Principal’s Message
GMS Parents and Guardians,
It’s been an outstanding start to the school year for over 650 students and staff. Your children are doing gallery walks to learn geographic map types, exploring breakout rooms focused on scientific terms and methods, practicing math skills in vertical learning competitive game sessions, visiting historical moments and foods through social studies simulations, and so much more. Our Softball team placed a first ever 4th in IESA State, Golf sent 6 athletes to IESA Sectionals and two amazing girls made it to the State Finals, Band and Choir had incredible performances at our annual Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic and Harvest Fest, and our Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country teams are entering the final weeks of some very successful regular seasons.
Our GMS goals this year are to develop and maintain a positive culture and sense of belonging for all students and staff, and to ensure every child receives the most powerful education through a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Whether it’s LEAF Skills recognitions, Math Khan Academy reward tickets, monthly Parent Text Tips, or clear communication of your child’s progress through Google Classroom, Skyward, Parent Square, and Parent Teacher Conferences (coming up 10/15 & 10/16), we are proud to be partners with you in your child’s growth and achievement. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our teachers, counselors, or myself if you have questions, need some help, or just want to celebrate.
Nathan O’Dell
Principal, Geneseo Middle School