{"id":126,"date":"2012-02-07T19:10:27","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T19:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcsdblogs.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?p=126"},"modified":"2026-05-17T15:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T15:48:38","slug":"welcome-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?p=126","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Geneseo Middle School Track and Field webpage.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

May 16th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Great job today! We had an incredible day. We won the 7th grade girls, 8th grade girls, and 8th grade boys divisions, and placed 4th in the 7th grade boys division. There were 16 teams in each division, That is awesome!<\/p>\r\n

The weather was nearly perfect. No wind, but it was quite toasty. The high was 86, but felt over 90 on the track and field turf. Some of our kids just missed by centimeters of not going to state in field events. We also had some running events just missing. Crazy. The kids did their best. There were great performances everywhere on the track and field by the middle school kids. Great job! How about the 8th grade boys high jump and the 8th grade girls pole vault. Simply amazing!<\/p>\r\n

Here are the kids who qualified for state next weekend:<\/p>\r\n

We have 37 state qualifiers. Please let us know if we missed something:<\/p>\r\n

7th Grade Girls – 14
Pole Vault – Audrey Mance
Discus – Avery Wilshusen
Long Jump – Keira Schultz
100 Meter Hurdles – Hadley Abbott
100 Meter Hurdles – Averi Weishaar
1600 Meter Run \u2013 Sienna Temperley
4 x 100 Meter Relay \u2013 Keira Schultz, Remi Rahmus, Hadley Abbott, Averi Weishaar – Alt. Savanna DeSplinter, Nyali Bernier
4 x 400 Meter Relay – Keira Schultz, Savanna DeSplinter, Natalie Smith, Hadley Abbott – Alt. Sophia Vroman, Kinslee Westfall
Medley Relay – Amelia Shannon, Sophia Vroman, Natalia Smith, Gwen Grimes – Alt. Remi Rahmus, Audrey Mance<\/p>\r\n

8th Grade Girls – 9
Pole Vault – Jaela Minnaert
Pole Vault \u2013 Haley Olson
High Jump – Bradlee Larson
Discus \u2013 Aubrey Skinner
Medley Relay – Norah Kuddes, Elle Patterson, Jaela Minnaert, Zania Sefton – Alt. Baylen Poffenberger, Avery Emmerson<\/p>\r\n

7th Grade Boys – 6
Pole Vault – Gus Osborne
Discus – Bennett Mickley
Discus – Myles Struve
Shot Put – Myles Struve
4 x 400 Meter Relay \u2013 Gus Osborne, Connor Schaff, Zaiden Swan, Bennet Mickley – Alt. Myles Struve, Brandton Spensley<\/p>\r\n

8th Grade Boys – 8
High Jump \u2013 Will Ehlert
Pole Vault – Ryker Vincent
Pole Vault – Will Ehlert
400 Meter Dash – Drake Burton
800 Meter Dash – Henry Woodward
110 Meter Hurdles – Kyle Wirth
4 x 400 Meter Relay \u2013 Drake Burton, Will Ehlert, Kyle Wirth, Henry Woodward – Alt. Sesamir Yearby, Ephraim Mueller
Medley Relay – Grant Dietsch, Kyle Wirth, Will Ehlert, Henry Woodward – Alt. Drake Burton, Ephraim Mueller<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you see any mistakes with names. We do miss things.

Keep Dreaming Big!!!!!!<\/p>\r\n

May 15th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

What a crazy week. Tomorrow we finally get to our sectional.

The girls running events\/boys field events begin at 9:00. Please be here at 7:45\/8:00 to warm up. We are anticipating the switch to happen between 11:30 and 12:30. Once the girls running and all the boys field get done, there will be a 20-30 minute break to get things organized and get the workers some food. If you are a boy running or girl in the field event in the second session, please be to the track by 10:30 am. You can be there earlier. We may need help with events. Here is the order of events: https:\/\/www.iesa.org\/activities\/tr\/event_Order.asp?Year=2026

8th grade boy Pole Vaulters, we need you there by 8:00 to warm up. All Boys and girls will be weighing in at 8:30. We have to weigh in for the meet. You have to weigh underneath your pole weight. We also need your poles at the weigh in, so try to be at the meet by 8:00 to get organized. Weigh ins will be around 8:30. Weigh ins will be underneath the stadium in the track storage area.

We have 2 tents at the meet under the trees on the south end of the stadium for the kids to be at. So we should have plenty of shade for the kids. Temperatures are supposed to be in the 80’s\u2019s in the afternoon tomorrow. The temps will be in the lower 70\u2019s around 8:00am. We have bottles of Gatorade and bottles of water at the camp. The kids still need to bring fluids. Our bottles will not be iced. We need the bottles to be air temperature. Ice cold bottles of fluid will cause cramping of the muscles and we need to stay away from this.

We also have some snacks for the kids. We have Pop Tarts, Nutrigrain bars, and other snacks. Please make sure the kids have some money for the concession stand to get through the day. If you would like to bring some snacks for the kids, we will have tables at the camp you can set them on. Fruit, cookies, chips, are all good things to give the kids energy.

Tomorrow is going to be awesome. The kids are ready and are having a great year. The goal is just do their best. Leave it on the track. The kids need to remember to get comfortable being uncomfortable, don\u2019t listen to the little person, go all out, Dream Big, and have fun. Get some sleep tonight and wake up at your normal time. Too much sleep can hurt you.

We are still looking for help from parents. We also could use help at the field events if you can help. You get a front row seat to the meet. We will be setting up things in the morning, if anyone would like to help. We will be up there around 6:30\/7:00.<\/p>\r\n

Here are some reminders:

1) Girls running events 9:00, boys field events 9:00. Be at the track by 8:00 to warm up. If you are not in those events, be there by 10:30.

2) There is an admission fee. $10 for everyone. Adults, middle school kids, and seniors.

3) Boosters need a ton of help for the concession stand. Stop by during the meet and see if they need help.

4) There are sectional t-shirts available online at the Cubby Hole. www.cubbyholeonline.com There will also be generic shirts available at the meet on Saturday. They send about 130 shirts to the meet. They usually are sold out. If you do not get one, Cubby Hole will be selling sectional shirts until Sunday online.

5) Dress to layer. It could be cool in the morning and will be hot in the afternoon.

6) Eat and drink during the day. Make sure you eat sugary things. We will have some snacks at the camp. Bring money for the concession stand. We will also have some fluids for the camp.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Dream Big!!!!!!!!<\/p>\r\n

May 14th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

We had a great night of practice. We also had the seed meeting and the kids are sitting pretty well for the meet.<\/p>\r\n

Make sure you are getting plenty of healthy foods this week. It is supposed to be hot. Drink lots of fluids.

Sleep is important. Get 8-9 hours of sleep each night.

Today practice will be done at 5:00. Friday, practice will be done by 4:30.

Saturday is the sectional.

Sectional t-shirts can be purchased online at www.cubbyholeonline.com. They also will be selling shirts at the meet also for around $20.

Saturday we do need some help at the field events. We need help with raking at long jump, marking at discus and shot, and setting bars at high jump and pole vault. If you are at the meet and see there needs help please jump in. You will have a front row seat to watching your kids. It will be similar to conference, other schools are running the events.

