During a special meeting on Thursday, Board of Education members each took their Oath of Office, and the board elected Kane Causemaker as President, Kyle Ganson as Vice-President, and Diane Olson as Secretary:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/board-of-education
It's National School Nurse Day, and we ask that you join us in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our school nurses, who promote the health, safety and well-being of our students. Thanks for all you do!
GMS Cross Country: Are you a middle school student who loves to run? Did you get a good time in the mile in PE? Then join the cross country team this fall! Learn more and sign up: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 joins the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5-11, 2025, and honoring the extraordinary contributions of Illinois teachers: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2190146
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month at Northside. These amazing students have been doing an incredible job all year long. We are so proud of you and can't wait to celebrate with donuts at our Student of the Month Breakfast on Friday, May 16th @ 7:30 AM.
35 students, staff and parents of GMS gathered today to make the walking track and school beautiful for the summer of 2025. Thank you to all who labored hard for hours pulling weeds, laying mulch, and giving back to their community.
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood visited Geneseo Middle School to celebrate the successful completion of our Constitution Unit in 8th grade U.S. History. Mr. Mitchell's and Mr. McAvoy's students joined our 16th District Congressman for about 40 minutes of inspiration and Q&A.
Mr. Johnson, GMS Assistant Principal, joined students in 7th Geography today to present his experiences while traveling in Western Europe. He connected the geography of the region with history and travels. Great job Mr. J.
We’re excited to announce our Students of the Week! GHS staff nominated these student for making a positive impact in our school. Thank you for being a great example to others and helping create a positive school environment. Keep up the great work!
To all who use and enjoy the GMS walking path and grounds,
Join us in our annual GMS Grounds Day on Saturday, May 3, from 9 am - noon. We will be beautifying the GMS grounds areas and walking track, cleaning up trash, pulling weeds and laying mulch. This takes a team effort and we need you and your family here to help out. Come for the whole time, or for just an hour. Donuts, pizza, water and snacks will be provided for anyone who helps out.
*If you are able to attend, please bring gloves, rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrow(s) if you have them. Make sure to label or tag them with your last name.
We look forward to seeing you Saturday, May 3.
More than 20 businesses and community groups took part in our annual career fair at the middle school on Wednesday. Students, staff, and business reps came together for a career exploration event as part of our College and Career Readiness Program. To all our volunteers, thank you!
🧵✨ Check out these creative stitches! Our 4th graders have been learning how to sew in art class—and their first project was making these adorable Pop-Tart pillows! 🥧🧶
From threading needles to adding sprinkles, students put heart and creativity into every step. We’re so proud of their hard work and sweet results! 💖👏
The annual GMS Jump Rope for Heart challenge raised over $7,000 for the American Heart Association this year. Kids who raised a certain amount of funds were rewarded today with a trip to the Arcadia bowling alley with Mr. Reed. Another example of Teach Learn Care at GMS!
GHS Volleyball will host a youth camp for 2nd through 8th grade girls and boys from July 22-24 at the Geneseo Foundation Athletic Center. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
GMS 8th grader, Faith Kuster, is now a Red Cross Junior Volunteer through the Services to the Armed Forces division. Sunday, she attended an Army Nation Guard pre-deployment event in Springfield with her dog Athena, providing comfort and care to the soldiers and their families.
Darcie VanDoren, Erin Murray, and Jerica Strehlo are 3 EXCEPTIONAL Geneseo Middle School teammates who have been honored by their colleagues and presented with Maple Leaf Medallions! Our paraprofessionals are vital to the success of all GMS students and teachers! WAY TO GO!!!
Nothing like a Spring Dance with amazing, and a little silly, middle schoolers. The GMS Spring Dance hosted 300 high energy and really fun young adults tonight. #BeLEAF
Geneseo parents, please note that kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on April 28 and close on May 16, while registration for all other students will begin on July 14. Learn more and access registration documents, supply lists, medical requirements and FAQs: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2025-26-school-year
GHS had a great time as our students visited Hot Glass.
Northside students raised almost 400 dollars for the Special Olympics through the Polar Plunge. They were very excited to see Miss Dodge and Mrs. Landry take the plunge for a great cause.
https://gcsdstaff.org/video/228/pp.mp4 is a video you may enjoy as well.
