GHS students are once again raising funds and awareness through Dance Marathon for Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. By dining-in at Geneseo's Culver's on Tuesday, February 4 from 5-8 p.m., you can help, as 10% of sales will go towards the GHS Dance Marathon!
Our 3-5 grade students had a great time learning from Dr. Brooks Gibbs on Monday afternoon. Dr. Gibbs preaches how to be emotionally resilient, even when confronted by others who are unkind. A big thank you to David Harris and the Henry County Mental Health Alliance for helping to support this opportunity! One of the pictures is three of our fifth grade students who volunteered to take part in the assembly.
Current 8th graders interested in playing high school football in fall of 2025 should follow the QR code and complete the linked Google Form. The information entered will be used to communicate details on summer camps, summer lifting, and other football program updates. Note: You must use your @geneseoschools.org email address to complete this form.
The Class of 2029 (current 8th graders) welcomed GHS counselors to GMS on Thursday as they took their first step towards their freshman year of high school. Counselors shared the opportunities and process for course scheduling next year. Parents are welcome to learn more by attending the Freshman Parent Orientation on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the GHS Concert Hall. Scheduling will be open on Skyward from February 3-10.
Current 8th grade students interested in GHS cheer during the 2025-26 school year are invited to a cheer clinic on Saturday, February 22 at the GHS main gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here you will learn the basics for GHS cheer tryouts with our own GHS cheerleaders!
Please wear athletic clothing/gym shoes (hair back and no jewelry) and bring a water bottle. Tryout dates will be announced at a later date. There is no cost to attend! Register now through February 17: https://forms.gle/K3Kab13onYVGLTX6A
GHS is once again hosting Dance Marathon to raise money for Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Students interested in signing up to be a dancer can register now (https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=6580) for your donor drive account to start raising money. Students must raise $25 to be able to attend the big event on March 8 (6-10 p.m.). If you raise your money by February 21, you will be guaranteed a free t-shirt for the event! Please email Sara Bertelsen (sbertelsen@geneseoschools.org), Ryan Kelly (rkelly@geneseoschools.org), or Mandy Kelly (akelly@geneseoschools.org) with any questions.
Due to the forecasted wind chills for Tuesday morning, there will be no school for Geneseo on January 21. Our make-up day will be Monday, February 17. Please stay warm and be safe!
GHS held its Student of the Quarter breakfast celebration on Friday morning. As Principal Tom Ryerson said, “These students all make a staff member’s day brighter!”
GMS 8th grade students in Mrs. Hanson's science class have been studying atomic theory. Today they simulated Rutherford’s Gold Foil experiment with marbles, attempting to "see inside" the structure of an atom.
Geneseo's school district is searching for new teachers for the 2025-26 school year! We will be hiring for the following subjects/buildings: Spanish (GHS), History (GMS), Instructional Coach (District), Kindergarten (Millikin), Physical Education (GHS), Science (GMS). Learn more and apply: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Attention Geneseo High School's Class of 2025! 🎓 Don’t miss out on local scholarship opportunities to help fund your education—applications are open now! 💸 Learn more, apply and take the next step toward your future: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/hs/page/local-scholarships
Mastermind is a team-building and problem solving race! Students work together to “crack the code” - lots of quick thinking, sprinting, & problem solving! 4th Grade students at Northside were loving this game!
GMS 6th grade student, Amelia Anderson, nominated her ELA teacher, Mrs. Shelly Britt, to be honored with a Maple Leaf Medallion. "Mrs. Britt is so kind, very positive, and she has encouraging things in her classroom to help us be better people," said Amelia.
Congratulations to Mrs. Britt for her commitment to TEACH - LEARN - CARE at GMS each day!
GIANT day for GMS wrestlers and coaches hosting their tournament @ GHS today!!! A special THANK YOU to all workers, volunteers, officials, parents, and fans for their support! Best of luck to everyone involved and have a FANTASTIC DAY!!! GO LEAFS!
GHS Girls Basketball's annual Pink Zone Game will take place on January 23! Head Coach Scott Hardison and his team are encouraging fans to participate by purchasing Pink Zone t-shirts. All funds raised during this event will stay local to help assist local breast cancer support groups. Purchase your shirts now -- the store will close on January 12: https://mangomerch.chipply.com/geneseo_pink_zone_2025/
Congratulations to the Southwest December Learning Ticket recipients! These students were caught demonstrating outstanding learning behavior. Keep up the great work!
Millikin 4th graders were challenged to see if they could collect cards during the holiday season from each state and they did it! What a fun, community-building activity!
Happy 2025! GMS kicked off the new year and second semester with a welcome back all-school assembly on Monday. Students and staff got the pleasure of some Dad-jokes, enjoyed a performance from our music team and student leaders, recognized student achievements from the fall, and reset expectations with our GMS LEAF Skills and Awards. We're off to a fantastic 2025!
As our Board of Education searches for a new superintendent, we are seeking input from the community that the BOE and Illinois Association of School Boards will use to promote the position. Take a brief survey to share your thoughts: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1932743
Here’s to a year filled with growth, learning, and new opportunities. Wishing our students, staff, and community a joyful and successful 2025!
