Middle School

Our very own Dean Johnson has been recognized by the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) as the Blackhawk Region Assistant Principal of the Year. Dean will be honored at the IPA awards ceremony on April 10th alongside two incredible GMS student leaders. Congratulations Mr. J!

GMS students were rocking it today in an ELA MixUp, writing Iditarod Musher letters to the most intense athletes in the nation in Alaska's annual sled dog race. We also celebrated Khan Academy Math semester 1 winners with gift cards to local businesses. Keep it up GMS!!!

Whether it's Girls Basketball taking down Jordan in intense games in the Machine Shed, or our FCA taking a timeout to do the "Church Clap," GMS leaders are showing teamwork in the cold of January.

Based on the latest forecast, Geneseo CUSD 228 schools will be open on Monday, January 26. After-school activities — including athletic practices, games, and other extracurriculars — will resume their normal schedules.

Temperatures will remain frigid, so please bundle up, especially in the morning. Extra layers are encouraged, and be sure to keep your hands, head, ears, and feet warm.

We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school on Monday!

Ladders to Learning preschool screenings for the 2026-27 school year are coming soon!

Families with children ages 3, 4, and 5 are invited to schedule a screening on March 2, 3, or 4 at First Congregational Church in Geneseo. Ladders to Learning is a half-day preschool program designed to support young learners who are not yet eligible for kindergarten.

Appointment scheduling begins Monday, February 9. To schedule a time on or after that date, please contact Angela Krause, Preschool Parent Coordinator, at 309-945-0614.

Give your child a strong start on their learning journey! Learn more about Ladders to Learning:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/ladders-to-learning-preschool

Due to the incoming extreme cold and forecasted wind chills, there will be no school for Geneseo CUSD 228 on Friday, January 23. All classes, S.A.F.E. Child Care, athletic events, and extracurricular activities are canceled.

In addition, please note that the make-up day will be Monday, February 16. Presidents’ Day will now be a day of student attendance.

We’re searching for passionate teachers for the 2026–27 school year, including certified roles in counseling, English, history, kindergarten, and physical education. Make an impact where it matters most—apply to work in Geneseo's school district:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment

GMS physical education teachers, Mrs. Vandewoestyne, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Reed, turned the gym into a DANCE PARTY for 7th & 8th grade PE students today!!! Lots of "SLIDES" including the Casper Slide, Electric Slide, ChaCha Slide. There was also some "Party In The USA" and Swifties got their music too! Lots of time left for practice before the GMS spring dance in April. Have a FANTASTIC FRIDAY from the students and staff at GMS!!!

Geneseo FFA is hosting a Middle School Recruitment Night and January Chapter Meeting on January 21 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Geneseo High School Ag Lab.

All middle school students are invited to enjoy dinner, interactive stations with FFA officers, and a fun scavenger hunt designed to build community and introduce what FFA has to offer. Learn more:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars

Geneseo Middle School wrestling is hosting its annual invitational meet today at GHS. Lots of intense matches and great completion, with GMS looking to place as a team in the top 3! A special thank you to ALL referees, meet workers, and volunteers for their support to make this event possible. GO LEAFS!!!

BEST DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK MIRACLE EVER!!! Geneseo Middle School students and staff are joining Mrs. Deb Wolfe in celebration of her last day at GMS today! We'll all miss you and we wish you the best as you shift your focus from helping GMS run smoothly to helping your family and maybe even yourself too. Take care and HAPPY RETIREMENT Mrs. Wolfe!

Today was the final day for the GMS and Geneseo PD Holiday Toy and Drive. Social workers and team members "shopped" the gift drive for local families this past week, and 6th grade teachers transported all the remaining gifts to the Geneseo Food Pantry this morning. #BeLEAF

Snow and frigid temperatures were no match for our GMS 7th grade boys basketball teams as they brought the heat; hosting their annual tournament at the GFAC today. It was an AMAZING day of hoops by our LEAFS players, coaches, parents, and staff!!! A special thank you to the GHS athletic trainer and custodial team for their support to make the event successful.

Geneseo Middle School social work, life skills, and counseling teammates hosted a sensory-friendly "Jingle Jam" Dance that brought together general education and special education students in a celebration of inclusion. From creating artwork and holiday decorations, to preparing treats, everyone came together to help make the Jingle Jam a memorable experience that will likely become an annual tradition. Lots of FUN, FOOD, and DANCING for everyone involved! Way to go Mrs. Woulf and Mrs. Hogue!!!

This past weekend GMS hosted the 8th Annual Eric Dietrich Memorial Boys Basketball Shootout. This event honors Eric, a student leader at GMS who passed away before his 8th grade year in 2018. This year the event raised $5,500 in raffles and donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! We're so thankful for this incredible outpouring of support and giving by the GMS and Geneseo Communities. We're also thankful for Joyce and Shane Dietrich, Eric's parents, for all they do to organize and put on this amazing fundraising event each year.

It's that time of year already, time for sleigh rides, hot coco, delicious cookies, and the family favorite, Holiday Concerts! GMS 7th and 8th grade bands and choirs warmed up the season with a phenomenal performance in front of a packed house. Tis the Season!

It's that time of year already, time for sleigh rides, hot coco, delicious cookies, and the family favorite, Holiday Concerts! GMS 7th and 8th grade bands and choirs warmed up the season with a phenomenal performance in front of a packed house. Tis the Season!

The GFAC was packed today for the 8th Annual Eric Dietrich Memorial Shootout. 8th grade boys basketball took on schools from around the region, while the Dietrich family raised money for the Make a Wish Foundation. Thank you to all those that made this day possible! #BeLEAF

Snow & cold didn't slow down GMS students or staff after the break this week. 8th grade students were crushing their wellness goals in PE, 6th grade students learned about how their fundraising efforts will help them travel to Medieval Times at the end of the school year, GMS Ag club students got to meet an Illinois State FFA officer - Reporter Ethan Bremmer, and 6th graders had their Ancient Greek "Athenian Democracy" simulation. Stay warm, safe, and hyped for the BIG December "6-7" weekend!!!