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
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month. We are so proud of these students for their hard work and great attitude at school. We will celebrate with a breakfast honoring those students on Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 A.M. Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month. We are so proud of these students for their hard work and great attitude at school. We will celebrate with a breakfast honoring those students on Friday March 15th at 7:30 A.M. Congratulations!!!!
Ten new honorees will be introduced as members of the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Geneseo High School DePauw Theater. Speakers will include several of the 2025 Class and you will be amazed at the accomplishments of so many incredible GHS graduates! Learn more by visiting the event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ8FyziQk/) or emailing tmackey@geneseoschools.org.
The Geneseo Park District's winter/spring activity guide offers something for everyone! Learn more about what's available: https://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/activity-guides
GHS students are once again raising funds and awareness through Dance Marathon for Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. By dining-in at Geneseo's Culver's on Tuesday, February 4 from 5-8 p.m., you can help, as 10% of sales will go towards the GHS Dance Marathon!
Due to the forecasted wind chills for Tuesday morning, there will be no school for Geneseo on January 21. Our make-up day will be Monday, February 17. Please stay warm and be safe!
Geneseo's school district is searching for new teachers for the 2025-26 school year! We will be hiring for the following subjects/buildings: Spanish (GHS), History (GMS), Instructional Coach (District), Kindergarten (Millikin), Physical Education (GHS), Science (GMS). Learn more and apply: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Mastermind is a team-building and problem solving race! Students work together to “crack the code” - lots of quick thinking, sprinting, & problem solving! 4th Grade students at Northside were loving this game!
As our Board of Education searches for a new superintendent, we are seeking input from the community that the BOE and Illinois Association of School Boards will use to promote the position. Take a brief survey to share your thoughts: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1932743
Here’s to a year filled with growth, learning, and new opportunities. Wishing our students, staff, and community a joyful and successful 2025!
May your holidays be filled with warmth, peace, and joy.
Congratulations to the Northside Students of the Month for December. We are so proud of these students for the example they set every day. These students have been working hard, being kind to friends, and having a great attitude.
Geneseo High School Baseball will be hosting a youth camp January 2-3 for 1st-8th grade players. This camp is a great opportunity to learn program fundamentals and develop skills that can be built upon. The cost is $35 for both days. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Geneseo FFA Alumni Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, February 22 at St. Malachy's Hall with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and trivia starting at 6:00 p.m. Learn more about the event and how you can reserve a table: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Geneseo Elementary Lego League Team competed at the First Lego League qualifier competition on Sunday, December 15th at John Deere Headquarters in Moline. Ten team members, representing all 3 elementary schools worked for four months to build and program an autonomous robot to complete as many missions as possible within a two and a half minute time slot. The students also completed research to solve a real problem in the oceans and presented their ideas and their robot design at the competition. At every stage of the competition, the team improved their score throughout the day. Congratulations to our team members: Luke Schluenz, Rachel McGee, and Lilah Thompson (Southwest), Merick Russelburg, Maura Hamilton, Owen Russell, Gwen Simosky, and Walter Newburg (Millikin), and Averie Simpson and Brock Oberle (Northside).
The Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam is an annual, indoor soccer tournament. The tournament committee intends to grow and enhance the soccer experience for players and fans at all levels. The event organizers can help interested soccer players ages 6-8 with placement on a team! Learn more about the tournament and submit player information: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Today Kindergarten participated in the Letter People Parade. Students did a fantastic job dressing up as their corresponding letter and were so excited to show off their letter person friend.
GHS Softball is thrilled to invite girls in 1st through 8th grades to join them for two days of softball fun and skill-building January 2 and 3, 2025 at the Geneseo Foundation Activity Center (GFAC). The camp fee is $35, which includes a camp t-shirt and invaluable instruction from our very own GHS softball players, dedicated coaches, and talented current and former college players. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1911495
