🎉 Huge Congratulations to Jared Hart! 🎉
Metamora Township High School is incredibly proud to announce that our Athletic Director, Jared Hart, has been named the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA) Division 4 Athletic Director of the Year! 🏆
This prestigious honor is a testament to Jared's tireless leadership, vision, and dedication to fostering educational-based athletics here at MTHS.
Thank you, Jared, for everything you do for our students, coaches, and community. We are lucky to have you leading our Redbirds!
Metamora Township High School is incredibly proud to announce that our Athletic Director, Jared Hart, has been named the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA) Division 4 Athletic Director of the Year! 🏆
This prestigious honor is a testament to Jared's tireless leadership, vision, and dedication to fostering educational-based athletics here at MTHS.
Thank you, Jared, for everything you do for our students, coaches, and community. We are lucky to have you leading our Redbirds!
🎄 Unified Redbirds Presents: Sensory Friendly Meet & Greet Santa Claus! 🎅
Bring the whole family for a special and sensory-friendly Meet and Greet event! This is a wonderful opportunity for all kids to share their wishes with Santa, snap festive photos, and experience the joy of the season in a comfortable environment.
✨ What to Expect:
A Sensory Friendly experience.
Photo with Santa (We will have a photographer on site!)
A Treat and a Good Time!
Small Activities/Crafts provided for individuals waiting.
🗓️ When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10 am - 12 pm 📍 Where: MTHS Library, 101 W. Madison St, Metamora, IL, 61548
Unified Redbirds is dedicated to creating an inclusive school climate and a community culture of acceptance. We can't wait to share this special morning with you!
Bring the whole family for a special and sensory-friendly Meet and Greet event! This is a wonderful opportunity for all kids to share their wishes with Santa, snap festive photos, and experience the joy of the season in a comfortable environment.
✨ What to Expect:
A Sensory Friendly experience.
Photo with Santa (We will have a photographer on site!)
A Treat and a Good Time!
Small Activities/Crafts provided for individuals waiting.
🗓️ When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10 am - 12 pm 📍 Where: MTHS Library, 101 W. Madison St, Metamora, IL, 61548
Unified Redbirds is dedicated to creating an inclusive school climate and a community culture of acceptance. We can't wait to share this special morning with you!
🇺🇸We are thankful for our truly inspirational Veterans Day assembly today!
Our deepest thanks go out to Curt Rowden for his dedication in planning this moving event.
We extend appreciation to our Veteran guest speakers, Buddy Robison, Ben Hipkins, and Garry Loeffler. Thank you for generously sharing your personal stories of service, which made a lasting impact on our students.
To all the brave men and women in our community who have served and sacrificed for our country: We honor you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service!
The Golden Apple Scholarship application is accessible for seniors who plan to become future educators. Winners can receive up to $23,000 in financial assistance for college. Click the link to learn more and begin the application.
🔥 POOL RECORDS & STATE QUALIFIERS! 🔥
200 Medley Relay & 200 Free Relay: These teams didn't just qualify for State—they BROKE THE POOL RECORD in both events! An amazing testament to teamwork!
Ava Peplowski: punched her ticket to State in the 200 IM.
Quincy Points: Powering her way to the top, Quincy is a State Qualifier in the 100 Breast!
And the excitement continues! Addison Bauer qualified for state in diving.
200 Medley Relay & 200 Free Relay: These teams didn't just qualify for State—they BROKE THE POOL RECORD in both events! An amazing testament to teamwork!
Ava Peplowski: punched her ticket to State in the 200 IM.
Quincy Points: Powering her way to the top, Quincy is a State Qualifier in the 100 Breast!
And the excitement continues! Addison Bauer qualified for state in diving.
Wags of Wisdom with Crosby: Someone is always watching. Someone is always learning from you. Be the kind of role model that others can look up to. Show them what doing your best looks like.
🎉 Back-to-Back Sectional CHAMPS! 🥇🥇
Congratulations to the MTHS girls swim team on winning the sectional title today! Your hard work, dedication, and amazing team spirit have paid off once again. Two years in a row!
We are so incredibly proud of every swimmer, diver, and coach! Way to go, ladies! 🏊♀️♥️
It’s Sectionals Day! Wishing the very best of luck to the MTHS Girls Swim Team as they dive in and compete today at the IHSA Sectional Meet in Pekin!
