A phenomenal debate took place in 7th grade ELA classes this week, where Mrs. Haars' and Mrs. Schmidt's classes combined to engage in Socratic Seminars on 4 different historical disasters. Students researched a historical disaster like Titanic, then used evidence to prepare and defend an argument for causes, who's at fault, and avoiding a disaster. Students then assessed themselves and their peers on meeting a variety of standards-based learning targets in reading, writing and speaking and listening.
Geneseo High School held its "Student Leadership Breakfast" this morning. Thanks to all our student leaders!
Congratulation to senior student Taylor Davis who received the "Outstanding Young Women in Chemistry" award. There are only 102 recipients nationwide!
The Geneseo High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams, along with the Geneseo Community Tennis Association and United States Tennis Association, will host a National Tennis Night Out at the GHS tennis courts (700 N. State St.) on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about the free event and book your spot now:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1090039
Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801 is searching for a new cross-categorical teacher for the 2023-24 school year to be placed at Millikin Elementary in Geneseo. Learn more and apply: https://www.hscsed.org/domain/52
Geneseo High School's Tara Laingen has been awarded a Maple Leaf Medallion following a nomination by a student, Seth McIntire-Ball. Seth calls her an "outstanding teacher" and adds, "She is always making sure we are on the same page and that we understand everything that is going on. She is supportive of my future. Mrs. Laingen deserves this because she is such an amazing person and I want to recognize that." Thank you, Seth, for the nomination, and congratulations to Mrs. Laingen!
Geneseo High School has hired Ryan Hill to be its new varsity boys’ basketball head coach.
“Geneseo is a tight community that cares about its sports and when it comes to basketball, we hope to build on what’s already there,” said Hill. “I am optimistic everyone will be excited for a new opportunity and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to work. I’m going to be dedicated to our program and we’ll get as many kids as possible into the gym to get started. Hopefully, we’ll enjoy some success in the years to come.”
Read the full story: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1089013
Congratulations to Millikin 4th Grade Teacher, Mrs. George for earning a Maple Leaf Medallion. Mrs. George was nominated for her creativity in creating real-world and applicable mathematics lessons for her students.
GMS Students, GMS PE Teachers, and The American Heart Challenge - Jump Rope for Heart - raised $5,001 for heart disease research and medical treatments. Just another example of our students putting service above self. Teach Learn Care!
Outstanding music performed Monday night at the Geneseo School's 5th grade Recorder Concert. Honors Band and Beginner Band both showcased the incredible talent and program that Geneseo Bands demonstrate every year, while 5th grade musicians took the first step in their musical journey.
GHS is searching for a new Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor. Learn more about the roles and other part-time and full-time jobs in the district by visiting GeneseoSchools.org's employment page:
https://geneseoskyward.org:448/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
Geneseo Middle School hosted our 3rd Annual Career Fair for 8th grader students on Friday, April 21st. Students met and spoke with dozens of local Geneseo businesses, state and local police, states attorney, Chanel 8 Weather Team, John Deere welding, and more in this first step in their journey for Career Readiness. Thank you, sincerely, to all the businesses and guests who joined us for this great event with our students.
Grounds Day at GMS was a huge success, with over 50 students, parents and staff helping to make GMS and the Walking Track beautiful. Thank you to all our volunteers for coming out tonight and rocking it in only 3 hours. #BeLeaf
Southwest 3rd - 5th grade students earned tickets during Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing last week for putting forth their best effort. Pictured are the students who won the raffle items. Congratulations!
GHS junior Bella McDaniel was awarded a Maple Leaf Medallion by Brooke Emmerson, assistant principal at the high school, for demonstrating the values of Teach - Learn - Care. Bella was nominated by GMS counselor Amy Feely for starting a student group called Delivered at the middle school, where she works with students to teach lessons on self-awareness, coping skills, and friendships. Mrs. Feely says, "Bella is patient, a great listener, and teaches these students valuable skills." Congrats, Bella!
Every student at Northside gets a free book throughout the year through the PTA Celebration Book Club Event. Students are eager and excited to read their new book. Thank you to the PTA for your great support and helping increase our students love for reading.
Performances for this year's spring musical, Seussical™, will take place this week at GHS. Tickets for the upbeat, family-friendly show featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are $15 each and can be purchased online or at the door. Our cast, crew and orchestra hope to see you at one of the four performances: Thursday (6 p.m. curtain), Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.). Buy tickets now: https://www.vancoevents.com/BTYI
GMS welcomed are newest families with Incoming 6th grade Parent Night. 6th grade Teachers, Counselors, and Admin were on hand to help parents and students start the transition to middle school with a presentation, some stories, and a mini open house. All info that was shared tonight is on the middle school website.
Millikin 5th Grade classes were each awarded A Project Jack Grant for $250 to complete a Pay-It-Forward project. The Iowa Realtor's Association sponsors Project Jack in honor of Jack Lindaman. Millikin fifth graders chose to use grant money to purchase needed items for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's hospital because of the personal connections several of our students have with this amazing hospital. Students worked in groups to create a list of items to purchase and researched which stores have the best value. Once items arrive students will package items to be delivered to Iowa City.
2nd Grade students at Northside had a blast ending up their measurement unit with some hands on learning. They got to measure their classmates length in inches and feet.
