Student-athletes in Geneseo preparing for the upcoming school sports seasons will have the opportunity to receive a free sports physical during a special community event hosted by Hammond-Henry Hospital & Clinics.
The free sports physical clinic will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4 at the Hammond-Henry Geneseo Clinic, located at 600 North College Avenue. No appointments are necessary, making it easy for eligible students to complete their required athletic clearance before the school year begins.
The event is available for students entering 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Students entering 6th and 9th grades will need to complete the state-required school physical with their primary care provider, which includes sports participation approval.
Families with questions about the event can contact Hammond-Henry Hospital & Clinics at (309) 944-1275.
The free sports physical clinic will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4 at the Hammond-Henry Geneseo Clinic, located at 600 North College Avenue. No appointments are necessary, making it easy for eligible students to complete their required athletic clearance before the school year begins.
The event is available for students entering 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Students entering 6th and 9th grades will need to complete the state-required school physical with their primary care provider, which includes sports participation approval.
Families with questions about the event can contact Hammond-Henry Hospital & Clinics at (309) 944-1275.
Please join us in welcoming Brittany Kuethe, our new 7th grade math teacher at Geneseo Middle School. Mrs. Kuethe received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa, then earned a master’s in gifted education from Northeastern Illinois University. She previously worked for Schaumburg School District 54, first as a 5th and 6th grade teacher at Stevenson Elementary, and then as a Quantum Learning Coach. She also worked as a 3rd-5th grade Advanced Learning Facilitator in Oak Brook, and has tutored students K-12 in math and ELA.
“I have had the privilege of pausing my teaching career and staying home with my own children the past five years,” said Mrs. Kuethe. “I cannot wait to be back in the classroom again! I am excited to join the Geneseo School District because, as a parent, I have seen what amazing support and love the teachers and staff in this district give to their students. I am proud to join such a dedicated and passionate team! What I love about teaching is having the opportunity to support students with their growth as both mathematicians and individuals. My goal is to make learning accessible, engaging, and empowering. I hope to provide my students with the tools they need to help them get the most out of any learning situation they come across, whether it's in my classroom or beyond. I am thankful to be a part of the GMS community and excited for a fantastic school year!”
“I have had the privilege of pausing my teaching career and staying home with my own children the past five years,” said Mrs. Kuethe. “I cannot wait to be back in the classroom again! I am excited to join the Geneseo School District because, as a parent, I have seen what amazing support and love the teachers and staff in this district give to their students. I am proud to join such a dedicated and passionate team! What I love about teaching is having the opportunity to support students with their growth as both mathematicians and individuals. My goal is to make learning accessible, engaging, and empowering. I hope to provide my students with the tools they need to help them get the most out of any learning situation they come across, whether it's in my classroom or beyond. I am thankful to be a part of the GMS community and excited for a fantastic school year!”
We’re excited to introduce Sam Kedzior, who joins our district to teach Geometry and Algebra 1 at Geneseo High School. Mr. Kedzior graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a double major in Mathematics and Secondary Education, and this will be his first year teaching.
“I am excited because of the community and support I have received since being hired and look forward to being a role model at the high school,” he said. “I also played collegiate soccer, so I will be helping with the boys soccer program and look to make an impact there.”
“I am excited because of the community and support I have received since being hired and look forward to being a role model at the high school,” he said. “I also played collegiate soccer, so I will be helping with the boys soccer program and look to make an impact there.”
We are happy to welcome Grace Robinson, our new 9th grade English teacher at Geneseo High School. Mrs. Robinson graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in English literature before earning her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the same university. She completed her student teaching last fall in St. Charles, Illinois, and worked as a long-term substitute teacher in Port Byron last spring.
“I am so excited for the opportunity to teach in such an amazing district,” said Mrs. Robinson. “While I am new to the community, my husband and his siblings grew up here and all graduated from GHS. I understand that this is a special place to live and work, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. I look forward to meeting and making connections with the students that I will welcome into my classroom. I can’t wait to cultivate a classroom space where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore new ideas. This district is a great environment for students to learn and grow, and I know it will be the same for me as a new teacher!”
“I am so excited for the opportunity to teach in such an amazing district,” said Mrs. Robinson. “While I am new to the community, my husband and his siblings grew up here and all graduated from GHS. I understand that this is a special place to live and work, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. I look forward to meeting and making connections with the students that I will welcome into my classroom. I can’t wait to cultivate a classroom space where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore new ideas. This district is a great environment for students to learn and grow, and I know it will be the same for me as a new teacher!”
