Middle School

It's been a great week at the middle school, with our current 6th graders taking a trip to Medieval Times, and incoming 6th graders joining GMS for a full day of Orientation with locks, tours, lunch, and more. 6 days left in 25-26, and we can't wait for the start of 26-27!

Geneseo CUSD 228 is now hiring for the 2026-27 school year! If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow, lead, and support students in a strong school community, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more at GeneseoSchools.org:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment

Congratulations to our GMS and Geneseo Rotary Club U.S. Constitution Essay Award Winners. These young leaders wrote essays that described what the constitution means to them and their families, receiving a scholarship and honors for their passion and patriotism!

It was a beautiful May night in the GHS Stadium as we hosted the 67th Annual All Unit Band Concert. From phenomenal music, to honors and awards, with a little 250th US Anniversary Stars and Stripes mixed in. Congratulations to all our Seniors and Award winners.

It's super easy to appreciate teachers when you've got the amazing ones we have in Geneseo. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor all our servant educators for the commitment and passion they bring to our children every day. Thank you!

Join us in celebrating the incredible school nurses who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

Today is National School Nurse Day 2026, a time to recognize these dedicated professionals for their vital role in supporting student well-being and academic success. This year’s theme, "Trusted, Valued, Essential," perfectly captures the impact they make every single day.

From managing chronic conditions and responding to emergencies to supporting mental health, our school nurses are compassionate caregivers and strong advocates for every student.

Please join us in thanking our amazing Geneseo school nurses (pictured left to right):

Sara Kreps (Millikin)
Jessica Jansen (District Lead Nurse/GMS)
Andrea Smith (Northside)
Joyce Dietrich (Southwest)
Alysia Young (GHS)

Thank you for all you do for our students and our community!

As Teacher Appreciation Week continues, next up to show their gratitude is Millikin Elementary and its principal, Philip Moe, who writes, "We have the best teachers and staff. They do far more than teach academics — they counsel, inspire, motivate, cheerlead, and challenge. Thank you to the wonderful staff at all our buildings!"

Get ready for summer football! GHS Youth Football Camps are back for with sessions for 1st-8th graders. Join us in June or July to build skills, have fun, and learn from our program. Don’t miss out— learn more and sign up today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars

Attention all 6th and 7th grade boys and girls! Do you love to run? Did you get a good time in the mile in PE this week? We’re looking for people to join the GMS Cross Country team!

If you are interested in running with the Cross Country team at the beginning of the next school year, click here to learn more:
https://aptg.co/35lmNd

If you have any questions about Cross Country or are having trouble accessing the form, please contact Mrs. Gillespie in room 802 or Mrs. Peters in room 813.

What a sunny, cool and just beautiful morning we had for the annual GMS Grounds Day! 30+ students, parents and staff showed up to pick up weeds, clean up brush, and lay mulch, making GMS look truly outstanding. Thank you to all the volunteers, and especially to Mrs. DePauw and Miss Wendy, for serving your school and community.

The 2026 Lady Leafs Basketball Camp will run June 8–10 at the GHS main gym, offering fun, skill-building sessions for girls entering 3rd–8th grade. Elementary campers will meet from 8:30–10:00 a.m., and middle school campers from 10:00–11:30 a.m., with a focus on ball handling, shooting, teamwork, and game play led by experienced coaches and players. Learn more and register: https://aptg.co/N6qc7D

GMS hosted its annual Career Fair for 8th grade students as they soon prepare to enter the workforce. We welcomed around 15-20 local businesses and community organizations, who talked with and mock interviewed students as they learned about the various careers available to them in the coming years. Thank you to our teachers and counselors for organizing this event, and to our business guests who did an amazing job bringing the workplace to life!

A huge Congratulations to our very own Hailey Olson on her winning the IESA Scholar Attitude Award, one of only fifteen recipients state-wide. Hailey represents the very best academics, character, and student athlete leadership that Geneseo has to offer. Way to go Hailey!

In classrooms across GMS today, students and staff have created a learning storm. Mr. J hosted an engaging Geography workshop on his trip to Western Europe, and 7th ELA students debated the Exon Valdez man-made disaster in an intense Socratic Seminar.

The Machine Shed was hoppin up at the GMS tonight. 200+ students danced the spring night away to some oldies and newbies. Make it a great weekend everyone!

What a great week at GMS! Contig Math club was packed and intense, cake baking in FACS was both creative and delicious, and our incoming 6th grade families joined us for their first glimpse at middle school.

We're ready to welcome the Class of 2039! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is officially open now through May 15.

Whether you’re a new family or already have students in the district, learn more about getting started and securing your little learner's spot: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/2026-27-registration-kindergarten

To keep our community informed and engaged, we compiled a series of questions and answers highlighting how our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan will guide our schools over the next five years:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/understanding-2030-strategic-plan

One of the most engaging music events of the year is the Geneseo Schools Jazz show, featuring our amazing middle and high school jazz bands, swing choir and jazz choirs. Congrats to our musicians and directors on another phenomenal show!

We are excited to share our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which outlines our roadmap for the next five years.

Grounded in our vision to Teach–Learn–Care, we are committed to helping every student succeed, creating safe and inclusive spaces for growth, and managing our finances wisely to put students first.

We are proud to serve our community and invite you learn more about our plan and its goals: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/strategic-plan