Boosters is still looking for help in the concession stand. You will be able to sneak away and watch your kid perform, if you need to. Here is the sign up link for the concession stand. https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/uUjPhTv

The girls running events and boys field events begin at 9:00 am. Be at the track for warm ups by 7:45\/8:00. We will be warming up, weighing shots and discs, and weighing in the pole vaulters.<\/p>\r\n

There will some athletes that do not need to be at the track until 10:30. We will let you know more tomorrow.

There is an admission fee for this meet. All admission is $10 per person. This is big jump from last year. Just a heads up. The school district does get a cut of the gate, so that will go back into the athletic programs for the middle school.

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!!!!!!<\/p>\r\n

May 13th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Just a couple of things.<\/p>\r\n

1) Practice is done at 5:00.<\/p>\r\n

2) There is a seed meeting tonight that the coaches go to tonight. The kids do not go to this. We will get more information out after the meeting.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great day.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

May 12th, 2026 Part Two<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Another good practice today. We did some running to keep the legs going. We are trying to stay healthy and not over do it this week. We just ran some 200’s and worked on field events. Trying to stay fresh and not hurt the kids. The hay is in the barn.<\/p>\r\n

We handed out line ups today:<\/p>\r\n

Girls Line Ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQqWV69UA5Ipv6v-wJ2FXOC6lLcSywZGjV-RUq2MFfiKB8XZtvrET-IsEeGaHiDLxnxTsxdsQnc9q8C\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Boys Line Ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTcqjRfVg_klLAlNoFhtuLtcDayatzbzcOEnDb4ak9tSDE2AmXLAebMVqD9-gYiOq4n0u4yYd7YWt39\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

If you see a mistake, please let us know. We can make changes up to 4:00 on Wednesday (Tomorrow). After that, we can only scratch kids from the meet.<\/p>\r\n

There are sectional shirts available at the meet. If you would like to personalize them, you can online and then the shirt will come later. Here is the link: www.cubbyholeonline.com<\/p>\r\n

Practice goes to 5:00 tomorrow. We will be working hand offs, starts, and field events. The athletes need to bring their spikes for hand offs.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you have any questions,<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

May 12th, 2026 Part One<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Things are going really well. Just a couple of things.<\/p>\r\n

1) Practice will be done at 5:00 tonight.<\/p>\r\n

2) Please sign up to help with the sectional meet at the concession stand. This is a huge meet and they need a ton of help. https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/uUjPhTv<\/p>\r\n

3) There is pole vault practice during practice today for the middle school kids.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great day.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

May 10th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Happy Mother’s Day!<\/p>\r\n

Just a couple of reminders.<\/p>\r\n

1) Pink Out tomorrow. Wear Pink!<\/p>\r\n

2) Practice is done at 4:30.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great night.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

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May 9th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The kids did awesome today! We had some great performances. We won 2 of the 4 meets without loading the meet up. We were trying to figure some things out for next week. The 7th grade boys and girls teams won their meets. The 8th grade boys and girls placed second in their divisions. Awesome job everyone. Results are posted. https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?page_id=200<\/p>\r\n

On Monday the kids are doing a “Pink Out”, Wear pink on Monday.<\/p>\r\n

Practice will be done at 4:30 due to the music concert on Monday. Many of our athletes are participating in that.<\/p>\r\n

We will have more information out tomorrow.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great night and Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

May 8th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

A couple of things.

We will be leaving at 6:45. Be at the middle school by 6:40ish.

Bring plenty of clothes and socks. It will be cool in the morning and hot at lunch. Bring extra shoes. The grass will be wet in the morning. Bring sun screen. It will be sunny. Bring snacks. Bring water. We are not bringing water bottles to this meet. We do not stop for food on the way back. Parents, please sign your kids out at the camp, if you are taking them home early. Prom is going on and we do not want you to miss the park photos.<\/p>\r\n

There is a concession stand. Bring extra money for this. Also, there is an admission fee for the meet for fans. Parents bring cash for that.

The meet is IESA style, just like conference, so the girls are running first and the boys are doing field first. Around 11:00 there will be a switch in the meet.

We may need help at the pole vault. We are running the event and we could use some parents with the event. If you are interested, just show up in the morning at the pole vault area and ask. We have some high school pole vaulters planning to help from the high school. Boys vault at 9:00, girls will be around 11:15ish.

Have a great night and Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

May 7th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Hello all!

Wednesday we handed out medals from the conference meet and tonight we put together line ups for Saturday. The kids are doing an amazing job.

Tomorrow we are done with practice at 4:30.

Saturday we run at Dixon High School. The bus will leave around 6:45. Be at the school by 6:40. Here are the line ups for the meet:

Girls \u2013 https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vR2YaW0ytzvUmlQfUeP3uaMxKShnvTc3OcLZk0Lo-Y4DgyXXrOvbBE1qk_dA1ilRDI3zzUiT5MDhb4J\/pubhtml

Boys \u2013 https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQsdNPnAo3VwigkVF1IKJivbYC3rvaBQDbjc9TV3oazR3uknr2LFc-FUQH_b8BxodrD585N_UAYC8U2\/pubhtml

There is an admission fee for fans at the Dixon Meet. Also, the throwing field events will be at a separate site. We will get info out on that tomorrow.

Just a reminder about getting homework in. Eligibility runs tomorrow morning.

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n

May 5th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Great job teams!<\/p>\r\n

The kids did awesome. We had a great night. The 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys won their divisions. The 7th grade boys and 8th grade girls placed 2nd in theirs. The weather was ideal. Chilly, but not a lot of wind.<\/p>\r\n

Congratulations teams. Results are posted.<\/p>\r\n

We will get medals out at practice tomorrow and celebrate.<\/p>\r\n

Thanks to anyone who volunteered. That was a big meet.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great night.<\/p>\r\n

Keep Dreaming Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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May 4th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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The kids had a good practice today. We had some weather issues and went inside to finish practice and get some things done. Tomorrow looks nice also. It will be chilly. High of around 60 with a north wind. Bring a lot of clothes and some blankets.

The kids get out at 1:40. Go to 6th hour and your teachers will dismiss you at the end of 6th hour. Understand phys ed kids will also be getting dressed in the locker room. Please do not cause any problems in the locker room. We would hate to see you not be able to participate in the meet due to something you did in the locker room. Once you get changed, meet in the gym against the bleachers. We will organize there and then head to the track. Here are the updated line ups.

Girls \u2013 https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTKGDXqPkzbo25B_6Uc4-p1VaGNmkqrc7zAcMKV5mfObccgUrbTjUH26IVuCYgiTEbHD0sB34fY9l0p\/pubhtml

Boys \u2013 https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT8VChmAW8VKDVLqRPYJK8ZDMX0Le8TM_5PuY8lqq9phknySaa2y7eGIkq_hwiZ8nR5Z4PZQKRFLAFR\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Meet Information: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT5fh_HWdvElYpsEITn9bEhbNFa4R6UXWKsb8Li058xIneTFKC4Gv2a4n0WQjZ3ZEmyQ40zXqg9UKsm\/pub

We will be wearing our track uniforms. Please contact a coach if you have not received one yet.

