Coming up: Athletics and extracurriculars
There is a lot going on throughout District #228. This 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! If you have an item you’d like to submit for consideration to be included on this page, email the details to Nitzy Bull (ibull@geneseoschools.org).
GHS Youth Baseball Camp
Geneseo High School Baseball will be hosting a youth camp January 2-3 for 1st-8th grade players. This camp is a great opportunity to learn program fundamentals and develop skills that can be built upon. The camp is $35 for both days.
1st-4th Grade (1:30-3 p.m.): Register now
5th-8th Grade (3:30-5 p.m.): Register now
Keep up with the latest news on GHS Baseball by following the program on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).
FFA Alumni Trivia Night
The Geneseo FFA Alumni Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, February 22 at St. Malachy's Hall with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and trivia starting at 6:00 p.m. Tables can be reserved for $100 (10 maximum participants per table) by contacting any of the individuals listed above.
Middle School Winter Summit (Jan. 6-Feb. 26)
Want to see improvement in first step quickness, jumping ability, strength, agility, explosive power, and conditioning? The 2025 Winter Summit for middle school boys, offered by the Hammond-Henry Rehab Department, will begin Jan. 6 and continue through Feb. 26. The cost is $104 for the full 16 sessions. Learn more.
FFA Recruitment Night on Jan. 15
Geneseo's FFA Chapter is excited to invite you to Middle School Recruitment Night!
📅 When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: GHS Ag Lab
👥 Who: All middle school students are welcome!
Register here and join them to:
Explore the opportunities available through FFA and Agricultural
Education classes in high school.Hear from current FFA members about their experiences.
Enjoy door prizes!
We hope to see you there for an evening of discovery and fun!
18th annual Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam
The Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam is an annual, indoor soccer tournament. The tournament committee intends to grow and enhance the soccer experience – the “Love of the Game” – for players and fans at all levels. The event organizers can help interested soccer players ages 6-8 with placement on a team! Learn more about the tournament at SethErnstSoccerSlam.org and submit player information here.
January 31 – Feb 2: Ages 6/7 (2018-19 birth years) & 8, 9 & 10 (2015-17) and U2Old (GHS Alumni, Seth Coaches, and Residents of Geneseo School Dist. with one GUEST player & CoEd)
February 28 – March 2: Ages 11 – 14/15 *can’t be in HS (2010/11 – 2014) & Geneseo HS Men & Women
Geneseo High School Softball Camp
GHS Softball is thrilled to invite girls in 1st through 8th grades to join them for two days of softball fun and skill-building January 2 and 3, 2025 at the Geneseo Foundation Activity Center (GFAC).
This winter camp will be a great opportunity for young athletes to practice their softball skills while having an incredible time. The camp fee is $35, which includes a camp t-shirt and invaluable instruction from our very own Geneseo High School softball players, dedicated coaches, and talented current and former college players. Learn more and register.
Family Concert on Jan. 11 (Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island)
Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island for a 45-minute family concert for kids ages 0-7, where moving, grooving, and making noise is welcomed!
Performance will include a string trio performing South American works with narration and concert activities led by QC Music Therapy founder, Misty Dais. Before and after the concert, young audience members are invited try out Orff instruments (drums, marimba, etc.) sponsored by QC Music Therapy. First concert experiences are special, and our goal is for every family to leave feeling uplifted and full of joy! Learn more and purchase tickets.
Register your child for free books!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge monthly to children from birth to age five through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners.
Enroll your child by visiting the front desk at the Geneseo Public Library, located at 805 North Chicago Street. Signing up can only be done in person. Your child must be under the age of 5 and you must reside in Henry County.
Girls Middle School Fall Summit
It's that time of the year again to open up the fall summit! Fall Summit began on October 28 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please email Angelo James, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, at ajames@geneseoschools.org.
GMS Chess Club
Attention middle school students! Do you love playing chess or want to learn? Join the GMS Chess Club. Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Sign up is in the middle school's front office. Order your GMS Chess Club merchandise now!
8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.
A trip to Washington, D.C. for 8th grade students will take place from June 2-5, 2025. For more information, contact Cathy Runty at 309-945-5679 or clrunty@hotmail.com.
Travel to Greece in 2025
Have you ever wanted to go to Greece? Load up on a cruise ship and sail from beautiful island to island? Explore Athens and enjoy a cooking class using authentic Greek ingredients? You can make this dream a reality! Current high school students, parents and staff are invited to take this adventure in June 2025. Learn more by emailing alitton@geneseoschools.org.
Geneseo Park District: Fall Activity Guide
Find something for everyone! Fall registration is open now for members and non-members. Learn more by visiting GeneseoParkDistrict.org.
