Mr. Hamilton's 7th grade art students put tons of creativity and talent into their cardboard projects. Check out these AMAZING CREATIONS from our young artists!!!
Kindness has been a renewed focus and theme throughout Geneseo Schools this week and visible around GMS too. Students and staff shared positive thoughts and kind messages posted in the cafeteria on sticky notes for everyone to read. Beginning Thursday, students were encouraged to take notes to share with others or keep for themselves. Let's ALL KEEP THE KINDNESS ROLLING every day and share it beyond GMS too!!!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world"-Gandhi. GMS students and staff are choosing kindness through a host of activities that include: filling up the cafe with kind notes, completing kindness-bingo, dressing up as a twin-friend, wearing positive words shirts, and more.
Attention all GMS 7th and 8th grade students! Track and Field season is starting soon! If you are interested in joining the track and field teams, scan the QR code now to sign up. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11 after school until 4:30 in the large gym.
Practices will begin Monday, March 23. If you have any questions, you can ask any of the coaches: Mr. Ehlert, Mrs. Gillespie, Mr. Monier, Mrs. Henderson or Mr. Babcock. Learn more and sign up: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Practices will begin Monday, March 23. If you have any questions, you can ask any of the coaches: Mr. Ehlert, Mrs. Gillespie, Mr. Monier, Mrs. Henderson or Mr. Babcock. Learn more and sign up: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
We are inviting all parents, students, and teachers to participate in the annual 5Essentials Survey. This mandatory state survey from the Illinois Board of Education helps us gather vital data on our performance and impacts our Illinois Report Card score.
It only takes about 10 minutes and can be completed on any device—including your phone! Your voice helps us grow.
Take the survey now: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
It only takes about 10 minutes and can be completed on any device—including your phone! Your voice helps us grow.
Take the survey now: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
A busy few weeks at GMS including Mrs. Vandewoestyne's health students using impairment goggles to learn about how alcohol can affect their vision, Mrs. Strohm's family and consumer science students making chicken fajitas, and GHS counselors presenting to GMS 8th grade students as they prepare for high school registration.
GMS Students of the Month, Shelby Ash and Miles Griswold, were honored today at the Geneseo Rotary Club for being students who go above and beyond in Service, Humility and Respect. #BeLEAF
6th grade students and teachers had a live Google Meet with musher Sydnie Bahl, who will compete next month in the 2026 Iditarod sled dog race. Students developed lots of questions to ask Sydnie to connect their learning in language arts classes to her life and experience. This real world opportunity will help students as they use their new authentic prior knowledge to connect with the novel unit they're studying.
Whether it was math scavenger hunts in the 6th grade hall, wheel of vocab in Reading classes, or our 8th graders learning about Career Connections and distinguished alumni with Mr. Mackey, there was visible Teach Learn Care all over GMS today!
There's a lot of learning going on across GMS this week. From cardboard sculpture creations in Art, to lit and language stations in ELA, to Haiku Samurai designs in Geography. Powerful teaching and learning on display!
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!
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
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.
In addition, please note that the make-up day will be Monday, February 16. Presidents’ Day will now be a day of student attendance.
The District is closely monitoring the incoming winter weather and expected extreme cold, and as always, our top priority is the safety of our students and staff.
A decision regarding whether school will be in session on Friday, Jan. 23, will be made by the end of the business day on Thursday, Jan. 22, and families will be notified promptly through our usual communication channels.
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
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
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
