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!
What an incredible season our GMS girls and boys golf teams have had. Yesterday and today, 5 boys and 3 girls traveled to Peoria to golf 18 holes at IESA sectionals and come away with top 50 individual and 5th place team performances. Congrats to Trace Hager (89) and Gavin Davis (94) for amazing rounds and placing in the top 15. Congrats also to Annie Reed, Madison Kuethe, Avery Emmerson, Owen Pollock, Ethan Temperly, and Zak O'Dell for personal best performances at sectionals. Way to go GMS!
Mrs. Brucher, GMS Librarian, is looking for volunteers for the Geneseo Middle School Book Fair that will be held October 17-22. Learn more and sign up to help: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Congratulations to the Southwest August Learning Ticket recipients. These students were caught demonstrating an outstanding learning behavior. Keep up the great work!
The Maple Leaf Classic is back, and it’s bigger than ever! Join us as area high school bands compete for top honors, and don’t miss the special performance by the renowned Badger Band: The University of Wisconsin Marching Band! Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Coming up: Maple Leaf Classic and Harvest Fest on September 21 and 22. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Students from Mrs. Pierce's 5th grade class examined how shadows change based on time of day and learned about why that is.
Happy Labor Day! To everyone who puts the work in, you are appreciated. And to those who work in our schools, an extra thanks to you!
There is a lot going on throughout District #228! This new page will highlight some of what’s coming up. New items on this page will also be shared on our live feed, which can be viewed on our website and mobile app. Check back often for the latest information!
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
LOTS of amazing learning opportunities this week at GMS! From chicken fajitas in FACS, to cycling in adaptive PE, to "book tastings" in 6th grade ELA, our students and staff are in full swing. Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Labor Day weekend!!!
There will be a freshman mixer tonight from 4-5 p.m. for freshmen in the GHS tennis court pavilion before the football game. The F/S game against Alleman starts at 5 and the varsity game versus Noble/Comer begins at 7 p.m.
Geneseo's football team hasn’t experienced too many big changes over the last five-plus decades, but it will take the field on Friday with a new head coach, a new offense and a new defense: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1734025
Boy was it a hot one at Millikin Elementary today! But was it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk?
6th grade ELA students visited Mrs. Herlyn's and Mrs. Britt's "Book Tasting Cafe" today, previewing 3 graphic novels and helping to select their class read. What a way to make reading engaging and fun!
The Class of 2026 will be selling football t-shirts for $15 each at the Green Machine’s season opener on Friday, August 30. Stop by the sales table near the concession stand from 6:30 to 8:00 to get yours!
GMS Girls Volleyball kicked off their fall season against Colona in the Geneseo Machine Shed tonight. The 7th girls lost in a couple hard fought games but the 8th girls won big. Great job girls!
We are hiring! Apply now for a variety of positions, including Ladders Parent Coordinator, Head Freshman Baseball Coach, GMS Study Hall Paraprofessional/Bus Monitor, SAFE Aide and SAFE Supervisor. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
The 4th annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Geneseo High School’s Bob Reade Field from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to the public and free for those who want to participate. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1705567
GHS Student Section themes for Friday night football games.
