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
Happy Labor Day! To everyone who puts the work in, you are appreciated. And to those who work in our schools, an extra thanks to you!
LOTS of amazing learning opportunities this week at GMS! From chicken fajitas in FACS, to cycling in adaptive PE, to "book tastings" in 6th grade ELA, our students and staff are in full swing. Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Labor Day weekend!!!
There is a lot going on throughout District #228! This new page will highlight some of what’s coming up. New items on this page will also be shared on our live feed, which can be viewed on our website and mobile app. Check back often for the latest information!
https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/coming-up-athletics-and-extracurriculars
6th grade ELA students visited Mrs. Herlyn's and Mrs. Britt's "Book Tasting Cafe" today, previewing 3 graphic novels and helping to select their class read. What a way to make reading engaging and fun!
The Class of 2026 will be selling football t-shirts for $15 each at the Green Machine’s season opener on Friday, August 30. Stop by the sales table near the concession stand from 6:30 to 8:00 to get yours!
GMS Girls Volleyball kicked off their fall season against Colona in the Geneseo Machine Shed tonight. The 7th girls lost in a couple hard fought games but the 8th girls won big. Great job girls!
We are hiring! Apply now for a variety of positions, including Ladders Parent Coordinator, Head Freshman Baseball Coach, GMS Study Hall Paraprofessional/Bus Monitor, SAFE Aide and SAFE Supervisor. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/page/employment
The 4th annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Geneseo High School’s Bob Reade Field from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to the public and free for those who want to participate. Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1705567
GMS Golfers had a great round out at the Geneseo Country Club this evening. They took on Putnam County in what turned out to be a fantastic evening with GMS winning the match. "We Are... GMS!"
Four seats for the Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 Board of Education will be on the ballot during the Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025. Learn about the process, key dates, and Geneseo's current BOE: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1720990
"We are... GMS!" We rolled out a ton of spirit and energy at GMS today in the first day of our 2024-25 school year. Welcome to the classes of 2029, 2030, and 2031, it's gonna be a great year!
Join us in welcoming Shay Moorman, who is Geneseo Middle School’s new art teacher. "Giving students the tools and knowledge they need to create art and experiment in a way that reflects themselves inspires me to keep teaching," says Shay. "I hope I can continue equipping students with what they need and create an environment in my classroom that makes them feel safe to explore, make mistakes, and grow as artists and people."
The 2024-25 school year kicked off with an amazing turnout for Open House tonight across all our schools. We owe a huge thanks to our custodial and maintenance teams, as well as our secretaries, tech team, and all our educators for making this first event of 24-25 a big success. We'll see everyone Wednesday morning!
We are excited to introduce Phil Casarotto, our new cross-categorical teacher at Geneseo Middle School. "I love working with children who have special needs and am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of my students and their families," states Phil. "My number one goal is to give my students everything they need to grow, develop and be successful not only this school year, but going forward in their lives."
What a beautiful morning for GMS Softball to host a double header at JFE!
GO LEAFS!!!
With the first day of student attendance less than a week away, we're continuing to introduce our new staff. Get to know them and welcome them to our district: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/1685651
We are happy to introduce Nora Minnaert, who will be teaching science at Geneseo Middle School. "I'm so excited to return to the school where I did my student teaching, and to be more involved in my community through this new position," Nora says. "I love life science and I'm looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm for nature with the students in my classroom!"
Geneseo's fall sports season kicked off on Wednesday with the GMS Lady Leafs taking on Mercer County in softball. Thirty girls are on the team this year, and they opened the season with a huge 15-0 win in 3 innings. Great job, girls!
We are happy to welcome Kim VanDeWoestyne, our new physical education teacher at Geneseo Middle School. "What I enjoy most about teaching is getting to know my students and watching them grow into young adults," says Kim. "I am excited to build connections with my students and support them through the ups and downs of middle school!"
