Each week the GHS staff nominates students that make a positive impact in their classroom. Here are this week's Wednesday Difference Makers
Finding area with toilet paper? Why not! 4th graders in Mrs. Cooper's class were challenged to make the largest area of a rectangle they could using toilet paper!
Interested in earning a little extra income, or finding a job that aligns with your student's school schedule? Our Food Service team is looking for new members in a variety of roles from cooking to cleanup to begin working in early 2024. Learn more and apply now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
GMS 7th grade student, Hunter Hoover, was presented with a Maple Leaf Medallion by Mr. O'Dell recently. He was nominated by Mr. Reyes for being a fantastic teammate and leader in Lego League this year displaying TEACH - LEARN - CARE to his teammates, sponsors, classmates, and teachers each day. WAY TO GO HUNTER!!!
Northside Math Club started today. K-2 will meet Mondays and Tuesdays, grades 3-5 will meet Thursdays and Fridays (except this week Wednesday and Thursday) at 7:45. Students had a great time playing Math based games with their friends.
7th and 8th grade bands and choirs welcomed a packed house Concert Hall today for a very merry GMS Holiday Concert. Thanks to our directors Ms. Croft, Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Kotovsky, sound and lights Mr. Lord, and to all parents and grandparents for your incredible time and support.
GMS Agriculture Club 8th grade student leaders introduced themselves and shared an invitation to all 6th & 7th grade students to attend their next meeting. Our GMS Ag Club is sponsored by Mrs. VanOpdorp and meets twice a month.
It's been a productive week for our building trades students as some focused on concrete and roof work, while others made and delivered picnic tables and benches for Northside Elementary.
Millikin 4th graders are trying to collect Holiday cards from all 50 states! If you have an extra card or two lying around after you send yours to family and friends, please consider sending one or more to our school so that we can complete our challenge!
Are you out of the US? That's great; please send a card from wherever you are in the world and we will add you to our world map!
https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/bradley.george/viz/TestMapDataSet/HolidayChallenge
Thank you for considering our project!
3rd Grade Art Class working on making pencils out of cardboard, corn starch, and plaster. Next step is to paint the pencils for their finished product.
Congratulations to the second quarter "Pizza with the Principal" award winners at Millikin. Staff nominate students based on character and growth mindset. Proud of you all!
Congrats to our GHS Elks Students of the Month. Lynn Cotty and Hayden Moore were selected by our staff for outstanding character and leadership.
4th Grade PE Students at Northside working together to accomplish their goals. Collaboration, activity, and math all in one activity.
GMS 7th grade Language Arts students in class with Mrs. Haars and Mrs. Schmidt completed their Socratic seminar sessions using the argumentative research they completed in classes. The lessons allowed students to research a topic, share their ideas and thoughts, and TEACH and LEARN from their classmates!!!
Opening tip for our annual ERIC DIETRICH MEMORIAL 8th grade boys basketball tournament!!! Check out our GMS 8th grade boys teams all day at GFAC. Good luck to our GMS players and coaches!!!
For the fourth year in a row, Geneseo Middle School is hosting a holiday gift drive in conjunction with the Geneseo Police Department that will benefit families in need throughout the Geneseo school district. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1358071
The Elementary Lego League has been working hard! Their qualifier competition is coming up on December 17 at John Deere Headquarters in Moline. Good luck to the competitors and coaches!
On Saturday, November 18th, GMS hosted the first ever Geneseo Middle School Honor Band Festival. There were 86 students representing 15 different schools at the event. Students began rehearsing at 9:00 am and performed a concert at 4:00 pm. The guest conductor for the day was Mr. Chip De Stefano, band director at McCracken Middle School in Skokie, IL. He and the students worked hard all day and their performance was outstanding! We are looking forward to making this an annual event, hosted in our amazing fine arts facilities at GHS. Congratulations to ALL of our GMS students who were selected and thank you to Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Kotovsky, and GHS band members for organizing and hosting the event.
Happy Thanksgiving! Best wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy, and hearty day.
GHS Building Trades House! Our students are doing an awesome job and learning lots from our teachers and business partners!
