GHS Softball is thrilled to invite girls in 1st through 8th grades to join them for two days of softball fun and skill-building January 2 and 3, 2025 at the Geneseo Foundation Activity Center (GFAC). The camp fee is $35, which includes a camp t-shirt and invaluable instruction from our very own GHS softball players, dedicated coaches, and talented current and former college players. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1911495
Congratulations to the following GHS students for making All State in Band!
Jacob Berry - Trombone
Clara Huddleston - Bassoon
Addison McSparin - Clarinet
Elizabeth Mroz - Trumpet
Kara Sancken - Percussion
Joseph Versluis - Clarinet
Congrats to Elizabeth Mroz and Brady Hamer. They were selected by staff as out Elks December student of the month for outstanding character leadership skills.
Our GMS alumni who are in FFA at GHS worked magic through the summer and fall as their corn crop made GMS invisible from Ogden Avenue for almost five months. Now that harvest seems like a distant memory and it's a frozen plot, we'll look forward to them planting again next May. Stay warm everyone!!!
Southwest Elementary is searching for an Instructional Math Aide to assist teachers and work with individual students or in small groups. Learn more about that role and other openings within the Geneseo school district: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Life Skills classes at Northside had a great time on their field trip to the Festival of Trees. Lots of smiles and laughter to be had by all.
Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island for a 45-minute family concert for kids ages 0-7, where moving, grooving, and making noise is welcomed! Learn more and purchase tickets: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Give thanks for today’s blessings and tomorrow’s promise. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Our Exceptional Ed students played Kewanee today in a fun game of volleyball ! We had a unified team of exceptional ed and general ed students having fun together! Our students cheered loudly for both teams!
Today at GMS, 8th graders got their first taste of high school at our annual "Electives Fair." They met in our small gym with GHS Teachers and Student Leaders to learn and ask questions about the incredible elective course opportunities coming in 9th grade next year. The course selection and orientation process will begin in January, with more info coming to 8th grade families soon.
Congratulations to our most recent recipients of a Maple Leaf Medallion at Millikin Elementary. We would like to recognize Nurse Sara, Mrs. Hepner, Miss Rogers, and Miss V for their dedication to the students and staff at Millikin and for showing Teach - Learn - Care every day.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Taste of Preschool Event. The Taste of Preschool was the first of four parent opportunities for parents of our preschool students. Families got to enjoy some good food and then got to see a day in the life of a preschooler. Fun!
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week. These individuals were nominated by staff for the positive impact they have in their classroom.
Congrats to Colin Orwig and Kara Sancken on receiving the Elks Student of the Month for November. These students were nominated by staff for their outstanding character and work ethic in the classroom.
The Geneseo Police Department will be hosting its annual Christmas toy drive from December 1-9. Drop off new and unwrapped gifts (ages kindergarten to 12th grade) at the police department, Geneseo Middle School, or Reap & Sow Nutrition. Donations will be distributed throughout Geneseo's schools. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
To wrap up our Socktober sock drive, 5th grade welcomed a guest speaker from the Geneseo/Atkinson Food Pantry. We learned about all the items they provide to those in need in our community and were able to present them with over 2,000 pairs of socks due to our generous Millikin families. School nurses in all buildings will also receive a bag of socks for emergencies. It feels good to help others!
GMS honored and celebrated Veterans Day by listening to a special message read by Mr. Puls, a GMS 6th grade social studies teacher who is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Students and staff also recognized family members and friends who are or were Veterans by honoring them with stars including information such as their name, branch, rank, and any conflict during their service. Thank you to all who served and thanks to our GMS social studies teachers for helping our students understand why we honor our military veterans for their service.
Register your child for free books! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five. Enroll your child by visiting the front desk at the Geneseo Public Library (805 North Chicago Street). Signing up can only be done in person. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Geneseo High School celebrated and honored those who have served in the United States Armed Forces at a Veterans Day assembly on Monday morning. Read more and watch video of the assembly: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1869109
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month. These boys and girls have been doing an amazing job at Northside. We are so proud of their positive attitude, hard work, and kindness to others. This group is destined to do amazing things in the future.
