Please join us in welcoming Taylor DeSplinter to Northside Elementary, where she’ll be teaching 5th grade students.
Mrs. DeSplinter, a graduate of Western Illinois University, spent two and a half years as a math intervention aide and was a long-term substitute teacher within the Geneseo School District this past school year.
“I’m so excited to be teaching at Northside after supporting students at Southwest as a math aide and at Millikin as a long-term sub,” said Mrs. DeSplinter. “As someone who grew up in Geneseo, went to school here, and is now raising my family in the district, this community means so much to me. I love helping students build confidence, especially in math, and aim to create a calm, consistent, and encouraging classroom environment. I’m most excited to get to know my students, cheer them on, and be someone they can count on!”
Mrs. DeSplinter, a graduate of Western Illinois University, spent two and a half years as a math intervention aide and was a long-term substitute teacher within the Geneseo School District this past school year.
“I’m so excited to be teaching at Northside after supporting students at Southwest as a math aide and at Millikin as a long-term sub,” said Mrs. DeSplinter. “As someone who grew up in Geneseo, went to school here, and is now raising my family in the district, this community means so much to me. I love helping students build confidence, especially in math, and aim to create a calm, consistent, and encouraging classroom environment. I’m most excited to get to know my students, cheer them on, and be someone they can count on!”
We’re pleased to introduce Anna Poel, our new music teacher at Northside Elementary.
Ms. Poel graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Music Education. She completed her student teaching in Champaign and Wheeling, and had the pleasure of working with the Geneseo Children's Choir over the summer. This is Ms. Poel’s first year teaching.
“I graduated from Geneseo High School in 2021 and I am thrilled to come back to a community that loves and supports the fine arts,” noted Ms. Poel. “My goal as an elementary music teacher is to inspire as many students as possible to continue to pursue music in the Geneseo music program. Music is a wonderful tool to build community, keep your body moving, and to explore the world around you and I'm honored to be teaching it in my hometown.”
Ms. Poel graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Music Education. She completed her student teaching in Champaign and Wheeling, and had the pleasure of working with the Geneseo Children's Choir over the summer. This is Ms. Poel’s first year teaching.
“I graduated from Geneseo High School in 2021 and I am thrilled to come back to a community that loves and supports the fine arts,” noted Ms. Poel. “My goal as an elementary music teacher is to inspire as many students as possible to continue to pursue music in the Geneseo music program. Music is a wonderful tool to build community, keep your body moving, and to explore the world around you and I'm honored to be teaching it in my hometown.”
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Visit GeneseoSchools.org to learn more and access a variety of registration documents, helpful videos, FAQs, medical requirements, supply lists, and school handbooks:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2025-26-school-year
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2025-26-school-year
Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a safe and joyful Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July!
Geneseo students once again took advantage of our district’s Summer Brain Camp that ran June 2-6. Sessions included a hands-on culinary experience with preparing simple recipes, creating rainbow-themed STEM projects, and planting a small starter garden.
Geneseo's three elementary schools are searching for paraprofessionals to work in special education classrooms during the 2025-26 school year. Both Geneseo CUSD #228 and Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801 are hiring! Learn more and apply:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
https://www.hscsed.org/jobs
SUN Programs spark more summer smiles. Thanks to grocery benefits, free meals, and to-go or delivery options, children have more ways to stay fueled during the summer when school meals aren’t available. Find out how: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2239514
The Geneseo Girls Wrestling Team is offering a wrestling camp on July 16 for 5th–12th grade girls to learn about the sport from one of the nation's best wrestlers, Ella Schmit of the national champion Iowa Hawkeyes. Learn more about the camp, which is free to any GHS girl, and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
We remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The Geneseo Youth Tennis program invites girls and boys from kindergarten through 6th grade to come play tennis on the GHS courts this summer! From July 21-24, three sessions will be held for a fee of $20 (early bird/before July 1) or $30 (after July 1). Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Geneseo High School's tennis courts will host a Free Tennis Kids Play Day on May 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. This fun, introductory event is part of National Tennis Month and aims to get kids active and excited about the sport. No prior tennis experience is needed!
The Geneseo Maple Leafs boys basketball program and Head Coach Ryan Hill will be hosting a Youth Basketball Summer Camp for 3rd through 8th grade boys from July 8-10. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Schools are starting the process of dismissing students. This will take additional time and will delay pick-ups and bus drop offs. Thank you for your patience.
Due to the ongoing tornado warning, delays in school dismissals and buses should be expected. Thank you for your patience as we keep our students and staff safe.
It's National School Nurse Day, and we ask that you join us in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our school nurses, who promote the health, safety and well-being of our students. Thanks for all you do!
GMS Cross Country: Are you a middle school student who loves to run? Did you get a good time in the mile in PE? Then join the cross country team this fall! Learn more and sign up: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 joins the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5-11, 2025, and honoring the extraordinary contributions of Illinois teachers: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2190146
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month at Northside. These amazing students have been doing an incredible job all year long. We are so proud of you and can't wait to celebrate with donuts at our Student of the Month Breakfast on Friday, May 16th @ 7:30 AM.
GHS Volleyball will host a youth camp for 2nd through 8th grade girls and boys from July 22-24 at the Geneseo Foundation Athletic Center. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
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
