Congratulations to student, Jensen Vroman, who received the Wednesday Difference Maker award for the most nominations from staff as a Difference Maker at GHS. Jensen was awarded QC Storm tickets this morning by the mascot, Radar. Congrats, Jensen!
Amid the excitement of Homecoming dress-up days at GMS, learning was still the most important priority this week. Students in Mrs. Atwell's 8th grade science classes were using principles of physics to design marble roller coasters and students in 7th grade geography with Ms. Bush and Mrs. Jackson were busy making connections between their classrooms and their world.
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated by our staff for having a positive impact in the classroom!
Check out Twins Day at GMS, one of our themed dress up days to celebrate Homecoming across the Geneseo School District.
Mrs. Swanson's 3rd grade class earned a pizza party from the Millikin PTA for having the highest numbers of parents and guardians that joined PTA this school year. We are thankful to have a partnership with very active PTA's in all our buildings. All parents and guardians are invited to become active members of the PTA at your child's school.
Geneseo High School is celebrating homecoming with a "Viva Las Vegas" theme and spirit week that includes a pep rally on Thursday, parade and football games on Friday, and dance on Saturday: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1807346
We are so proud of our Students of the Month. These young people have been doing a great job. They are leaders in the classroom, kind to their friends, and give their best effort. We can't wait to celebrate you at our Student of the Month Breakfast on November 8th at 7:30 A.M.
Proud of Elanor Deblieck and Shane Bagby! They were chosen by our staff as the Elks Student of the Month for their character and leadership!
Geneseo Middle School is thankful and proud to honor Ms. Wendy, Mr. Yenor, Mr. Richey, and Mr. Murray. It was GREAT to celebrate them for National Custodian Appreciation Day! We appreciate their hard work in keeping our building safe and clean for students, staff, and visitors each day.
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Jill Harrington at GHS for being nominated for a Maple Leaf Medallion! She has been with the district for over 17 years! She is an absolute rock star and we are very grateful for all she does for our students, staff, and parents!
Proud of these GHS students who were recognized by staff for having a positive impact in the classroom.
Thank you to all of our custodians for keeping our schools clean and safe. Your hard work truly makes a difference in creating a welcoming environment for learning and you are vital to our school community!
Sophia Urquiza was honored today with a Maple Leaf Medallion for being an outstanding 8th grade student, athlete, and musician. Her leadership in GMS Drum Line, dedication to GMS Softball and the Percussion section in band, and her achievement in the classroom all demonstrate a high level of Teach Learn Care. Congratulations Sophia!
Congratulations to GHS students Dylan Gehl and Caroline Girten for receiving the "Sons of American Revolution" and "Daughters of American Revolution" Award! These awards recognize and reward high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
“This opportunity absolutely means the world to me," says Kyle Bess, Geneseo's new head varsity baseball coach. "It feels like I've kind of grown up with this place, from being a 24-year-old teacher to someone who is pretty established. Now, it’s a new start to something again and that will be an exciting challenge.” Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1794262
Congratulations to Mrs. Raske, the most recent award winner of a Maple Leaf Medallion at Millikin. Mrs. Raske was nominated for volunteering on numerous curriculum committees, her desire to try new and exciting initiatives in the classroom, and for displaying and teaching a growth mindset. Keep up the great work, Mrs. Raske!
Happy players and a proud Coach Monier had a "Good things come to those who wait" moment when they received and added a Heartland Conference Championship plaque to the GMS trophy case. Though they're all in 8th grade now and were in 7th grade last school year when they wrapped up their hoops season, it's always AWESOME to celebrate a championship effort!!!
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
