The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide.  IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current membership of over 38,500.  On October 18, 2019, Gillespie Middle School educator Stephanie Wilson was awarded her IRTAF grant […]

Gillespie Middle School announced on Thursday the May leaders of the month and the students achieving perfect attendance for the 2018-2019 school year. Receiving the May leader of the month award were Cloe Damm, daughter of Amanda and Adam Self, chosen as Mrs. Prough’s 6th grade student leader; Macie Wright, daughter of David and Shannon Wright, chosen […]

EIGHTH-GRADE Ryon Beavin, Keegan Bielicke, Payton Broughton, Colton Bultema, Reese Bussmann, Regan  Bussmann, Bailey Cartwright, Jenna Clark, Cole Connor, Joie Cox, Addy Drewel, Macy  Fosnock, Shelbee Geisler, Hailey Gilliam, Hailey Handy-Rhodes, Addie Hayes, Hayden Helmkamp, Luke Herron, Hailey Hughes, Jaiden Johnson, Eve Kaduk, Erik  Kravanya, Alec  Laughlin, Kamryn Link, Emma Livengood, Emmarie Moutria, Collyn Oberkfell, […]

Gillespie Middle School released the March leaders of the month on Tuesday. Receiving the award include Leo Li, Hunter Niehaus, Alec Laughlin, Kaeleb Lowry, Logan Rhodes, and Owen Baugh. Sixth-grade teachers elected Leo Li, son of Hua Guang and Sophia Li, as student of the month.  Leo is always on time and works hard.  Leo […]

Cloe Damm, daughter of Amanda and Adam Self, has been chosen as Gillespie Middle School’s Student Leader of the Week by Mrs. Roemer. Roemer says, “Cloe has fit in well since moving to GMS.  She is always polite, mannerly and considerate of others.  Her positive attitude is an asset to the classroom”. Cloe says, “I […]

Chloe Fellin, daughter of Chuck and Kathy Fellin, has been chosen as Gillespie Middle School’s student leader of the week by school office administrator, Marsha Mussatto. Mussatto said Chloe always has a positive attitude and goes the extra mile to help out when needed.

Delaney Taylor, the daughter of Amanda Reiniesch, was chosen as the student leader of the week at Gillespie Middle School by sixth-grade social studies teacher, Mr. Bilbruck. Bilbruck said Dalaney is enthusiastic about learning new things and always asks about helping others.

Ben Thompson, son of Kristen Shearlock and Tommy Thompson, has been named Student Leader of the Week at Gillespie Middle School by his band teacher, Mr. Simon. Simon says, “Ben is a hard worker who models musicianship and positive behavior for the younger students.  Ben even learns music on his own by ear”. Ben says, “My […]

Michael Bertetto, son of Michelle and William Bertetto, was chosen as Student Leader of the Week at Gillespie Middle School by Mr. McNicholas. McNicholas states, “Michael is a well-spoken young man who can perceive how others feel, has a kind and caring hearts and acts with great purpose.” Michael says, “Being proactive means “you are not […]

Gillespie Middle School announced on Tuesday the October leaders of the month. Receiving the award included Race Eccles, Aliyah Smith, Haeden Kellebrew, Jaydon Baker, Dylan Thomeczek, and Addie Hayes. Sixth-grader, Haeden Kellebrew, son of Jessica Ross and Jacob Kellebrew, was chosen as Student Leader of the Month because he “is an awesome student, always positive, […]

Ryder Koniak, son of Jami and Jeff Koniak, was named student leader of the week by Mrs. Edgerton. Ryder was recognized for his model behavior.  Mrs. Edgerton says, “Ryder helps anyone and is willing to go above and beyond in my classroom”.

Gillespie Middle School announced on Tuesday their leaders of the month for the month of September. Receiving the award include Megan Bourland, Henando Walker, Joie Cox, Ryder Koniak, Lily Brown and Ellie Wilson. Megan Bourland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bourland and Christine Bourland, has been chosen by Mrs. Prough as her Student Leader […]