National School Counseling Week 2025 is being celebrated this week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. Thank you to our school counselors and social workers: at GHS, Kathy Buysse, Korie Norberg, Katy Taylor, Michelle Westerdale, Hilary Anselmi (registrar); Amy Feely, Kate Reed, Jill Woulf (GMS); Samantha Mathew (Millikin); Denise Ford (Northside); Julia Stevens (Southwest).
Geneseo's schools are now hiring for the 2025-26 school year! We are looking for a new Administrative Assistant at Northside Elementary, as well as a high school Spanish teacher and middle school Science teacher. Learn more about these roles and other certified positions: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month. We are so proud of these students for their hard work and great attitude at school. We will celebrate with a breakfast honoring those students on Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 A.M. Congratulations!!!!
Ten new honorees will be introduced as members of the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Geneseo High School DePauw Theater. Speakers will include several of the 2025 Class and you will be amazed at the accomplishments of so many incredible GHS graduates! Learn more by visiting the event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ8FyziQk/) or emailing tmackey@geneseoschools.org.
Join the Geneseo Park District's new Geneseo Middle School Swim Team (6th through 8th grade students) and compete against local schools! No experience required. This program is coached by an IHSA and USA Swimming Certified Coach. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/swim-team
The Geneseo Park District's winter/spring activity guide offers something for everyone! Learn more about what's available: https://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/activity-guides
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated by staff for having a positive impact on staff and peers in the classroom!
GMS 8th grade students watched and participated in a demonstration of physical properties of compounds and the chemical reactions when alcohol vapor is ignited in their science classes. Students and teachers then discussed what they watched and heard when the vapor burned and what byproducts were left behind.
GHS students are once again raising funds and awareness through Dance Marathon for Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. By dining-in at Geneseo's Culver's on Tuesday, February 4 from 5-8 p.m., you can help, as 10% of sales will go towards the GHS Dance Marathon!
Our 3-5 grade students had a great time learning from Dr. Brooks Gibbs on Monday afternoon. Dr. Gibbs preaches how to be emotionally resilient, even when confronted by others who are unkind. A big thank you to David Harris and the Henry County Mental Health Alliance for helping to support this opportunity! One of the pictures is three of our fifth grade students who volunteered to take part in the assembly.
Current 8th graders interested in playing high school football in fall of 2025 should follow the QR code and complete the linked Google Form. The information entered will be used to communicate details on summer camps, summer lifting, and other football program updates. Note: You must use your @geneseoschools.org email address to complete this form.
The Class of 2029 (current 8th graders) welcomed GHS counselors to GMS on Thursday as they took their first step towards their freshman year of high school. Counselors shared the opportunities and process for course scheduling next year. Parents are welcome to learn more by attending the Freshman Parent Orientation on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the GHS Concert Hall. Scheduling will be open on Skyward from February 3-10.
Current 8th grade students interested in GHS cheer during the 2025-26 school year are invited to a cheer clinic on Saturday, February 22 at the GHS main gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here you will learn the basics for GHS cheer tryouts with our own GHS cheerleaders!
Please wear athletic clothing/gym shoes (hair back and no jewelry) and bring a water bottle. Tryout dates will be announced at a later date. There is no cost to attend! Register now through February 17: https://forms.gle/K3Kab13onYVGLTX6A
GHS is once again hosting Dance Marathon to raise money for Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Students interested in signing up to be a dancer can register now (https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=6580) for your donor drive account to start raising money. Students must raise $25 to be able to attend the big event on March 8 (6-10 p.m.). If you raise your money by February 21, you will be guaranteed a free t-shirt for the event! Please email Sara Bertelsen (sbertelsen@geneseoschools.org), Ryan Kelly (rkelly@geneseoschools.org), or Mandy Kelly (akelly@geneseoschools.org) with any questions.
Due to the forecasted wind chills for Tuesday morning, there will be no school for Geneseo on January 21. Our make-up day will be Monday, February 17. Please stay warm and be safe!
GHS held its Student of the Quarter breakfast celebration on Friday morning. As Principal Tom Ryerson said, “These students all make a staff member’s day brighter!”
GMS 8th grade students in Mrs. Hanson's science class have been studying atomic theory. Today they simulated Rutherford’s Gold Foil experiment with marbles, attempting to "see inside" the structure of an atom.
Geneseo's school district is searching for new teachers for the 2025-26 school year! We will be hiring for the following subjects/buildings: Spanish (GHS), History (GMS), Instructional Coach (District), Kindergarten (Millikin), Physical Education (GHS), Science (GMS). Learn more and apply: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Attention Geneseo High School's Class of 2025! 🎓 Don’t miss out on local scholarship opportunities to help fund your education—applications are open now! 💸 Learn more, apply and take the next step toward your future: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/hs/page/local-scholarships
Mastermind is a team-building and problem solving race! Students work together to “crack the code” - lots of quick thinking, sprinting, & problem solving! 4th Grade students at Northside were loving this game!
