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!
GHS will again host a Dance Marathon this year. Over the years, our students have raised more than $80,000 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City and they are excited to start fundraising again. They have partnered with Texas Roadhouse in Davenport for a give back night on Monday, October 28 from 3-10 p.m. Simply print the attached image and present it with your check and 10% of your total food purchases will be donated to Dance Marathon. Thank you for supporting our students and this amazing organization!
During National Principals Month, we honor the architects of strong school communities—our principals! They inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Let’s give them the recognition they deserve! #ThankAPrincipal https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1828981
Don't forget to keep an eye on our "coming up" page on GeneseoSchools.org to see what is in the works! Included will be events like the GHS fall play (performances on Oct. 17, 19 and 20) and Girls Middle School Fall Summit (registration now open; begins Oct. 28), as well as book fairs, clubs, travel opportunities, and more! See what's coming up: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Congratulations to GHS English teacher Joleen Easley on receiving a Maple Leaf Medallion! Mrs. Easley (shown with Asst. Principal Brooke Emmerson) was nominated by one of her students. "She has overall been amazing, not just as a teacher, but also as a person. I truly appreciate all that she has done for me," the student wrote. Thanks for being a dedicated and caring educator, Mrs. Easley!
To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Geneseo schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 14-18. The fun and creative campaign theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1810736
GHS football players and cheerleaders went to elementary schools across the district this morning to pump them up for homecoming! The kids loved seeing the hs students there!
Geneseo High School is celebrating homecoming with a "Viva Las Vegas" theme and spirit week that includes a pep rally on Thursday, parade and football games on Friday, and dance on Saturday: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1807346
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Jill Harrington at GHS for being nominated for a Maple Leaf Medallion! She has been with the district for over 17 years! She is an absolute rock star and we are very grateful for all she does for our students, staff, and parents!
Thank you to all of our custodians for keeping our schools clean and safe. Your hard work truly makes a difference in creating a welcoming environment for learning and you are vital to our school community!
Congratulations to GHS students Dylan Gehl and Caroline Girten for receiving the "Sons of American Revolution" and "Daughters of American Revolution" Award! These awards recognize and reward high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
“This opportunity absolutely means the world to me," says Kyle Bess, Geneseo's new head varsity baseball coach. "It feels like I've kind of grown up with this place, from being a 24-year-old teacher to someone who is pretty established. Now, it’s a new start to something again and that will be an exciting challenge.” Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1794262
GHS will host its annual job fair and career expo on December 13 at the GFAC. “It’s been really encouraging to see how well this event has been received by workplaces in and around our community,” said the event's organizer, Travis Mackey. Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1784270
The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools recently published its first issue of The Prairie Career Advocate, and in it, featured Geneseo High School's Career and Technical Education Center: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1776156
The Geneseo FFA Chapter is celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week, which takes place September 15 -21. Geneseo’s FFA Safety Committee created a safety display that is located next to Casey's on College Avenue. It also partnered with Prairie State Tractor to make a safety video. Learn more and watch the video: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1773365
Support our GHS volleyball team and help fight Type 1 diabetes! Join us on Wednesday, September 18 for an exciting evening as our volleyball teams take on Orion. Freshman & Sophomore starts at 5 p.m. and Varsity begins at 6 p.m. This event is not just about the games—it's also a chance to raise crucial funds for Breakthrough T1D which funds Type 1 diabetes research. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
The Geneseo school district is hiring! Learn more and apply now for a variety of roles, including the high school's food service team, SAFE Supervisor and SAFE Aide (Southwest), and coaching positions within the GHS baseball program: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
We will never forget.
The fall play this year is “Down to Earth,” a comedy in which two full-fledged angels descend to earth to pick up two elderly souls. Performances will be on Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets will only be available at the door for $10 each. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars