GMS hosted our 2nd MAP Math Accelerator reward day today. 360 students, more than half the school, earned a goodie bag, free time with friends, and a ticket for some fresh air and fun later this week. Great job GMS, and kudos to our math teachers for all their efforts building problem solving skills!
On this Veterans Day, we honor and we thank all who have served our Nation.
Geneseo Middle School wrapped up a very successful volleyball season recently. And the end of this season marks the end of an era as coaches Karna Frerichs and Michelle Glazier are both retiring. They combined for over 50 years of coaching experience and were honored and thanked by players, fans, and parents at the final home games. Congratulations and THANK YOU to Mrs. Frerichs and Mrs. Glazier for your decades of service to and support of Geneseo student-athletes. We'll miss you and wish you the VERY BEST in retirement!!!
An innovative, modernized approach to teaching, learning, grading, and reporting is being piloted by 30 teachers throughout Geneseo's three elementary schools, middle school and high school. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1324840
The tombs of Ancient Egypt were re-opened this past week for 6th grade sessions day. Students designed Cartouches, wrote in Hieroglyphics, spoke modern Egyptian Arabic, and Mummified apples. It was an awesome day of exploration across all subject areas.
The 23-24 GMS performance season kicked off tonight at our annual 7th and 8th grade Halloween Concert. Jazz band warmed up the crowd, then the 7th, 8th, and combined bands knocked it out of the park.
Congratulations to Geneseo Middle School, which has been recognized by the Illinois Elementary School Association for exemplifying outstanding sportsmanship!
GMS is in year two of our Student Workshop program, with trained student-leaders supporting their peers who may be struggling in courses like Math, ELA, Geography or Science. These students are building a culture of humility and service during Workshop time every day 8th period!
Join us in celebrating Principal Appreciation Week from Oct. 15-21 and Principal Appreciation Day on Oct. 20!
“Our principals are among the best in the state,” stated Superintendent Dr. Adam Brumbaugh. “We are fortunate to have them in our district and I am blessed to get to work with them.”
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1291394
GMS Cross Country Girls and Boys finished an amazing run at IESA State in Normal IL today. Our teams both placed 2nd at Sectionals, with the girls placing 21st and boys 17th at state. Congratulations on a phenomenal season!
The Machine Shed rocked it on Friday night with 300 middle schoolers dancing the night away. We Partied in the USA, Macarenad, Cupid and Cha Cha Shuffled, Wabbled left and right, and had a really great time. #gmsfalldance
Over a hundred 6th, 7th and 8th graders were rewarded today for reaching their Math skills MAP Accelerator targets in September. They had the choice of fun and games in the gym with friends, or free and phone time, but every one of them earned it. Keep up the math skills building GMS!
GMS Fall Book Fair is almost open, get ready to READ! We will be open October 12-17.
Performances for Geneseo High School’s fall play, “Little Women,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, in the DePauw Theatre at GHS. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 each (cash and credit cards accepted). Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1281147
To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 9-13, 2023.
The fun and creative campaign theme, “Level Up with School Lunch,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom.
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1275946
October is National Principals Month! Please join us in recognizing the work, commitment and importance of the principals and assistant principals throughout our buildings: Tom Ryerson, Brooke Emmerson and Jeremy Mosier at GHS; Nathan O'Dell and Dean Johnson at GMS; Brian Hofer, Philip Moe and Joe Mowen at our elementary schools.
Geneseo Middle School students in Mr. Hamilton's 7th grade art classes took time to share written reflections with their classmates about their cardboard sculpture projects. They were able to ask questions about the artwork and share what interested them and what they liked about the pieces they wrote about.
To all of the custodians throughout our buildings, you are appreciated! #NationalCustodianDay
The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is offering 8th grade students in Language Arts classes with Mrs. Francque & Mrs. Plant a unique experience as they finish reading the diary of Anne Frank. GMS students have learned about her story and the persecution of Jewish people throughout Europe by Nazi Germany during World War Two. They saw a photo tour of the home where she lived in hiding and reviewed her life story in a video format during this culminating activity. Our students used the knowledge they've gained to discuss how her diary, primary source of history, will compare and contrast with important historical events in their lives. The theme of tolerance for people who have different cultural, religious, racial, and political backgrounds is a goal of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance and they also offer lessons on the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Volleyball Greens battled Edison in the Machine Shed tonight, going 3 full sets in both 7th and 8th grade games and playing some of the most entertaining volleyball of the season.
