𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆
On Veterans Day, BCSD5 proudly honors all who have served and those who continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces including members of our Titan family.
We are deeply grateful for their courage, commitment and dedication.
On Veterans Day, BCSD5 proudly honors all who have served and those who continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces including members of our Titan family.
We are deeply grateful for their courage, commitment and dedication.

𝐆𝐌𝐒 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐧
GMS hosted over 50 veterans & active duty military members on Monday for its annual Veterans Day Luncheon.
Guests represented the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, & National Guard with a combined total of over 645 years of service!
GMS hosted over 50 veterans & active duty military members on Monday for its annual Veterans Day Luncheon.
Guests represented the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, & National Guard with a combined total of over 645 years of service!




𝕍𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝔻𝕒𝕪 𝔸𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕤
GES students sang for their families and veterans on Monday.
Mrs. Coonrod once again did an outstanding job organizing the amazing performances.
GES students sang for their families and veterans on Monday.
Mrs. Coonrod once again did an outstanding job organizing the amazing performances.








𝕍𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝔻𝕒𝕪 𝔸𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕤
CES students sang for their families and veterans on Monday.
Mrs. Ventress once again did an outstanding job organizing the amazing performances.








𝕍𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝔻𝕒𝕪 𝔸𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕤
BES students sang for their families and veterans on Monday.
Mr. Niemeyer once again did an outstanding job organizing the amazing performances.
BES students sang for their families and veterans on Monday.
Mr. Niemeyer once again did an outstanding job organizing the amazing performances.








𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 🏃♀️🥇
The GHS girls cross country team returned to the podium in Peoria yet again with the program's 2nd IHSA Class 2A state title in the last 3 years.
GHS had 3 All-State finishers (Ashlyn Chopra, Sophie Rentmeister, Ali Londrigan) on Saturday, November 8.
The GHS girls cross country team returned to the podium in Peoria yet again with the program's 2nd IHSA Class 2A state title in the last 3 years.
GHS had 3 All-State finishers (Ashlyn Chopra, Sophie Rentmeister, Ali Londrigan) on Saturday, November 8.




𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 📝
GHS senior Kate Downing won a $500 award for her essay in the 20th annual "This I Believe" contest sponsored by NPR Illinois.
GHS senior Kate Downing won a $500 award for her essay in the 20th annual "This I Believe" contest sponsored by NPR Illinois.


𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🏀
The GMS girls basketball teams held their annual Pink Out Night in October.
Both the 7th and 8th grade squads beat Taylorville while raising money for area families affected by cancer.
The GMS girls basketball teams held their annual Pink Out Night in October.
Both the 7th and 8th grade squads beat Taylorville while raising money for area families affected by cancer.




𝓕𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼 🎃
BES, CES and GES students had a fun-filled morning last Friday with games, food and smiles while wearing their costumes.
BES, CES and GES students had a fun-filled morning last Friday with games, food and smiles while wearing their costumes.



𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑠
GIS students and staff dressed up for a fun and festive Friday!
GIS students and staff dressed up for a fun and festive Friday!




𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘼𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 🏫
We were excited to show Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders and Chief of Staff Dr. Kimako Patterson around GES.
We were excited to show Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders and Chief of Staff Dr. Kimako Patterson around GES.


𝙊𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚
GMS students in Mr. Hummel's class made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to simulate an assembly line as part of the Industrial Revolution unit.
Students brought in the items and donated the sandwiches to those in need.
GMS students in Mr. Hummel's class made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to simulate an assembly line as part of the Industrial Revolution unit.
Students brought in the items and donated the sandwiches to those in need.




𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 ✈️🎃
In October, GMS students in Mrs. Fletcher's class designed paper airplanes and collaborated with Mrs. Reynertson's art class to make pumpkin catapults.
In October, GMS students in Mrs. Fletcher's class designed paper airplanes and collaborated with Mrs. Reynertson's art class to make pumpkin catapults.




𝐵𝐸𝑆 𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒
With some help from the Titan Marching Band, BES students held their own homecoming parade
With some help from the Titan Marching Band, BES students held their own homecoming parade




𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐇𝐒 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 👑
The GHS Homecoming Court coronation was prior to the GHS football game against Normal U-High with Jaydon McDowell and Jersey Pedigo announced as 2025 GHS Homecoming King and Queen.
The GHS Homecoming Court coronation was prior to the GHS football game against Normal U-High with Jaydon McDowell and Jersey Pedigo announced as 2025 GHS Homecoming King and Queen.




𝕋𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕟 𝔽𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝔻𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤
Students at CES help deliver Titan Fuel bags throughout the year.
Titan Fuel provides support by packing bags of food for Ball-Chatham School District's students in need to take home.
Students at CES help deliver Titan Fuel bags throughout the year.
Titan Fuel provides support by packing bags of food for Ball-Chatham School District's students in need to take home.




𝘎𝘐𝘚 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱
GIS leaders have jobs such as assisting the kitchen and custodial staff, checking doors for security, guiding morning traffic and more!
The process began with job applications and training from GIS staff members.
GIS leaders have jobs such as assisting the kitchen and custodial staff, checking doors for security, guiding morning traffic and more!
The process began with job applications and training from GIS staff members.




𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 🍪
The GHS tradition 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 is back again for the 2025-26 school year.
As always, it's a huge success!
The GHS tradition 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 is back again for the 2025-26 school year.
As always, it's a huge success!




𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 📣 Campers from each grade level performed routines after learning from GHS cheerleaders and cheer coaches last week.




