One of the Board of Education's goals for 2023-24 is to "allocate additional resources to increase early childhood education opportunities for students." Geneseo's Early Childhood Education Expansion Committee is working towards doing just that: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1385074
Millikin first grade students gearing up for their big concert with a dress rehearsal today. Miss Rogers and students have been working hard for weeks to prepare. See you at the concert hall tomorrow night!
Finding area with toilet paper? Why not! 4th graders in Mrs. Cooper's class were challenged to make the largest area of a rectangle they could using toilet paper!
Interested in earning a little extra income, or finding a job that aligns with your student's school schedule? Our Food Service team is looking for new members in a variety of roles from cooking to cleanup to begin working in early 2024. Learn more and apply now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Millikin 4th graders are trying to collect Holiday cards from all 50 states! If you have an extra card or two lying around after you send yours to family and friends, please consider sending one or more to our school so that we can complete our challenge!
Are you out of the US? That's great; please send a card from wherever you are in the world and we will add you to our world map!
https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/bradley.george/viz/TestMapDataSet/HolidayChallenge
Thank you for considering our project!
Congratulations to the second quarter "Pizza with the Principal" award winners at Millikin. Staff nominate students based on character and growth mindset. Proud of you all!
For the fourth year in a row, Geneseo Middle School is hosting a holiday gift drive in conjunction with the Geneseo Police Department that will benefit families in need throughout the Geneseo school district. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1358071
The Elementary Lego League has been working hard! Their qualifier competition is coming up on December 17 at John Deere Headquarters in Moline. Good luck to the competitors and coaches!
Happy Thanksgiving! Best wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy, and hearty day.
To recognize the outstanding efforts of the nearly 6,000 elected school board members throughout the state, November 15 of each year is designated as "School Board Members Day" in Illinois. Learn about Geneseo's BOE: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1338871
Last week Mrs. Minnaert’s 2nd grade class learned about Community Helpers and Police Officers. They concluded the week with a Pizza with Police lunch. A special thanks to the Geneseo Police Department and LaRomas Pizza for helping us celebrate this special event!
On this Veterans Day, we honor and we thank all who have served our Nation.
An innovative, modernized approach to teaching, learning, grading, and reporting is being piloted by 30 teachers throughout Geneseo's three elementary schools, middle school and high school. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1324840
Congratulations to Mrs. Unruh, the latest recipient of a Maple Leaf Medallion. Mrs. Unruh teaches 2nd grade at Millikin and models Teach - Learn - Care every day!
Join us in celebrating Principal Appreciation Week from Oct. 15-21 and Principal Appreciation Day on Oct. 20!
“Our principals are among the best in the state,” stated Superintendent Dr. Adam Brumbaugh. “We are fortunate to have them in our district and I am blessed to get to work with them.”
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1291394
Thank you to the Geneseo Fire Department for leading our K-2 students through fire safety activities. We appreciate your involvement in our schools!
Performances for Geneseo High School’s fall play, “Little Women,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, in the DePauw Theatre at GHS. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 each (cash and credit cards accepted). Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1281147
To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 9-13, 2023.
The fun and creative campaign theme, “Level Up with School Lunch,” 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/1275946
Third grade students made an arcade totally out of cardboard this week. Here are some pictures of our first grade students enjoying the games. There was whack-a-mole, basketball, skee-ball, and even some brand new inventions!
October is National Principals Month! Please join us in recognizing the work, commitment and importance of the principals and assistant principals throughout our buildings: Tom Ryerson, Brooke Emmerson and Jeremy Mosier at GHS; Nathan O'Dell and Dean Johnson at GMS; Brian Hofer, Philip Moe and Joe Mowen at our elementary schools.
