The weather was perfect and the students had an absolute blast. A huge shoutout to everyone who made the 3-5 grade field day a huge success. It doesn't get much better than this.
We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we remember their courage, integrity and selflessness. #MemorialDay
Thursday was Orientation day for the class of 2031 up at GMS. We had an unbelievable time singing, eating, listening and laughing with our incoming 6th graders. Kids enjoyed some intense field day activities, then headed to GMS to practice locks, take tours of the school, have some Q&A with 8th grade leaders, and eat a "big kid" middle school lunch. We can't wait for 2024-25 so we can welcome these amazing students to GMS!
GMS 7th grade math teacher, Ms. Katherine Wohrley, was recently honored with a Maple Leaf Medallion presented by Dr. Brumbaugh. Two students nominated Ms. Wohrley for her dedication to helping them better understand new math concepts. Congratulations to you for your display of TEACH - LEARN - CARE of the highest order at GMS each day Ms. Wohrley!!!
As our 6th graders head out on our annual trip to Medieval Times today, here's some pics of their catapult engineering and launching in science classes this past week.
Congratulations to our GMS MAP Accelerator reward winners for Semester 2. These students practiced math skills and showed growth at a high level all semester long, receiving McDonalds or Walmart gift cards for their grit and success.
Don’t forget! With Summer EBT, your family may be able to receive $120 for groceries per eligible school-aged child this summer. Learn more about this new program on Geneseo Food Service’s website: https://dist228foodservice.com/index.php?sid=1567184377149&page=summer
As the first year of instruction at Geneseo High School’s state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education Center winds down, the district’s vocational curriculum is more robust than ever and interest in those courses has reached an all-time high. Read the full story: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1609355
GMS band director, Mrs. Hawkins, and 7th grade science teacher, Mrs. VanOpdorp, were BOTH honored by their students with Maple Leaf Medallions. Our students are so grateful for their dedication to TEACH - LEARN - CARE each day at GMS! Way to go Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. VanOpdorp!!!
It's almost Go Time! 8th graders visited GHS today to meet and learn from Mr. Ryerson, Mrs. Emmerson, and Mr. Mosier, as well as some awesome Link Crew student leaders. They got a tour of the school, asked great questions, and got their first really cool taste of high school.
Our annual Graduation Parade! Graduating seniors are escorted around town and drive by their old elementary schools and middle school!
We are all set for one of our favorite days of the year! Graduation 🎓!
Parade starts at 1:00 pm
Ceremony starts at 3:00 pm
Middle School Track and Field athletes started with a Walk of Champions at GMS on Thursday, and are now medaling all over the place at IESA State in Peoria. Check out the results here: https://results.shazamracing.com/meets/38043. Megan, Madison and Ali all medaled in pole vault, Addi, Jayden and Jackson medaled in shot put, Micah medaled in 400, and Alivia, Olivia, Isaac and more are running, throwing and jumping their best! The magic continues tomorrow.
Some unique lessons this week at GMS including "screaming gummy bears" during a demonstration in 8th grade science classes. 6th grade students took part in a simulation activity while studying the "Black Death" of bubonic plague during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Congratulations to AJ Weller on being named a co-winner of the prestigious Don Morris Memorial Award! The award was created in memory of Morris to honor student-athletes in the Western Big 6 Conference that excel in multiple sports, school and community activities. It's a well deserved honor for a young man who represents our community and school so well.
Geneseo High School’s Agriculture Department has released its 2023-24 annual report, which looks at the local FFA organization, ag courses and facilities at GHS, career and leadership events, and more. Learn more and view the report: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1587331
Thank you to James Zahara, meteorologist at WQAD, for bringing "The Beast" to Millikin. Third grade students loved expanding their knowledge on climate and weather and touring "The Beast."
Det. Steines and social worker Mrs. Norberg were nominated for a Maple Leaf Medallion by a fellow colleague for their quick response and care for a GHS student! They are always there to help in any way they can!
Congratulations to 8th graders Fritz Bolme, Colin Roemer, and Taeton Chirchir on winning the Geneseo Rotary Club's U.S. Constitution Essay Contest. Fritz was 1st place and won $300, Colin was 2nd and won $200, and Taeton was 3rd and won $100. They each worked with their 8th grade US History Teachers, Mr. Mitchell and Mr. McAvoy, to write about what the Constitution means to them and their families.
Update: Phenomenal performances by all grades 6-12 bands this evening at the 65th annual All Unit Band Concert. We are blessed to live in a community with music so sweet!
Best of luck to all GMS & GHS musicians and directors as they just completed their rehearsal for tonight's 65th annual ALL UNIT CONCERT in the GHS gymnasium beginning at 6:30!
