Congratulations to our Geneseo Middle School and Rotary Club Students of the Month, 6th graders McKenzie Caulkins and Grant Nelson. These two amazing young people demonstrate LEAF skills at GMS and throughout the Geneseo community. Leadership, Effort, Accountability, and Focus are just part of who they are, and it shows!
Ladders to Learning will be holding preschool screening dates for the 2025-26 school year on March 10, 11 and 12 at First Congregational Church in Geneseo. Appointment scheduling begins Feb. 19. To make an appointment, contact Angela Krause, Preschool Parent Coordinator, at (309) 945-0614. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/ladders-to-learning-preschool
From Feb. 14-17, DICK'S Sporting Goods is offering the families of the Illinois Elementary School Association a 20% off discount throughout the store. Grab the items needed for the season and all the other gear you have been wanting too! The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout: https://www.iesa.org/temp/25_dicks_winter_coupon.pdf
GMS 8th grade physical education students have been working on their hockey skills in the warmth of the GMS gym. Could've brought some skates and gone out to the ice on the west parking lot Thursday to learn how to skate! Stay warm and safe outside everyone!!!
Due to the anticipated freezing rain later this afternoon, the Geneseo School District will be dismissing today (February 5, 2025) one hour early. SAFE will not be in session. All after school activities for tonight are cancelled.
National School Counseling Week 2025 is being celebrated this week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. Thank you to our school counselors and social workers: at GHS, Kathy Buysse, Korie Norberg, Katy Taylor, Michelle Westerdale, Hilary Anselmi (registrar); Amy Feely, Kate Reed, Jill Woulf (GMS); Samantha Mathew (Millikin); Denise Ford (Northside); Julia Stevens (Southwest).
Geneseo's schools are now hiring for the 2025-26 school year! We are looking for a new Administrative Assistant at Northside Elementary, as well as a high school Spanish teacher and middle school Science teacher. Learn more about these roles and other certified positions: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Ten new honorees will be introduced as members of the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Geneseo High School DePauw Theater. Speakers will include several of the 2025 Class and you will be amazed at the accomplishments of so many incredible GHS graduates! Learn more by visiting the event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ8FyziQk/) or emailing tmackey@geneseoschools.org.
Join the Geneseo Park District's new Geneseo Middle School Swim Team (6th through 8th grade students) and compete against local schools! No experience required. This program is coached by an IHSA and USA Swimming Certified Coach. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/swim-team
The Geneseo Park District's winter/spring activity guide offers something for everyone! Learn more about what's available: https://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/activity-guides
GMS 8th grade students watched and participated in a demonstration of physical properties of compounds and the chemical reactions when alcohol vapor is ignited in their science classes. Students and teachers then discussed what they watched and heard when the vapor burned and what byproducts were left behind.
GHS students are once again raising funds and awareness through Dance Marathon for Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. By dining-in at Geneseo's Culver's on Tuesday, February 4 from 5-8 p.m., you can help, as 10% of sales will go towards the GHS Dance Marathon!
Current 8th graders interested in playing high school football in fall of 2025 should follow the QR code and complete the linked Google Form. The information entered will be used to communicate details on summer camps, summer lifting, and other football program updates. Note: You must use your @geneseoschools.org email address to complete this form.
Current 8th grade students interested in GHS cheer during the 2025-26 school year are invited to a cheer clinic on Saturday, February 22 at the GHS main gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here you will learn the basics for GHS cheer tryouts with our own GHS cheerleaders!
Please wear athletic clothing/gym shoes (hair back and no jewelry) and bring a water bottle. Tryout dates will be announced at a later date. There is no cost to attend! Register now through February 17: https://forms.gle/K3Kab13onYVGLTX6A
The Class of 2029 (current 8th graders) welcomed GHS counselors to GMS on Thursday as they took their first step towards their freshman year of high school. Counselors shared the opportunities and process for course scheduling next year. Parents are welcome to learn more by attending the Freshman Parent Orientation on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the GHS Concert Hall. Scheduling will be open on Skyward from February 3-10.
Due to the forecasted wind chills for Tuesday morning, there will be no school for Geneseo on January 21. Our make-up day will be Monday, February 17. Please stay warm and be safe!
GMS 8th grade students in Mrs. Hanson's science class have been studying atomic theory. Today they simulated Rutherford’s Gold Foil experiment with marbles, attempting to "see inside" the structure of an atom.
Geneseo's school district is searching for new teachers for the 2025-26 school year! We will be hiring for the following subjects/buildings: Spanish (GHS), History (GMS), Instructional Coach (District), Kindergarten (Millikin), Physical Education (GHS), Science (GMS). Learn more and apply: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
GMS 6th grade student, Amelia Anderson, nominated her ELA teacher, Mrs. Shelly Britt, to be honored with a Maple Leaf Medallion. "Mrs. Britt is so kind, very positive, and she has encouraging things in her classroom to help us be better people," said Amelia.
Congratulations to Mrs. Britt for her commitment to TEACH - LEARN - CARE at GMS each day!
GIANT day for GMS wrestlers and coaches hosting their tournament @ GHS today!!! A special THANK YOU to all workers, volunteers, officials, parents, and fans for their support! Best of luck to everyone involved and have a FANTASTIC DAY!!! GO LEAFS!
