Merry Christmas to you and your family, and very best wishes for the New Year.
5th grade students read "Pay It Forward" by Catherine Ryan Hyde and decided to have a Penny War between classes to raise money for a charity. Each student researched and selected a charity to write a persuasive essay trying to convince their classmates their charity should be selected for the donation. The students raised $942.91! The charities selected were the American Cancer Society and the Iowa City Children's Hospital. The winning essays were from Lily Putnam, Sean Hayes, Adler VanOpdorp, Sofie Diebold and Brooke Herington. Congrats!!
Due to the current wintery mix of precipitation, freezing winds, and updated timeline from the National Weather Service this morning, Geneseo CUSD 228 will not be in session today. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In anticipation of a significant winter storm and in light of the National Weather Service’s weather advisory, we will be releasing students at 1 pm (1:10 pm for GMS) on Thursday afternoon, December 22.
All after-school activities and athletic practices for Thursday afternoon and evening are canceled. Additionally, there will be no afternoon preschool or SAFE on Thursday.
Any further announcements will be communicated to parents via school messenger and shared on GeneseoSchools.org, social media (Facebook and Twitter), and the usual news affiliates.
Thank you and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday break!
The Geneseo High School Concert Hall has been busy this week. All three elementary schools have their Christmas Programs this week. Here are some pictures of the Southwest 4th and 5th graders performing last night!
Geneseo High School Staff- Holiday Photo! What an awesome group of dedicated people!
3rd Grade students at Northside put on a Goods and Services Fair in the collaboration lab. Students did a great job presenting their product and we had lots of visitors from the community and school. Definitely some future sales people right here.
"Wrestling is a sport that’s for everyone," says Carley Rusk, head coach of the high school's new girls wrestling club.
“It doesn’t matter how athletic, fast or strong you are, there’s a spot for you," adds Rusk. "It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time on the mat or you’ve been on it for five years. We welcome everyone and encourage them to try something new. We want to help you, empower you, and ensure you have fun along the way.”
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/943991
Students in Foods class had a cake decorating contest!
Students from our CTE program visited Midwest Tech yesterday!
Some great wrestling action last night. Great job boys and girls! Big victory over UTHS!
Congratulations to our custodial “super sub,” Alice Smith, who is currently working at GMS and has been an amazing teammate since she retired. Thank you for your continued service to Geneseo Schools where you’re still making it easier to TEACH & LEARN because you CARE! Your Maple Leaf Medallion is well deserved.
It is with a heavy heart that we share plans to celebrate and honor the life of Geneseo High School senior Daniel Thompson, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 12.
A public visitation will be held from 1-5 pm on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Vandemore Funeral Home and Crematory in Geneseo (580 E Ogden Ave) and a funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, Dec. 19 at First Lutheran Church in Geneseo (114 E Main St).
Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/940167
These hard working 1st graders are working on "ch" words. It's so impressive to see much growth 1st graders make throughout the year with reading. The students and teachers should be very proud!
On a dark, cold and rainy December night, our 6th grade Choir and Band warmed the house at an incredible GMS Christmas Concert. Whether it’s Mr. Grinch, or Holiday Flutecake, our musicians and their amazing directors shined tonight!
Millikin Elementary is so close to reaching our fundraising goal to put in a new playground! This week, students are participating in a coin war to vote for their favorite color scheme. Thank you to the PTA for their organization and for the generosity of our community.
Students competing in a cake making contest today!
Geneseo High School Brass Ensemble. Practicing for upcoming holiday concert!
Preschool students at Northside are enjoying some time to be creative during Art Centers. Our students love using their imagination to create artwork.
The GMS Student Senate Christmas Toy Drive got some incredible help today from our very own Geneseo PD. Thanks for all the giving, kindness, and sacrificial service. Keep those gifts coming, GMS west entrance any time 3:30-7pm. The drive ends this Thursday 12/15.
