🍂 MES is filling with fall decor! 🍁
Our hallways are bursting with creativity from festive writing projects and hands-on math activities to colorful fall-inspired art. We love seeing our students’ hard work and imagination come to life! Check out the awesome displays that make our school feel like autumn magic.
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
MES Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week!
We kicked off Red Ribbon Week with Officer Slater speaking to our students about making safe and healthy life choices. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Carver and Mr. McElravy for organizing the fun week ahead, and to our amazing PTO for sponsoring the special items our students will receive each day!
Today we showed our support by wearing RED. We had a great start to a meaningful week at MES!
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
Parents and students from the Class of 2026 attended the Senior Class Expectations Meeting with sponsors Mr. Penrod and Mrs. Parcel. The evening covered important details about the senior trip, as well as attendance and behavior expectations for the year.
We were also joined by Danielle Downs from Lake Land College, who shared valuable information about completing the FAFSA and ways to fund college education.
It was a great and informative night for our seniors as they prepare for their final year at MHS!
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
In the spirit of giving, our MES PTO is excited to announce a Food Drive to support our very own Backpack Blessings Program! From Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7, we invite our students to join together to help families in need right here in our community.
Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to school during the week. Every single item makes a different – and each item will count as one point toward their class total! The class that collects the most points will win a special prize provided by our amazing PTO!
Items we’re collecting include: -Soups & canned goods -Individual pasta meals or mac & cheese cups -Fruit cups & granola bars -Oatmeal packets & juice boxes -Popcorn or healthy individually packaged snacks (Goldfish, crackers, etc.)
Let’s work together, MES families, to show our Bluestreak generosity and big hearts! Your kindness helps keep our Backpack Blessings Program going strong and ensures that every child in our community has something good to eat.
Thank you for helping us make a difference, one can, one box, and one caring heart at a time.
about 2 months ago, Jenny Williams
2nd Annual Manufacturing Day
Martinsville Jr./Sr. High School juniors and seniors participated in the 2nd Annual iD Castings Manufacturing Day on October 3rd!
Students had the opportunity to explore the wide range of careers available right here in Martinsville at iD Castings. They learned about the many engineering divisions, robotics, and mold line crews that make up just a small part of the foundry industry.
iD Castings operates a full foundry with two types of casting processes, both optimized within a single location. As stated on their website, “This enables iD Castings to deliver a broad range of castings across multiple industries using manufacturing efficiencies.”
Students even got hands-on experience through a fun activity called “Foundry in a Box”, where they created their own molds!
Thank you to iD Castings for allowing the Bluestreaks an incredible opportunity to explore your facility and learn about careers in manufacturing! 💙
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
Red Ribbon Week is Here!
This week, our students will learn about making healthy choices and saying NO to drugs in fun and age-appropriate ways. By starting these conversations early, we’re helping them build the foundation for a bright, successful future! Let’s show our school spirit by joining in on our dress-up days!
Thank you, parents, for helping your child participate and for supporting healthy, positive choices every day!
about 2 months ago, MCUSD #C3
Lady Bluestreaks Head to Regionals!
The Lady Bluestreaks wrapped up their regular season with a record of 16 wins and 16 losses. They’re energized and ready for postseason action! The #6-ranked Lady Bluestreaks will take on the #11-rankedTuscola Warriors on Tuesday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM in Windsor.
Let’s go, Bluestreaks!
Windsor Regional Address: 1424 Minnesota Ave. Windsor, IL 61957
Mon., Oct. 27 Match 1 at 6:00 pm: (2) Oblong vs. (15) Bridgeport (Red Hill) Match 2 at 7:00 pm: (7) Toledo (Cumberland) vs. (10) Hutsonville [Coop]
Tue., Oct. 28 Match 3 at 6:00 pm: (3) Windsor [Coop] vs. (14) Bethany (Okaw Valley) Match 4 at 7:00 pm: (6) Martinsville vs. (11) Tuscola
Wed., Oct. 29 Match 5 at 6:00 pm: Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2 Match 6 at 7:00 pm: Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4
Thu., Oct. 30 Match 7 at 6:00 pm: Winner Match 5 vs. Winner Match 6
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
Check out the Season Preview for the Lady Bluestreaks from Small Ball Illinois! Open gyms are happening this week. Official practice begins November 4th in the HS gym from 3:00 - 5:30 pm.
