Genoa Kingston CUSD 424

The Genoa-Kingston Board of Education has approved the following calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. This document can be found on the gkschools.org - website calendar or visit - https://gkschools.edurooms.com/engage/genoa-kingston-schools-cusd-424/newsletters/2026-2027-calendar

Congratulations to the following students on making district ILMEA!

Concert Band
Sam Abracia-Wendel - Clarinet
Peter Hernandez-Villalobos - Trumpet
Elton Lin - Bassoon

Choir
Keely Loughman-Eckert - Alto II
Zabella Paustian - Soprano II
Brynne Vermillion - Alto I

This weeks spirit weeks across the school district!

Congratulations to the following students for receiving Quarter 1 Cogs of the Quarter!

8th grade students in Mrs. Ewald’s social studies classes are studying the Tensions in the West unit, focusing this week on the Transcontinental Railroad! Through a gallery walk, students examined the railroad’s construction, its impact on westward expansion, and the historic Golden Spike ceremony. To bring history to life, one student brought in a replica golden spike, and Mrs. Ewald’s husband loaned the class a conductor’s hat for the activity!

A beautiful rainbow over KES this morning!

Books down, boots on. AP Environmental Science hit the outdoors to collect soil samples, water samples and observe the biodiversity in Riverbend. This hands-on experience with their experiment was from a few weeks back, science in action! 🌱🔬

Congratulations to these awesome students on receiving the Cogs of the Quarter!
Savannah Evans, Evelyn Wallace, Cece Fredin, Madison Jarke

The Kindness Squad kicked off the morning with big smiles and even bigger cheers! What a great way to start the day at GES 💙🧡

Join the GKHS and GKMS band and choir for an unforgettable evening of music! Enjoy a diverse selection of performances on Monday, October 20, at 7:00 PM in the GKHS gymnasium.

Need dinner plans tonight? Come to the Sycamore Culver's tonight (10/15) and help the junior class raise money for prom. All you have to do to help is dine in or visit the drive through between the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM.

Due to a shortage of bus drivers this afternoon, Bus 7's route will be divided between Bus 10 and Bus 18.

- Bus 10 will transport all students who live on Route 72 and in the Rood Subdivision (Kingston).
- Bus 18 will transport all students who live on East & 1st Street and Wolf Road (Kingston).

School officials have been informed and will ensure students board the correct bus. Thank you for your flexibility as we navigate a shortage of bus drivers. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a bus driver, please share our job posting - https://www.applitrack.com/dekalb/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=255

Happy little trees and lots of creativity! Our GKHS art students got in touch with their inner Bob Ross this week — painting their very own happy little trees! 🌳✨

These paintings are displayed in the new art gallery area between the weight room and 600 hallway.

Our seventh graders got moving and reading a few weeks ago! 📚👟 Through a walk-a-thon and reading challenge, they raised funds for their field trips — way to go!

Due to a house fire near Genoa-Kingston Middle School, all regular, after school bus routes may be delayed. If you are picking up your student from the Middle School, Main Street may be blocked during dismissal for pick up. Please use B Street or A street. Avoid using Main Street.

In collaboration with Rooted for Good - Genoa, the GKHS and GKMS Impact Clubs will be hosting a Halloween Costume Distribution on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Rooted For Good - Genoa.

Homecoming Week - Day 5 Part 2

What an incredible Homecoming Week! A huge thank you to all of our teachers and staff for making this year’s celebration truly amazing.