GMS 8th grader, Faith Kuster, is now a Red Cross Junior Volunteer through the Services to the Armed Forces division. Sunday, she attended an Army Nation Guard pre-deployment event in Springfield with her dog Athena, providing comfort and care to the soldiers and their families.
Darcie VanDoren, Eryn Murray, and Jerica Strehlo are 3 EXCEPTIONAL Geneseo Middle School teammates who have been honored by their colleagues and presented with Maple Leaf Medallions! Our paraprofessionals are vital to the success of all GMS students and teachers! WAY TO GO!!!
Geneseo parents, please note that kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on April 28 and close on May 16, while registration for all other students will begin on July 14. Learn more and access registration documents, supply lists, medical requirements and FAQs: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2025-26-school-year
Nothing like a Spring Dance with amazing, and a little silly, middle schoolers. The GMS Spring Dance hosted 300 high energy and really fun young adults tonight. #BeLEAF
A limited number of tickets remain for the GHS spring musical, The Wizard of Oz! This Thursday evening's 6 p.m. show has the best availability, followed by Saturday's 7 p.m. performance. A small amount of tickets also remain for Friday and Sunday's shows. The high school's talented cast and crew have been hard at work bringing this beloved classic to life with stunning sets, colorful costumes, and unforgettable performances. Learn more and get your tickets for an enchanting evening of musical theatre magic: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2123075
Geneseo High School's football program will host three summer camps for 1st through 8th graders. Learn the fundamentals from GHS football coaches and players while having a great time! For grade level, please sign your child up based on their grade for the 2025-26 school year. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a joyful and restful Easter weekend filled with peace, renewal, and time with loved ones.
GMS Staff welcomed our newest families and students tonight, the Class of 2032, at our annual Incoming 6th grade Parent Orientation. If you missed this evenings event you can find all the info, slides and links on our GMS Webpage in the News section.
The Geneseo School District will be hosting a week-long Summer Brain Camp Experience at Millikin Elementary from June 2-6 for any current 2nd-7th grade students. This experience is led by the amazing educators in our district who are eager to inspire and extend learning and enrichment for our students. Registrations are first come, first serve, and will open on April 28. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
"I spent my formative years in my mom's classroom growing up," said Geneseo's next superintendent, Dr. Laura Delgado. "When teaching is in your blood, it's in your blood. My mom was my biggest inspiration. She taught me the importance of being able to connect with kids and help them to be seen, heard and valued." Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2143463
The Lady Leafs basketball program will host summer camps from June 2-5 for elementary and middle school students. The camps will feature current and former Geneseo players, and cost $60 per camper with $10 off for each additional family member. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Congratulations to Kinley Smith for being our 2024-25 GMS nominee for the IESA Scholar-Athlete Award. She was selected and honored based on academic performance, leadership potential, and participation in multiple IESA activities during 7th and 8th grades. Way to go Kinley!!!
Our Annual Community-wide book read wrapped up Tuesday night with a finale event for "Lasagna Says I Love You." Families from all over the community joined the On the Same Page (OSP) team for a potluck of traditional family recipes. It was phenomenal fellowship, and absolutely delicious.
Black Hawk College's youth programs help students meet new friends, explore their interests and develop their talents! Black Hawk's classes and summer camps invite creativity and are designed to inspire students to learn more about the arts, fashion, languages, science/math and technology. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Congratulations to our GMS and Geneseo Rotary Club students of the month. Kasen, JW, Lilly and Annie are truly outstanding 8th graders that have demonstrated incredible maturity, strong leadership, extensive effort, with an impressive level of accountability and focus. #BeLEAF
The Smith Studio and Gallery is currently hosting Geneseo High School's annual Junior and Senior Art Show. The gallery is located at 124 South State Street in Geneseo and the show will be displayed until April 26. Gallery hours include Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a special reception for the exhibiting students will take place on Wednesday, April 16 from 5 - 7 p.m.
All That Jazz! GHS and GMS Jazz and Swing Choirs and Bands put on a phenomenal show tonight in the Annual Geneseo Jazz Show.
Mr. Mathew took the Polar Plunge today and helped raise a lot of money for Geneseo Schools Special Olympics. And 3 top students got their reward for raising huge funds for Jump Rope for Heart and the American Heart Challenge. #BeLEAFs
Students at GMS just finished their IL Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for this spring. To celebrate their hard work, all students who met expectations for taking their time and doing their best were given "GigaBrain" reward tickets for free time with their friends.
It's Spring, and that means Track Season at GMS. Check out these pics from our opening Intrasquad meet tonight.