The meet starts at 3:00. Please park in front of high school and at the GFAC parking lot. The middle school parking lot will not be available until 3:30. Also, the south lot next to the high school and football field will be off limits until after 3:15 due to busing needs.

We could use some help at each field event also. Please see the people in charge of the event to help. It would be raking, putting up bars, pulling the tape for throws. We need an army to have a smooth track meet. Please consider helping.

If you are not in an event, we need you helping with field events. For example, boys throwers help the girls throwers and girls throwers help the boys throwers. Same in long jump and high jump.

There are medals for the top three places in each event and a trophy for the winning teams.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Have a great night.

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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May 2nd, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Good morning everyone,<\/p>\r\n

Yesterday we had our first practice with the championship roster. It was an educational\/recovery day from the meets before. The kids did great.<\/p>\r\n

Sorry this is a long email today. This email is to communicate the next couple of weeks and educate the new people to track.<\/p>\r\n

1) On Tuesday we have the conference meet. We are allowed 3 entries per individual event and one relay. Pole vault will be exhibition. This meet is an IESA format meet. The meet will start at 3:00 with the girls running events and the boys field events. It will take about 2 and half hours to run this part and then we will flip the meet and the boys will then do running events and the girls will do field events. The hope is to be done with the meet around 8:00 on Tuesday night.<\/p>\r\n

We will need help in the concession stand for the conference meet. The coaches from other schools will be running the field events, but they could use help at the event. Please contact us if you are willing to volunteer or if you see that they are struggling at the event jump in and help. We will only be running one long jump pit, one triple jump pit, and one high jump pit during the conference meet.<\/p>\r\n

Please consider helping in the concession stand. This will be a busy night and all the money goes back into the track and field programs. If you can do just an hour, that is perfect. Mindy Brown gave me permission to give her phone number out. Text her and set up a 1 hour time or even a 2 hour time. Mindy Brown 309-944-7024 or email BrownMindyJ@JohnDeere.com. Boosters really could use some help with this. We have a phenomenal booster club and they supply us with all the pole vault equipment, hurdles, pizza at Sterling, uniforms, and tons of different things for the kids. Please consider helping the program.<\/p>\r\n

2) We have the Dixon Invite on Saturday, May 9th. This meet begins at 9:00 at Dixon High School. The bus will leave about 6:45 for this meet. Girls running events and boys field events first and then the switch. We have similar entries at this meet also. Three entries and 1 relay. This meet normally gets done around 1:00 – 2:00. We know there are conflicts. We hope you are able to be there. We also know Prom is that night, so the kids can check out after they are done and go home.<\/p>\r\n

3) The IESA Sectional is Saturday May 16th in Geneseo and this is a long day. There are 16 schools with 4 track meets going on. So 64 teams. There are limited numbers for this meet. We get 2 entries per individual event and then 1 relay per event with two alternates. The girls run first and the boys do field events first. The meet starts at 9:00. The meet will switch events around 12:30. The meet will be done around 5:00. We will need help with this meet also in the concession stand.<\/p>\r\n

The only way to make it to the state meet is by participating in the sectional meet. To get to state, you have to either win your event or earn the qualifying standard at the sectional meet. The in-season results do not count towards making it to state. You have to do it at the sectional meet.<\/p>\r\n

4) The IESA State meet is Friday (May 22nd) and Saturday (May 23rd) in East Peoria. Here is the schedule for the meet https:\/\/www.iesa.org\/activities\/tr\/IESA-TR_Schedule.pdf. The kids who qualify to run on Friday will leave around 7:30 and miss the last day of school. We do not stay the night in Peoria. We come back and then leave again around 6:15 on Saturday morning. We want the kids to sleep in their own bed and not have distractions on Friday night. It is a really long weekend. If there are weather delays it is a really long weekend.<\/p>\r\n

I know this is a lot of information, but we need to get it out so you can let us know if there are any conflicts, so we can put together our meet rosters.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if there are any questions. There will be. We will be giving updates as the next few weeks go. We cannot get all of the information in this email and probably forgot some things also \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\r\n

Have a great day and Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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May 1st, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Great job last night!<\/p>\r\n

Tonight we only need the kids on the championship lists. We are attaching those lists to this email. For the girls lists you will see an idea of what each girl is needed for. The guys list has a mixture. Our field events and distance events are figured out and our sprints (Hurdles, 100, 200, and 400 are a work in progress.<\/p>\r\n

Girls List: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRouxxA9223Q_EV-DefDH4gGrBieLuu6NaNy0fNkHHmUpNXmjtu5TJODH_djRiaWpYryG26Q5ySNhGM\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Boys List: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTqNtt2OgBNJi81Umw3OJL3Ov0p0DOiHkI7h7Qm9pTWtAkOFVv7i8JKCNz8oqBjrQad3Gz15W7L71Mj\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

If you see your name on the list, you need to come to practice. If you do not see your name, you will not be at practice. Please let us know if you see any mistakes, or email us if you believe you were missed for an event.<\/p>\r\n

Understand, some athletes on the list my not participate in a meet. We keep extras just in case there are injuries, illness, or conflicts. We will discuss more at practice tonight.<\/p>\r\n

For the kids who are not on the Championship list, thank you for being a part of the track and field family. We will be sending emails out to you also the next couple of weeks, just to keep you informed on what is going on and we will be needing help at Conference and Sectional with helping with events. We will need people helping with raking, helping with bars at pole vault and high jump, and shagging shots and discus. We hope you can help with the meets if you decide to. Thank you again.<\/p>\r\n

Just a reminder for the athletes still participating, practice tonight goes until 4:30.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 30th, 2026 Part Two<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Great job!<\/p>\r\n

We had another great night. We won all four divisions. Awesome job teams!<\/p>\r\n

Results are posted on the webpage https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?page_id=200<\/p>\r\n

We are compiling the Championship Meet Rosters. We should have them out in the morning.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great night and Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 30th, 2026 Part One<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Good morning,<\/p>\r\n

A couple of things.<\/p>\r\n

1) It is supposed to be cold and a chance for rain. Please bring a lot of warm clothes and rain gear if you have it. Parents, please bring some extra sweats for the kids. Some of them may have not taken any with them this morning to school.<\/p>\r\n

2) Boosters needs help in the concession stand. They do not have anyone on the list yet. Here is the link to sign up. https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/uUjPhTv The change of date may have messed things up.<\/p>\r\n

3) We also need volunteers for the meet tonight. Please help out at field events and timing.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great day.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

April 29th, 2026 Part Two<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Great job tonight girls!<\/div>\r\n
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Both the 7th and 8th grade girls teams won their meet tonight. Here are the results: https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?page_id=200<\/p>\r\n

Tomorrow we have the home dual with John Deere. The kids are wearing their Phys Ed uniforms. Gray top and black shorts. We are still looking for volunteers for the meet. Please let us know if you can help. The field events will begin at 4:00 and running events at 5:15. We will be combining many events. We are trying to get done quickly. There are some conflicts later tomorrow night.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 29th, 2026 Part One<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Just a few reminders for today.<\/p>\r\n

1) Half day of school.<\/p>\r\n

2) Girls meet tonight. Just the girls competing in the meet will go to the meet tonight. Be at the school at 2:45. Bus leaves at 3:00. You are wearing your green school uniform for this meet. Field events begin between 4:30\/4:45. Running events will begin around 5:15.<\/p>\r\n

3) Please let us know if you can volunteer for the meet Thursday night. With the change of date, we need timers and field event workers.<\/p>\r\n

Have a great day.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 28th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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There is a lot going on. Tomorrow the girls have a meet at Rock Island High School. Field events will begin 4:30\/4:45. Running events around 5:15. Girls need to be at the middle school at 2:45. The bus leaves at 3:00. The girls will be wearing the green uniforms. Reminder, there is a half day. Here are the girls line ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRw4at_OJVVhLHgJZHBBuDZTi0XzJ715VcajHE5loQsAdjlOydWCdzzQuPkOmNP6sjS_vLIBBrB5p2u\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Boys do not practice tomorrow.<\/p>\r\n

Thursday we have a home meet with John Deere. Here are the line ups.<\/p>\r\n

Girls: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vR4F0OeFs6Oy5F7I4SkG2Q7uIuVGTl7bNUAlt3Kk_6fBPGBLgDJ50vRazNe2XvoicY_gmNJFEplGJXK\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Boys: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT5uQy_SxLpiMnhUci-WW9XEQTsEnClYlnr46XKWXCGDM02uj58OVxK0mksExb60vpdiLk0ZlYsOc41\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

We need volunteers for the meet on Thursday. Please email us if you can help.<\/p>\r\n

Boosters needs help in the concessions also. https:\/\/signup.com\/client\/invitation2\/secure\/1213708402022\/false#\/invitation<\/p>\r\n

Have a great night. We will get more information out tomorrow.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 27th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We hope everyone is doing well. The weather has been crazy this year.<\/p>\r\n

So here is what is going on this week:<\/p>\r\n

Tuesday(Tomorrow) – Practice as normal. Ends at 5:00. We are having “Twin Day”. Dress up like someone else.<\/p>\r\n

Wednesday – Girls invitational. There is a half day of school on Wednesday. The girls need to be in the gym at 2:45. The bus will leave at 3:00. Here are the line ups for the girls teams: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRw4at_OJVVhLHgJZHBBuDZTi0XzJ715VcajHE5loQsAdjlOydWCdzzQuPkOmNP6sjS_vLIBBrB5p2u\/pubhtml
If anyone has not got a uniform, we will do it tomorrow at practice. The field events begin at 4:45 and running events start at 5:15. No practice for the boys on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n

Thursday – Make up meet with John Deere. Meet starts at 4:00 for field events. Running events start at 5:15. We will be posting our championship roster after the Thursday meet. It may be late or early Friday morning. Only the kids on the championship rosters will come to practice on Friday.<\/p>\r\n

Friday – Championship roster practice until 5:00.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 26th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Good Morning All!<\/p>\r\n

We hope the kids had a great time at the dance Friday night. Tomorrow there is supposed to be a home meet. We designed line ups Friday. If you did not make it to practice, here are the line ups.<\/p>\r\n

Girls Line Ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRPN4BGBwAO65eOs0JNr0LYULFqh7P7KL6a1oeMQbl0E1CpwtDJJSw8DSOllyW3CcHMPwHV-NB97DVV\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Boys Line Ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT5uQy_SxLpiMnhUci-WW9XEQTsEnClYlnr46XKWXCGDM02uj58OVxK0mksExb60vpdiLk0ZlYsOc41\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

We are still looking for volunteers to help with the events and the concessions. Here is a link for the booster concessions: https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/uUjPhTv. Email us if you are interested in helping with the meet.<\/p>\r\n

The kids will wear their phys ed uniform for the dual. Grey shirt, black shorts. Not the track uniform.<\/p>\r\n

The weather does not look good for tomorrow. We may have to move the meet or cancel. we will let you know as soon as we get the details.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 24th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Just a couple of reminders.

1) Practice gets done today at 4:30. We are getting line ups out, doing some dancing, pushing cars, and going home.

2) We have a home meet with John Deere on Monday. We will need volunteers for the meet. Please email us if you can help. This is our last dual for all the kids. We will get more info out about the meet on Monday, over the weekend. After this meet we will be reducing the roster to limited numbers. We are starting championship meet season.<\/p>\r\n

3) Boosters needs help in the concession stand on Monday also. Please consider helping them.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 22nd, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Good evening!<\/p>\r\n

What a couple of great nights for track meets. Everyone did great last night (Tuesday) and the guys had an amazing meet tonight (Wednesday). We had some incredible performances all over the track. The results are not updated yet. We will get them to you once they become available. They will be on athletic.net.<\/p>\r\n

The end of the meet was really exciting if you stuck around, you saw some magic. Both the 7th grade and 8th grade guys won the 4×4’s with some incredible times. Make sure you stick around for the last race of the meet. They save the best race for last and all of our teams have some great 4×4’s.<\/p>\r\n

Tomorrow, we have a regular practice for the kids. Practice will be done at 5:00.<\/p>\r\n

Friday, we are having practice. We are getting line ups made for Monday, pushing cars, and practicing some dancing for the dance later that night. We will be ending practice early at 4:30, so the kids can have plenty of time to get ready for the dance. This is traditionally one of our most fun practices of the year. And yes, you read correctly, we are actually pushing cars at practice.<\/p>\r\n

Great job tonight guys!<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 21st, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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What a beautiful night. The kids did a great job. A huge shout out to boosters for getting pizza and drinks for the kids. That was awesome. If you have a chance, please thank them. One great way of thanking them is working in the concession stand during home meets. We still have a dual at home, conference at home, and sectional at home. So we need a lot of help. All the money made goes to back to the kids.

The kids ran awesome tonight! We had a really good night. Results are posted. https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?page_id=200<\/p>\r\n

We had some incredible performances and gained valuable data on the girls and guys. We did not load up the meet and the 7th and 8th grade girls won their meets and the 7th and 8th grade guys placed second. Great job teams!

Tomorrow, the guys have their invite. The guys get out of class at 2:45. The bus will be leaving around 3:00. The meet is at Browning Field in Moline. Here is the line up for tomorrow: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSO-m2OoyC6khPOdAaIupkc4EGsbDvmPgcpWppXw-Nh_W_MZYAQU6fAjst5w596ey9pKBBq5_z8S5jI\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

There is a bus list of who is all going to the meet on the line ups. It is the 5th tab.<\/p>\r\n

Guys please make sure you have your uniform and shoes. It will be warm. Make sure you bring some snacks and fluids.

There is no practice for anyone after school on Wednesday. The coaches will be at the guys meet.

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 20th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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There is a lot of information in this email. Today was a good day for practice. We got line ups out for the guys and girls got the boys uniforms for Wednesday\u2019s invitational.

Tomorrow for the girls and guys is another dual\/triangular.<\/p>\r\n

Here are the line ups for tomorrow.

