (3 digs).
Ladies, you had an incredible season! Coach Aceviz is bursting with pride for all the hard work and growth you showed. Great job finishing the job! We can’t wait to cheer you on next year as a Panther!

📣 Attention XC Parents! The race times for the Cross Country meet at Camden Park today are as follows: • Girls Top 7: 4:45 PM • Boys Top 7: 5:15 PM • Open Race (Boys/Girls): 5:45 PM

Picture Retake Day is October 15th. ***If a student wants retakes, they must have the original proof packet to get the retake done.*** Any questions, please call the main office 309-755-1919.

10-14-25 Announcements -Congratulations to the Advanced Mariachi students who participated in the Hispanic heritage month closing ceremony during fall break. Congratulations to our first ever IESA XC state qualifiers: Tilly Brooks (8th grade) Ethan Adair (6th grade) Ruby Killian (7th grade) They will be competing at state in Bloomington on Saturday! -The One By One meeting scheduled for this week has been moved to next Thursday, October 23rd. Members are asked to make plans to attend. -Attention Tennis Players: Please take BUS 49 to UT after the dismissal bell. Don't forget to wear your uniform for the team picture.

REMINDER
EMSD is back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th.

Reminder for Cross Country Athletes and Parents Just a quick reminder that we have a meet tomorrow at Camden Park in Milan. Students please make sure to bring your shoes, jerseys, and everything you need to school. First race will start at 4:45pm. See you there! 💛🐊💙

Reminder for XC Parents and Guardians The sectional meet is tomorrow in Sterling! Please have your student at Glenview by 9:45 AM at the latest, as buses will leave promptly at 10:00 AM. Races in Sterling start at 1pm with a chance at state on the line. Let’s go Gators!

Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you to all the coaches at Glenview for your dedication to our student-athletes. Your hard work and support make a significant impact on their lives, both on and off the field. We appreciate all that you do! 💙🐊💛

10-3-25 Announcements -Shout out to the 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team for ending their home season with a spectacular win last night against the Edison Eagles! It was an absolute thriller that showed everyone what true team effort looks like! The Lady Gators finished the job at home in dramatic fashion, proving they can handle the pressure. The stats are unbelievable: The setting was led by Molly Darras, who absolutely stuffed the stat sheet with 19 assists, 5 digs, and 5 killer aces! The entire defense was phenomenal, logging a massive 54 digs total! Addy Vanwinkle was a beast with 13 digs, and Alli Darras added 11. The hitting crew was on fire with 18 kills total, thanks to big hits from Zariyah Deemer (who also had 4 aces!), Stella Rodriguez (4 kills, 4 digs), Jalea Hinton, and Cora Taylor, who each slammed down 3 kills and saw Cora add 2 powerful blocks! They stepped up when it counted and finished the week strong! What an incredible way to head into our Fall Break! Let's hear it for your Lady Gators! Go Gators! -The Glenview Girls Tennis team showcased their talent and determination in yesterday's match against John Deere. Key victories include: In singles play, Beatriz Di Pietro secured a decisive 6-3 win in her first match. The doubles team of Tinley Reyes and Mallory Dawson fought hard to earn a 6-4 victory. Additionally, the duo of Hanna Limani and Anayiah Rush competed in a thrilling match, narrowly falling in a 6-7 tiebreak. Congratulations to all our players on their outstanding effort! Conference tournament will be held on Tuesday October 14th and Wednesday October 15th. -Attention all students: please check the lost and found this week as all items will be removed at the end of the day today.

EMSD Reminders
-TOMORROW, Friday, October 3rd is an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55 am, elementary schools dismiss at 11:30 am, and there is No School for ELC. *The UTHS Homecoming Parade is tomorrow, October 3rd, beginning at 2:30 pm on Archer Drive, between UTHS and Soule Bowl.
-There is NO SCHOOL October 6-13

10-2-25 Announcements -Today is the last day to turn in a signed agreement form to join One By One. Forms must be turned into the library by 2:30 today. Email Mrs. Mojica or Mrs. Newton if you have any questions. -Attention all students: please check the lost and found this week as all items will be removed at the end of the week. -8th Grade football lost against Washington 12 to 14. -Last night the cross country team ran their best race of the season at the conference meet in Geneseo. Our top 7 girls fought hard and finished with the runner up plaque. Tilly Brooks and Ruby Killian finished the race earning All-Conference with their 1st place and 5th place finishes. In the top 7 boys race, Jax Tysma ran a time of 11:16 which earned him a 6th place finish and earned All-Conference. Eathan Adair was the top 6th grader for the entire conference and had a PR of 12:27. In the open race, most of the gators ran their best race of the season. Top runners were Retag Ahmed, Ariana Azombako, Ilaf Salih, Bayan Ezzeldin, Madison Kurtenbach, Nathanial Koueviakoe, and Isaac Marceleno Perez. Coach Wils, Coach Martinez, and Coach Jesse couldn’t be more proud. Nice job everyone!

If you are a 6th grader or new to Glenview this year, we need proof of vaccinations and current physical in our office by October 15th. If this State of Illinois requirement is not met, your student will not be allowed to attend school effective 10/16/2025.
Please contact the school nurse with any questions.

10-1-25 Announcements -Attention all XC athletes: You will be released today at 1 PM. Please make your way to the front office as quickly as possible. -Good morning, Gators! Turn up the volume because we have some electric news from the court! A massive, huge congratulations to your 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team for their incredible victory last night against the Washington Warriors! The Lady Gators completely dominated, not just winning, but doing it with total team chemistry! They played together, contributed evenly, and piled up some unbelievable stats: The serving game was hot, with 12 aces total, including Cali Lam and Stella Rodriguez delivering 3 aces apiece! The defense was absolutely ridiculous, logging 83 digs total! That's right—83! Addy Vanwinkle led the charge with a monster 18 digs, and Molly Darras added 13 digs along with 8 assists to fuel the offense. The hitters were unstoppable, with 16 kills total, powered by Ashley Enes with 5 and Jalea Hinton with 4! This is a powerhouse team, and you need to see them in action one last time at home! Mark your calendars! Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2nd, is 8th Grade Night for the Lady Gators as they take on the Edison Eagles! We need the entire school cheering them on for their final home game of the season. The theme is PINK OUT, so show your support by rocking your brightest pink gear! Come fill the Swamp to cheer on our amazing 8th graders! Go Gators! -Attention all students: please check the lost and found this week as all items will be removed at the end of the week.

ATTENTION GATOR GUILD: Drama Club is cancelled today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025. All students should be dismissed to go home at 2:25pm.

Picture Day proofs will be handed out to students this week during PE. ***If a student wants retakes, they must have the original proof packet to get the retake done.*** Picture Retake Day is October 15, after fall break. Any questions, please call the main office 309-755-1919.

9-30-25 Announcements -The 7th grade volleyball team took home a thrilling win against Seton last night. Penelope Escobar and Anna-Mae DeBlieck were a force at the net and on defense. Elayah Kilgore also added in two ace serves and an assist. All of the girls played a great game! Come out and support the Gators tonight at home against Washington.

The 7th grade football game against Washington scheduled for tomorrow, 9-30-25, has been canceled. Unfortunately, there will be no make-up game scheduled.