We celebrate, honor and thank our nation's veterans for their willingness to sacrifice and serve.
Our 6th grade Class of 2031 is going to Medieval Times! Students raised enough funds selling pies and cookie dough to reserve a trip to Schaumburg, Illinois this spring for some jousting, feasting and fun. Congrats 6th grade.
Congrats to our students of the week. These students were recognized by staff for making a positive impact in the classroom.
Congratulations Jessica Jansen on receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion from Dr. Adam Brumbaugh today. Mrs. Jansen is the GMS and District 228 Head RN Nurse. She is a rock of knowledge and wisdom, a true servant leader, and that caring and kind nurse our kids need!
In honor of Veterans Day, Geneseo High School will host an assembly on November 11 at 10 a.m. for local vets and Aisle of Flag volunteers. Honorees and their families are invited to arrive at 9:40 a.m. for coffee and drinks and enter through the Performing Arts Center doors. If you have questions, please contact Tara Laingen (tlaingen@geneseoschools.org).
Under the instruction of Sam Bush and Missy Jackson, 7th grade geography students worked in groups to come up with a total of 46 designs for a new state flag. Their classmates voted to determine the top three, which have since been submitted to the State of Illinois. Learn more about the project: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1859044
Jessi Haars, Geneseo Middle School 7th grade ELA teacher, was nominated for and received a Maple Leaf Medallion. She was honored by her student, Hailey Olson, who nominated her for the award along with GMS principal, Mr. O'Dell. Congratulations to Mrs. Haars for displaying Teach - Learn - Care every day at GMS!
It's Election Day 2024 at GMS! All students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are casting their mock ballot for president at the GMS polling station today. Students learned about the candidates through discussion and conducting their own research, and then cast their vote for president. Crazy at is sounds, any 8th grader already 14 years old will be eligible to vote in 2028, wow! Special thank you to our Social Studies Teachers and Mrs. DePauw for giving students an exciting sneak preview into our election process.
Mrs. Ryerson's class had a great time hanging out with their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Vermost's class. They read books to their partner and had a fantastic time. Our Kindergarten students were definitely in awe of their older buddies and enjoyed the time as well.
GHS will be offering a fan bus for students to ride to Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the girls volleyball sectional. Cost for the ride is $10 and the bus will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the GHS front doors. Students will still need to purchase a ticket to get into the game ($8 at game or online). Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
We are thrilled to announce that four talented students from our high school choir program have qualified for the prestigious American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Honor Conference and Choir in Dallas, Texas! These exceptional young musicians, demonstrated outstanding skill during the audition process, earning them a place among the nation’s finest high school singers. Their hard work and commitment to excellence not only reflect their individual talents but also showcase the strength of our choir program. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing them shine on this national stage!
GHS held its "Student of the Quarter" celebration on Friday morning. Staff members nominated students "who make their day brighter" and joined those students and their parents/guardians for a special recognition breakfast.
We had quite the "hyped" day at GMS with 6th grade students combining Ancient Egyptian Sessions Day and the Red Ribbon Week character dress up day. Tons of energy and enthusiasm combined with lots of learning and fun through the day. Hopefully students still have the strength and motivation to go door to door for candy!
Geneseo Middle School 8th grade student, Eleanor George, was recently selected and honored at the Illinois Art Education Association Student Art Show. Over 600 artworks from around the state were submitted and only 43 were selected...and Eleanor's was one of them!!!
Her art will travel the state over the next year in a variety of venues for everyone to see. "I am so proud of her and applaud her for her accomplishment!" shared Mr. Hamilton, Eleanor's 7th grade art teacher.
Who says learning can't be fun!? Pictured are students working on letter formation using sand with Ms. Bolte, Mrs. Shaw-Pullman, and Mrs. Sancken.
Nothing like a middle school fall dance to bring smiles to faces. 300 7th and 8th graders Cupid Shuffled, Macarena'd, and just danced the night away in the GMS Machine Shed Friday night.
Congrats to our GHS Students of the Week. These students were nominated by staff for making a positive impact at GHS.
GMS 7th & 8th grade Cross Country competed at the IESA State Meet to wrap up a fantastic season and 7th & 8th grade bands had an early celebration with their annual Halloween concert with fun music and costumes too!!!
National Drug Take Back Day: Did you know that prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved to be abused or illegally sold? Stop by the Geneseo Police Department on October 26 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to drop off unwanted or expired medications, pills, patches, vaping devices and cartridges. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Tonight is the final evening rehearsal for the High School Marching Band. They will finish their season on Saturday at the University of Illinois Marching Band Championships. The band will be competing in class 3A against Mahomet Seymour, University High School (Normal), East Peoria High School and Highland High School. On Thursday at Bob Reade Field, they will run for the final time their show “Rapunzel” at 7:45 p.m. There are 14 seniors this year who will be signing their “TSOG” posters afterwards!