Girls Line Ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT9Kot9URGqqIPKXjLZQ6JI-21ykKqX2WS40AJsg6cEt_zz4q5DSM1YfX2uKIZfI4sxHrA664dTJLAd\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Boys Line Ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTLcHcv9E1_vrrogtY6kXiilak4ULwYT33OP6anDRAWqFKyvWmxGxSmFkUkmPvGM3PLkaMZi8Z5Ti37\/pubhtml

There are two bus times tomorrow. The first buses will get out at 12:40. Bus will leave at 12:55. The second bus time will get out at 1:47 and leave close to 2:00. The kids are wearing their Phys. Ed. uniforms for this meet. Gray top and black bottom. The meet begins at 4:00 with the boys field events. The girls team will run first at 4:00. The boys running events and girls field events will begin after all the boys field events and girls running events are finished. After the meet we will be coming straight home from the meet. It could be a late night. The meet will get done between 8:00 and 9:00. That being said, we will get home between 9:00 and 10:00.<\/p>\r\n

Here is the bus list: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTCnoFKlnn9W0FnFe6-YhMEqBfzcbUiUrqyTQH2SXPT8w6jvRvBjaWd44QwIHCc-WrO9pUsJdDptOik\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

All the kids need to check with their teachers on classwork and need to turn in the work tomorrow before you leave. Remember we are student athletes.

We are assuming there will be a concession stand. Have have the kids bring money for a concession stand. Also pack snacks for the kids, in case there is not a concession stand.

We are encouraging everyone to take you kids home after they are done. We have limited space on the bus on the way back. If you are taking your kid from the meet, please check with the coaches before you leave the meet. We may need someone to run in a relay and we also need for you to check your kid out. We have a sign out sheet that will be at our camp. Our camp will be under some tents.

There will not be any practice tomorrow or Wednesday for the guys or girls due to the boys meet on Wednesday.

The boys have a meet on Wednesday. Here are girls line ups: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSO-m2OoyC6khPOdAaIupkc4EGsbDvmPgcpWppXw-Nh_W_MZYAQU6fAjst5w596ey9pKBBq5_z8S5jI\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

We will get more information out about their meet tomorrow. Their meet is at Browning Field in Moline and starts at 4:45.

This is a lot of information for you all. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 16th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Great job tonight!

We had some incredible performances in the meet. The weather was perfect.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the meet. It takes an army to run a great meet and thank you for helping with the meet.

The results are posted. We know there are mistakes and we will fix them as we find them.<\/p>\r\n

We won 3 of the 4 meets tonight. Everyone, except the 7th grade boys won their meets tonight. The Wilson 7th grade is loaded.

We have had some amazing performances at the last couple of meets. We have many athletes that are performing at state qualifying standards and others that are really close. That is incredible, considering we started practices 3 weeks later than normal. Our team is truly 3 weeks behind where we normally are. Everyone is doing great.

The kids are doing great. Thank you all for your hard work.<\/p>\r\n

Tomorrow we have practice until 5:00. We have a former athlete coming to talk to the kids. Reed Vanderheyden, who was our first state champion in 2013 will be coming to work with the hurdlers. He had a great career at the high school level and ran in college also. He now coaches in Tennessee. It will be great to have him around.

Have a great night and Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

April 15th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Kids have had a great couple of practices. We are ready for another meet.

Here are the line ups:

Girls Line Up: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT16cd6XkJETU610fIwCvDDJAuLyRIpP_xie0cFA_ZH1Fw8upxPCNQWenSsu_VDLmNOeYHzG_Q55HcC\/pubhtml

Boys Line Up: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQE0P4JeCBl66AIny7l_KLLRjCxJJmW7JzXo2aiYYRYYifp2aCGyDK9yWlBX19ZjC_S9f06uVECpgKp\/pubhtml

Here are the order of events for tomorrow: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSCBSbfChg7coQosKWApem3NdDcBAdCcU9F5dirZsTKJgvDFZEzzggWX2E9PFNElwpsVi5vNMwYzxdd\/pub

Notice the change of discus and shot order. Also, the boys discus will start at 3:30ish.<\/p>\r\n

The other field events will begin around 4:00 and the running events will begin around 5:15. This meet is with Moline Wilson. We will be running the medley and 4×200 for the first time at a meet.

Have the kids wear their Phys. Ed Uniform. Grey shirt, Black Shorts. They can wear leggings and Under Armour. It is supposed to be nice at this meet, so they may not need the extra clothes, but be prepared for both.

We can use help at the events again. Everyone has been great help. Please email us if you can help. If you show up and just want to help, ask a coach. We can always use extra help.<\/p>\r\n

There is no parking in the south lot with the construction, so please park by the GFAC and high school for this meet.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 14th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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The meet today has been canceled.\u00a0 We are still having practice after school until 5:00.<\/div>\r\n
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Have a great day.<\/div>\r\n
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April 9th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Awesome job everyone!

We want to thank everyone for an excellent meet. Thanks to all, who volunteered and helped out. Our timers did great.

The weather was awesome early and the rain held off for the most part. The kids handled the weather very well. Results are posted.

Tomorrow we will do a recovery day, work on some field events, and get some soreness out. Practice will be done at 5:00.<\/p>\r\n

We have a ton of lost and found.

Great job everyone!

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 8th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Good Evening!<\/p>\r\n

Kids have had a great couple of practices. We are ready for another meet.

Here are the line ups:

Girls Line Up: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTe9XmoR6X8A82D-RZGo91ZR3e9M4s4MMtusnt-Sgw6f5UkTdLkrZqcQFCOPa3P4V1rz5iPLAXVR-en\/pubhtml

Boys Line Up: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQIA6AH6WikL_6EW5JEal7GNZI9k0kpJIqDQgRjBJZ_CjVMZ_g6Zf23D-wusiWbLhr8BrqRbj2RNcXz\/pubhtml

Here are the order of events for tomorrow: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSKQH5gIZ9ih14xBjUigLK3n0k1i8pRoBTH_fq_3uHIJ8oUDAx9_oY5UsnxN8qakyejsfbFxq7YhT3P\/pub

The field events will begin around 4:15 and the running events will begin around 5:30. This meet is with Pioneer (Alleman Feeder Schools). We will be running the 4×100 and 4×400 for the first time at a meet. We are also hoping to get pole vault in at this meet. It could be inside or outside. It will start close to 4:00

Have the kids wear their Phys. Ed Uniform. Grey shirt, Black Shorts. They can wear leggings and Under Armour. It is supposed to be chilly again. Please wear sweat tops and bottoms, jackets, gloves, stocking caps, and bring blankets. It will be chilly. There is a slight chance for some rain around 6:00. Bring rain gear to stay dry.

