GHS junior Bella McDaniel was awarded a Maple Leaf Medallion by Brooke Emmerson, assistant principal at the high school, for demonstrating the values of Teach - Learn - Care. Bella was nominated by GMS counselor Amy Feely for starting a student group called Delivered at the middle school, where she works with students to teach lessons on self-awareness, coping skills, and friendships. Mrs. Feely says, "Bella is patient, a great listener, and teaches these students valuable skills." Congrats, Bella!
Performances for this year's spring musical, Seussical™, will take place this week at GHS. Tickets for the upbeat, family-friendly show featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are $15 each and can be purchased online or at the door. Our cast, crew and orchestra hope to see you at one of the four performances: Thursday (6 p.m. curtain), Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.). Buy tickets now: https://www.vancoevents.com/BTYI
GHS is hiring a new Family & Consumer Sciences teacher. Learn more about that role, as well as a variety of extracurricular and part-time openings, by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
Student tickets for prom will be sold in the main lobby at GHS for $10 each (cash only) on April 25, April 27 and May 2 during 6th and 7th periods and from 3 to 3:30 on those days. This year's prom, sponsored by the Class of 2024, will take place on May 13 at the Quad City Botanical Center from 8 to 11 with a masquerade theme. Guest verification forms can be found in the AP office and the no-exceptions deadline to submit them is April 10.
Geneseo schools will be dismissing 1 hour early on Tuesday afternoon due to the severe weather in our area. Lunch will be offered to students as usual. There will be no afternoon preschool, S.A.F.E., sports or extracurriculars this afternoon and evening. Stay safe!
In honor of National Assistant Principals Week, we recognize Dean Johnson, Brooke Emmerson and Jeremy Mosier for working tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivating students, creating a positive learning community, and so much more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1062732
Geneseo schools will be dismissing 2 hours early on Friday afternoon due to the high risk of severe weather. Lunches will be offered to students before they are released. Afternoon preschool and S.A.F.E. have been cancelled and there will be no sports or extracurriculars this evening. Stay safe and have a nice weekend!
Construction continues on our new CTE center! Geneseo High School has over 215 students who have signed up to take at least one course in this facility next year!
Watch as candidates for Geneseo’s Board of Education share their thoughts on the importance of being a board member, improving student achievement, communicating with stakeholders, managing district finances, building on our strengths, and promoting equity and unity throughout our district: https://youtu.be/kA3YHZ2GrLs
Geneseo High School is now hiring for the following roles:
🏀 Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and
📣 Head Cheerleading Coach.
Learn more and apply now: https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
Are you enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP? States have started sending eligibility renewal letters that must be returned! To stay covered, you must:
🧭 Update your contact info
📮Check your mail
✍️Fill out and return your form
If you lose coverage, immediately contact a navigator or enrollment assister to see if you can re-enroll in Medicaid or to check if you qualify for subsidized coverage through the ACA Marketplace. For more, visit Medicaid.gov and HealthCare.gov (1.800.318.2596) or Illinois Medicaid (https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1628).
GHS parents and students: You have until the end of March to purchase your 2022-23 GHS yearbook.
Please check the lists posted outside Mrs. Brewer’s (Rm 26) or Mrs. Anton’s (Rm 16) classrooms to see if your family already placed an order. You can order from our publisher at yearbookforever.com by clicking here:
https://tinyurl.com/454rrtet
You can also order by visiting the district webstore:
https://geneseoschools.revtrak.net/
Orders must be placed by April 1!
A lot of progress is being made this week on our new Career and Technical Education Center at GHS! Workers are getting the precast concrete walls up as the building begins to take its form.
Congratulations to Neil Marshall on his retirement! Neil joined our school district in 1986 and became a friend to many at Geneseo High School over the years. Thank you, Neil, for being so dedicated, hardworking and reliable, and we wish you nothing but the best in retirement.
Geneseo High School has created the Grow Your Own teaching program to capture the interest of potential educators, prepare them for a career as a teacher, and perhaps, eventually bring them back to the district to teach. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1033500
Would you like to save a life, or better yet, save three? Did you know that each blood donation saves three lives? GHS will host a blood drive on Tuesday, March 14 in the main gym from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Students: Sign up now with any Student Council member (anyone 16 years old will be required to have a signed parental consent slip) and for more information, see Mrs. Brewer or Mrs. Laingen.
A HUGE congratulations to Geneseo FFA Chapter's Abby Frank on winning her Proficiency area in Vegetable Production where she will be moving on to State on March 25th in Champaign!
11 of our GHS Key Club members helped serve at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast this past weekend!
GHS had Academic Scholar Night last evening. We recognized over 162 junior and senior students!
GHS sophomores are selling Butter Braid pastries to raise funds for hosting next year's prom. There's just one more day to make your purchase! Buy now to support the Class of 2025:
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/SelectProducts/22495525-8f61-4513-abb4-42033faad5f9/2358466
