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
Congratulations to the Southwest December Learning Ticket recipients! These students were caught demonstrating outstanding learning behavior. Keep up the great work!
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.
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 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
These 4th grade students are preparing for a math test by playing "Trashketball" to review.
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
Southwest Elementary is searching for an Instructional Math Aide to assist teachers and work with individual students or in small groups. Learn more about that role and other openings within the Geneseo school district: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island for a 45-minute family concert for kids ages 0-7, where moving, grooving, and making noise is welcomed! Learn more and purchase tickets: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Give thanks for today’s blessings and tomorrow’s promise. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
The Geneseo Police Department will be hosting its annual Christmas toy drive from December 1-9. Drop off new and unwrapped gifts (ages kindergarten to 12th grade) at the police department, Geneseo Middle School, or Reap & Sow Nutrition. Donations will be distributed throughout Geneseo's schools. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Register your child for free books! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five. Enroll your child by visiting the front desk at the Geneseo Public Library (805 North Chicago Street). Signing up can only be done in person. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
We celebrate, honor and thank our nation's veterans for their willingness to sacrifice and serve.
In honor of Veterans Day, Geneseo High School will host an assembly on November 11 at 10 a.m. for local vets and Aisle of Flag volunteers. Honorees and their families are invited to arrive at 9:40 a.m. for coffee and drinks and enter through the Performing Arts Center doors. If you have questions, please contact Tara Laingen (tlaingen@geneseoschools.org).
National Drug Take Back Day: Did you know that prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved to be abused or illegally sold? Stop by the Geneseo Police Department on October 26 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to drop off unwanted or expired medications, pills, patches, vaping devices and cartridges. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Mrs. Snell is previewing some new books for 4th grade students in the Southwest library. We very much appreciate all of our library staff in the district!
Members of our Board of Education will be on hand for parent-teacher conferences at Geneseo Middle School, Millikin, Northside and Southwest on Tuesday evening (4-8 p.m.). Feel free to stop and say hello if you're in one of those buildings!
