Meet new friends, explore interests and develop talents with Black Hawk College's Youth Programs!
Black Hawk's classes and summer camps invite creativity and are designed to inspire students to learn more about the arts, fashion, languages, science/math and technology.
Learn more and register: https://www.bhc.edu/community-education/youth-programs/
Work continues on our new CTE Center! Concrete is being poured today for the floors!
This past week we learned that students who take CNC 1 and CNC 2 can receive up to 17 hours of dual credit from Black Hawk College! Students will also receive their "Operators License"!
Geneseo High School’s Class of 2023 will graduate on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. in a ceremony on Bob Reade Field following a parade that will begin at 1 p.m.
Commencement will air live on TV50. Learn more and view the parade map: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1118932
Geneseo's Board of Education honored seven retiring teachers from across the district at its meeting Thursday evening:
Susanne Buennig: Northside, 1st Grade
Jill DePauw: GMS, 6th Grade
Jodi D'Hondt: Millikin, Reading Specialist
Deanna Humphries: Southwest, 4th Grade
Shawn King: Southwest, 3rd Grade
Stephanie Rickman: Northside, 4th Grade
Michelle Schneden: GHS, English
"The wealth of knowledge from those seven individuals is priceless and their combined total years of service to the district is 125 years!" stated Dr. Adam Brumbaugh, Superintendent. "This is a group of educators that will not be easily replaced and will be greatly missed in the years to come.
"Each of the retirees made a positive impact on countless students over the years," added Brumbaugh. "They made our school buildings better through their tireless acts of selfless service."
Today was "Anything But Backpack Day" for seniors! We had some awesome creative ideas!
Today is National School Nurse Day! Thank you to the nurses in Geneseo’s schools for protecting and promoting student, community, and public health today and every day. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1107063
Northside Elementary is looking for a new Art teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Learn more about that role and other openings throughout the district by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
Join us this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12) in recognizing our educators for their commitment and dedication to the children throughout our schools. Thank you, teachers!
From the kitchen to the lunchroom, cafeteria staff is essential to making sure our students eat well and learn. We're so grateful for all you do every day. Happy #SchoolLunchHeroDay!
The FFA Awards Banquet was last night for GHS students. What a great group of kids and wonderful organization.
GHS hosted 5th grade students this week to see our awesome choir students perform from both the middle school and high school programs! We would love to see your child sign up next year!
Geneseo High School held its "Student Leadership Breakfast" this morning. Thanks to all our student leaders!
Congratulation to senior student Taylor Davis who received the "Outstanding Young Women in Chemistry" award. There are only 102 recipients nationwide!
The Geneseo High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams, along with the Geneseo Community Tennis Association and United States Tennis Association, will host a National Tennis Night Out at the GHS tennis courts (700 N. State St.) on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about the free event and book your spot now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1090039
Geneseo High School's Tara Laingen has been awarded a Maple Leaf Medallion following a nomination by a student, Seth McIntire-Ball. Seth calls her an "outstanding teacher" and adds, "She is always making sure we are on the same page and that we understand everything that is going on. She is supportive of my future. Mrs. Laingen deserves this because she is such an amazing person and I want to recognize that." Thank you, Seth, for the nomination, and congratulations to Mrs. Laingen!
Geneseo High School has hired Ryan Hill to be its new varsity boys’ basketball head coach.
“Geneseo is a tight community that cares about its sports and when it comes to basketball, we hope to build on what’s already there,” said Hill. “I am optimistic everyone will be excited for a new opportunity and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to work. I’m going to be dedicated to our program and we’ll get as many kids as possible into the gym to get started. Hopefully, we’ll enjoy some success in the years to come.”
Read the full story: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1089013
GHS is searching for a new Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor. Learn more about the roles and other part-time and full-time jobs in the district by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
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