Harmony-Emge School District #175

📖✨ Have you been filling in your Fall into Reading Bingo card? There’s still time! Turn it in to the Ellis Library once you get a bingo and earn your brag tag!

🍂 Our Thanksgiving Food Drive starts Monday! 🦃
We’re collecting non-perishable food items across the district to help local families enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal.
🍎 K–3rd: Check the flyer to see what your grade is collecting!
🥫 4th–8th: Any non-perishable items are welcome, see Flyer #2 for ideas that will help us build complete Thanksgiving baskets!

Let’s come together and make this season extra special for our community! 💛

We have an athlete that qualified for the SIJHSAA Class L State Cross Country meet this Saturday! Owen H. (8th grade), congratulations on making the State Cross Country meet! GOOD LUCK! Way to answer the C.A.L.L. of being an Emge Eagle!

This is our "C.A.L.L. to Greatness - Commit. Aspire. Lead. Lift"

We’d like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pour @322, Copper Fire, and Grimm & Gorly for their incredible generosity and support! Their thoughtful donation of gift cards will help us celebrate our amazing staff and make their birthdays a little brighter. We’re so thankful for community partners like these who go above and beyond to spread joy and appreciation throughout our district!

The Harmony District 175 Winter Coat Drive kicks off today! 🎉 Bring in your gently used or new coats, gloves, hats, or socks by October 23 to help families in need. Drop-off bins are in the Emge, Harmony, and Ellis offices!

We’re celebrating Mrs. Collins today for her kindness, patience, and incredible heart! 💛
Thank you for everything you do to help our students succeed! ✨

📣 Hi District 175 Families!

Here are some important dates coming up this month , they’ll be here before we know it!

📚 Our Book Fair is also right around the corner and will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences!
To make shopping easier and cash-free, consider setting up your student’s E-Wallet - no more worrying about lost money!

Calling all 3rd -5th graders, Illinois American Water is looking for young artists to help them in the "Water Keeps Life Flowing" art contest. Below are the contest rules and guidelines. If you are not able to mail in your artwork please give to Mrs. Foran by October 22. Good luck!!!!!

🌟 Teacher Shout-Out! 🌟
One of our Ellis teachers wanted to give a huge thank-you to Mrs. Emily Link for her dedication and kindness! She goes above and beyond to make learning meaningful for every student she supports. 💙
Let’s fill the comments with hearts for Mrs. Link! 💕

🌟 Staff Spotlight! We’re celebrating the amazing people who make our district shine. Today, we’re proud to highlight Mrs. Biver for her dedication and impact!

4th grade wrote their hypothesis of if the sugar cube will stay the same after being shaken, then completed their sugar shake experiment!

Sixth grade math class took a trip outside last week for some fresh air and fraction division!

This October, we proudly celebrate our school leaders whose dedication, vision, and care make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. Join us in thanking Dr. Kraemer, Dr. Lunz, and Mrs. Laurent for their tireless efforts, inspiring leadership, and the difference they make every single day!

We celebrated our first IXL champs with some sunshine, juice, and cookies on Friday! The kids worked hard on their math & ela skills, we can’t wait to see what they continue to accomplish!

4th grade: Ms. Hasentstab’s class
5th grade: Mrs. Remelius’s class
6th grade: Ms. Peña’s class

In kindergarten, we are learning adding and subtracting within 5. Students are working on using a number line to solve problems. Way to go Miss Clendenny’s class!

Fall Fest tonight from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Stookey Park. We can’t wait to see everyone!

Eagle Pride is soaring high on Spirit Fridays! The past two weeks have been full of school spirit, smiles, and even a special visit from our friend, Mr. Bones!

#EaglePride #SpiritFriday

Although it may not feel like it yet, winter is just around the corner! ❄️
Help keep our families warm by donating to our Coat Drive.

We are accepting new or gently used items:
🧥 Coats
🧤 Gloves
🧢 Hats
🧦 Socks

Donations can be dropped off at any of our school offices during school hours from October 14– October 23.

Together, we can make a difference! 💙

Belleville West soccer team joined us for high five Friday. They brought the energy and made every student who passed by excited for their day.