Members of our GKMS Community Impact Club spent the one morning at KES reading to some of our youngest learners — and the joy was contagious!
On Wednesday, we honored the outstanding achievements at Senior Awards Night! To our award recipients — congratulations! Here are a few photos from the night!
🎓 Graduates on Parade 🎓
Today, our seniors took one final walk through the hallways that shaped them — from the classrooms where they learned their ABCs to the ones where they found their voices, passions and purpose.
As they walked through their former elementary and middle schools, they were greeted with cheers and high-fives from the students and staff who helped guide them along the way.
This tradition is more than a walk — it’s a full-circle moment and a celebration of growth!
Last week, our kindergarten students made Mother's Day cards—and today, some of the classes got to witness a little magic as they released butterflies they’ve been caring for in class. 🦋💐 May has already been full of wonder, growth and heartfelt moments for our kindergarteners!
👏 Congratulations go out to Elliot Finkenhofer, who is a student in the KEC Fire Science program. Elliot recently won the GOLD medal in Firefighting at the state-wide SkillsUSA competition, and earned the opportunity to compete at the SkillsUSA's National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta this summer!!
Neon lights and big smiles - the 8th grade glow dance was so much fun last Friday!
Serving looks and memories - here's your first glimpse! Stay tuned for more prom photos next week!
The PBIS HS team held an all school assembly a few weeks back where they played Family Feud! It was upperclassman vs underclassman and the winning team (upperclassman) played the teachers! Some questions that were asked were: What is the best month of the year, which teacher is the loudest and best lunch item sold at GKHS. It was a fun event that also included a Promposal!!
In honor of this Saturday’s prom, we’re taking a walk down memory lane! Our staff took a moment to reflect on their own high school dances—and kindly shared these amazing snapshots from their prom nights. As we get ready to celebrate this Saturday’s prom, we’re reminded about these fun moments! #ThrowbackThursday
Wishing our students a safe, fun and memorable prom night ahead.
💡 A huge THANK YOU to the Inventors Lab for visiting Kingston Elementary School and sharing some seriously cool science with our students!
Their water-based demonstrations perfectly tied into our One School, One Book selection — Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan — and left students wide-eyed and inspired!
Every student even went home with a “Super Slurper” — an absorbent polymer that can soak up water and transform into a gel-like substance, holding up to 2,000 times its weight! Now that’s science in action!
Due to the canceled school day on Tuesday, January 21, students last day will be on Wednesday, May 28.
Monday, May 26 | No School - Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28 | Students Last Attendance Day | Regular 1:45 PM - Wednesday Dismissal
Thursday, May 29 | Teachers Last Day
Potential bus route delays may happen on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28 due to the rerouting for Genoa Days.
The middle school band and choir traveled to Six Flags Great America for the annual Music in the Parks competition — and they rocked it! The band earned 3rd place and the choir brought home 2nd place, with both groups receiving excellent ratings. Congratulations to all the talented students and their music director, Mr. Lowe, on an amazing performance!
The 2025-2026 student registration is open through your Skyward Portal! Online registration is a simple process that will take 10-15 minutes.
https://skyward.iscorp.com/GKSchools424ILStuSTS/Session/Signin?area=Home&controller=Home&action=Index
🎨 Check out these incredible artworks created by our talented high school students! These pieces earned ribbons at the 2025 BNC Art Festival in Winnebago — way to go, artists!
🎉 Congratulations to Our Citizens of the Year! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating these twelve outstanding students who were each named Citizen of the Year by the Lions Club—one from each grade level!
🌟 Your kindness, leadership, and commitment to making our school and community a better place inspire us all. We're so proud of you! Thank you to the Lions Club for recognizing these amazing students and all they contribute. 💙
And they are off! GKHS culinary arts students are heading to Disney World for the Cooks Around the World - culinary competition. Good luck!
At last nights board meeting, we welcomed new board members: Amber Eberly, David Cleveland, Dean Gudeman and Aidan Simmons. We look forward to your ideas, passion and commitment as we work together for our students and community!
Thank you to our outgoing board members, Mark Bradac, Lisa Havener, Matt Krueger and Gordie Leahy for your service, leadership, and commitment that have made a lasting impact. We are grateful for the time and care you gave to our district!
Good luck to the GKMS students in esports! They are going to the quarter finals for Rocket League and will be competing this Thursday!
Last Saturday's Jazz Dance was a night to remember! Our incredible high school and middle school jazz groups lit up the stage with high school vocalists, and alongside a talented guest combo group. The music was smooth and the dinner? Delicious!
Big thanks to everyone who came out to support the performers and made the night so special. We’re still buzzing from all the energy and talent!
NO SCHOOL REMINDER: Thursday, April 17 through Monday, April 21.
School will be in session on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
GKHS students: A day
GES & KES students: B day
