Girls basketball tryouts are Monday, September 15th from 3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. and Tuesday, September 16th from 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. All 5th to 8th grade girls are welcome to tryout. Please see Mr. Mingus if you have any questions.
about 12 hours ago, Seth Mingus
6 days ago, Mary Hudson
This is a reminder that today is an SIP Day, and all SPGS students will be dismissed at 11:15. There is no school on Monday due to Labor Day. Have a great three day weekend Tornadoes!
14 days ago, Seth Mingus
South Pekin Grade is looking a bus monitor. Hours would be 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please contact Mr. Seth Mingus at 309-348-3695 or smingus@spgs.net if interested.
29 days ago, Seth Mingus
Start your morning right! Black Sheep Coffee will be at South Pekin Grade School on Friday, August 15th from 7:00–9:00 AM with delicious drinks available for purchase. Come grab your favorite drink on the way to work or school! ☕️
29 days ago, Amanda Rockhold
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Tomorrow is the first day of the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students! Go Tornadoes!
about 1 month ago, Seth Mingus
Just a reminder that Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off Night is this evening from 5:00-7:00. We look forward to seeing all of our families!
about 1 month ago, Seth Mingus
Many of our families have asked how they can get SPGS gear, and this link has a nice variety of items. The store will be open until August 19th, and items should be delivered to the school within a couple weeks from its closing.
https://sp-spirit-2025.itemorder.com/
about 1 month ago, Seth Mingus
We are quickly approaching the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! This is a reminder that Supply Drop Off/Meet the Teacher Night is this Monday (August 11th) from 5:00-7:00. We are looking forward to seeing all of our families!
about 1 month ago, Seth Mingus
It is hard to believe, but Monday kicks off the official start to extracurricular activities at SPGS!

Baseball tryouts will be held on Monday and Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 on the baseball diamond at the park. All 5th-8th grade boys are welcome to attend.

Official cross country practice will be held Monday-Friday of next week from 9:00-10:45. All 5th-8th grade boys and girls are welcome to participate in cross country.

Girls basketball open gyms will be held on Tuesday from 9:00-10:15, Thursday from 4:00-5:15 (prior to the All Sports Meeting), and Friday from 9:00-10:15. All 5th-8th grade girls are welcome to attend.

Let's go Tornadoes!
about 1 month ago, Seth Mingus
What a week for the SPGS cheerleaders! We are excited for their upcoming season 💜💛
about 1 month ago, Devin Richard
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This is a reminder that the 2025-2026 registration window closes tomorrow. Please contact the office if you have questions about the registration process.
about 2 months ago, Seth Mingus
The cross country team took advantage of the warm weather by adding a slip and slide to their workout!
about 2 months ago, Seth Mingus
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Just a reminder that the PTO call-out meeting has been rescheduled for tonight, Monday the 2nd at 5:15 (this was a change from the previous date of 6/3). Hope to see any interested parents and guardians there!
3 months ago, Mary Hudson
Please click the link below to see the last Photo Dump newsletter of the school year- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGnqdbLFps/ljGAwygn89URQEWnDcwGCw/edit?utm_content=DAGnqdbLFps&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Have a wonderful summer!
4 months ago, Mary Hudson
This is a reminder that today is an 11:15 dismissal and the last day of school. We hope all of our families have a great summer! We are already looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year!
4 months ago, Seth Mingus
Congratulations Class of 2025! We are proud of you!
4 months ago, Seth Mingus
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Good morning, We are hosting a PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) call-out meeting on June 3rd from 5:30-7:00pm in the SPGS cafeteria to plan for next year's Carnival and other events. Wondering if it's for you? -Do you want to help us keep family engagement events like Carnival alive? -Are you interested in getting to know other SPGS parents and guardians? -Do you have ideas on how to improve family engagement with our school? -Are you interested in fundraising? -Would you like to better know SPGS staff and teachers? -Do you have ideas? If any of these apply to you, we'd love to have you at our call-out meeting! Please fill out this quick one-minute survey if you would like to learn more about joining PTO and to RSVP for the meeting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJAkD9uXfMqv8aw2ZiJHZ-8Bu4f9NdLdFFqErC9aY9MouNrQ/viewform?usp=dialog Join us! These are the staff members on PTO: Mary Hudson Jamie Lowe Felicia Kennedy Amanda Schwartz Sondra Huff Bre Thomas
4 months ago, Mary Hudson
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