GHS Announcements 3-26-24

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Black Hawk College Visit:

The Black Hawk College visit scheduled for today during 7th period has been cancelled. 

 

Coffee Corner:

Coffee Corner will be selling to students every Thursday starting this week at 7:40. Drinks will be $3.00 and we will be set up by the Main Office. 

 

Aviation Club:

There will be an Aviation Club meeting Wednesday morning during WIN in the Career and Technical Education Center classroom. At this meeting, we will be discussing upcoming trips to local aviation sites. We will also be discussing possible scholarship opportunities as well. Hope to see you there. 

 

Peoria Air National Guard Visit:

On Wednesday, March 27th, the Peoria Air National Guard will be visiting Geneseo High School during 6th period. If you are interested in meeting with the Peoria Air National Guard, please visit the Counseling Office for more details and to sign up. You must sign up before to obtain a pass, and confirm the visit will be taking place. 

 

April Study Hall Release for Juniors and Seniors:

Study Hall release will start on Monday, April 1st.  Students will receive ineligibility notices on Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th.  In order to be eligible for Junior and Senior Study Hall release you must clear the following obligations: 

- Grades of D+ or higher in all classes

- No 1st Semester 2023 failed classes

- No unpaid library fines

- No unserved discipline

- Students who have 6th period Study Hall and a 7th period class are not eligible for Study Hall release. 

 

Gray Matters Meeting:

Gray Matters will be having a meeting during Win on Wednesday, March 27th in the Theatre. 

 

Attention Juniors:

Petitions for the 2024-25 Student Council President are now available. All interested candidates must be a current junior with at least one year of Student Council experience. Candidates need to secure 50 signatures and petitions are due on Thursday, March 28. An all-school election will follow. Pick up your petition from Mrs. Laingen in Room 19 or Mrs. Brewer in Room 26.

 

Writer’s Club:

The Writer’s Club will have their March meeting from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in Room 4 with Mrs. Brossman today.  We hope you can join us!

 

Bass Fishing Club:

Anyone interested in joining the GHS Bass Fishing Club this spring please contact Mr. Verbeck or sign up for the google classroom with the class signup code tknetvw.  

 

Football:

Attention freshman, sophomore, and junior students playing football next fall. Please fill out the form posted in your team’s Geneseo Football Google Classroom. If you do not have access, please see one of the football coaches for your QR code to join. 

 

Graduation Speeches:

Attention Seniors:  Are you interested in giving a speech at graduation?  All graduating seniors are eligible to submit a speech for consideration.  Speeches will be chosen by a committee and those students will read their speeches at the graduation ceremony.  If your speech makes it to the final round, you will be notified by April 5th.        

 

Speeches must meet the following criteria:

200-400 words

typed format with your name on it

The speech does not have to be a particular subject matter but needs to be positive and represent the class of 2024

 

Speeches are due in the Front Office by Tuesday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m.

 

Seniors Entering the Military:

Attention Seniors:  If you plan on entering the Military after graduation please stop by the Front Office and let Mrs. Harrington know.  You will be put on a list to receive a red, white, and blue cord to wear at graduation. 

 

Prom Guest Forms:

Prom Guest Forms are available for pickup outside the Assistant Principal's office or in the Main office.  Please read and follow the guest guidelines on the form and return it to the Assistant Principal's office no later than the due date of, Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  There will not be any exceptions to this deadline.  The forms are not available online and only this year's form will be accepted.

 

Foreign Language Club:

Our next meeting is March 26th at 3:00 p.m. in room 3. We will be talking about Easter and making a craft. Bring a friend and hope to see you there!

 

Here are the main dishes on our lunch lines:

 

Darnall’s Diner

Walking Taco with Mexican Rice

 

Green Machine Grill

Hamburger

Cheeseburger

Quesadilla or Cook’s Choice

Eisenberg Hot Dog

 

Green & White Deli

Deli Sandwiches

Wraps

Chef Salads

Taco Salad

Uncrustables