The Free2Play 2023 Summer Movement Camp for grades K-6 will be held at Geneseo Community Center Athletic Field on Tuesday, June 6 from 10:30-11:45 am. Learn more about this free event and register today (deadline is May 19): https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1113147
GMS hosted an amazing IESA Sectional Track and Field event today, with 14 schools and around 2,000 spectators, volunteers and workers. See the results as they are posted here: https://www.iesa.org/activities/tr/results_Sectional_3A4A.asp?Year=2023
One more shout out to our amazing GMS lunch hero's! Thank you for feeding 600 hungry mouths every day.
Geneseo's Board of Education honored seven retiring teachers from across the district at its meeting Thursday evening:
Susanne Buennig: Northside, 1st Grade
Jill DePauw: GMS, 6th Grade
Jodi D'Hondt: Millikin, Reading Specialist
Deanna Humphries: Southwest, 4th Grade
Shawn King: Southwest, 3rd Grade
Stephanie Rickman: Northside, 4th Grade
Michelle Schneden: GHS, English
"The wealth of knowledge from those seven individuals is priceless and their combined total years of service to the district is 125 years!" stated Dr. Adam Brumbaugh, Superintendent. "This is a group of educators that will not be easily replaced and will be greatly missed in the years to come.
"Each of the retirees made a positive impact on countless students over the years," added Brumbaugh. "They made our school buildings better through their tireless acts of selfless service."
Today is National School Nurse Day! Thank you to the nurses in Geneseo’s schools for protecting and promoting student, community, and public health today and every day. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1107063
Northside Elementary is looking for a new Art teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Learn more about that role and other openings throughout the district by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
The 64th Annual All Unit Band Concert brought down the house tonight in the GHS Main Gym. We even had a birthday solo by a proud 6th grader. Congrats to all our instrument award winners, our amazing Directors, and to the outstanding graduating seniors.
Join us this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12) in recognizing our educators for their commitment and dedication to the children throughout our schools. Thank you, teachers!
From the kitchen to the lunchroom, cafeteria staff is essential to making sure our students eat well and learn. We're so grateful for all you do every day. Happy #SchoolLunchHeroDay!
The 54th Annual All Unit Choir Concert was a phenomenal success on Monday night. With beautiful music from all our programs grades 4-12, a tribute to our graduating senior vocalists, and incredible directing at all levels, it was a night to remember.
Warm up the night at GMS Spring Dance 2023! The Machine Shed was hoppin Friday night with great music and amazing dancing.
Congratulations to Mrs. Deb Wagner on receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion on Friday. A student wrote the nomination for Mrs. Wagner for going above and beyond to care for every student at GMS.
Geneseo took home some top place positions at Thursday night's track meet against RI Edison and Washington. Phenomenal running, jumping and throwing GMS!
Congratulations to Dawn Gale, Instructional Coach at GMS and GHS, for demonstrating Teach Learn Care and receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion today! Dawn is a true servant leader, working with adults and kids alike to build capacity and support continual improvement.
A phenomenal debate took place in 7th grade ELA classes this week, where Mrs. Haars' and Mrs. Schmidt's classes combined to engage in Socratic Seminars on 4 different historical disasters. Students researched a historical disaster like Titanic, then used evidence to prepare and defend an argument for causes, who's at fault, and avoiding a disaster. Students then assessed themselves and their peers on meeting a variety of standards-based learning targets in reading, writing and speaking and listening.
The Geneseo High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams, along with the Geneseo Community Tennis Association and United States Tennis Association, will host a National Tennis Night Out at the GHS tennis courts (700 N. State St.) on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about the free event and book your spot now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1090039
Geneseo High School has hired Ryan Hill to be its new varsity boys’ basketball head coach.
“Geneseo is a tight community that cares about its sports and when it comes to basketball, we hope to build on what’s already there,” said Hill. “I am optimistic everyone will be excited for a new opportunity and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to work. I’m going to be dedicated to our program and we’ll get as many kids as possible into the gym to get started. Hopefully, we’ll enjoy some success in the years to come.”
Read the full story: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1089013
GMS Students, GMS PE Teachers, and The American Heart Challenge - Jump Rope for Heart - raised $5,001 for heart disease research and medical treatments. Just another example of our students putting service above self. Teach Learn Care!
Outstanding music performed Monday night at the Geneseo School's 5th grade Recorder Concert. Honors Band and Beginner Band both showcased the incredible talent and program that Geneseo Bands demonstrate every year, while 5th grade musicians took the first step in their musical journey.
Medieval Europe was introduced this week with a really engaging simulation with 6th graders. 6th graders experienced what being King, Queen, Nobles, Vassals and Peasants was really like.
