MES is buzzing with holiday excitement as we get ready for a well-deserved break. Our students have been busy creating crafts for their families, enjoying special holiday visits, and joining in on fun school-wide activities—like BINGO for everyone!
The joy, laughter, and Christmas cheer can be felt in every hallway. We love celebrating this special season together and making lasting memories for our Bluestreaks! 💙
Our students enjoyed a fantastic holiday concert from the all-tuba band Jingle Bell Brass! The gym was filled with Christmas cheer as students listened intently, sang along, and smiled ear to ear while the tubas played all of our favorite holiday carols. 🎺✨
It was such a fun way to celebrate the season and spread some holiday joy throughout MES. Thank you to Jingle Bell Brass for sharing your talent and helping make the season extra special for our Bluestreaks! 💙🎄
🎄📣 Bluestreaks Fans — Christmas Gear Night! 📣🎄
The Martinsville Bluestreak Cheerleaders invite all Bluestreaks fans to come out to the HS Boys Basketball game on Friday, December 18th dressed in your best Christmas gear!
Wear your ugly sweater, Santa hat, Christmas socks — anything festive — and help us pack the gym with holiday spirit! 💙🏀🎅
The Martinsville Bluestreak Cheerleaders invite all Bluestreaks fans to come out to the HS Boys Basketball game on Friday, December 18th dressed in your best Christmas gear!
Wear your ugly sweater, Santa hat, Christmas socks — anything festive — and help us pack the gym with holiday spirit! 💙🏀🎅
MES truly had the best Christmas surprise when Ms. Riker came out of retirement to sub for us — what a gift! Seeing a familiar, much-loved face back in our building was such a joy for both students and staff. What a Christmas treat to have her spend the day with us! 🎄✨ Our 5th graders have also been busy spreading a little global cheer through learning. They have been researching and creating presentations about different cultures from around the world. This project helps students build research skills, collaboration, and public-speaking confidence, while also encouraging curiosity, empathy, and respect for cultures beyond their own. Through this work, students learn that our differences make the world richer and that understanding others is an important part of becoming responsible, thoughtful citizens. What a wonderful reminder that learning, connection, and community truly make this season special at MES.
Mrs. Feliciano’s students have been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer throughout our school! 🎄✨
They used real pine tree cuttings and other natural materials to create beautiful winter artwork, bringing a touch of the outdoors inside.
We absolutely love their creativity and imagination. Projects like this allow students to think outside the box, explore new textures, and express themselves in unique ways. When kids are given the freedom to be creative, amazing things happen! Their cheerful artwork has truly helped make MES feel warm, festive, and full of holiday spirit.
Mrs. Skidmore’s 2nd graders have been busy spreading Christmas cheer! 🎄
These sweeties have been working hard to learn ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and proudly shared their recitation with classrooms around the building, complete with their beautiful artwork.
To make the day even sweeter, Mrs. Skidmore’s class decorated gingerbread cookies and enjoyed a festive treat together—and anyone who knows, knows… Mrs. Skidmore makes the best cookies! 🍪❤️ What a joyful way to celebrate the season at MES!
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available now at fafsa.gov. If your child plans to attend college or career/trade school between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, encourage them to fill out their FAFSA form right away to be eligible for as much aid as possible.
Remember: Completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement! For students, not planning to attend college, there is a waiver that must be completed.
We recommend that your child complete their sections of the FAFSA form first to save time and prevent errors. Once they're finished, your child will send you an invitation to their FAFSA form with instructions on how to access and submit it.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lowry at lowrya@martinsville.k12.il.us.
Remember: Completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement! For students, not planning to attend college, there is a waiver that must be completed.
We recommend that your child complete their sections of the FAFSA form first to save time and prevent errors. Once they're finished, your child will send you an invitation to their FAFSA form with instructions on how to access and submit it.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lowry at lowrya@martinsville.k12.il.us.
Attention Bluestreak Basketball Fans:
Attention Current Sophomores and Juniors:
High schoolers across the state will have the chance to take college-level courses ranging from asteroid disasters to data science through a University of Illinois program next school year.
U of I officials said the new Dual Credit Learning Accelerator initiative will bring four dual-credit courses to classrooms around Illinois. This includes:
ASTR 150: Killer-Skies: Astro-Disaster
MACS 100: Introduction to Popular TV and Movies
SPED 117: The Culture of Disability
CS/STAT 107: Data Science Discovery
The classes will be available at no cost to students and the funding for the program comes from the American Talent Initiative IDEAS grant. Lisa Anderson, the director of the Office of Online Learning and co-author of the grant, came to the U of I hoping to bring these opportunities to students at public schools throughout the state.
Please see Mrs. Lowry by January 16th to get your name on the list.
It's Spirit Sparkler Time!!!
All forms must be returned to the Elementary Office by Friday, December 19th.
All forms must be returned to the Elementary Office by Friday, December 19th.
Attention Bluestreak Families with Student Athletes:
Several IHSA proposals were recently approved that will significantly impact the spring and summer schedules and start of seasons. We want to make sure families are aware as early as possible, so spring and summer plans can be adjusted accordingly.
IHSA Softball season change: practices may now begin on February 23, 2026, and contests on March 9, 2026. This will go into effect for the 2026 season.
