We honor and recognize the many contributions workers have made to our nation's strength, prosperity and well-being. Happy Labor Day!
We are seeking feedback from our community regarding the future of childcare and preschool programming needs in Geneseo. Learn more and complete a brief 5-question survey: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1222953
Special thanks to Pinks for keeping our kids safe by practicing our bus safety drill today. Kindergarten students had a blast learning about how to be safe on the bus.
We never stop learning. #MondayMotivation
Mrs. Kida's life skills class is having a great time in art. Students are using their creative brains and loving every minute of it.
It was a great first day of preschool! Lots of smiles, lots of new friends, and lots of learning!
How will you make a difference this week? #MondayMotivation
It was a fantastic first week of school at Northside Elementary School. Students had a great time meeting their teachers, seeing their friends again, and of course trying out the new playground equipment and gaga ball pit. Special thanks to everyone who made those happen!!!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Amber Mattly, our new life skills teacher at Northside Elementary. Mattly attended Western Illinois University and she brings 23 years of experience in teaching students with behavior disorders.
"I absolutely love teaching and look forward to the small-town setting Geneseo has to offer,” notes Mattly. “I am heading in a new exciting direction in teaching life skills and can't wait to see what I can learn from my students!"
We were thrilled to welcome students back and still have a few open positions to make their educational experience complete. Learn more and apply by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page: https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
We were thrilled to welcome students back and still have a few open positions to make their educational experience complete. Learn more and apply by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
Superintendent Dr. Adam Brumbaugh visited with KWQC TV6 News on Monday to talk about the upcoming school year, the new Career and Technical Education Center at Geneseo High School, and other happenings throughout the district. Watch the interview: https://www.kwqc.com/video/2023/08/14/geneseo-school-district-ready-first-day-school/
It's a big week with the first day of student attendance for the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday. Have a great year, everyone! #MondayMotivation
GHS's Class of 2025 will be selling Geneseo Pride shirts beginning August 14! T-shirts are $10 for youth sizes and $15 for adult sizes, and can be paid for with cash or a check made out to Geneseo CUSD #228. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1198625
We're one week away from the first day of student attendance! If you haven't registered yet for the 2023-24 school year, you can still do so now through Monday, August 14:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2023-24-school-year
We are delighted to welcome Alyssa Johnson, our new Behavior Analyst who will be working at Millikin, Northside, and Southwest Elementary Schools. Johnson earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington State University and her master’s degree in professional behavior analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology.
“I am most excited to give back to our small community and make an impact on the students in the Geneseo school district,” says Johnson. “I hope to help empower teachers in their classrooms and to foster a love for learning for the students.”
We’re excited to welcome Delaney O’Brien, our new 4th grade teacher at Northside Elementary. O’Brien, who attended Spoon River College and graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education, has been a substitute teacher for all grade levels, as well as a daycare teacher. She did her block teaching at Lincoln Elementary in Macomb and completed her student teaching at West Prairie South Elementary in Colchester.
“The best part about teaching is seeing the spark in students’ eyes when they are learning,” O’Brien says. “That ‘a-ha!’ moment is priceless for teachers, and it’s memorable for students as well. I aim to motivate students by creating a positive, welcoming classroom environment where growth is encouraged and prioritized. I am so excited to join the incredible staff at Northside this school year!”
Please join us in welcoming Laurel Filzen Etzel, our new music teacher at Northside Elementary. Filzen Etzel earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Western Illinois University, a master’s degree in music from Western Michigan University, and is currently working towards another master’s in teaching and music at WIU. She has taught all ages from toddler through college in many different settings and has over 10 years of experience teaching.
“I enjoy meeting students where they are to make a meaningful connection with them, which brings me and the student joy!” says Filzen Etzel. “This connection, in turn, builds trust and helps us to grow and learn together. I believe in building students up and helping each of my students to be confident individuals when they are making music, of course, but also when they are not making music—leading each one to be the most authentic version of themselves!”
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Get to know Molly Mickley, who will be teaching 4th grade at Northside Elementary this year. Mickley attended Illinois State University and Wheaton College, and for the past three years, she taught English to a range of ages from pre-kindergarten to 11th grade in Dujiangyan, China at Guangya International School while working towards earning her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Intercultural Studies.
“I have always wanted to be a 4th grade teacher, and I’m thrilled that my dream will come true in Geneseo!” Mickley says. “I’m so excited to have a mentor and to learn from more experienced teachers about how to best engage and support students. I hope that in this school year, I am able to connect with my students, encourage them to be lifelong learners, and grow in my understanding of teaching methodologies.”