We’re excited to introduce Maya Bieneman, who will be teaching 6th grade social studies at Geneseo Middle School. Ms. Bieneman graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Broadfield Social Studies Education program with an emphasis in history. She was a student teacher and substitute teacher in the La Crosse school district for one year.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to come back and teach in Geneseo!” said Ms. Bieneman, who will also serve as a golf assistant coach. “Middle school was where my passion for social studies really took off, and I'm very excited to share that enthusiasm with students through meaningful and engaging learning experiences. I look forward to making connections with students and supporting them as they grow!”
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to come back and teach in Geneseo!” said Ms. Bieneman, who will also serve as a golf assistant coach. “Middle school was where my passion for social studies really took off, and I'm very excited to share that enthusiasm with students through meaningful and engaging learning experiences. I look forward to making connections with students and supporting them as they grow!”
Please join us in welcoming Melody Parkinson, our new 4th grade teacher at Southwest Elementary. Ms. Parkinson recently graduated from St. Ambrose University with a degree in elementary education and an endorsement in English Language Arts. Throughout her college years, she spent time in numerous elementary schools and participated in a reading clinic where she tutored a student.
“I am beyond excited to start my teaching journey at Southwest, where I’ve been already so welcomed by everyone I’ve come across,” said Ms. Parkinson. “What drew me most to Geneseo was how care is integrated as a part of what makes their district who they are. Learning, teaching, and growing are all important but caring is what makes students continue to want to show up and learn. Creating an environment in the classroom where students feel they are valued is my constant goal in every classroom I’ve stepped into, and to have that be a common goal of the school is what made me want to be a part of such a caring and supportive school district.”
She added, “My teaching style is very student centered. I love guiding students through learning by encouraging them to express their interests, ideas, and be able to make those real world connections to what we are learning about. This keeps the students engaged and excited to learn, while also allowing me to get to know more about my students and build relationships with each of them. I can’t wait to have a great first year of learning and growing, while building relationships with my students as we go!”
“I am beyond excited to start my teaching journey at Southwest, where I’ve been already so welcomed by everyone I’ve come across,” said Ms. Parkinson. “What drew me most to Geneseo was how care is integrated as a part of what makes their district who they are. Learning, teaching, and growing are all important but caring is what makes students continue to want to show up and learn. Creating an environment in the classroom where students feel they are valued is my constant goal in every classroom I’ve stepped into, and to have that be a common goal of the school is what made me want to be a part of such a caring and supportive school district.”
She added, “My teaching style is very student centered. I love guiding students through learning by encouraging them to express their interests, ideas, and be able to make those real world connections to what we are learning about. This keeps the students engaged and excited to learn, while also allowing me to get to know more about my students and build relationships with each of them. I can’t wait to have a great first year of learning and growing, while building relationships with my students as we go!”
It’s once again time to begin introducing our new full-time certified staff for the coming school year, and first up is Anna Rinker. Ms. Rinker, who will get married next month and become Mrs. Freeman, will teach 5th grade at Southwest Elementary. She attended Sauk Valley Community College and went on to earn her elementary education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, then conducted her student teaching in multiple districts in Illinois and Wisconsin, including Erie Elementary School. She’s also worked with children as a Sunday school leader, vacation bible school leader, and childcare coordinator for a single mom/children support group in Morrison, Illinois.
“When I first visited this active and beautiful town, I looked over to my dad and told him that I couldn’t believe this hidden gem was only 40 minutes from my hometown in Morrison,” she said. “I could immediately feel the impact of community development, involvement, and pride and I, along with my soon to be husband who will also be on staff at Southwest Elementary, are so excited to move to and join the Geneseo community! Since I was young, I have always dreamed of being a teacher and found passion in serving others. I strive to hold the same qualities of the countless teachers that positively impacted my life in my classroom, in hopes my students can have this same opportunity. I am so excited to apply my knowledge working with families and students of all backgrounds to come alongside and support their goals and aspirations through the power of education.”
Please join us in welcoming the future Mrs. Freeman to Geneseo!
