Geneseo High School held its "Students of the Quarter" breakfast celebration this morning for third quarter. Teachers nominate students "Who make their day brighter!" Students and their parents/guardians have a nice breakfast with our staff and are recognized. Congrats to all!
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin on April 15 and close on May 10. For FAQs about the online process, a video tutorial, and other resources, visit GeneseoSchools.org: https://www.geneseoschools.org/o/geneseo/page/register-for-the-2024-25-school-year
The GHS Jazz Show will take place this Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. General admission tickets (no reserve seating) will be sold at the door for $8 each with cash, check or debit/credit cards all accepted. Come enjoy a great night of jazz from our Middle School and High School Jazz Bands and Choirs in our Concert Hall!
Best wishes for a joyous Easter weekend filled with love and happiness.
Geneseo High School yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year are on sale now through April 7. Learn more, place your order, and view previous GHS yearbooks dating back to 1942: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1526945
There will be no school on Friday, March 29. A reminder that there was a change in the school calendar and school will be in session on Monday, April 1. Thank you!
Tickets are now on sale for the spring musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Come see Belle, The Beast, Gaston, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip and all your favorite characters live on stage from April 25-28: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1521629
Congratulations to Geneseo's Larry Johnsen Jr. for being inducted to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame!
Senior Emma DeBaene was recognized by GHS Principal Tom Ryerson and presented with a Maple Leaf Medallion at Thursday's Board of Education meeting for her excellence in leadership and ongoing volunteering efforts.
An AP Scholar with Honors, DeBaene serves as Student Council President, and over the last three years, has been a Dance Marathon captain as the event raised over $80,000 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
As District Governor for the Illinois-Eastern Iowa Key Club International, Emma has worked with UNICEF to help disadvantaged children in the world's toughest places, and overall, logged over 500 hours of community service.
Congratulations, Emma!
Congratulations to GHS teacher Mike Harrington, who was nominated by two of our "Grow Your Own" teacher students as their Favorite Teacher! Mr. Harrington received the surprise award on Thursday and his story will air on WQAD in early April (we'll share info when we know).
Thirteen Geneseo High School student-athletes were joined by family, friends, coaches and teachers as each signed their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday morning. Learn more and watch video of the signings: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1506014
Geneseo's school district is looking for a new science teacher at the high school and middle school. Learn more about all of our job openings—including full-time, part-time and district-wide roles—and apply today: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
Geneseo High School’s Student Council is teaming up with ImpactLife to host a blood drive on Thursday, February 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more and schedule an appointment to donate: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1476591
With its spring programs quickly approaching, Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball will host a free umpire clinic on Thursday, March 28. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1473653
GHS hosted approximately 55 businesses and organizations for a job fair and career expo on Friday. “We were really happy with the turnout and it was great to see how our students engaged with the professionals on hand,” said Travis Mackey, the event organizer. Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1465007
It's National School Resource Officer Day! Thanks to Detective Steines and Officer Berthoud for their many contributions to our students and schools.
Sheila Puls, Megan VerStraete and Melanie Rice were recently awarded Maple Leaf Medallions by Dr. Brumbaugh for their efforts in setting up special education students with various opportunities outside of the classroom. The trio was at February's Board of Education to present on their work (GHS Vocational Program: A Path to Independence - https://www.geneseoschools.org/documents/general/board-of-education/special-presentations/2023-24/448324). Congratulations, Sheila, Megan and Melanie, and thank you for all that you do!
We are thrilled to announce that a pair of our leaders have been recognized by the Illinois Principal Association (IPA). Nathan O'Dell has been named the Blackhawk Region IPA Middle School Principal of the Year, while Brooke Emmerson was selected as the Blackhawk Region IPA Assistant Principal of the Year! Congratulations to Nathan and Brooke!
For the third straight year, Geneseo High School will host a Dance Marathon that will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Learn more about the event, its organizers, and how you can get involved: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1453534
Following one of the snowiest months of January on record for the Quad Cities, Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 has updated its calendar for the 2023-24 school year: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1452833