Dear GK families, Quarter 2 has begun! Remote learning can bring new challenges for students and it may be difficult for some to become and/or remain engaged in their class lessons. Also, students may not understand just exactly what behaviors constitute being engaged. We have included our list of expectations for engagement in the classroom, as well as engagement... READ MORE >

Genoa-Kingston High School Families, At GKHS, the “Creed of the Cogs” is a core component of Positive Behavioral Incentives and Supports (PBIS). The “Creed of the COGS” encompasses four tenets we expect our students to exhibit in various school environments. These areas are (C)haracter, (O)wnership, (G)et involved, and (S)afety. Click here to see the schoolwide... READ MORE >

The GKHS staff is doing amazing things! There are so many awesome things that the staff at Genoa-Kingston High School are doing. We want to hear about these things from YOU! Please use this simple Google Form to recognize a staff member (or multiple staff members) for doing something great and help them know that they are making a difference!!! Click below to... READ MORE >

The Ag Department at GKHS is doing great things! Click here to view a pdf with Ag Department updates.Click here to see the Genoa-Kingston 2020 GRE award-winner press release. READ MORE >

Please join us for our Virtual Open House Thursday, October 8. Meet the teachers by checking out their introductory videos on the school website and chat with them in Google Meet or Zoom from 5:30 p - 6:30 pm by clicking on their "Chat with me" link. This is a great way to meet your student's teachers and obtain a better understanding of the classes they're... READ MORE >

Have questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Click here to see the FASFA FAQ! READ MORE >

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the number of emails that you are receiving from Google Classroom? Have you missed an important email from a teacher because it was buried in your inbox? Did you know that you can manage your email notifications from Google Classroom so that you only receive emails for the things you find most important? Well, have we something... READ MORE >

Student Services Office Assistance and Support 2020-2021 School Year We understand that this year is starting off with a lot of changes and uncertainties. Some of our students are completely learning from home, while others are splitting their time between school and at-home learning. Change and uncertainty can be tough. The counselors and social worker, Ms.... READ MORE >

GKHS Families, We would like to provide you with information regarding the start of school and provide a brief overview of our weekly schedule and a description of what school will look like for our learners. In an effort to reduce the number of times students change classrooms, we have modified our previously posted schedule. The new schedule is... READ MORE >

The GKHS 2020 Graduation video & photos are now available! Links to both are listed below. Thanks to Mr. Baumann's GKHS Broadcast Media Club members Connor Broderick, Tanner Grimm & Owen Simmons on a terrific job with the video and special thanks to Connor for editing! https://youtu.be/gQjoAoc1R6E https://interstate250.shootproof.com/gallery/12479826 READ MORE >

To earn a P (Pass), you need to log in regularly, work with your teachers, and complete the assignments to a P level. If you have an 'essential job' or other responsibilities that keep you from logging into live sessions, do the work in the evening. Continue to email and contact your teachers. The P will be averaged with your 3rd quarter grade. Stay engaged. To... READ MORE >

GKHS Students, As your Student Services team, we are working on the best ways to stay in touch with our students. We miss you and want to stay connected as much as possible. Below, you will find different ways in which to communicate with us. NEW! Google Classroom: we have created classrooms for each grade level where we will post announcements and important... READ MORE >

As in the past years, the 2019-2020 yearbook staff is selling parent ads for the Senior Dedication portion of the yearbook. Listed below are the ad sizes, cost, and how many pictures each size can accommodate. Ad Size# of PicturesPrice1/8 of a page3$25¼ of a page6$45½ of a page12$85Full page24$125 The message and photos can either handwritten hard copies or... READ MORE >

Families of Sophomores and Juniors should have received this email message. Please contact the GKHS office if you would like to update your information. Symptoms of depression and risk factors for suicide have been on the rise for adolescents. To proactively address these issues, Genoa-Kingston High School is offering depression awareness and suicide... READ MORE >

Just a reminder to all families that registration for the 2020-2021 school year is taking place this week for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Course Guide Books can be found on our Webpage. READ MORE >

On February 1st, GK FFA will host their annual Dinner and Auction. Dinner will be served at 5 and the auction will start at 6. Contact any FFA member or GK’s ag advisor Mrs. Gabriel, for tickets! $8 for an adult and $3 for children 12 and under! We hope to see you there!! READ MORE >

What is Cogs Connection? Cogs Connection is a building-wide intervention period, similar to WIN, that all students attend daily (with the exception of Wednesday). The focus of Cogs Connection is to provide students with support and skills that are needed to be successful in school and in life. During this period, our students’ unique academic, social, and... READ MORE >

Save the dates! The GKHS and GKMS Choir concert will be Thursday, December 5 at 7PM. The GKHS Band concert will be Wednesday, December 11 at 7PM. Come see some great performances and enjoy the evenings. READ MORE >

The Agriculture Department is selling poinsettias for the holiday season. If you are interested in purchasing, you can complete the form attached to purchase. They come in various sizes and colors, and more information can be found on the form. Form Link READ MORE >

The Freshman Class will be holding a fundraiser at Portillos in Sycamore on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:00-8:00. The information is on the attached flier. The awesome tastes of good food and helping our Freshman Class is there on December 4th! READ MORE >