“When I first visited this active and beautiful town, I looked over to my dad and told him that I couldn’t believe this hidden gem was only 40 minutes from my hometown in Morrison,” she said. “I could immediately feel the impact of community development, involvement, and pride and I, along with my soon to be husband who will also be on staff at Southwest Elementary, are so excited to move to and join the Geneseo community! Since I was young, I have always dreamed of being a teacher and found passion in serving others. I strive to hold the same qualities of the countless teachers that positively impacted my life in my classroom, in hopes my students can have this same opportunity. I am so excited to apply my knowledge working with families and students of all backgrounds to come alongside and support their goals and aspirations through the power of education.”
Please join us in welcoming the future Mrs. Freeman to Geneseo!
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is officially open!
Families can now complete the entire online process and access updated handbooks, supply lists, medical requirements, and helpful navigational videos for both new and returning students.
Please ensure your student's registration is completed by Monday, August 10, ahead of our first day of school on Wednesday, August 12. Get started now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2026-27-school-year
Families can now complete the entire online process and access updated handbooks, supply lists, medical requirements, and helpful navigational videos for both new and returning students.
Please ensure your student's registration is completed by Monday, August 10, ahead of our first day of school on Wednesday, August 12. Get started now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2026-27-school-year
Looking for meaningful work that impacts the next generation? Geneseo CUSD 228 is now hiring for a variety of positions, including a Student Aide/Paraprofessional at Millikin Elementary, a Life Science teacher at Geneseo Middle School, and district-wide paraprofessionals and food service workers. Learn more about all of our employment opportunities and apply today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Geneseo Middle School is seeking a new 7th grade Life Science teacher for the 2026-27 school year! This position includes teaching five sections with two preparation periods each day. Various coaching and sponsor opportunities are also available for candidates interested in more actively involving themselves in our school community. Learn more and apply:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Congratulations to Makayla Edlefson and Nathan Dwyer on their cardboard art exhibits at the County 4-H Fair. Both received blue ribbons for their hard work, and Nathan received an additional State Fair Selection Ribbon for his tractor sculpture! Way to go GMS Artists!
The Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for June 11 has been postponed due to the forecast of severe weather in our area. The meeting has been rescheduled for next week.
New date/time: Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe tonight!
New date/time: Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe tonight!
Check out the exciting summer lineup at the Geneseo Public Library District with its "Plant A Seed, Read" program for kids ages 0 to 11 and 11-18! Take advantage of a summer packed with weekly story times, interactive crafts, and special highlights like "Music Time with Miss Tina" and a trackless train event. It is a fantastic, free way to keep your little ones engaged, learning, and reading all summer long. Head over to their website to view the full calendar of events and library hours: https://www.geneseo.lib.il.us/announcement/plant-a-seed-read
Track and Field Athletes from Geneseo Middle School medaled, PR'd, fought hard, and finished strong at IESA State this past weekend in Peoria, IL. Bradlee Larson was the 8th girls high jump state champ, with a number of her peers winning medals in a great showing for GMS!
https://results.shazamracing.com/meets/74233/teams/1670560
One of our favorite traditions is the graduation parade before the ceremony! Graduating students drive past all the elementary schools, middle school, and end up at the high school as the community cheers them on!
175 days of school are about to be in the books. It's a bittersweet day, sending 8th graders up to GHS, saying goodbye to some amazing retirees and staff who are leaving GMS, and putting a bow on a phenomenal year with our "Celebrate the Great" assembly! Happy summer break, GMS!
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week! These students were nominated by staff for their positive impact in the classroom!
Geneseo High School held its end of year staff retirement breakfast Thursday morning. Congratulations to our GHS retirees! Your years of service are greatly appreciated!
GMS Track and Field Athletes took a Walk of Champions this afternoon as they celebrate 3 Sectional Championships and get ready to head to the IESA State meet this Friday and Saturday. Good luck at State! #BeLEAF
A wonderful afternoon at Geneseo High School as we officially dedicated the Ted McAvoy Career and Technical Education Center!
GHS Vocational Director Travis Mackey introduced Mr. McAvoy, who shared career reflections and expressed deep gratitude for his colleagues, the community, and his wife, Marilyn.
The dedication also celebrated the bright future of the trades in our district. Mr. McAvoy took time to recognize GHS student Alex Davis for a remarkable milestone: completing the residential carpentry apprenticeship program and surpassing 4,000 hours of industry training.
Congratulations to Mr. McAvoy on this well-deserved honor, and to Alex for carrying on a proud tradition of excellence.
Learn more about Ted McAvoy's 35-year legacy as a shop teacher, vocational director, and principal: story:https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2558618