We can use help at the events again. Everyone has been great help. Please email us if you can help. If you show up and just want to help, ask a coach. We can always use extra help.<\/p>\r\n

Please consider helping in the concession stand also. https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/uUjPhTv<\/p>\r\n

One last thing, the kids have the opportunity to get snack packs for away meets. Here is the link if you are interested in getting these. https:\/\/forms.gle\/oMomLEHkXLyZdGeD6<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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April 2nd, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Bummer day.\u00a0 We were hoping to get the meet in today.\u00a0 With all the rain and the threat of severe weather, we had to cancel the meet.\u00a0 Turns out we made the correct decision.\u00a0 A tornado watch popped up just after we canceled the meet.\u00a0 The throws areas and long jump area was saturated with water.\u00a0 It would have been a mess.\u00a0 Maintenance also replaced the jump boards, so anyone not jumping in spikes woud have been slipping and that could have caused some injuries.\u00a0 All in all a good decision not to have the meet.<\/div>\r\n
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Enjoy your Easter weekend.<\/div>\r\n
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April 1st, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Kids were sore today. That is expected. We stretched out and did some hip strengthening exercises today. We were also able to get line ups done today for tomorrow\u2019s meet. Here they are:

Girls Line Up: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSYLzarIR-rPhV-9aWgqzYH_6zRG3G5Ig4mSYVKVHH9et4mb6AOHztuRJV83QGBwtajvAh4WqnDEB0T\/pubhtml

Boys Line Up: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQbbU0iEDAl2crDZsi0bIsOUrJ60Be87S83eQvw2MHnykTQc4LPXw6vZnbzY2rMFd4Tg1JOvcK9SY9N\/pubhtml<\/p>\r\n

Here are the order of events for tomorrow: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRdjmaD-4WtsWUpRsO0K_Fzm-4qVGQfnQi-MP3bSWOrnwVFtPm4_kbjksMnBI_R_Lt1QKohOM_4vqjK\/pub

The field events will begin around 4:00 and the running events will begin around 5:30. This meet is another practice meet, with more events. There will not be relays.

Have the kids wear their Phys. Ed Uniform. Grey shirt, Black Shorts. They can wear leggings and Under Armour. It is supposed to be warm and chilly again. Please wear sweat tops and bottoms, jackets, gloves, stocking caps, and bring blankets. It will may get chilly.

We can use help at the events again. Everyone has been great help. Please email us if you can help. If you show up and just want to help, ask a coach. We can always use extra help.

There is a possibility for severe weather. We will make the call for the meet around 1:00. We will not have practice if the meet is canceled.

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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March 30th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Another great practice today. The kids got a lot done today. We were able to get line ups done today for tomorrow\u2019s meet. Here they are:

Girls Line Ups<\/a>

Boys Line Ups<\/a>

Here are the order of events for tomorrow<\/a>\u00a0

The field events will begin around 4:00 and the running events will begin around 5:30\/6:00. This is truly a practice meet. Something for the kids to learn from.

Have the kids wear their Phys. Ed Uniform. Grey shirt, black shorts. They can wear leggings and underarmour. It is supposed to be chilly. Please wear sweat tops and bottoms, jackets, gloves, stocking caps, and bring blankets. It could be chilly. Also bring rain gear, ponchos, extra clothes, umbrellas, and trash bags to hide their pack packs in case under the bleachers gets wet.

Just a reminder to have the kids bring their booster raffle packets to school. We will collect them after school before we go to the track. We would like all the packets back, even if they did not sell any tickets. We reuse the envelopes each year. You can still purchase some tickets at the meet. If your student athlete forgets to them, bring them to the meet at the concession stand. Boosters will be there collecting and selling tickets.

Please consider helping at the meets. If you see an event and we do not have any help, please jump in to help out.<\/p>\r\n

Kids, you will be helping with each event also. Raking, shagging shot puts, discuses, helping with bars, and other things.<\/p>\r\n

The kids have been amazing. We are ready for a couple of practice meets. Thanks for all the hard work.

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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March 25th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We have had a great start to the year.\u00a0 We have over 150 kids out for track this year.\u00a0 The kids are going to be a little sore.\u00a0 Ice their legs down and stretch.\u00a0 A good way to do this is by filling the bathtub full of cold water and sitting in it for 5 milnutes.\u00a0 This is called an Ice Bath.\u00a0 Make sure you stretch after you do this.\u00a0 Do not go longer than 5 minutes and only use the cold water going into the bathtub.\u00a0 Do not add ice.<\/div>\r\n
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If you are interested in ordering spirit wear, here is the link.\u00a0 Clothing Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n
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Just a reminder about the Booster Raffle.\u00a0 Try to sell as many tickets as you can.\u00a0 If you need more tickets, please pick some up at practice.<\/div>\r\n
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Have a great night.\u00a0 Dream Big!<\/div>\r\n
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March 11th, 2016 Part 2<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Hello all!<\/p>\r\n

We had a great start to the year with our informational meeting and parent meeting yesterday. Great numbers at both. Thank you for coming.<\/p>\r\n

If you were not able to make it to the meetings, not a problem. Here is what went on.<\/p>\r\n

Informational meeting for the kids:<\/p>\r\n

They received a packet with the parent letter, practice schedule, meet schedule, and booster form. The kids also received a booster packet for a fundraiser. All of the money goes towards equipment for the kids.<\/p>\r\n

Parent Meeting:<\/p>\r\n

Here is the slideshow we used for the meeting.\u00a0 Slideshow<\/a><\/p>\r\n

We talked about the following:<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Eligibility for student athletes \u2013 Passing all classes. IESA Rule<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Introduced the coaching staff.<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Went over the events.<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Went over the web page https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Boosters \u2013 The boosters are also have a raffle this year. We are trying to raise money for new track items, all the money goes back into the track and field program.<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Our program is to develop kids for all sports.\u00a0 Our program is the base for all sports at the high school.\u00a0 Our goal is to make you fast.<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Kids can do other sports. They can miss practices. Just remember, if they miss meets or practices and someone else runs faster, they have moved down the list. We want the kids to have fun and enjoy all sports.<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Uniforms. The kids wear their Phys Ed clothes for duals and tri-angulars. For invitationals we have uniforms that will be checked out from the school.<\/p>\r\n

\u2013 Remember to pick your students up at 5:00. We are done at 5:00. We do not let students out late.<\/p>\r\n

All of this information can be found on the GMS Track and Field Webpage also.<\/p>\r\n

Please let us know if you have any questions,<\/p>\r\n

Dream Big!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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March 11th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We have our informational meeting for the kids today after school.\u00a0 This meeting will go from after school, until 4:30.\u00a0 \u00a0We will then have a parent meeting at 4:30.\u00a0 We should be done by 5:15.\u00a0 Here is the parent letter, if you have not received it yet.\u00a0 Parent letter<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n
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March 5th, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We are a week away from an informational meeting and parent meeting.\u00a0 On March 11th, we will have an athlete team meeting after school until 4:3o.\u00a0 At 4:30 we will be having the Parent meeting.\u00a0 That should get done between 5:00 and 5:15.<\/div>\r\n
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May 27th, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We had a great turn out to the Breakfast of Champions this morning.\u00a0 We watched the highlight video , ate some donuts, and chatted about the year.\u00a0\u00a0 We had an awesome year.\u00a0 Three Conference team championships, a Sectional team championship, five school records, an IESA 4A State Record, 33 state qualifiers, 15 state medals, and our first boy thrower to achieve two state medals in the same year..\u00a0 That is incredible.\u00a0 If you missed the get together, here is the link to the highlight videos.\u00a0 https:\/\/gcsdstaff.org\/gmstrackandfield\/?page_id=30<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Scroll down to 2025.\u00a0 If you have something you want added or see misspelled names in the video, please let us know.\r\n
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If you have not returned any items, please take them to the middle school.\u00a0 There will still be office staff this week at the middle school.\u00a0 Uniforms, shoes, and implements need to be returned.\u00a0 If you can not get it in, email coach Ehlert and we will figure it out.\u00a0 tehlert@geneseoschools.org<\/div>\r\n
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This was a great year.\u00a0 We hope the best for all of you.\u00a0 Please consider doing sports all year long.\u00a0\u00a0 7th<\/sup> graders this fall for 8th<\/sup> grade there is cross country, football, volleyball, softball and golf available for you to do.\u00a0 8th<\/sup> graders, you have cross country, football, boys soccer, girls tennis, boys golf, girls golf, and volleyball available for you at the high school.\u00a0\u00a0Please consider doing something.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
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This summer there is a 5K run in Walnut, IL.\u00a0 Coach Monier and his family put on a race.\u00a0\u00a0Here is a link for the race.\u00a0https:\/\/runsignup.com\/walnut5kforals<\/a>. \u00a0 Please consider participating in the run.<\/div>\r\n
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Thanks for Going All Out, Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, Not Listening to the Little Person, Having Fun, and Dreaming Big this year.<\/div>\r\n
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May 26th, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We hope everyone is doing well. Tomorrow morning we will be having a get together for the whole track team. We will be celebrating our great year with a breakfast. We will be supplying the kids donuts. The kids need to supply the drink. This will start around 7:40\/7:45.

