GMS 6th graders engineered their own mini-golf challenge with Mrs. George in ELA Ingenuity this week. Today they programmed Sphero Robot balls to complete their mini-golf hole, competing for accuracy and speed.
Geneseo basketball season is almost here, and we’re ready to pack the stands with our biggest fans! Leaf Pile shirts are now on sale for $25 each! The best part? Your Leaf Pile shirt doubles as a season pass to all Geneseo High School boys and girls basketball home games for the 2026–27 season! Learn more and order yours today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
On the 11th month, 11th day, and the 11th hour, 1918, the Great War (WWI) ended. A few years later, Americans established Veterans Day, honoring our service men and women for their many sacrifices for our nation for the past 250 years. Today, GMS shows our appreciation for Veterans and their families with a wall of heroes.
On Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day.
Our 6th graders stepped back in time for a cross-curricular Ancient Egypt Day! Students rotated through different teacher-led sessions throughout the day.
*Mummification: Learning the ancient process of mummification using real chickens!
*Apple Mummies: Exploring the science behind preservation by creating their own apple mummies.
*Pyramid Builders: Constructing 3D pyramids using paper and toothpick & marshmallows.
*Egyptian Writing: Learning about hieroglyphics and creating their own names using Egyptian cartouches.
*A Trip to Egypt: Mr. O'Dell shared artifacts and treasures from his very own trip to Egypt, giving students a firsthand connection to this fascinating civilization!
Our 6th graders stepped back in time for a cross-curricular Ancient Egypt Day! Students rotated through different teacher-led sessions throughout the day.
*Mummification: Learning the ancient process of mummification using real chickens!
*Apple Mummies: Exploring the science behind preservation by creating their own apple mummies.
*Pyramid Builders: Constructing 3D pyramids using paper and toothpick & marshmallows.
*Egyptian Writing: Learning about hieroglyphics and creating their own names using Egyptian cartouches.
*A Trip to Egypt: Mr. O'Dell shared artifacts and treasures from his very own trip to Egypt, giving students a firsthand connection to this fascinating civilization!
The Family Book Tasting is TOMORROW!
No school tomorrow, but that doesn't mean the learning and fun have to stop! Join us at GMS tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM for a fun night of reading, exploring new books, and spending time together as a family!
Think of it as a book buffet! Browse a variety of books, sample a few pages, discover new favorites, and enjoy conversations about what you're reading. You might even find your next great read!
Whether you love reading or are looking for something new to try, there's something on the menu for everyone! Make plans to spend part of your day off with us. We hope to see lots of GMS families there!
📅 Tomorrow, November 3
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Geneseo Middle School
Come hungry for a good book!
8th graders took their first step toward high school with a visit to our GHS Ag and CTE facilities this week. Next year's freshman were welcomed by both staff and student leaders at GHS, introducing them to just a few of the upcoming opportunities for career and college prep.
It was a spooky, scary, and quite Skeletonic at tonight's GMS 7th and 8th Band Halloween Concert. Our young musicians may have been dressed up as ghosts, sharks, doctors, Mario and Luigi, the Lorax, and more, but their smiles and sound was almost as good as Mozart!
GMS PE is keeping students moving!
Our PE classes are building skills, staying active, and having fun! Students are practicing their badminton skills in one gym while rotating through a variety of activities in the other, including the rock wall, climbing bars, jump ropes, and stationary bikes.
From friendly competition to fitness challenges, our students are finding lots of ways to move, grow, and challenge themselves!
Whether it's Cell Organelle Exam Rooms, Complex Fractions Math Stations, or Calculating Density Labs, GMS students are vertical learning and experiencing some amazing productive struggle activities this week.
Geneseo High School is proud to present this year's fall play, "Parents Just Don't Understand."
Come out and support the talented students of GHS and GPAC for an evening full of laughs, relatable family moments, and great high school theater.
Performances:
> Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.
> Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
> Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets:
No advance ticket sales. All general admission tickets will be sold at the door.
Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing. Learn more about the production, cast and crew: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/3088182
Come out and support the talented students of GHS and GPAC for an evening full of laughs, relatable family moments, and great high school theater.
Performances:
> Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.
> Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
> Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets:
No advance ticket sales. All general admission tickets will be sold at the door.
Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing. Learn more about the production, cast and crew: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/3088182
The Geneseo school district is joining the Illinois Principals Association in celebrating Principal Appreciation Week from October 18-24, and Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 23.
Geneseo’s principals include Joe Mowen (Northside Elementary), Philip Moe (Millikin Elementary), Brian Hofer (Southwest Elementary), Tom Ryerson (Geneseo High School), and Nathan O’Dell (Geneseo Middle School), while Sara Bertelsen (GHS), Jeremy Mosier (GHS), and Melanie Henderson (GMS) serve as assistant principals.
Read more and hear from Superintendent Dr. Laura Delgado and Board of Education President Kane Causemaker, who says this group is "vital to the success of our schools, providing leadership, guidance, and support to students, staff, and families."
https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/3196944
Geneseo’s principals include Joe Mowen (Northside Elementary), Philip Moe (Millikin Elementary), Brian Hofer (Southwest Elementary), Tom Ryerson (Geneseo High School), and Nathan O’Dell (Geneseo Middle School), while Sara Bertelsen (GHS), Jeremy Mosier (GHS), and Melanie Henderson (GMS) serve as assistant principals.
Read more and hear from Superintendent Dr. Laura Delgado and Board of Education President Kane Causemaker, who says this group is "vital to the success of our schools, providing leadership, guidance, and support to students, staff, and families."
https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/3196944
It was a beautiful day down in Normal, IL for IESA State Cross Country Finals. Regann Lopez placed in the top 100 in 3A Girls, we are so proud! #BeLEAF
Fall Girls Middle School Summit: This fall, we’re giving our middle school girls another opportunity to get into the GFAC, build confidence, learn how to train, and make their best, better!
The Summit isn’t about turning middle schoolers into advanced lifters. It’s about giving them the foundation they need before high school. Most importantly, we give them a safe environment to learn, make mistakes, build confidence, and have fun along the way!
The program begins Monday, October 26, and registration is $91. Learn more and register now: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Summit isn’t about turning middle schoolers into advanced lifters. It’s about giving them the foundation they need before high school. Most importantly, we give them a safe environment to learn, make mistakes, build confidence, and have fun along the way!
The program begins Monday, October 26, and registration is $91. Learn more and register now: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
From Volleyball's Green White game finale, to an amazing Khan Academy Math rewards day, GMS students are locked in this week!
The GMS Fall Book Fair is now OPEN! Students will have time in ELA classes this week to search the stacks and purchase books. The Book Fair will also be open during study halls, and for families during Parent Teacher Conferences this Thursday and Friday.
Get ready for some Halloween fun at Geneseo Middle School’s Trunk or Treat on October 25 from 2-4 p.m. in the west parking lot! Hosted by Geneseo Elementary School’s PTA, this free, rain-or-shine event welcomes students, families, and the entire community for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and spooky fun.
Want to join the fun? Learn how to sign up to host a trunk and help make this event extra special: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Want to join the fun? Learn how to sign up to host a trunk and help make this event extra special: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Machine Shed was hoppin, rockin, and slayin it on Friday night with our GMS student enjoying every moment. 7th and 8th graders packed the place for their highly anticipated Fall dance!
The Maple Leaf Marching Band Classic kicked off today at 3pm with our very own 7th and 8th grade TSOGMS! Stop by the GHS stadium any time, now through 8pm, to watch the best bands in the area compete for Marching Band glory. TSOG performs 7pm, with St. Ambrose shortly after.