Southwest

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest Parents and Students, It’s hard to believe that November is already upon us! There are many exciting things happening at Southwest as we mo...

November 15 is School Board Members Day, an opportunity for our schools and our community to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who serve on our district’s Board of Edu...

All five of Geneseo CUSD 228’s schools have been awarded the prestigious Purple Star School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving military-connected students and...

The Illinois State Board of Education released its annual Illinois Report Card for 2025-26 on Thursday, and Geneseo’s schools once again received high marks. Geneseo High School ...

Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 is joining the Illinois Principals Association in celebrating Principal Appreciation Week from October 18-24, and Principal Appreciatio...

A summer workshop on scratch cooking with local grains is helping change the way meals are prepared in Geneseo schools, one recipe at a time. Kathy Young, manager of the Geneseo ...

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest Parents and Students, It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the end of the first quarter and that Parent-Teacher Conferences are ...

Throughout the Geneseo school district, a special kind of support can be found walking the halls, greeting students, and offering comfort with four paws and a wagging tail. Therap...

Geneseo Community Unit School District #228’s Board of Education approved a plan on Thursday to hold five of its regular meetings at schools in the district during the 2026-27 sch...

To the Geneseo community, On Wednesday, we will open the doors to our schools and welcome our students back for the first day of the new school year. It’s a special day for many ...

Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 will welcome students and their families to its annual back-to-school open houses on Monday, August 10. The evening will provide an op...

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest Parents and Students, We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year ! It’s going to be a fantastic year of learni...

Get to know and welcome our new full-time certified staff for the 2026-27 school year! Stay connected with the latest district news, events, and announcements by following us o...

Families, students and staff can begin planning for the upcoming academic year as Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 has released its 2026-27 school calendar, highlightin...

Geneseo High School’s Class of 2026 graduated on Sunday, May 24, during a commencement ceremony that celebrated the achievements of its senior class with a series of academic hono...

The halls of Geneseo’s elementary schools were filled with excitement and inspiration on Monday as members of the Class of 2026 participated in the district’s very first Senior Wa...

Geneseo High School honored a group of aspiring educators from the Class of 2026 on Tuesday, recognizing students who participated in the district’s “Grow Your Own” program, an in...

This week, we celebrate the incredible school nurses who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! National School Nurse Day 2026 is Wednesday, May 6, a time to recog...

Geneseo High School’s Class of 2026 will celebrate its graduation on Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m. The commencement ceremony is scheduled to take place outdoors at Bob Reade Field. P...

Dear Geneseo teachers, As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to share a message of gratitude that comes not just from my office, but from my heart as...