
Check out our second graders reading to Kindergarten students during Dr. Seuss week!





Due to the winter storm impacting the area, all Geneseo schools will be canceled for Thursday, February 16, 2023.


REMINDER: Along with Geneseo Police Department and its IMPACT team, Geneseo High School will welcome Bridgeway, The Gray Matters Collective, Hammond-Henry Hospital and NAMI for a mental health awareness and safety academy tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the high school’s Fine Arts Center. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/981309


We are currently hiring for a variety of positions, including a full-time Administrative Assistant at Southwest Elementary (2023-24 school year), full-time Evening Custodian at GHS, and part-time Floater Custodian (5 hours/day). Learn more about these roles and other openings:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w


To celebrate the 100th day of the school year, Millikin's Mrs. Rivera encouraged her students to dress up as if they were 100 years old.
The day's lessons incorporated everything that a typical kindergarten class learns about on a given day, but with everything centered around the number 100.
Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/985678




2nd grade students separating mixtures and labeling the rocks by observing their properties.



Along with Geneseo Police Department and its IMPACT team, GHS will welcome Bridgeway, The Gray Matters Collective, Hammond-Henry Hospital and NAMI for a mental health awareness and safety academy on Wednesday, February 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the high school’s Fine Arts Center.
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/981309


Students from the GHS Robotics team presented to 5th grade students last week. The GHS students did a tremendous job and our 5th graders asked some great questions.





Guided reading groups making great progress. We love watching our students grow!





Millikin 5th graders did a great job writing persuasive essays about the importance and purpose of different charities and raised money to go toward the winning essays. We are proud of all our students and staff for making a positive impact on others!


As we welcome back students in anticipation of a great 2023, we want to remind our families of some important dates on our calendar in January. There will be a 1-hour early release this Friday, January 13. Also, there is no school on Monday, January 16 or Friday, January 27.

Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, we wish for peace, love and laughter each and every day.


Merry Christmas to you and your family, and very best wishes for the New Year.


Due to the current wintery mix of precipitation, freezing winds, and updated timeline from the National Weather Service this morning, Geneseo CUSD 228 will not be in session today. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In anticipation of a significant winter storm and in light of the National Weather Service’s weather advisory, we will be releasing students at 1 pm (1:10 pm for GMS) on Thursday afternoon, December 22.
All after-school activities and athletic practices for Thursday afternoon and evening are canceled. Additionally, there will be no afternoon preschool or SAFE on Thursday.
Any further announcements will be communicated to parents via school messenger and shared on GeneseoSchools.org, social media (Facebook and Twitter), and the usual news affiliates.
Thank you and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday break!


4th grade students did a great job presenting on a variety of topics about the American Northeast.




The City of Geneseo is currently looking to hire part-time crossing guards and crossing guard subs to help ensure the safety of our students. Primary duties include assisting children across school crosswalks, managing the steady flow of traffic, and utilizing hand signals and traffic signs on school days. To learn more and apply, please click here: https://www.cityofgeneseo.com/2022/09/06/part-time-substitute-crossing-guard-recruitment/


5th grade planned a Thanksgiving Day feast before break. They were “given” $100 to buy ingredients and host their meal. We love the opportunities to make learning meaningful to our students.





We are now hiring substitute school nurses to provide direct nursing services to students and staff members and maximize health and wellness in the school community. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois state license to practice as either a RN or LPN. Learn more and apply by visiting GeneseoSchools.org and clicking on Employment: https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w


Students in Mrs. Ruthai’s class explored the concept of force by making and testing tops!