We will celebrate the teams accomplishments. Three team conference championships, one team sectional championship, six school records, a state record, and 15 state medalists, just a few things to mention. We will also watch this year\u2019s state highlight video.

For anyone who has not turned in their uniform or items they borrowed during the year, please bring them Tomorrow morning to turn in.

We are finishing up the highlight video from state. We are looking for some candid shots of the guys. We received a lot from the girls, just looking for some guys photos. If you could have them to us by 8:00, we will be able to get them in for the morning. If not, we will put them in after the breakfast of champions. The video is always a work in progress.

This was a great year and we would like to get together and enjoy it one last time.

Please let us know if you have any questions.<\/div>\r\n
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May 24th, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Unbelievable weekend!\u00a0 Congratulations on another awesome state experience.<\/div>\r\n
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The magic was in the air both days this weekend.\u00a0 For the second straight year, we came home with 15 medals, we set 2 school records, and we set a new state record.\u00a0 Great job everyone!<\/div>\r\n
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Here are the medalists from this weekend:<\/div>\r\n
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8th<\/sup> grade girls Pole Vault \u2013 Allison Tice \u2013 7th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
7th<\/sup> grade girls Pole Vault \u2013 Jaela Minnaert \u2013 2nd<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
7th<\/sup> grade girls Pole Vault \u2013 Hailey Olson \u2013 5th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
7th<\/sup> grade boys Pole Vault \u2013 Will Ehlert \u2013 4th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> grade boys Shot Put \u2013 Isaac Ropp \u2013 8th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> grade girls 100 Hurdles \u2013 Emma Minnaert \u2013 8th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> grade boys 100 meter dash \u2013 Jett Znamenacek \u2013 4th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> grade girls Discus \u2013 Brenna Dykstra \u2013 8th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> grade boys Discus \u2013 Isaac Ropp \u2013 7th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
7th<\/sup> grade girls 4×100 Meter Dash \u2013 Jaela Minnaert, Elle Patterson, Aspen Znamenacek, Peyton Wexell (Alt. Norah Kuddes, Hailey Olson)<\/div>\r\n
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It was truly an incredible weekend.\u00a0 A huge thank you to all the athletes and parents who came to the meet to support GMS Track and Field.\u00a0 None of this could be possible without the Geneseo community.\u00a0 Thank you so much.<\/div>\r\n
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We are looking for photos from the kids and the parents, from this weekend.\u00a0 We are looking for the award stand photos, especially Brenna Dykstra and Isaac Ropp Discus award stand photos.<\/div>\r\n
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Kids we are looking for videos and photos from this weekend that you took at the meet.\u00a0 Please send them to coach Ehlert.\u00a0 tehlert@geneseoschools.org<\/div>\r\n
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Thanks for making this a special year.\u00a0 We had an amazing weekend.\u00a0 Perfect weather, state medalists, school records, a state record, great food, great memories, and a whole lot of smiles.<\/div>\r\n
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We will have more tomorrow.\u00a0 Have a great night and thank you for Dreaming Big!<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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May 23rd, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Just an update for the whole team.\u00a0 The kids had an incredible day today.\u00a0 We came home with 6 state medalists so far.\u00a0 Here is a list of medal winners:<\/div>\r\n
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8th<\/sup> Grade Girls pole vault \u2013 Allison Tice \u20137th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
7th<\/sup> Grade Girls pole vault \u2013 Jaela Minnaert \u2013 2nd<\/sup> Place \u2013 New State Record and School Record<\/div>\r\n
7th<\/sup> Grade Girls pole vault \u2013 Hailey Olson \u2013 5th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Boys Shot Put \u2013 Isaac Ropp \u2013 8th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Girls 100 Meter Hurdles \u2013 Emma Minnaert \u2013 8th<\/sup> Place<\/div>\r\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Boys 100 Meter Dash \u2013 Jett Znamenacek \u2013 4th<\/sup> Place \u2013 New School Record \u2013 First ever boy or girl medalist in the 100 meter dash for Geneseo.<\/div>\r\n
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Unbelievable.\u00a0 Just a reminder to the state qualifiers, we leave at 6:00 am tomorrow.\u00a0 Be at the middle school by 5:50ish am.\u00a0 There will be a send off at the Dairy Queen shortly after 6:00.<\/div>\r\n
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Bring Cash for the concession stand.\u00a0 They do not take credit cards.\u00a0 We have a ton of water and Powerade.\u00a0 It will not be cold, just air temperature.\u00a0 Helps prevent cramping to drink at air temperature.<\/div>\r\n
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Look for our camp next to the maintenance building.\u00a0 We have two large Geneseo tents for anyone who is coming to support the team.\u00a0 We had a huge track team members presence who chose to come down and cheer.\u00a0 Thanks so much.\u00a0 It really helped the kids.<\/div>\r\n
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We have attached a photo of the time schedule for tomorrow.<\/div>\r\n
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Tomorrow is going to special.\u00a0 Go All Out!!!!\u00a0 Don\u2019t listen to the little person!!!!!\u00a0 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable!!!!!\u00a0 Have Fun!!!!!!<\/div>\r\n
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May 22nd, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Kids had an awesome practice.\u00a0 They are ready to go.\u00a0 This is a long email.\u00a0 Sorry.<\/div>\r\n
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Tomorrow (Friday) we will be departing around 8:00 for the kids competing.\u00a0 Have the kids show up to school like normal.\u00a0 They will report to the gym.\u00a0\u00a0 Please sign your athlete out, if your athlete is not coming back with us on the bus.\u00a0 We are encouraging kids to leave with their parents, if they want to.\u00a0 We have no idea what time the team bus will get back tomorrow night.\u00a0 The kids will eat at somewhere on the way back.<\/div>\r\n
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There will be a police escort out of town in the morning.\u00a0 Parents are meeting at the DQ\/Dollar General parking lot.\u00a0 We will drive by that way on the way out.<\/div>\r\n
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The kids who are not going tomorrow, do not have practice tomorrow.\u00a0 They will go home after school.\u00a0 Have them do a little bit of running to stay loose.<\/div>\r\n
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Saturday the bus is going to leave at 6:00ish.\u00a0 Have the kids show up at 5:50.\u00a0 There should be a firetruck on this day also.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
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After the meet is done on Saturday, the kids are going to eat at Avanti’s in Peoria.\u00a0 I do not know what time we will get back.<\/div>\r\n
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The weather looks good for tomorrow.\u00a0 Highs in the 70\u2019s for both days with little wind.\u00a0 You never know, it could rain.\u00a0 We have had some strange things happen at State before.\u00a0 Be prepared.\u00a0 Bring warm clothes for the mornings.\u00a0 It will be in the 50\u2019s.<\/div>\r\n
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Be prepared for all kinds of weather.\u00a0 From sunscreen to sweats.\u00a0 It could be cool in the morning and rain during the day.<\/div>\r\n
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Our kids have run in this all year.\u00a0 We are ready and they are going to do great.<\/div>\r\n
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Please have the kids bring money for snacks and for IESA State merchandise.\u00a0 It can be an expensive day and weekend.\u00a0 Remember, parking costs $5 and there is admission for both days to get in, $12 online https:\/\/www.iesa.org\/GoFan\/index.asp?Activitycode=TR_3A4A&Day=1<\/a> and $15 for cash each day.\u00a0 Programs are usually around $5.\u00a0 T-Shirts can be around $20 and sweatshirts can be close to $30.\u00a0 It is very expensive and you do not have to get any clothing.<\/div>\r\n
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Concessions only have taken cash in the past.\u00a0 So please bring cash for the kids and yourselves.<\/div>\r\n
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We have attached a list of the state qualifiers and an estimated time they may run.\u00a0 Here is a website that can help also.\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.iesa.org\/activities\/tr\/fanzone\/<\/a><\/div>\r\n
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Please let us know if you have any questions.\u00a0 This is an exciting time and the kids are going to be awesome.<\/div>\r\n