Change to IHSA Dead Week: The IHSA has also moved Dead Week for All Sports to June 29 – July 5, 2026.
• This aligns with 4th of July week
• The week that was previously considered “dead week” in August will now be the start of football activities due to the earlier season start.
Several IHSA proposals were recently approved that will significantly impact the spring and summer schedules and start of seasons. We want to make sure families are aware as early as possible, so spring and summer plans can be adjusted accordingly.
IHSA Softball season change: practices may now begin on February 23, 2026, and contests on March 9, 2026. This will go into effect for the 2026 season.
Change to IHSA Dead Week: The IHSA has also moved Dead Week for All Sports to June 29 – July 5, 2026.
• This aligns with 4th of July week
• The week that was previously considered “dead week” in August will now be the start of football activities due to the earlier season start.
With the cold temperatures and a snowy playground keeping us inside, we found fun with a school-wide coloring contest! One winner from each classroom was chosen to receive a special treat, and the creativity was amazing!
We also drew our December Brain Buster winners and loved celebrating our students’ hard work and perseverance.
To top it all off, we had a very special helper join us for the end-of-the-day announcements.
Snow or shine, MES knows how to make the most of the day and celebrate our Bluestreaks! 💙✨
Mrs. Young's first graders have been counting their way to Christmas break and spreading lots of holiday cheer along the way! Today, they topped off their learning with a tasty Christmas tree snack that was as fun to make as it was to eat. 🎄😋
Hands were busy, smiles were bright, and our classroom was full of Christmas magic! ❤️💚
We love learning together at MES—especially when it’s sprinkled with a little holiday joy! 🎁
Early Dismissal on Friday, December 19th at 2:00 pm!
Anyone who knows a Bluestreak knows we’re anything but Grinches! However, today our students sported their best Grinchy gear and colors of green. Our students were surprised with a special gift from Gertie Goose,a school movie and delicious popcorn to celebrate their hard work this semester. There’s nothing quite like a movie in the gym and some yummy popcorn to start the week off right!
This morning, students were thrilled, shocked, and overly excited to be greeted by none other than The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who themselves — what a festive way to start the day! (Thank you to Jared and Bri Lowry for setting this up for our kids).
Despite the fun, our students stayed focused, making up spelling tests, tackling Brain Buster math fluency challenges, and wrapping up research projects and reports. We sure know how to work hard and have fun at the same time!
A huge thank you also goes out for the generous donation of Hot Hands for our morning greeters, who help students safely get from the parking lot into the building each day.
We’re eager to keep the learning — and celebrating — going strong all week! 💙
🏀 Lady Bluestreaks Win! 🏀
The High School girls traveled to Chrisman tonight and came home with two wins!
Varsity took the victory 51–27, and the JV also picked up a win.
Way to go, ladies! 💙🤍
Interested in Health Occupations?
Current sophomores and juniors who would like to take the Health Occupations class next school year should stop by and see Mrs. Lowry by January 16 for more information!
Current sophomores and juniors who would like to take the Health Occupations class next school year should stop by and see Mrs. Lowry by January 16 for more information!
The Elementary School's phones are down. Mediacom is working on the problem. They are unable to receive calls or call out. If you need to contact the elementary, please email Ms. Paula at wilsonp@martinsville.k12.il.us.
Dear Bluestreak Family,
Due to an extreme wind chill advisory, there will be a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 15th.
1. All buses will begin routes at 8:15 AM.
2. Students who walk to school or are dropped off should arrive no earlier than 9:50 AM.
3. Classes will start at 10:00AM.
4. Lunch and dismissal times will be the same as a regular attendance day.
5. Breakfast will not be offered.
6. No AM Preschool.
7. Any practices scheduled before school hours will be cancelled.
8. Dismissal time will be the same as a regular day.
Due to an extreme wind chill advisory, there will be a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 15th.
1. All buses will begin routes at 8:15 AM.
2. Students who walk to school or are dropped off should arrive no earlier than 9:50 AM.
3. Classes will start at 10:00AM.
4. Lunch and dismissal times will be the same as a regular attendance day.
5. Breakfast will not be offered.
6. No AM Preschool.
7. Any practices scheduled before school hours will be cancelled.
8. Dismissal time will be the same as a regular day.
Dear Bluestreak Family,
Due to an extreme wind chill advisory, there will be a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 15th.
1. All buses will begin routes at 8:15 AM.
2. Students who walk to school or are dropped off should arrive no earlier than 9:50 AM.
3. Classes will start at 10:00AM.
4. Lunch and dismissal times will be the same as a regular attendance day.
5. Breakfast will not be offered.
6. No AM Preschool.
7. Any practices scheduled before school hours will be cancelled.
8. Dismissal time will be the same as a regular day.
Due to an extreme wind chill advisory, there will be a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 15th.
1. All buses will begin routes at 8:15 AM.
2. Students who walk to school or are dropped off should arrive no earlier than 9:50 AM.
3. Classes will start at 10:00AM.
4. Lunch and dismissal times will be the same as a regular attendance day.
5. Breakfast will not be offered.
6. No AM Preschool.
7. Any practices scheduled before school hours will be cancelled.
8. Dismissal time will be the same as a regular day.
