GHS will host its annual job fair and career expo on December 13 at the GFAC. “It’s been really encouraging to see how well this event has been received by workplaces in and around our community,” said the event's organizer, Travis Mackey. Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1784270
The Geneseo Park District is hosting a three-week, hands-on class that will focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for grades K-5 beginning on October 6. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Northside's Ladders to Learning team includes teacher Tricia Girten, teacher assistants Julie Durian and Mindy Werner, the parent coordinator, Angela Krause, and Rachel Rice, who helps in the classroom. “Earning the Gold Circle of Quality is a great honor for our building and a credit to our outstanding staff,” said Principal Joe Mowen. “It’s a privilege to be able to serve our preschool students and their families.” Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1781598
The Maple Leaf Marching Band Classic kicked off today with our very own Sound of GMS. 7th and 8th grade bands played the National Anthem, as well as a number of other hit tunes, in a fun and phenomenal performance. High School Bands from across the region play from now until 8pm, come out and support music in Geneseo!
The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools recently published its first issue of The Prairie Career Advocate, and in it, featured Geneseo High School's Career and Technical Education Center: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1776156
Students in Mr. McAvoy's 8th grade U.S. History classes had the opportunity to give "Peas Porridge" a try during their study of early American colonization. From Mac's expression, eating mashed peas, stale bread, and rendered salt pork for every meal, every day, for months, would've been AWESOME!!!
The Geneseo FFA Chapter is celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week, which takes place September 15 -21. Geneseo’s FFA Safety Committee created a safety display that is located next to Casey's on College Avenue. It also partnered with Prairie State Tractor to make a safety video. Learn more and watch the video: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1773365
Geneseo High School's awesome school nurse, Alysia Young, has received a Maple Leaf Medallion! Alysia wears many hats and does an outstanding job with our students, parents, and staff. Congratulations!
Huzzah! 6th graders gave a huge welcome to King Verner this morning, the ambassador to Medieval Times. Students are getting ready to begin their Pie Sales Fundraiser, raising funds that allow them to make the trip to Medieval Times in the spring.
Congratulations to the winners of our first "extra recess incentive" at Millikin. Every two weeks, 2 students from each classroom are chosen for demonstrating outstanding learning behavior and leadership. Pictured are some of our first award winners.
Support our GHS volleyball team and help fight Type 1 diabetes! Join us on Wednesday, September 18 for an exciting evening as our volleyball teams take on Orion. Freshman & Sophomore starts at 5 p.m. and Varsity begins at 6 p.m. This event is not just about the games—it's also a chance to raise crucial funds for Breakthrough T1D which funds Type 1 diabetes research. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
What's common across GMS this week 5? No doubt, it's the smiles!
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week as selected by our GHS staff.
Three students were recognized at Thursday's Board of Education meeting–Jocelyn Bagby and Ryan Coleman from Geneseo Middle School, and Tara Mitchell from Southwest Elementary. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1761604
We will never forget.
The Geneseo school district is hiring! Learn more and apply now for a variety of roles, including the high school's food service team, SAFE Supervisor and SAFE Aide (Southwest), and coaching positions within the GHS baseball program: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
The halls of Millikin are filling up. All this tremendous student work brightens up our building!
The fall play this year is “Down to Earth,” a comedy in which two full-fledged angels descend to earth to pick up two elderly souls. Performances will be on Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets will only be available at the door for $10 each. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Students at GMS are not just learning, they are experiencing and exploring alongside their phenomenal teachers. In math, kids are performing Kung Fu Order of Operations this week, and in Social Studies, they're traveling to a Sumerian School in order to become clay tablet scribes.
Congrats to Dylan Gehl and Caroline Girten. They were selected by staff as our August Elks Students of the Month. Staff recognized their outstanding leadership in the classroom and in the community!
