Gingerbread on Parade collections will take place during lunches at GMS Dec. 16-20. Each homeroom has created a gingerbread, and students will vote for their favorites with monetary donations. This year's proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross to help with disaster relief efforts.
Our GMS 7th and 8th grade bands and choirs kicked off our phenomenal Geneseo Schools Christmas concert season today in the GHS Concert Hall. With Santa hats, Holiday bows, Jingle bells, Christmas lights and more, our young musicians brought down the house with sound and joy. Happy Holidays!
GREAT start for our GMS 8th grade basketball teams as they host the Eric Dietrich Memorial Shootout at GFAC today!!! Stop by to watch some hoops and check out the silent raffle choices to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in honor of Eric and the Dietrich Family.
GHS Softball is thrilled to invite girls in 1st through 8th grades to join them for two days of softball fun and skill-building January 2 and 3, 2025 at the Geneseo Foundation Activity Center (GFAC). The camp fee is $35, which includes a camp t-shirt and invaluable instruction from our very own GHS softball players, dedicated coaches, and talented current and former college players. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1911495
Our GMS alumni who are in FFA at GHS worked magic through the summer and fall as their corn crop made GMS invisible from Ogden Avenue for almost five months. Now that harvest seems like a distant memory and it's a frozen plot, we'll look forward to them planting again next May. Stay warm everyone!!!
Southwest Elementary is searching for an Instructional Math Aide to assist teachers and work with individual students or in small groups. Learn more about that role and other openings within the Geneseo school district: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Give thanks for today’s blessings and tomorrow’s promise. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Today at GMS, 8th graders got their first taste of high school at our annual "Electives Fair." They met in our small gym with GHS Teachers and Student Leaders to learn and ask questions about the incredible elective course opportunities coming in 9th grade next year. The course selection and orientation process will begin in January, with more info coming to 8th grade families soon.
The Geneseo Police Department will be hosting its annual Christmas toy drive from December 1-9. Drop off new and unwrapped gifts (ages kindergarten to 12th grade) at the police department, Geneseo Middle School, or Reap & Sow Nutrition. Donations will be distributed throughout Geneseo's schools. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
GMS honored and celebrated Veterans Day by listening to a special message read by Mr. Puls, a GMS 6th grade social studies teacher who is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Students and staff also recognized family members and friends who are or were Veterans by honoring them with stars including information such as their name, branch, rank, and any conflict during their service. Thank you to all who served and thanks to our GMS social studies teachers for helping our students understand why we honor our military veterans for their service.
We celebrate, honor and thank our nation's veterans for their willingness to sacrifice and serve.
Our 6th grade Class of 2031 is going to Medieval Times! Students raised enough funds selling pies and cookie dough to reserve a trip to Schaumburg, Illinois this spring for some jousting, feasting and fun. Congrats 6th grade.
Congratulations Jessica Jansen on receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion from Dr. Adam Brumbaugh today. Mrs. Jansen is the GMS and District 228 Head RN Nurse. She is a rock of knowledge and wisdom, a true servant leader, and that caring and kind nurse our kids need!
Under the instruction of Sam Bush and Missy Jackson, 7th grade geography students worked in groups to come up with a total of 46 designs for a new state flag. Their classmates voted to determine the top three, which have since been submitted to the State of Illinois. Learn more about the project: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1859044
In honor of Veterans Day, Geneseo High School will host an assembly on November 11 at 10 a.m. for local vets and Aisle of Flag volunteers. Honorees and their families are invited to arrive at 9:40 a.m. for coffee and drinks and enter through the Performing Arts Center doors. If you have questions, please contact Tara Laingen (tlaingen@geneseoschools.org).
Jessi Haars, Geneseo Middle School 7th grade ELA teacher, was nominated for and received a Maple Leaf Medallion. She was honored by her student, Hailey Olson, who nominated her for the award along with GMS principal, Mr. O'Dell. Congratulations to Mrs. Haars for displaying Teach - Learn - Care every day at GMS!
It's Election Day 2024 at GMS! All students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are casting their mock ballot for president at the GMS polling station today. Students learned about the candidates through discussion and conducting their own research, and then cast their vote for president. Crazy at is sounds, any 8th grader already 14 years old will be eligible to vote in 2028, wow! Special thank you to our Social Studies Teachers and Mrs. DePauw for giving students an exciting sneak preview into our election process.
We had quite the "hyped" day at GMS with 6th grade students combining Ancient Egyptian Sessions Day and the Red Ribbon Week character dress up day. Tons of energy and enthusiasm combined with lots of learning and fun through the day. Hopefully students still have the strength and motivation to go door to door for candy!
Geneseo Middle School 8th grade student, Eleanor George, was recently selected and honored at the Illinois Art Education Association Student Art Show. Over 600 artworks from around the state were submitted and only 43 were selected...and Eleanor's was one of them!!!
Her art will travel the state over the next year in a variety of venues for everyone to see. "I am so proud of her and applaud her for her accomplishment!" shared Mr. Hamilton, Eleanor's 7th grade art teacher.
Nothing like a middle school fall dance to bring smiles to faces. 300 7th and 8th graders Cupid Shuffled, Macarena'd, and just danced the night away in the GMS Machine Shed Friday night.
