Geneseo High School is inviting local veterans to attend and be honored at a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 10. Veterans interested in attending should enter through the library lobby doors (700 N. State St.) at 7:30 a.m. The assembly will begin at 8:00 a.m. and include a keynote speaker, guest introductions, and special music selections by the high school band and choir. The assembly will begin at 8:00 a.m. and include a keynote speaker, guest introductions, and special music selections by the high school band and choir. For questions, please contact Tara Laingen (tlaingen@geneseoschools.org).
Congratulations to Northside's October Students of the Month. These students have done an amazing job being respectful, kind, and hardworking. Bright futures are ahead for these young leaders.
Our Grow Your Own students visited Western Illinois University today as part of "Future Teachers Day"! WIU is a partner with our program who award our students 4 hours of articulated college credit upon enrollment at their university.
Geneseo High School is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to work in its Guidance Department, and a Paraprofessional to assist special education teachers and students. Learn more about both roles and apply today:
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
The 23-24 GMS performance season kicked off tonight at our annual 7th and 8th grade Halloween Concert. Jazz band warmed up the crowd, then the 7th, 8th, and combined bands knocked it out of the park.
Congratulations to Geneseo Middle School, which has been recognized by the Illinois Elementary School Association for exemplifying outstanding sportsmanship!
A huge thank you to the Geneseo Fire Department for providing some great information for our students during Fire Safety Week. Needless to say, there are a few preschool students who want to be firefighters when they grow up.
GMS is in year two of our Student Workshop program, with trained student-leaders supporting their peers who may be struggling in courses like Math, ELA, Geography or Science. These students are building a culture of humility and service during Workshop time every day 8th period!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kotovsky and Mrs. Young! Both received a Maple Leaf Medallion this week and both were nominated by students. Learn how you can nominate someone: https://gcsdstaff.org/brumbaugh/maple-leaf-medallion/
Join us in celebrating Principal Appreciation Week from Oct. 15-21 and Principal Appreciation Day on Oct. 20!
“Our principals are among the best in the state,” stated Superintendent Dr. Adam Brumbaugh. “We are fortunate to have them in our district and I am blessed to get to work with them.”
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1291394
1st Grade students built homecoming floats with their 3rd Grade mentors. Students had a blast while working together using their creative minds.
1st Grade students worked on building homecoming floats with their 3rd Grade mentors. All of the students had a blast working together and created some amazing homecoming floats. We will probably see those ideas in the parade in a few years.
GMS Cross Country Girls and Boys finished an amazing run at IESA State in Normal IL today. Our teams both placed 2nd at Sectionals, with the girls placing 21st and boys 17th at state. Congratulations on a phenomenal season!
The Machine Shed rocked it on Friday night with 300 middle schoolers dancing the night away. We Partied in the USA, Macarenad, Cupid and Cha Cha Shuffled, Wabbled left and right, and had a really great time. #gmsfalldance
Over a hundred 6th, 7th and 8th graders were rewarded today for reaching their Math skills MAP Accelerator targets in September. They had the choice of fun and games in the gym with friends, or free and phone time, but every one of them earned it. Keep up the math skills building GMS!
3rd Grade students using noodles to take an exercise break by doing cardio drumming.
Amber Berthoud, our Geneseo Middle School Resource Officer, was honored with a Maple Leaf Medallion presented by Dr. Brumbaugh. Congratulations to Officer Berthoud and thanks to her for being dedicated to building relationships with students, parents, and staff. Additionally, she helps to keep us safe each day so all GMS stakeholders can TEACH, LEARN, and CARE!!!
Thank you to the Geneseo Fire Department for leading our K-2 students through fire safety activities. We appreciate your involvement in our schools!
Performances for Geneseo High School’s fall play, “Little Women,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, in the DePauw Theatre at GHS. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 each (cash and credit cards accepted). Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1281147
To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 9-13, 2023.
The fun and creative campaign theme, “Level Up with School Lunch,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom.
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1275946