Head Coach: Robert Waggoner
Conference: Egyptian Illini & Little Okaw Valley
Enrollment: 89
2024-25 Results: 11-15 Overall (Lost to Tuscola 49-20 in Regional Semifinal)
Returning Starters: 3
Players to Watch: Trinity Simons Julia Wilhoit Molly Kannmacher
2025-26 Outlook from Coach Waggoner: We're a small rural school of only 89 high school students and will have one of the youngest rosters in recent memory. This will be my first year coaching the Lady Bluestreaks and I feel confident this group will improve throughout the season. The Lady Bluestreaks enter the season with 0 seniors, 3 juniors, 4 sophomores, and 5 freshmen. That means every player is building toward something, not just this year but beyond. Despite the youth, the team returns three starters, bringing a foundation of experience to pair with fresh energy. Expectations may be tempered, but the ambition is high. With youth comes both challenge and opportunity. The Lady Bluestreaks’ lack of upperclassmen means they must rely on maturity, quick growth, and cohesion. The three returning starters should provide a stabilizing force for the others to rely on; the sophomores and freshmen bring energy and fresh legs. We will focus on the same principles that I have used in coaching past teams: Steady improvement of effort, execution and defensive intensity with the goal of playing our best basketball in February.
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
Check out the Athletic Events for the Week!
The volleyball team plays in the Regionals this week at Windsor. Good luck girls!
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
The Martinsville Jr.-Sr. High School Band participated in the Spooktacular Parade at Oblong today. Great job Bluestreaks!
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
The Junior High Lady Bluestreaks are competing in the LEIC Conference Tournament today at Palestine. The 7th grade team plays Robinson at 4:50 pm and the 8th grade team plays Jasper County at 6:00 pm. Good Luck!
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
The Bluestreaks are headed to South Fork today to take on the Ponies. Kickoff is 1:00 PM. Let's Go Bluestreaks!
about 2 months ago, Alisha Lowry
That’s a Wrap on Another Fun-Filled Week at MES!
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Our halls were full of learning, laughter, and Bluestreak pride all week long! From creative classroom projects to hands-on lessons, our students and staff continue to shine each day. 🌟
Enjoy the weekend, take time to rest and reset, and we can’t wait to see all our smiling faces back on Monday!
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
Paleta Fun in Kindergarten!
Our kindergarteners finally got to eat and enjoy their homemade paletas (Spanish for popsicles)! This week’s lessons were full of sweet learning with our students reading stories, creating their own recipes, and making delicious fruit popsicles from scratch.
From these frozen smiles 😋it's safe to say this story and lesson were a huge hit!
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
Mrs. Smith’s 2nd graders have been in the fall spirit! From math and reading to hands-on art and writing, they’ve been working hard in the classroom and having fun while doing it.
Students have been exploring fall themes through stories, seasonal crafts, and colorful classroom projects that show just how much they’re learning and growing each day.
We love seeing our Bluestreaks work hard, think creatively, and celebrate the season together!
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
Our 5th graders have been busy this week creating special oil pastel turkeys just in time for Family Reading Night in November! These vibrant turkeys will be paired with Thanksgiving and turkey-themed storybook titles to help decorate our halls and inspire a love of reading.
Students learned how to blend and layer colors using oil pastels to create depth, texture, and bold color combinations. The results are simply stunning, full of creativity and personality!
We can’t wait for our families to see their beautiful artwork on display during Family Reading Night!
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
Mrs. Setzer’s students have been busy celebrating fall with stories, creativity, and color! After reading autumn-themed books, students created their own pumpkin artwork exploring how crayons resist watercolor and experimenting with oil pastels to make their pumpkins pop with texture and color.
Hands-on lessons like these help our students discover the science and art behind creativity while letting their imaginations shine!
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
5th Grade Scientists in Action!
Mrs. Conzen’s 5th graders have been hard at work researching, experimenting, and working together as a team to learn through hands-on discovery! From testing ideas to recording data and sharing results, these young scientists are learning that collaboration and curiosity go hand in hand.
Their classroom has been buzzing with excitement as they explore the “why” and “how” behind the world around them proving that learning is at its best when we dive in, ask questions, and work together.
about 2 months ago, Sheri Cooper
Today we’re celebrating our Jr.-Sr. High School Principal, Mr. Evers! Many of you may remember him from last year as our Elementary P.E. teacher, and we’re so glad he’s continued to share his passion for education and leadership with our students at the Jr-Sr High School level. Before joining the Bluestreak family, Mr. Evers brought years of administrative experience from the Monrovia School District. His dedication, positivity, and school spirit shine through every day and we’re lucky to have him leading the way. Thank you, Mr. Evers, for all you do for our students, staff, and community!
about 2 months ago, MCUSD #C3
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Mrs. Cooper for her unwavering dedication and outstanding service as Elementary Principal at our elementary school.. For 20 years, her passion for education, love for her students, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you, Mrs. Cooper, for your leadership, compassion, and tireless efforts in helping our students grow and succeed. You truly make a difference every single day!
