Black Hawk College's youth programs help students meet new friends, explore their interests and develop their talents! 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.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Smith Studio and Gallery is currently hosting Geneseo High School's annual Junior and Senior Art Show. The gallery is located at 124 South State Street in Geneseo and the show will be displayed until April 26. Gallery hours include Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a special reception for the exhibiting students will take place on Wednesday, April 16 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Students in our Life Skills program all earned Maple Leaf Medallions for all the help they provide to GHS. Whether it is our recycling program, paper shredding, making copies, or helping to clean the cafeteria we can always count on our exceptional students! Teach-Learn-Care!
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated by our staff for having a positive impact.
Congratulations to Bella Bailey and Griffin DeWolfe for competing at the State FFA Awards Day this past weekend. Griffin placed in the top 5 in the state in Agriculture Services, while Bella came home as a state winner in SOE - Human and Public Services!
Geneseo High School's 2024-25 yearbooks are on sale now! Students can check the lists posted outside Mrs. Brewer’s (room 26) or Mrs. Anton’s (room 17) classrooms to see if your family already placed an order. Orders can be placed through the district webstore until March 31, and our publisher’s site through April 7. Questions can be directed to the GHS yearbook advisors, Mrs. Anton (aatnon@geneseoschools.org) and Mrs. Brewer (mbrewer@geneseoschools.org). Learn more and place your order: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2104982
Last call! Geneseo parents, have you taken the 5Essentials Survey yet? This annual survey provides us with meaningful feedback on how we are doing as a district. If you haven't already, please take it this week: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2039003
Help us keep good quality sporting equipment in circulation, provide low-cost sporting equipment, and support the Geneseo Park District Foundation! Drop your gently used sports equipment in the collection box at the Geneseo Community Center front desk now through Thursday, March 23 during regular business hours and receive one $5 voucher for your donation that can be redeemed during the swap events. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
More photos from the Polar Plunge this morning at GHS to support Special Olympics!
The Geneseo school district is searching for a new kitchen manager at Millikin Elementary to begin working this school year! Among the other openings, Northside Elementary will be hiring a new Vocal Music Teacher. Learn more about these jobs and others, and apply today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
"On the Same Page," a community-wide reading project sponsored annually by GMS, will host a community potluck on Tuesday, April 8 at the middle school. This year’s community-wide read is Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O’Shaughnessy. Make your favorite family recipes and bring them to share with other families who attend. (Please bring a copy of your recipe so people with allergies can make informed dining decisions). The GMS Book Fair will also be open that evening. Learn more: https://gcsdstaff.org/onthesamepage/
Geneseo High School is having their annual Dance Marathon tonight! All raised monies go to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital to support local families!
The Geneseo Dementia Task Force is hosting its 2nd Annual Mindful Strides 5K and 2 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5. The event also offer a Kids Stride for those who register. Please consider coming out with family and friends to participate in supporting those we know who are living with dementia or caregiving for a loved one with dementia. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
With the retirement of Jon Murray after more than three decades as Geneseo’s boys’ wrestling head coach, one of the best programs in Illinois is now looking for a new leader. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2070966
GHS held its annual Blood Drive today! Thanks to all the workers and to those who donated!
The Illinois High School Association's partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering a 20% discount throughout all Illinois stores from Feb. 21-24 to help you gear up for the season! Learn more and get the coupon, which is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Due to the winter storm warning for Wednesday, there will be no school for Geneseo on February 12, 2025. The make-up day will be on April 21, 2025. There will be no evening activities on Wednesday.
Ladders to Learning will be holding preschool screening dates for the 2025-26 school year on March 10, 11 and 12 at First Congregational Church in Geneseo. Appointment scheduling begins Feb. 19. To make an appointment, contact Angela Krause, Preschool Parent Coordinator, at (309) 945-0614. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/ladders-to-learning-preschool
Sign up to save a life, or better yet, save three! Did you know that each blood donation saves three lives? Geneseo High School's annual blood drive, which is open to community members, will be held on Thursday, February 27 in the main gym. Learn more and schedule your appointment to donate: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
“The atmosphere was amazing and everyone truly enjoyed themselves,” said Megan Miller, who teaches health and physical education at GHS and organized the game. “I am so proud of all of the students working together in Unified PE, as well as all of the students who came to the gym for our basketball game to positively cheer on their classmates.”
Read more about the recent unified basketball game: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2021199