Your hard work all season has brought you here. Go out there, swim fast, and bring home another Sectional Title! We are all rooting for you!
Best of luck to our State Qualifiers, Mia Whitfield and the Boys Cross Country Team, competing at the IHSA State Cross Country Meeting today. Leave it all on the course! We are so proud of your dedication and effort.
Just a reminder that school picture retakes are tomorrow- if you need a retake or missed the first time this will be the last chance to get them taken this school year
Would you like to help plan Inclusion Week? Come to our meeting on Friday and help make Inclusion Week MAGICAL!
November: A Month of Gratitude & Excellence!
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we at Metamora Township High School have one more incredible reason to be thankful.
We are thrilled and proud to announce that the recent Illinois School Report Card ranks MTHS among the elite top 2.89% of ALL high schools in Illinois!
This outstanding achievement is not a coincidence—it's a direct result of the dedication and partnership within our community:
🌟 To Our Incredible Staff: Your commitment to excellence in the classroom, in activities, and in mentorship is the foundation of our success. Thank you for making MTHS a place where students thrive.
📚 To Our Hardworking Students: Your curiosity, perseverance, and commitment to learning drive everything we do. You show up every day ready to excel, and these results reflect your amazing effort!
🤝 To Our Supportive Parents: Thank you for being our partners in education. Your support at home creates the essential environment for high achievement.
This ranking is a community success story, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes to MTHS's excellence. We are proud to be Redbirds!
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we at Metamora Township High School have one more incredible reason to be thankful.
We are thrilled and proud to announce that the recent Illinois School Report Card ranks MTHS among the elite top 2.89% of ALL high schools in Illinois!
This outstanding achievement is not a coincidence—it's a direct result of the dedication and partnership within our community:
🌟 To Our Incredible Staff: Your commitment to excellence in the classroom, in activities, and in mentorship is the foundation of our success. Thank you for making MTHS a place where students thrive.
📚 To Our Hardworking Students: Your curiosity, perseverance, and commitment to learning drive everything we do. You show up every day ready to excel, and these results reflect your amazing effort!
🤝 To Our Supportive Parents: Thank you for being our partners in education. Your support at home creates the essential environment for high achievement.
This ranking is a community success story, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes to MTHS's excellence. We are proud to be Redbirds!
Happy Halloween from the students and staff at MTHS! We had a great turn out for Student Council's Halloween Costume Contest!
What a fantastic start to the postseason! The Redbirds secured a big win today in the 1st round of the playoffs, defeating North Shore!
The journey continues next week! The Birds will take on Morris at Morris next Saturday at 3 PM! Let's show up and cheer them on as they battle for a quarterfinal berth.
Get geared up for the next game and show your Redbird pride! Grab your official playoff gear here:
https://teamworks.chipply.com/redbirds25
This week’s Wags of Wisdom comes wrapped in a bun! Crosby stopped by the cafeteria to “ketchup” with his favorite lunch ladies — they’re always serving up smiles and kindness. Remember, kindness is like Halloween candy — it’s even better when you share it! Be the reason someone smiles today — no costume required
The Student Council Halloween Costume Contest is tomorrow! Prizes will be award to the Best Costume, Best Duo Costume , and Best Group Costume (3+ people). Let's get dressed up MTHS!
Now Enrolling for MTHS Preschool! 🌈
Looking for a fun, hands-on learning experience for your little one?
Join the MTHS Preschool Laboratory — where big kids teach little learners! 💕 Our preschoolers get to learn in a joyful, creative environment taught by MTHS high school students under the supervision of Mrs. Galpin. 🌼
📧 Email: lgalpin@mths.us
📞 Phone: 309-367-4151 ext. 131
💻 Find us on Facebook: MTHS Preschool Laboratory
The MTHS College Prep Night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. We would love to see everyone there.
The Math Department and Student Council Canned Food Drive starts tomorrow and goes through Friday, October 31. All donations will go to support local food pantries. We appreciate the community's support.
🎉 📣 RED BIRD VICTORY! 📣 🎉
A massive congratulations to the MTHS Marching Redbirds for their outstanding performance and for taking home the Class 5A title at the Western Illinois Marching Band Competition! 🏆
Your dedication, talent, and hard work truly shone on the field. Way to represent MTHS with such excellence!
Let's show our band some major love!
