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.
GKMS launches new club: https://gkschools.edurooms.com/engage/genoa-kingston-middle-school/newsletters/new-club
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!
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.
Excellence in Education Nominations
The annual Excellence in Education Awards honor exceptional teachers, administrators, and support staff in DeKalb County. Community nominations are now open! Nominations submitted through the Community Foundation will be shared with the Regional Office of Education and included in each school’s award process. Help us celebrate outstanding educators who make a difference every day!
Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://dekalbccf.org/2025/09/08/shining-a-light-on-outstanding-educators/
7th/8th Boys Basketball Tryouts - Wednesday & Thursday, October 15–16 from 3:00–5:15 P.M. Students need a current sports physical on file and must be registered through the district athletics website.
The GKHS and GKMS Community Impact Clubs are collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes. All Donations can be brought into the middle/high school front office or the Genoa Public Library by Wednesday, November 5.
In collaboration with Rooted For Good - Genoa, the 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.
In collaboration with Rooted For Good - Genoa, the 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.
Shout out to the HS GK Wake Up Crew for stopping by this morning and delivering coffee to our staff!
1:45 PM dismissal this Friday, September 26, for the homecoming parade! Parade starts at 3:30 PM. Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia One student, Keely Loughman-Eckert
Drama Club, this is a reminder that there will be no practice today.
Congratulations to the GKMS cross country team on completing the first meet of the season yesterday at Cambridge Lakes Charter School. The top female finisher for GK was Ashlyn Cunningham, placing 10th place and the top male finisher was Logan Limberg, placing 3rd place. Great effort from all of the runners yesterday!
Join us next Tuesday (September 2, 2025) for our Open House from 6:30-7:45 PM! Meet your students teachers, tour the building, visit the Scholastic Book Fair and enjoy a scoop of ice cream for purchase (cash only) from a local ice cream truck!
✨ Introducing our New Student Mentor Program at GKMS! ✨ As part of PBIS, this program pairs students new to GK with student mentors to help with the transition to a new school!
For 8 weeks, mentors will:
✅ Be a positive role model
✅ Provide support and encouragement
✅ Meet regularly with their mentee
✅ Uphold the values of GKMS
We’re excited to see our student mentors step up to lead with kindness and help every new Cog feel at home! 💙🧡 Photos are from a mentor training day!
For 8 weeks, mentors will:
✅ Be a positive role model
✅ Provide support and encouragement
✅ Meet regularly with their mentee
✅ Uphold the values of GKMS
We’re excited to see our student mentors step up to lead with kindness and help every new Cog feel at home! 💙🧡 Photos are from a mentor training day!
Renaissance Summer Learning Program Encourage learning all summer long! This FREE summer program is designed to keep students learning in fun, personalized ways to boost confidence heading into the next school year. Keep learning going over the summer at no cost with the Renaissance learning program!
Register by Monday, May 5, 2025 by visiting - https://form.jotform.com/25113373694205
Congratulations to Lillian, Hailey and Alexis on being named Quarter 3 Cog of the Quarter!
Huge shoutout to our amazing PTO for helping scoop up some sweet sherbet for our 6th graders before break! They earned this tasty reward by winning our school-wide PBIS booster for consistently charging their Chromebooks.
The smiles, laughter, and excitement said it all—our students LOVED their treat! Thank you, PTO, for making this celebration extra special!
Eighth Grade Students: remember to charge your Chromebooks and bring wired headphones for the ISA test Wednesday! Check your email for ways to support your student during testing.
The GKMS 8th Grade Students are taking the Illinois Science Assessment next Wednesday, March 19. Please see the 5 Steps for Families to Support Testing Document. Students will need to bring their wired headphones. Thank you for your support.
The GKMS Drama Club presents Murder on the 518, a family friendly mystery that will keep audiences guessing until the train pulls into the station!
Performances will be this Friday March 7th at 6:30 pm and Saturday March 8th at 2 pm. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students. Come watch as a group of eccentric travelers are faced with finding a murderer in their midst before they reach their final destination- hold on tight it's quite the ride!
