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
Congratulations to Tommie Bess, Ryker McAvoy, Atilah Wyffels, Aaron Tranel, Easton Koster, Lillian Rowold, Khloe VanHolten, and Ethan Temperley on winning the Illinois Principal's Association Leadership Award. These students are outstanding leaders with a bright future ahead.
"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
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
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.
Congratulations to the Northside Students of the Month for March. These students have been amazing leaders in the classroom and have given their best effort every day. We are so proud of each one of them and their accomplishments.
4th Grade students at Northside knocked it out of the park with their wax museum projects and they had a blast doing it. Students were very creative and worked hard to learn as much possible about their famous person.
Last call! Geneseo parents, have you taken the 5Essentials Survey yet? This annual survey provides us with meaningful feedback on how we are doing as a district. If you haven't already, please take it this week: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2039003
Help us keep good quality sporting equipment in circulation, provide low-cost sporting equipment, and support the Geneseo Park District Foundation! Drop your gently used sports equipment in the collection box at the Geneseo Community Center front desk now through Thursday, March 23 during regular business hours and receive one $5 voucher for your donation that can be redeemed during the swap events. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Geneseo school district is searching for a new kitchen manager at Millikin Elementary to begin working this school year! Among the other openings, Northside Elementary will be hiring a new Vocal Music Teacher. Learn more about these jobs and others, and apply today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Congratulations to the February Students of the Month at Northside. We are so proud of you and your amazing efforts and accomplishments. Thank you for being great leaders. We are excited to celebrate with you Thursday morning at 7:30 in the Co-Lab.
"On the Same Page," a community-wide reading project sponsored annually by GMS, will host a community potluck on Tuesday, April 8 at the middle school. This year’s community-wide read is Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O’Shaughnessy. Make your favorite family recipes and bring them to share with other families who attend. (Please bring a copy of your recipe so people with allergies can make informed dining decisions). The GMS Book Fair will also be open that evening. Learn more: https://gcsdstaff.org/onthesamepage/
The Geneseo Dementia Task Force is hosting its 2nd Annual Mindful Strides 5K and 2 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5. The event also offer a Kids Stride for those who register. Please consider coming out with family and friends to participate in supporting those we know who are living with dementia or caregiving for a loved one with dementia. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Negative wind chills and inside recess couldn't keep 4th Grade students from having a blast. Games, legos, and chess were just a few of the ways that they were using to pass the time. Lets be honest, getting to hang out and socialize was a big hit as well.
Due to the winter storm warning for Wednesday, there will be no school for Geneseo on February 12, 2025. The make-up day will be on April 21, 2025. There will be no evening activities on Wednesday.
Ladders to Learning will be holding preschool screening dates for the 2025-26 school year on March 10, 11 and 12 at First Congregational Church in Geneseo. Appointment scheduling begins Feb. 19. To make an appointment, contact Angela Krause, Preschool Parent Coordinator, at (309) 945-0614. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/ladders-to-learning-preschool
Due to the anticipated freezing rain later this afternoon, the Geneseo School District will be dismissing today (February 5, 2025) one hour early. SAFE will not be in session. All after school activities for tonight are cancelled.
National School Counseling Week 2025 is being celebrated this week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. Thank you to our school counselors and social workers: at GHS, Kathy Buysse, Korie Norberg, Katy Taylor, Michelle Westerdale, Hilary Anselmi (registrar); Amy Feely, Kate Reed, Jill Woulf (GMS); Samantha Mathew (Millikin); Denise Ford (Northside); Julia Stevens (Southwest).
Geneseo's schools are now hiring for the 2025-26 school year! We are looking for a new Administrative Assistant at Northside Elementary, as well as a high school Spanish teacher and middle school Science teacher. Learn more about these roles and other certified positions: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
