Happy Labor Day! To everyone who puts the work in, you are appreciated. And to those who work in our schools, an extra thanks to you!
LOTS of amazing learning opportunities this week at GMS! From chicken fajitas in FACS, to cycling in adaptive PE, to "book tastings" in 6th grade ELA, our students and staff are in full swing. Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Labor Day weekend!!!
There is a lot going on throughout District #228! This new page will highlight some of what’s coming up. New items on this page will also be shared on our live feed, which can be viewed on our website and mobile app. Check back often for the latest information!
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
There will be a freshman mixer tonight from 4-5 p.m. for freshmen in the GHS tennis court pavilion before the football game. The F/S game against Alleman starts at 5 and the varsity game versus Noble/Comer begins at 7 p.m.
Geneseo's football team hasn’t experienced too many big changes over the last five-plus decades, but it will take the field on Friday with a new head coach, a new offense and a new defense: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1734025
Boy was it a hot one at Millikin Elementary today! But was it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk?
6th grade ELA students visited Mrs. Herlyn's and Mrs. Britt's "Book Tasting Cafe" today, previewing 3 graphic novels and helping to select their class read. What a way to make reading engaging and fun!
The Class of 2026 will be selling football t-shirts for $15 each at the Green Machine’s season opener on Friday, August 30. Stop by the sales table near the concession stand from 6:30 to 8:00 to get yours!
GMS Girls Volleyball kicked off their fall season against Colona in the Geneseo Machine Shed tonight. The 7th girls lost in a couple hard fought games but the 8th girls won big. Great job girls!
We are hiring! Apply now for a variety of positions, including Ladders Parent Coordinator, Head Freshman Baseball Coach, GMS Study Hall Paraprofessional/Bus Monitor, SAFE Aide and SAFE Supervisor. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
The 4th annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Geneseo High School’s Bob Reade Field from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to the public and free for those who want to participate. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1705567
GHS Student Section themes for Friday night football games.
GMS Golfers had a great round out at the Geneseo Country Club this evening. They took on Putnam County in what turned out to be a fantastic evening with GMS winning the match. "We Are... GMS!"
Geneseo High School is looking to fill multiple coaching positions within its baseball program for the 2024-25 school year, including the roles of Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Head Sophomore Baseball Coach. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1723433
Four seats for the Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 Board of Education will be on the ballot during the Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025. Learn about the process, key dates, and Geneseo's current BOE: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1720990
Geneseo High School’s football program will kick off its 2024 campaign with a scrimmage against Pleasant Valley High School (Iowa) on August 23 at Bob Reade Field. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1715627
"We are... GMS!" We rolled out a ton of spirit and energy at GMS today in the first day of our 2024-25 school year. Welcome to the classes of 2029, 2030, and 2031, it's gonna be a great year!
Join us in welcoming Shay Moorman, who is Geneseo Middle School’s new art teacher. "Giving students the tools and knowledge they need to create art and experiment in a way that reflects themselves inspires me to keep teaching," says Shay. "I hope I can continue equipping students with what they need and create an environment in my classroom that makes them feel safe to explore, make mistakes, and grow as artists and people."
The 2024-25 school year kicked off with an amazing turnout for Open House tonight across all our schools. We owe a huge thanks to our custodial and maintenance teams, as well as our secretaries, tech team, and all our educators for making this first event of 24-25 a big success. We'll see everyone Wednesday morning!
We are happy to welcome Michelle Westerdale, the new school counselor at Geneseo High School. "I look forward to supporting students as they navigate life's journey in the present and cast a vision and set goals to move forward boldly towards their future plans," says Michelle. "I'm honored to serve in the Geneseo community."
