Congratulations to our GHS Students of the Week! 🎉 These students were nominated by staff for the positive impact they make on both their classmates and teachers. Proud of you!
What do volleyball, chicken fajita prep, the library, and softball all have in common? You're right! Nothing...but AWESOME GMS students, teachers, student-athletes, coaches, and fans! Tomorrow those fajitas are gonna smell and taste AMAZING during FACS classes! GO LEAFS!!!
A Night of Volleyball & Giving: On September 25, during a match versus Rock Island, the GHS girls' volleyball team is teaming up to support The Gray Matters Collective, a charity chosen by the team's senior class members for its powerful mission. Learn more and how you can help: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
It may not be Labor Day yet, but this school year is officially in full-swing!!
Preschool is off and running and having a great time. Mrs. Masterson's class is full of energy, excitement, and curiosity. They definitely enjoyed their first week of school.
Congratulations to our GHS Students of the Week! These students were nominated by staff for their positive impact on teachers and peers.
GMS cross country runners knocked the rust off at Richmond Hill in preparation for their opening meet next Wednesday at Wilson MS. Best of luck to all athletes and coaches this season!!!
The High School Battle of the Bands is taking over the Milan Harvest Festival with powerful performances from some of the area’s top student musicians. The Sound of Geneseo will compete on Saturday, August 30 at 4 p.m. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
GMS Golf took on and defeated the Rock Island Rocks out at the Geneseo Country Club tonight. Golfers drove, chipped and putt like pros. Next up, GMS takes on Costa at GCC on Monday.
GMS Lego League: If you are interested in joining the middle school Lego League team, please fill out the form by Wednesday, August 27. Ten students will be selected for the team after reviewing the forms and meeting with students during the Lego League call out meeting. Learn more and access the form: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Our students and staff had amazing discussions surrounding LEAFS skills and how to keep our building orderly and safe. LEAFS is an acronym reminding us all to show outstanding "learning engagement, effort, accountability, focus, and self-regulation" every day! I'm very proud of the tremendous leadership of all our students!
Beginning August 20, the front entrance of the Geneseo Foundation Activity Center (GFAC) will be closed for the installation of new doors. The project is expected to take 2-3 weeks and visitors will need to enter through the building's south door until it is completed.
It's been a busy week so far at GMS! Nearly 600 students back to school with their teachers and our staff after a busy opening night. Our GMS athletic teams are already ramping up: softball is 4-0, golfers have their first meet at Saukie in Rock Island tonight, football and cross country started practice Monday, and volleyball tryouts started on Tuesday afternoon. We wish the best to our parents, staff members, and especially our students in the classes of 2030, 2031, and 2032!!!
It was a fantastic 1st day of 25-26 at Geneseo Middle School. Check out some opening day pics from around the building, including our All-School Kickoff Assembly. "We Are... GMS!"
GMS Volleyball: Tryouts for 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball will be held August 13-15. Anyone trying out should bring athletic shoes, a shirt with their last name on the back (PE clothes can be worn), and take a physical in advance. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
GMS Speech Team: Do you like to talk, act, or tell stories? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, the Speech Team is the perfect place to build confidence, improve your speaking and performance skills, and make new friends. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Geneseo High School welcomed our freshman today to orientation!
GMS is already hitting the ground running for 2025-26. Softball has played 2 games, Golf is wrapping up their first week of practice, Beginner Band had their premier concert, and students are exploring the bright halls during Locker Setup days (today and Friday 2-6pm). Let's Go!
We are excited to introduce Cody Robertson, the new U.S. History teacher at Geneseo Middle School.
Mr. Robertson attended Black Hawk College and the University of Illinois Springfield, earning his bachelor’s degree in history and middle grades education. He comes from a medical background, having spent eight years working in emergency rooms and on an ambulance as an EMT before switching to education.
“While working in past jobs, I’ve always had some sort of side work that involved teaching, whether that was guitar lessons, CPR, or equipment training,” said Mr. Robertson. “I always looked forward to the days I was able to present, discuss and instruct, and I’m beyond excited to say that I’m now a full-time teacher. I was exposed to many inspirational teachers throughout my time as a student in district 228, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to pay that forward. My teaching style leans more towards a discussion-based approach, which I believe increases dialogue and interaction between students also lends to deeper learning overall.”
Mr. Robertson attended Black Hawk College and the University of Illinois Springfield, earning his bachelor’s degree in history and middle grades education. He comes from a medical background, having spent eight years working in emergency rooms and on an ambulance as an EMT before switching to education.
“While working in past jobs, I’ve always had some sort of side work that involved teaching, whether that was guitar lessons, CPR, or equipment training,” said Mr. Robertson. “I always looked forward to the days I was able to present, discuss and instruct, and I’m beyond excited to say that I’m now a full-time teacher. I was exposed to many inspirational teachers throughout my time as a student in district 228, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to pay that forward. My teaching style leans more towards a discussion-based approach, which I believe increases dialogue and interaction between students also lends to deeper learning overall.”
We’re thrilled to welcome Monica Furlong, a special education coordinator who will work in GHS, GMS and Northside Elementary.
Dr. Furlong attended Lincoln College, Illinois State University, Roosevelt University and Aurora University, and she has 20 years of experience in education, serving in roles as a special education teacher, assistant director of special education, director of special education, and building principal.
“I'm so excited to be a part of such a family and student-centered community. My husband works at the high school and our son attends elementary school in Geneseo so we are highly invested in the community,” said Dr. Furlong. “I'm eager to work here because I have seen first-hand all the amazing teachers and their hard work they put in for our students. I'm excited for my role to support staff, students, and to continue to grow our special education programming so all students succeed. My goals include continuing the great things happening in Geneseo while providing coaching, resources, and supports to staff, students, and families.”
Dr. Furlong attended Lincoln College, Illinois State University, Roosevelt University and Aurora University, and she has 20 years of experience in education, serving in roles as a special education teacher, assistant director of special education, director of special education, and building principal.
“I'm so excited to be a part of such a family and student-centered community. My husband works at the high school and our son attends elementary school in Geneseo so we are highly invested in the community,” said Dr. Furlong. “I'm eager to work here because I have seen first-hand all the amazing teachers and their hard work they put in for our students. I'm excited for my role to support staff, students, and to continue to grow our special education programming so all students succeed. My goals include continuing the great things happening in Geneseo while providing coaching, resources, and supports to staff, students, and families.”
