Who says learning can't be fun!? Pictured are students working on letter formation using sand with Ms. Bolte, Mrs. Shaw-Pullman, and Mrs. Sancken.
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
Congratulations to Mrs. Lyndsey Shehorn, the most recent recipient of a Maple Leaf Medallion at Millikin Elementary. Mrs. Shehorn was nominated by one of her students, Logan Springer, and his family. As he puts it, "Mrs. Shehorn is the cat's pajamas!"
Members of our Board of Education will be on hand for parent-teacher conferences at Geneseo Middle School, Millikin, Northside and Southwest on Tuesday evening (4-8 p.m.). Feel free to stop and say hello if you're in one of those buildings!
Every year, the Geneseo Chamber Christmas Walk committee conducts a youth essay contest to see who gets the honor of riding in the parade with Santa Claus and flipping the switch on the town’s Christmas Tree! This year's walk, scheduled for Saturday, December 14, has a theme of "Too Many Santas." Learn more and submit your entry: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
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
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
Mrs. Swanson's 3rd grade class earned a pizza party from the Millikin PTA for having the highest numbers of parents and guardians that joined PTA this school year. We are thankful to have a partnership with very active PTA's in all our buildings. All parents and guardians are invited to become active members of the PTA at your child's school.
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
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 Mrs. Raske, the most recent award winner of a Maple Leaf Medallion at Millikin. Mrs. Raske was nominated for volunteering on numerous curriculum committees, her desire to try new and exciting initiatives in the classroom, and for displaying and teaching a growth mindset. Keep up the great work, Mrs. Raske!
The Geneseo Park District is hosting a three-week, hands-on class that will focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for grades K-5 beginning on October 6. Learn more and register: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Congratulations to the winners of our first "extra recess incentive" at Millikin. Every two weeks, 2 students from each classroom are chosen for demonstrating outstanding learning behavior and leadership. Pictured are some of our first award winners.
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 halls of Millikin are filling up. All this tremendous student work brightens up our building!
Students from Mrs. Pierce's 5th grade class examined how shadows change based on time of day and learned about why that is.
Coming up: Maple Leaf Classic and Harvest Fest on September 21 and 22. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
Coming up: Maple Leaf Classic and Harvest Fest on September 21 and 22. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars