GHS Announcements 2-21-24

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

 

 

Western Illinois University Visit:

Today, Western Illinois University will be visiting Geneseo High School during 7th period. Please remember to sign up before the visit in the Counseling Office.

 

Special Olympics Polar Plunge:

Respect is cool.... So come take the plunge for Special Olympics! We are looking for teams of 4 to take the Plunge on March 15th.  Minimum $5 per person, prizes awarded to the team with the best costume and most money raised. T-shirts are also on sale through February 21st via QR code on the flyer. Contact Sheila Puls or Megan VerStraete in Life Skills for any questions.


Character Crush Vote:

If you would like to vote in the library's Character Crush final survey this week, you can find the link on the library homepage or as a link from your ELA teacher. Prizes can be won by those who participate. You must vote by noon on Friday.

 

Seniors Open Campus Lunch:

The next Open Campus Lunch opportunity will be Friday, March 1st!

To qualify, you need to have a grade of D+ or higher in all classes and have no unserved discipline. Eligibility will be determined on Tuesday, February 27th. Eligibility notices will be distributed in the morning of Open Campus Lunch day, Friday, March 1st. Students who qualify will have additional time for lunch. If you receive a notice, please be sure to read it for your exact leaving and return times.

  

Silver Cord Opportunity:

Northside will be hosting a family math night on Tuesday, February 27th from 5:30 - 7:30.  Volunteers are needed.  Elementary students will be visiting a variety of stations promoting connection and mathematics.  The theme is “Carnival”.  If you are interested in volunteering please email Ashley Morey at  ashley.morey@geneseoschools.org

 

Blood Drive Sign-Up:

It’s not too late to sign up to donate blood. There are still 32 appointment times available. Check out the many posters around the school and choose your own appointment time by scanning the QR code. Each donation saves three lives. The drive will be held on Thursday, February 29, in the big gym. 16-year-olds are required to have a signed parent consent slip from the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.  For students who have already signed up or any student who is interested, please come to the blood donor workshop held Wednesday, February 21 during WIN in the Theatre. Our blood center rep will be here for valuable information about donating. Please plan to attend.  For further information see Mrs. Laingen or Mrs. Brewer.


 Here are the main dishes on our lunch lines:

Darnall's Diner

Turkey Gravy with Biscuit

Chicken Mash-Up Bowl 


Green Machine Grill

Hamburger

Cheeseburger

Bosco Sticks with Marinara Sauce 


Green & White Deli

Deli Sandwiches

Wraps

Chef Salads

Uncrustables