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May 21st, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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We are having a great week of practice. Please bring your spikes for practice tomorrow. We will be changing out the spikes with new ones at the end of practice. We will be done at 4:30 again.

There is a parade of champions set up during ASAP tomorrow. The kids need to meet in the library when they are called down. The kids will then walk around and be recognized in the hallway. It is a short celebration for the kids who qualified for state. Parents do not come to this.

Friday looks warm, in the 70\u2019s, but beautiful. Only the team members who qualified will be heading down on the bus. We will be leaving at 8:00. If you would like to take your kids home early, not a problem. We will be stopping to eat at Chick-Fil-A or something like that on the way back.

Make sure you bring extra clothes to change into for all kinds of weather.

Saturday looks dry and warm also. Please plan accordingly with a lot of clothes. We will be leaving around 6:00 on Saturday morning.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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May 20th, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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What a crazy day today.\u00a0 We made a great call on canceling practice early in the day.\u00a0 The pole vaulters had an awesome practice at 5:00.\u00a0 All of them were able to make it.\u00a0 Great job.<\/div>\r\n
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Please bring your spikes for practice tomorrow and Thursday.\u00a0 We will be changing out the spikes with new ones at the end of practice.\u00a0 We will be done at 4:30 again.\u00a0 Tomorrow will be the last hard practice of the year.<\/div>\r\n
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Here are the state qualifiers for the meet.\u00a0 You can see where you are ranked from sectional times.\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.iesa.org\/activities\/tr\/qualifiers_State_3A4A.asp?Year=2025&Class=4A<\/a>.\u00a0 Please let us know if you see something missing.<\/div>\r\n
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There is a parade of champions set up during ASAP on Thursday.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
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Friday looks to be in the 70\u2019s, but beautiful.\u00a0 Only the team members who qualified will be heading down on the bus.\u00a0 We will be leaving at 8:00.\u00a0 If you would like to take your kids home early, not a problem.\u00a0 We will be stopping to eat in East Peoria on the way back.<\/div>\r\n
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Saturday looks dry also.\u00a0 Please plan accordingly with a lot of clothes.\u00a0 We will be leaving around 6:00 on Saturday morning.<\/div>\r\n
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May 19th, 2025<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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We had a good practice today.\u00a0 The kids received their ribbons and we took it easy.\u00a0 Tomorrow will be a wait and see practice.\u00a0 There is some weather coming.\u00a0 The pole vaulters did not get to do vault tonight and that has been shifted to tomorrow.\u00a0 We may not have practice, except for some field events, if there is a lot of rain.\u00a0 Trying to save legs.\u00a0 We will let you know during the day.<\/div>\r\n
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The Cubby Hole will be doing pre-orders again, if you are interested.\u00a0\u00a0 They also have different gear at the state meet if you would like to wait. https:\/\/cubbyholeonline.com\/iesa\/<\/a>.\u00a0 The word is that there were huge lines at the 1A\/2A state meet last weekend.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n

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The IESA is planning to get a list of qualifiers online by 12:00 tomorrow.\u00a0 If there is something missing, please let us know.<\/div>\r\n
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Friday we will leave around 8:00.\u00a0 We are waiting for the final time schedule and we will get more solidified answers for you.<\/div>\r\n
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Saturday we will be leaving pretty early.\u00a0 We are going to leave the middle school at 6:00am to beat the traffic at the stadium.\u00a0 Just a heads up.<\/div>\r\n
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May 18th, 2025 – Night<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Congratulations again to everyone on a great year and weekend. We still have one week to go.

Tomorrow we need all the kids who performed at the sectional meet to come to practice. We will be handing out ribbons to anyone who placed in the top six at the meet. We will celebrate together our sectional success and then get a little work out in for the State Qualifiers.

Athletes who qualified for state, please bring running shoes and spikes to practice this week. We will be working on field events, hand offs, and workouts during the week.

Pole Vaulters, you will be working pole vault tomorrow (Monday).

Practice will be done at 5:00.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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Great job yesterday!\u00a0 We had an awesome day.\u00a0 We won the 8th<\/sup> grade girls division, placed 2nd<\/sup> in the 7th<\/sup> grade girls and 7th<\/sup> grade boys divisions, and placed 3rd<\/sup> in the 8th<\/sup> grade boys division.\u00a0 There were 16 teams in each division,\u00a0 That is incredible.<\/p>\r\n

Just like last year, the weather was brutal with the wind.\u00a0 We had many performances that were affected by the wind.\u00a0 Some of our kids just missed by centimeters of not going to state in field events. We also had some running events just missing.\u00a0 Crazy.\u00a0 The kids did their best.\u00a0 There were great performances everywhere on the track and field by the middle school kids.\u00a0 Great job!<\/p>\r\n

Congratulations to Mark Shoemaker for breaking the 8th<\/sup> grade boys long jump record.\u00a0 What is incredible is Cameron Proehl broke that record earlier this year.\u00a0 Great Job Mark and Cameron!<\/p>\r\n

Here are the kids who qualified for state next weekend:<\/p>\r\n

We have 33 state qualifiers. Please let us know if we missed something:<\/p>\r\n

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