If you're having a tough day, spending a few minutes in our Kindergarten classrooms will certainly turn it around! They are so full of life and always in the moment!



Due to extreme heat and to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff, all outdoor athletic and extracurricular activities for Geneseo CUSD 228 scheduled to begin before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 2, have been cancelled, moved indoors, or postponed.

A rock? Or Something more? We love seeing our students think creatively, pay attention to detail, and turn a simple rock into something completely unexpected! Great work seventh graders!








GMS Speech Team: Love to talk or perform? Join the GMS Speech Team to memorize and perform a script, practice speaking in front of others, and prepare for the November 7 speech contest. The first meeting is September 2 at 7:40 a.m. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of students! Geneseo CUSD 228 is now hiring paraprofessionals at GHS, Millikin and Southwest to work alongside teachers and support students’ learning, development and success throughout the school day. Interested? Visit GeneseoSchools.org > Employment to view openings and apply.
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment

The Machine Shed was pumped up on Friday night as the Green Machine defeated the Rochelle Hubs 26-21 in a nail biter. What an awesome home opener it was!







GHS had a strong start to the school year as academics and extracurriculars are in full swing!



Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week. These students were recognized by staff for their positive impact in the classroom.

At GMS our amazing teachers are building culture, history, and towers? Students lined themselves up in Science class by height without talking, made fun observations about our GMS past in US History, and engineered paper towers in Ingenuity class that could hold a stuffy!




Tonight GMS kicked off their first football game against Wilson with a victory! 8-0. Way to go!



Join the Geneseo Police Department for its Mindful Strides 5K, 2-mile run/walk, and Kids' Stride on Saturday, September 5 at Richmond Hill Park in Geneseo! The 5K and 2-mile events begin at 9:00 a.m., with the Kids' Stride starting at 8:30 a.m. Come walk, run, or cheer on the kids while supporting the police department’s Impact Program and its efforts to build a dementia-friendly community. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars

Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week! These students were nominated by staff for their positive impact in the classroom and community.

Northside's 4th/5th Grade Leadership Group is up and running. These awesome leaders have some big plans to make Northside a better place. Today was just the beginning of great things to come.

We are so thrilled to be back in school for the 26-27 school year. We loved greeting our rock stars and getting back into the school routine!







What a great week for our student athletes! Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football all kicked off this week. Our athletes are working hard, building teamwork, and showing Maple Leaf pride on and off the field!



Make a difference by joining our team! We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support our students and schools in various roles, including part-time custodian, paraprofessionals, SAFE supervisor, athletic coaches, and substitute roles. Visit GeneseoSchools.org to explore opportunities and apply today:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment

Day 1 for the 2026-27 school year is in the books. Check out some opening day pictures from GMS with a "stormy" welcome, an all school pep rally, and some amazing classroom kick-off activities. Teach, Learn, Care!










Day 1 for the 2026-27 school year is in the books. Check out some opening day pictures from GMS with a "stormy" welcome, an all school pep rally, and some amazing classroom kick-off activities. Teach, Learn, Care!










We are happy to introduce Abbie Pedigo, the new music teacher at Northside Elementary. Ms. Pedigo attended Western Illinois University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music education. She taught one year of first grade in Naperville before teaching music at Serena Hills Elementary in Flossmoor for the last three years.
"I am so excited to be a part of the Geneseo school district and teach at Northside,” said Ms. Pedigo. “I have heard amazing things about the school, district, and community. I strive to inspire a love of music in all my students and can't wait to get started!"
"I am so excited to be a part of the Geneseo school district and teach at Northside,” said Ms. Pedigo. “I have heard amazing things about the school, district, and community. I strive to inspire a love of music in all my students and can't wait to get started!"
Geneseo Middle School is open for day 2 of Locker Setup, 2-6pm today (8/7). Stop in before 6pm to set up your locker, or any time 5-7 on Monday for Open House. See you soon GMS!




