Southwest

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...

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest Parents and Students, As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our parents and famili...

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...

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...

It was in the spring of 1946—seven and a half months after the Allies emerged victorious in World War II—when George Pinks of Geneseo was considering his professional options. De...

On Tuesday, April 14, work at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and State Street will begin that will significantly impact traffic to and from Geneseo High School and Geneseo Middl...

Geneseo High School's Performing Arts Center is set to come alive as students present their spring musical production of the beloved classic, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor D...

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest Parents and Students, As we look ahead to April, we welcome the fresh energy of spring and the excitement of the final stretch of the scho...

The Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026 was honored during a ceremony at Geneseo High School’s DePauw Theatre on Monday, March 9. The eight-member class includes Joshua Anderson (...

Due to the threat of severe weather this evening, which may include large hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds, all Geneseo CUSD 228 events and extracurricular activities scheduled...

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest parents and students, District 228 needs your help. The Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) has made it mandatory for school districts to i...

On any given day in one of Geneseo’s schools, the presence of two full-time school resource officers is about far more than uniforms and patrols. For Officers Amber Berthoud and ...

Schools throughout Geneseo CUSD #228 are making plans to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week from February 15-21, encouraging students and staff to focus on compassion, respect...

Dear parents, District #228 needs your help. The Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) has made it mandatory for school districts to issue the 5Essentials survey annually to studen...

A Note from Mr. Hofer Dear Southwest Parents and Students, February may be a shorter month, but it is full of learning, growth, and opportunities to celebrate our students! Cl...