Martinsville Community Unit School District #C3

Mrs. Manuel sprinkled a little extra sweetness into her student's day. They squealed with joy to receive their Valentine balloons as a special surprise for her. The room was filled with laughter during competitive games, creativity flowing through beautiful paintings, and smiles all around while enjoying special treats. They had a great day of fun!

Students made creative connections from their reading to art by creating adorable “love monsters!” Using a unique technique, they blew paint through a straw to design their masterpieces making each one totally one-of-a-kind. This fun activity sparked creativity, built fine motor skills, and brought so much joy to our young artists!

Mr. Gard is a student teacher in Mrs. Conzen's class and these two teachers have been busy making learning come alive in 5th grade! From exploring constellations in their science unit to studying the Underground Railroad in social studies and even holding class court their students have been actively engaged and thinking deeply. Students designed a meaningful quilt project tied to their Underground Railroad studies with a writing project and took their space unit to the next level by researching, writing, and creating their own constellations. It’s always inspiring to see cross-curricular learning in action when subjects connect, engagement grows, and students truly get excited about their learning. Great things are happening in 5th grade!

A Big Shout Out to Our Amazing Room Parents! We are so thankful for our wonderful room parents who partner with our teachers to make days like Valentine’s Day extra special for our students! From planning fun games and creative crafts to organizing tasty treats and festive activities, your time and effort do not go unnoticed. Because of you, our classrooms are filled with smiles, laughter, and memories our students will cherish. Thank you for helping us create such meaningful and joyful experiences for our kids. We truly appreciate all you do for our school!

Mrs. Smith’s 2nd graders had the best time celebrating Valentine’s Day! From exciting games and creative crafts to treats galore, the fun never stopped. The room was filled with laughter, smiles, and lots of sweet memories being made.

There are monsters in Kindergarten… but they are the BEST kind! Mrs. Feliciano’s students have been busy creating their Valentine bags inspired by Love Monster by Rachel Bright. After she read this heartwarming story about a little monster who just wants to belong, students created their very own “Love Monsters” to collect their valentines. The classroom was filled with bright colors, big monster eyes, and even bigger smiles! Mrs. Feliciano planned a variety of lessons to go along with the book, helping students learn about friendship, kindness, acceptance, and the importance of being exactly who you are. ❤️ What a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while reinforcing such meaningful life lessons!

From creative classroom projects and hands-on learning to celebrations and lots of smiles, it’s been another fantastic week at MES! We love seeing our students engaged, excited, and making memories together.

Mrs. Skidmore’s class was full sweet smiles as they celebrated Valentine’s Day with their classmates. They created the most adorable little love bugs and they were absolutely precious! We are so thankful for our wonderful parents who joined us and helped make the day extra special. It’s moments like these that make our school community so sweet! 💕✨

Mrs. Young’s Valentines had the sweetest time creating their Valentine holders and they are simply bee-utiful! From bright yellow stripes to tiny wings add those smiling faces and their hard work really created a hive of happiness in the classroom.

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We are proud to celebrate three of our High School Band students who were selected to participate in the First IECC Jazz Festival at Lincoln Trail College!

Grace Penrod, Kaitlyn Rankin, and Anna-Marie Maxey were chosen from nominations to take part in this incredible opportunity. Throughout the day, they rehearsed alongside members of the Lincoln Trail College and OCC Jazz Bands, gaining valuable experience in jazz performance and collaboration.

After a full day of practice, they showcased their hard work in a 6:00 PM concert. They worked hard, learned a great deal, and had a lot of fun representing Martinsville.

We are proud of these talented Bluestreak musicians for stepping outside their comfort zones and embracing this opportunity!

Reminder !!

It’s a BIG day for the Bluestreaks! Please note the game time change for tonight — and come early to support our seniors!

Senior Class of 2026 Chili Supper
Location: Cafeteria
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Menu:
- Chili
- Baked potato with all the fixings
- Tea or lemonade
- Choice of dessert
Tickets: $8.00 per person

Tonight’s Game Schedule — Varsity Only. Both games will be held in the High School Gym!

5:58 PM – Grandparents Night for HS Girls (in place of Senior Night)
6:00 PM – HS Girls vs. Georgetown – Varsity Only

7:15/7:30 PM – Senior Night for HS Boys
7:15/7:30 PM – HS Boys vs. Dieterich – Varsity Only

Come early, grab a great meal, and then wear your BLUE and cheer on the Bluestreaks!

Attention Juniors and Seniors : This is a great opportunity to visit Lincoln Trail College Lincoln Trail College on
March 19th from 5:30-7 PM and learn more about the programs they have to offer. Please see Mrs. Lowry if you have any questions!

Be sure to call Ms. Paula today to schedule your appointment - (217) 382-4116.

Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, After-school Tutoring is cancelled this week.

Attention Seniors!

The 2025/2026 Lady Bluestreaks are still in competition mode — and we are not done yet!

Make plans now to come out and support the Lady Bluestreaks in their final stretch of the season:

🏀 Monday, February 9 — @ Sandoval — 6:00 PM (Varsity Only)
🏀 Tuesday, February 10 — HOME vs Georgetown — 6:00 PM (Varsity Only)
🏀 Saturday, February 14 — HOME vs Okaw Valley — 5:00 PM (Regional Quarterfinal)
🏀 Monday, February 16 — @ Casey — 7:30 PM vs Macon Meridian (Regional Semifinal)
🏀 Thursday, February 19 — @ Casey — 6:00 PM (Regional Championship)

Let’s pack the stands, wear your BLUE, and support these girls as they battle through postseason play.
Bluestreak Pride. Bluestreak Heart. Let’s Go Lady Bluestreaks!

Messy hands, big smiles, and lots of learning made for a perfect preschool day!