Southwest

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...

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...

Ladders to Learning preschool screenings for the 2026-27 school year are now open for scheduling! Families with children ages 3, 4, and 5 are invited to schedule a screening on...

Due to the incoming extreme cold and forecasted wind chills, there will be no school for Geneseo CUSD 228 on Friday, January 23. All classes, S.A.F.E. Child Care, athletic events,...

The Henry-Stark County Special Education District is preparing to open a transformative new facility designed to better serve some of its highest-need learners. Executive Directo...

As Thanksgiving gatherings wrapped up and the calendar was about to flip to December, Geneseo and the surrounding area endured its first major winter storm of the season with near...