First grade got ice cream today for being such awesome readers!
Over the past week, two of our Seniors went over and helped the Kindergarten and 2nd grade with their reading. We love our Seniors!
To finish out their poetry unit, Drummond High School Freshman wrote and performed poems to elementary students on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Great work to all of them!
🎙️MARCH MUSIC MADNESS UPDATE – “THE MIDDLE” TAKES THE WIN! 🎙️
Upset alert! 🚨 Maren Morris & Zedd pulled off a stunning victory as The Middle took down John Lennon’s Imagine in yesterday’s battle! That leaves just 7 people with a perfect bracket—are YOU still in the running? 👀🏆
And today, folks, we’ve got a heavyweight showdown! 💥
🎸 Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey steps into the ring against Aretha Franklin and Respect! 🎤🔥 It’s an arena rock anthem versus a soul powerhouse—which legend moves on? It’s up to YOU! Get those votes in! 🎶🗳️
And now for Teacher Tunes Trivia! 🎼🏫
• Miss Courtney was rocking out to Fly Away by *Tones and I! ✈️🎶
• Mr. Craig’s favorite? The soulful Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers! ☀️😢
There was a long list of winners on this one, so if you think you guessed it, go see Mrs. Anderson for a prize.
Who’s up next? Find out this afternoon! Stay tuned, keep voting, and let the music play! 🎵🔥
The 7th Grade Stem class made hot air balloons out of tissue paper. Today was launch day!
What an awesome experience! Our students in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol building.
🎙️MARCH MUSIC MADNESS UPDATE – GLORIA GAYNOR SURVIVES AND ADVANCES!🎙️
What. A. Battle. 🔥 In the tightest matchup we’ve seen so far, Gloria Gaynor proved she had the strength, the will, and the vocals to survive, edging out Sister Sledge’s We Are Family! 🏆💪🎶
But there’s no time to rest—the next battle is on! Today’s matchup features two powerhouse songs from two very different eras:
🎤 Imagine by John Lennon, a song of hope and unity, takes on 🎶 The Middle by Maren Morris & Zedd, an anthem of finding balance in the chaos! Will classic rock wisdom win the day, or will modern pop take the spotlight? YOUR VOTE DECIDES! 🗳️🎵
And now for Teacher Tunes Trivia! 🏫🎶
Miss Jessie Struna’s favorite tune? Two Dozen Roses by Shenandoah! 🌹🌹Congratulations to Amber Rasmussen, Ryan O'Connor, Creek Legg, Carson Dahl, Ailynn McNiven, Lilly Harnist, Sawyer Legg, Maddison Brown, and Mikkie Yakos for guessing correctly.
Mr. O nearly stumped the entire field, but Joe Butte wasn’t fooled! She was the only one to guess Mr. O’s bridal party song—Jessica’s Theme from The Man From Snowy River! 🎥🎶
Come see Mrs. Anderson for your prize!
Who’s next on the trivia block? Find out this afternoon! Keep those guesses coming, and as always—let the music play! 🎵🔥
Teacher Tunes Trivia! It's been a while since I've posted what our teacher trivia songs were. Song #1, "Two Dozen Roses" by Shenandoah is a personal favorite of this particular staff member.
https://youtu.be/qvgSys7zmgg?si=NwilC-h3O8TZCOy7
Song #2, "Jessica's Theme (Breaking the Colt) from The Man from Snowy River was the song that this staff member's bridal party walked down the aisle to.
https://youtu.be/KKYHvpr5TIo?si=RtIs4KWH-V-aBM98
Comment who your guesses are!
The second grade class working on a pottery project!
Our Close Up Students and chaperones are enjoying Washington DC. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this all possible for these kids!
🎙️MARCH MUSIC MADNESS UPDATE – WHITNEY DANCES HER WAY TO VICTORY!🎙️
The results are in, and Whitney Houston was simply unstoppable! 🏆🎤 I Wanna Dance with Somebody twirled past Bill Withers’ Lean on Me, securing a well-earned spot in the next round. 💃🔥
And now, folks, we’re kicking off the Elite 8 with a disco-era duel! 🪩✨ It’s a battle of anthems as Sister Sledge brings the unity with We Are Family, while Gloria Gaynor fights for survival with I Will Survive! 💪🎶 Will Sister Sledge’s feel-good groove carry them through, or will Gloria’s powerhouse resilience reign supreme? The choice is yours—get those votes in!
And in Teacher Tunes Trivia, we got a blast from the past! 🎶💿
Mrs. Wetsch’s graduation year anthem? None other than The Sign by Ace of Base! 🎤💃 Congratulations to Kameron and Piper Wetsch, Blakely Shields, Mrs. Rosa Ostler, and Ms. Hain on hitting the nail on the head with this one.
Mr. Wilson’s fan-favorite pick? The timeless classic Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles! ☀️🎶 Way to go Hazel Sawfer, Maddox Valenzuela, Ernie McGillen, Clay Nelson, Hayden Reed, Boe McNiven, Jaxson Dahl, Jagger Bailey, Dominic Shriner, and Jaxson Buche.
