Beginning in June, the state of Illinois will provide grocery benefits to help families with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer. Learn more about this new Summer EBT program by visiting Geneseo Food Service's website: https://dist228foodservice.com/index.php?sid=1567184377149&page=summer
When it comes to summer activities, the Geneseo Park District offers something for everyone! Registration for members is open now, while non-members can register beginning May 17. Learn more and view this summer's activity guide: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1589587
Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 is excited to announce that Michele Hepner has been named the 2024 School Nutrition Champion by the Illinois State Board of Education's Nutrition Department. Read the full story now: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1591648
As the 2023-24 school year begins to wind down, teachers throughout Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 are being recognized as part of National Teacher Day (May 7) and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10).
“Our staff should feel proud of the work they and our students have done this year,” said Dr. Adam Brumbaugh, Superintendent. “Great strides have been made with our curriculum and interventions, and our students' achievement levels are going up as a result.”
Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1587671
Need a quick and easy Mother's Day gift that all the moms in your life will love? Stop by the FFA Plant Sale to pick up a beautiful, full hanging petunia basket for only $20! Other plants available include impatiens, begonias, dahlias, zinnias, petunias, coleus, dusty miller, tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers! Plants will be sold at the Ag Lab on Saturday, May 4 (10 am-1 pm), Monday, May 6 (3-5 pm) and Thursday, May 9 (3-5 pm).
Geneseo High School’s Class of 2024 will graduate on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in a ceremony at Bob Reade Field: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1561580
The Geneseo Education Foundation (GEF) hosted an open house on Thursday evening to celebrate its distribution of $4 million to Geneseo’s schools since 1990. Read the full story: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1559137
With severe weather expected this afternoon and evening, there will be no after school activities, practices or SAFE on April 16. Thank you and stay safe!
The Smith Studio and Gallery is hosting its 10th annual Geneseo High School art exhibition from April 9-27 with an open reception to meet the artists on April 17 from 5-7 p.m. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1540032
With only 9 weeks remaining in the school year, Principal Hofer shares his Southwest Elementary newsletter for April: https://www.smore.com/n/fyw2r
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin on April 15 and close on May 10. For FAQs about the online process, a video tutorial, and other resources, visit GeneseoSchools.org: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2024-25-school-year
Best wishes for a joyous Easter weekend filled with love and happiness.
There will be no school on Friday, March 29. A reminder that there was a change in the school calendar and school will be in session on Monday, April 1. Thank you!
Tickets are now on sale for the spring musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Come see Belle, The Beast, Gaston, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip and all your favorite characters live on stage from April 25-28: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1521629
Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball registration for 2024 is open now! Register before March 17 to avoid the late fee and be guaranteed a team shirt.
Parents, please consider volunteering to coach/assistant coach. GYBL cannot have a successful season without volunteers!
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Geneseo's school district is looking for a new science teacher at the high school and middle school. Learn more about all of our job openings—including full-time, part-time and district-wide roles—and apply today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
With its spring programs quickly approaching, Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball will host a free umpire clinic on Thursday, March 28. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1473653
Sheila Puls, Megan VerStraete and Melanie Rice were recently awarded Maple Leaf Medallions by Dr. Brumbaugh for their efforts in setting up special education students with various opportunities outside of the classroom. The trio was at February's Board of Education to present on their work (GHS Vocational Program: A Path to Independence - https://www.geneseoschools.org/documents/general/board-of-education/special-presentations/2023-24/448324). Congratulations, Sheila, Megan and Melanie, and thank you for all that you do!
Following one of the snowiest months of January on record for the Quad Cities, Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 has updated its calendar for the 2023-24 school year: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1452833
Superintendent Dr. Adam Brumbaugh recently joined City Administrator Brandon Maeglin and Alderman Keith Kennett on Let’s Talk Geneseo. Listen to the segment now: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1432877
