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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Geneseo Middle School hosted our 3rd Annual Career Fair for 8th grader students on Friday, April 21st. Students met and spoke with dozens of local Geneseo businesses, state and local police, states attorney, Chanel 8 Weather Team, John Deere welding, and more in this first step in their journey for Career Readiness. Thank you, sincerely, to all the businesses and guests who joined us for this great event with our students.
Grounds Day at GMS was a huge success, with over 50 students, parents and staff helping to make GMS and the Walking Track beautiful. Thank you to all our volunteers for coming out tonight and rocking it in only 3 hours. #BeLeaf
GHS junior Bella McDaniel was awarded a Maple Leaf Medallion by Brooke Emmerson, assistant principal at the high school, for demonstrating the values of Teach - Learn - Care. Bella was nominated by GMS counselor Amy Feely for starting a student group called Delivered at the middle school, where she works with students to teach lessons on self-awareness, coping skills, and friendships. Mrs. Feely says, "Bella is patient, a great listener, and teaches these students valuable skills." Congrats, Bella!
Performances for this year's spring musical, Seussical™, will take place this week at GHS. Tickets for the upbeat, family-friendly show featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are $15 each and can be purchased online or at the door. Our cast, crew and orchestra hope to see you at one of the four performances: Thursday (6 p.m. curtain), Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.). Buy tickets now: https://www.vancoevents.com/BTYI
The GMS Spring Book Fair is now open. Family night is Tuesday, 5-7pm, in the library and large group room. Students will visit the book fair during ELA classes this week, and can also stop by 7:45-8:05 am each morning to purchase books. Let's READ GMS!
Congratulations to our Geneseo Student Leadership Award winners for 2022-23. IL Principals Association Principals award two top students from each K-8 school for demonstrating servant leadership throughout their entire time at Millikin, Northside, Southwest and GMS. These students are truly Teach Learn Care in action!
