Get ready for a spooky and safe night at Geneseo High School! The Geneseo FFA is excited to host its first-ever Haunt the Halls event on Friday, October 24, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Join them for an evening packed with fun, frights, and fall festivities for all ages, all indoors and away from that unpredictable October weather! Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
GMS students in Mrs. Jackson's & Ms. Bush's 7th grade Geography classes were busy with map skills station lessons, 7th grade Science classes observed pond water slides in their labs, and Lego League members with Mrs. George & Mr. Hamilton were programming and running courses to prepare for contests. Let's have a FANTASTIC FRIDAY GMS!!!
Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun on Sunday, October 19 from 2–4 PM in the Geneseo Middle School West Parking Lot! Hosted by the Geneseo Elementary School PTA, this family-friendly event is open to the whole community. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Here's a pic review of another busy week at GMS including 6th grade students in Mrs. George's ELA Ingenuity classes building towers, and social studies classes making cuneiform tablets, 8th grade football, and GHS FFA officers visiting our GMS AG Club students.
The Maple Leaf Classic kicked off with our own GMS Bands taking the field. They played the National Anthem, GMS Fight Song, Crazy Train, and Timber. What a phenomenal start to what will be a fantastic day at the annual Marching Band Classic.
Love supporting-student athletes and being part of a vibrant school community? Join us at Geneseo High School, where we're hiring a new Athletic Department Administrative Assistant. We're also searching for track and wrestling assistant coaches! Learn more and apply now:
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Huzzah! Our 6th grade kicked off the race to Medieval Times this morning with an assembly featuring Duke Verner and the King's Court Teachers. Info will be coming home to families later today, as 6th graders begin their Pie Sales fundraiser. Huzzah!
It was a packed week of learning combined with some fun for GMS students and staff including "woosh bottle" demonstrations in 8th grade science classes, "Kung Fu" order of operations in 6th grade math classes, and our 8th grade band performing with the GHS marching band last week.
And all with a heavy dose of "6's" and "7's" involved...just ask our GMS students.
We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who responded with courage and compassion.
From Friday Night Football, to Tuesday night Volleyball, our students in the GMS Machine are rockin and rollin.
Congratulations to all of our GMS golfers on a truly phenomenal season! 3 boys and 2 girls made it to IESA Sectionals this week, each golfing strong 18-hole rounds, on tough courses, and against top-level competition. Here's some pics of our IESA Sectional golfers in action.
This Labor Day, we recognize the dedication and effort of workers across every field. A heartfelt thank you to those in our schools who go above and beyond to educate, guide, and support. Your work matters — and we are grateful.
What do volleyball, chicken fajita prep, the library, and softball all have in common? You're right! Nothing...but AWESOME GMS students, teachers, student-athletes, coaches, and fans! Tomorrow those fajitas are gonna smell and taste AMAZING during FACS classes! GO LEAFS!!!
GMS cross country runners knocked the rust off at Richmond Hill in preparation for their opening meet next Wednesday at Wilson MS. Best of luck to all athletes and coaches this season!!!
GMS Lego League: If you are interested in joining the middle school Lego League team, please fill out the form by Wednesday, August 27. Ten students will be selected for the team after reviewing the forms and meeting with students during the Lego League call out meeting. Learn more and access the form: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Beginning August 20, the front entrance of the Geneseo Foundation Activity Center (GFAC) will be closed for the installation of new doors. The project is expected to take 2-3 weeks and visitors will need to enter through the building's south door until it is completed.
Lady Leafs GMS Softball won a nail biter in extra innings Saturday. Still undefeated!
It's been a busy week so far at GMS! Nearly 600 students back to school with their teachers and our staff after a busy opening night. Our GMS athletic teams are already ramping up: softball is 4-0, golfers have their first meet at Saukie in Rock Island tonight, football and cross country started practice Monday, and volleyball tryouts started on Tuesday afternoon. We wish the best to our parents, staff members, and especially our students in the classes of 2030, 2031, and 2032!!!
It was a fantastic 1st day of 25-26 at Geneseo Middle School. Check out some opening day pics from around the building, including our All-School Kickoff Assembly. "We Are... GMS!"
GMS Volleyball: Tryouts for 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball will be held August 13-15. Anyone trying out should bring athletic shoes, a shirt with their last name on the back (PE clothes can be worn), and take a physical in advance. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars