To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Geneseo schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 14-18. The fun and creative campaign theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1810736
GHS football players and cheerleaders went to elementary schools across the district this morning to pump them up for homecoming! The kids loved seeing the hs students there!
Geneseo High School is celebrating homecoming with a "Viva Las Vegas" theme and spirit week that includes a pep rally on Thursday, parade and football games on Friday, and dance on Saturday: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1807346
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Jill Harrington at GHS for being nominated for a Maple Leaf Medallion! She has been with the district for over 17 years! She is an absolute rock star and we are very grateful for all she does for our students, staff, and parents!
Thank you to all of our custodians for keeping our schools clean and safe. Your hard work truly makes a difference in creating a welcoming environment for learning and you are vital to our school community!
Congratulations to GHS students Dylan Gehl and Caroline Girten for receiving the "Sons of American Revolution" and "Daughters of American Revolution" Award! These awards recognize and reward high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
“This opportunity absolutely means the world to me," says Kyle Bess, Geneseo's new head varsity baseball coach. "It feels like I've kind of grown up with this place, from being a 24-year-old teacher to someone who is pretty established. Now, it’s a new start to something again and that will be an exciting challenge.” Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1794262
GHS will host its annual job fair and career expo on December 13 at the GFAC. “It’s been really encouraging to see how well this event has been received by workplaces in and around our community,” said the event's organizer, Travis Mackey. Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1784270
The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools recently published its first issue of The Prairie Career Advocate, and in it, featured Geneseo High School's Career and Technical Education Center: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1776156
The Geneseo FFA Chapter is celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week, which takes place September 15 -21. Geneseo’s FFA Safety Committee created a safety display that is located next to Casey's on College Avenue. It also partnered with Prairie State Tractor to make a safety video. Learn more and watch the video: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1773365
Support our GHS volleyball team and help fight Type 1 diabetes! Join us on Wednesday, September 18 for an exciting evening as our volleyball teams take on Orion. Freshman & Sophomore starts at 5 p.m. and Varsity begins at 6 p.m. This event is not just about the games—it's also a chance to raise crucial funds for Breakthrough T1D which funds Type 1 diabetes research. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
We will never forget.
The Geneseo school district is hiring! Learn more and apply now for a variety of roles, including the high school's food service team, SAFE Supervisor and SAFE Aide (Southwest), and coaching positions within the GHS baseball program: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
The fall play this year is “Down to Earth,” a comedy in which two full-fledged angels descend to earth to pick up two elderly souls. Performances will be on Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets will only be available at the door for $10 each. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
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
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
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
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