GK News Vol. 2 is out...Check it out now! Click here to watch GK News Vol. 2 Not sure what GK News is? Read below for details. GK News is picking up where last year left off. Our goal is to not only inform students on current events in our school, but to also heighten our appreciation of everything good at Genoa-Kingston. Through paying close attention to... READ MORE >

Check out our GKHS FFA Facebook page. There are some great photos and write up from our FFA. We congratulate and thank Ms. Gabriel for all her efforts securing grants to grow our program. And, with pride, we recognize all the work our students do to make the most of these opportunities and give back to their community. Well done all. ... READ MORE >

From our assistant principal, Ms. Aiossa: Dear Genoa-Kingston High School Families This year we will be using the HERO system. The HERO program is designed as a two-prong system. Through the use of HERO, GKHS will be able to monitor students’ tardies to their first-period class, as well as to reward students for demonstrating positive behaviors... READ MORE >

18 years ago, our country was attacked. Before the vast majority of our students were born. Yet so many of us remember. Staff, parents, family members. We all remember. As educators, it is incumbent on us to ensure the memory of those lost, the pain their families endured, and the unity our country displayed in the days and weeks that followed are remembered. ... READ MORE >

GK Athletic Booster Club 2019 Homecoming Spirit shirt! #gkcogs READ MORE >

GKHS Curriculum Night / Open House is Thursday, August 22 from 6-7PM. In a true open house format, families and students are welcome to tour the building at their own pace, meet with all our teachers, and interact with student displays of clubs and organizations. We hope to see everyone here! READ MORE >

MATERIALS PICK UP DAY & PICTURE DAY Tuesday, August 13th from Noon to 5PM and will reopen 5:45-8PM. All students grades 9-12 encouraged to come in. School Picture DayFirst come first serve 12pm-8pm Retakes will be Friday, Sept. 27th Yearbook PurchaseRegistration support Schedule pick upChromebook pick up Mealtime deposits Pay fees or start payment... READ MORE >

Freshman Kickoff Day is coming soon! Monday, August 12, 8:30 - 11:00. Doors open at 8:15 Drop Off at main entrance as this is a student only event. Students will be led by current GKHS upperclassmen in a Building Tour, Icebreaker Activities, Questions and Answers, and receive their schedules and chromebooks. Students will be able to go through the bell... READ MORE >

G-K Families, As a followup to our previous May 15th and 16th training days, and in an effort to ease recent concerns regarding Powerschool and the online registration process, we will be providing Powerschool registration help on Mondays throughout the summer. Starting July 8th - August 5th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm training is available in the... READ MORE >

If you would like to order an Official/Unofficial transcript or medical records, please click here: Parchment. You can order an official transcript or medical records to either be sent officially via Parchment or mailed to your indicated institution. All fees are paid online. You can also order Unofficial transcripts that are "View Only" sent to your email free of... READ MORE >

A reminder to all students and families that final exams will be taking place on Thursday, May 30, Friday, May 31, and Monday, June 3. We know that a lot of work has gone into this semester and finals are a great opportunity for all our students to show what they know! READ MORE >

Tuesday, May 14, Genoa-Kingston High School will be hosting its 3rd annual INCubatoredu Pitch Night. Pitch night is a Shark Tank like event in which student entrepreneurship groups showcase the work the have focused on throughout the school year. Each group has identified a problem, developed a solution, and done extensive market research to test assumptions. ... READ MORE >

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all our G-K staff! A big thank you to Ms. Yargus and her students for providing an excellent luncheon. READ MORE >

Come support our department & shop our plants! The greenhouse is stuffed, and we are excited to have your support. Hours: Thursday 3-6 pmFriday 3-6 pmSaturday 8 am-2 pm (or when sold out) Varieties for sale:Vegetables HerbsHanging BasketsAnnualsHouseplants READ MORE >

As we approach our first eLearning Day, staff is working to create uniform guidelines. Lessons Reading assignments should be of reasonable length.Video instruction may be used. Teachers may record a lesson ahead of time and make it available to students to view during eLearning Days. Lectures will be less than 10 minutes. Lessons are delivered through Google... READ MORE >

GKHS students will have a chance to show what they know on April 9th! Tuesday, April 9th will be PSAT and SAT testing. Seniors will not attend school. Freshman and Sophomores should be done testing by noon. Juniors should be done testing by 1PM. All students are free to leave school upon completion. School lunch will NOT be served. Breakfast will be... READ MORE >

All Shook Up is the Spring musical this year featuring songs from the era of shiny chrome bumpers, poodle skirts, and 45s. The musical takes place Friday, March 15 at 7PM, Saturday, March 16 at 7PM, and Sunday, March 17 at 2PM. Be there or be square. READ MORE >

We had a great time at GKHS’ first PBIS Activity Day! PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. The goal is to create proactive strategies to define, teach, and support positive student behaviors. In doing so, we help ensure a more positive school culture that plays a role in minimizing negative behaviors such as disruptions to learning,... READ MORE >

On March 1, we were fortunate to have Rachel’s Challenge meet with our students. From their Webpage: For us it started when Rachel Joy Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999. But that was only the beginning of the story. After her death, many students that Rachel reached out to shared stories with the Scotts... READ MORE >