A special congratulations to Miss Lisa who was able to guess both teachers correctly!
Come see Mrs. Anderson to collect your prize!
Who’s up next? Two more teachers take the spotlight at 12:15! Get ready to guess and keep the music going! 🎵🔥
🎙️MARCH MUSIC MADNESS UPDATE – THE QUEEN REIGNS SUPREME!🎙️
Music fans, what a showdown we had yesterday! The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, wasn’t about to be shaken—she took down Taylor Swift, sending Respect marching into the next round! 💥👑🎤
But the battles don’t stop there—today’s matchup is another heavyweight showdown! 🎶 Whitney Houston and her dancefloor anthem I Wanna Dance with Somebody are stepping into the ring against Bill Withers and his timeless classic Lean on Me! Will Whitney bring the fire with her high-energy vocals, or will Bill Withers’ soulful message of support carry him to victory? It’s up to YOU! Cast your votes now! 🏆🎶
And in Teacher Tunes Trivia, Miss Chrest pulled a fast one on us with her favorite song, "Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You" by Brooks and Dunn with Megan Maroney! Meanwhile, Miss Sarah’s pick, "Highs and Lows" by Gabriela Bee and Prinz, had us all learning something new! 🎶🤔
Who’s up next? Find out at 12:15! Don’t miss it, and keep those guesses coming! 🔥👏
JH Band got to rock out on Guitar Hero today since they missed out on Friday and 1st grade got to try out some new instruments!
2nd grade had some fun with instrument free time today! Don't worry we sanitized the mouthpieces in between each kid 🦠
Adult Ceramics Course - Coming Late April to DHS!
Are you interested in learning how to use a pottery wheel? Send Mrs. Larson an email for further information about class times, requirements, and duration. No experience necessary.
slarson@drummondschool.net
Form for emails: https://forms.gle/tfJ8P3DAZwPLGBa16
Reminder: this is an adult education offering, so all participants must be over 18 and out of high school.
Today's match-up is nothing short of electric! The Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin and Respect, will be stepping into the ring against pop sensation Taylor Swift and Shake It Off! Will Aretha demand the R-E-S-P-E-C-T she deserves, or will Swifties shake their way to victory? The power is in YOUR hands, so make sure you cast those votes! 🏆🎤
🎙️LIVE FROM MARCH MUSIC MADNESS – YOUR DAILY MUSIC SHOWDOWN UPDATE!🎙️
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, music fans of all ages—WOW, what a showdown we had yesterday! It was a battle of legends, but in the end, The Beatles and Here Comes the Sun shined just a little brighter, taking down Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World in a fan-fueled faceoff! 🌞🎶
But hold onto your seats, because today’s match-up is nothing short of electric! The Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin and Respect, will be stepping into the ring against pop sensation Taylor Swift and Shake It Off! Will Aretha demand the R-E-S-P-E-C-T she deserves, or will Swifties shake their way to victory? The power is in YOUR hands, so make sure you cast those votes! 🏆🎤
And let’s not forget about our Teacher Tunes Trivia—yesterday, Mr. Traynor’s wedding song, Wrapped in Your Arms by Fireflight, was correctly guessed by some sharp-eared students and staff! The seniors in particular had Mr. Bowey’s pegged with Rodney Atkins’ If You’re Goin’ Through Hell. Congratulations to: Beka Perry, Jacki Wetsch, Macey Anderson, Jackson Ostler, Paco Ostler, Tristan Graybeal, Logan Lacy, Miss Camille, and Daniel Rasmussen for guessing Mr. Traynor. Mr. Bowey was guessed correctly by: Kadin Gravely, Bode Bradshaw, Tucker Koon, Chance Dunkerson, Joe Butte, Anna Kate Sawfer, Annabelle Yates, Isaac Loessberg, Colin O'Kelly, Dalton Suthers, Logan Hauptman, Cyleigh Langton, Michael James, Gibson Bullock, Ollie McNiven, Amina Cochrell, Mrs. Graybeal, and Miss Lisa🔥🎶
Who will be today’s mystery teacher and what songs will they bring to the table? Stay tuned this afternoon to find out! Keep those guesses coming, keep those votes rolling in, let's let the music play! 🎵🎉
Drum Club Tomorrow:
3rd/4th graders feel free to join for Drum Club tomorrow morning if you can, since I had to cancel Tuesday's Drum Club for you. Starts at 7:20ish. =-)
Journey took the win yesterday! Today's match up is Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" VS The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun". Post your votes in the comments! Look for a post this afternoon with today's Teacher Tunes Trivia!
Teacher Tunes Trivia
Teacher/Staff #1: "Wrapped in Your Arms" by Fireflight was this person's wedding song as well as a favorite.
Teacher/Staff #2: "If You're Goin' Through Hell" by Rodney Atkins was the first song that this person could name both the title and artist and they remember singing every word when it came on the radio on their bus ride home.
Who do you think they are?