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.
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 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!
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!
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
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
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