The Geneseo Dementia Task Force is hosting its 2nd Annual Mindful Strides 5K and 2 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5. The event also offer a Kids Stride for those who register. Please consider coming out with family and friends to participate in supporting those we know who are living with dementia or caregiving for a loved one with dementia. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
With the retirement of Jon Murray after more than three decades as Geneseo’s boys’ wrestling head coach, one of the best programs in Illinois is now looking for a new leader. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2070966
GHS held its annual Blood Drive today! Thanks to all the workers and to those who donated!
The Illinois High School Association's partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering a 20% discount throughout all Illinois stores from Feb. 21-24 to help you gear up for the season! Learn more and get the coupon, which is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Due to the winter storm warning for Wednesday, there will be no school for Geneseo on February 12, 2025. The make-up day will be on April 21, 2025. There will be no evening activities on Wednesday.
Ladders to Learning will be holding preschool screening dates for the 2025-26 school year on March 10, 11 and 12 at First Congregational Church in Geneseo. Appointment scheduling begins Feb. 19. To make an appointment, contact Angela Krause, Preschool Parent Coordinator, at (309) 945-0614. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/ladders-to-learning-preschool
Sign up to save a life, or better yet, save three! Did you know that each blood donation saves three lives? Geneseo High School's annual blood drive, which is open to community members, will be held on Thursday, February 27 in the main gym. Learn more and schedule your appointment to donate: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
“The atmosphere was amazing and everyone truly enjoyed themselves,” said Megan Miller, who teaches health and physical education at GHS and organized the game. “I am so proud of all of the students working together in Unified PE, as well as all of the students who came to the gym for our basketball game to positively cheer on their classmates.”
Read more about the recent unified basketball game: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/2021199
From Feb. 14-17, DICK'S Sporting Goods is offering the families of the Illinois Elementary School Association a 20% off discount throughout the store. Grab the items needed for the season and all the other gear you have been wanting too! The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout: https://www.iesa.org/temp/25_dicks_winter_coupon.pdf
Congratulations to our GHS Robotics team on a great season! At Peoria this past weekend the team placed 13th out of 25 teams. The team also won the Design Award!
We had a great Unified Basketball Game vs our friends from Moline! Our Exceptional Ed students on both teams did outstanding and our students and staff did a great job cheering on both teams! Teach, Learn, Care!
Due to the anticipated freezing rain later this afternoon, the Geneseo School District will be dismissing today (February 5, 2025) one hour early. SAFE will not be in session. All after school activities for tonight are cancelled.
National School Counseling Week 2025 is being celebrated this week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. Thank you to our school counselors and social workers: at GHS, Kathy Buysse, Korie Norberg, Katy Taylor, Michelle Westerdale, Hilary Anselmi (registrar); Amy Feely, Kate Reed, Jill Woulf (GMS); Samantha Mathew (Millikin); Denise Ford (Northside); Julia Stevens (Southwest).
Geneseo's schools are now hiring for the 2025-26 school year! We are looking for a new Administrative Assistant at Northside Elementary, as well as a high school Spanish teacher and middle school Science teacher. Learn more about these roles and other certified positions: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Ten new honorees will be introduced as members of the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Geneseo High School DePauw Theater. Speakers will include several of the 2025 Class and you will be amazed at the accomplishments of so many incredible GHS graduates! Learn more by visiting the event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ8FyziQk/) or emailing tmackey@geneseoschools.org.
The Geneseo Park District's winter/spring activity guide offers something for everyone! Learn more about what's available: https://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/activity-guides
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!
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.
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.
