With its spring programs quickly approaching, Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball will host a free umpire clinic on Thursday, March 28. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1473653
First grade students recently celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up and a variety of activities. Meanwhile, 5th grade celebrated 1000 day! They have been in school since the beginning of Kindergarten for 1000 days!
Sheila Puls, Megan VerStraete and Melanie Rice were recently awarded Maple Leaf Medallions by Dr. Brumbaugh for their efforts in setting up special education students with various opportunities outside of the classroom. The trio was at February's Board of Education to present on their work (GHS Vocational Program: A Path to Independence - https://www.geneseoschools.org/documents/general/board-of-education/special-presentations/2023-24/448324). Congratulations, Sheila, Megan and Melanie, and thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations to Sully Jackson, a Millikin 5th grader who was recognized at Thursday's Board of Education meeting and awarded a Maple Leaf Medallion for his efforts in mentoring a fellow student.
"Sully was not afraid to ask hard questions or explain how students should behave at Millikin," explained Millikin Principal Philip Moe. "Sully played a huge role in helping this student turn things around."
Congrats again, Sully!
Following one of the snowiest months of January on record for the Quad Cities, Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 has updated its calendar for the 2023-24 school year: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1452833
Superintendent Dr. Adam Brumbaugh recently joined City Administrator Brandon Maeglin and Alderman Keith Kennett on Let’s Talk Geneseo. Listen to the segment now: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1432877
There is no school on January 23, 2024, for Geneseo CUSD 228 due to the icy road conditions.
Due to the icy road conditions, Geneseo CUSD 228 is closed on Monday, January 22, 2024.
There will be no school for Geneseo CUSD 228 on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Stay warm and stay safe.
There will be no school on Friday, Jan. 12 for Geneseo CUSD 228.
There will be no school on Wednesday, Jan. 10 for Geneseo CUSD 228.
Congratulations to the Millikin 5th grade students for raising nearly $1000 toward their favorite charities. Students wrote persuasive essays with the purpose of sharing why their charity was a worthy cause to contribute toward. Great job students and teachers!
The most recent winter storm warning predicts that Geneseo will receive 11-15 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow. Therefore, Geneseo CUSD 228 will be closed on Tuesday, Jan 9. Please plan accordingly and stay safe.
Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is filled with new adventures and good fortunes.
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!
