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!
The 2025-2026 returning student registration is now open through your Skyward Portal! Online registration is a simple process that will take 10-15 minutes.
Register Today ➡️ https://skyward.iscorp.com/GKSchools424ILStuSTS/Session/Signin?area=Home&controller=Home&action=Index
Learning, teaching and history! As part of a learning experience, seventh grade students researched milestone events in African American history and became the teachers—sharing their knowledge with their peers. 💡🎤
This project not only deepened their understanding but also celebrated the impact of these moments.
NEW UPDATE: The GK COGS app has an update! Check out these new features - https://youtu.be/zW9d0VzqDFI.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for their generous support during conferences! 🌟 We are so grateful for the thoughtful gesture of providing dinner for our staff!
GKMS student council is hosting a raffle! There will be three chances to win a basket with a variety of goodies! One ticket, $1 or 8 tickets for $5. Tickets can be purchased before or after school in the front foyer.
Drawings will take place during the PM announcements on Friday, February 14.
This week at Genoa-Kingston Middle School students are learning how to use AEDs and give CPR! They recapped these skills with a visit from the American Heart Association. They played games and learned more about the heart!
Any Middle or High School student interested in taking CPR training can sign up through Mrs. Thurlby, Middle School Physical Education Teacher, for $20 a student.
Students can pick one of the following session dates:
- Wednesday, February 19 | 3:00-6:00 PM
- Monday, March 3 | 3:00-6:00 PM
- Thursday, March 6 | 3:00-6:00 PM
Students can pick up a form with more information from Mrs. Thurlby at GKMS or Ms. D'Amato at GKHS.
Congratulations to Brynne who went to All-State ILMEA over the weekend and performed with the Junior Mixed Chorus!
Due to the canceled school day we had on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, we will use Thursday, May 29, 2025 as a make up day. Students last attendance day will now be on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Our Middle School eSports Club crushed their 5-hour Minecraft Marathon fundraiser, raising nearly $800 in pledges! 🏆👏 Thank you to everyone who donated and cheered them on!
New GK COGS app features coming mid-February! Keeping our families and community informed and connected to our schools and our teachers is a top priority. Therefore, your family's experience is about to become even better with a new update to the GK COGS mobile app!
The app updates include:
- one view, one experience
- quick access to recent updates
check out this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW9d0VzqDFI
🎉 Our last Teachers’ Institute was packed with excitement! Before diving into professional development courses, staff had the opportunity to join sessions where students were the teachers! 📝✨From hands-on activities to fun-filled moments, the day was a perfect mix of learning, wellness and inspiration. A huge shoutout to our amazing students and staff for making it a success!
Thank you to the following:
Christi Volkening - hosting Wellness Event!
GKMS Woven Club - crocheting class
GKMS Tech/eSports Club - 3D printing class
GKMS & GKHS Art Club - clay pinch pots & abstract painting classes
GKHS Floral Design Class - floral mug arrangement class
GKHS Golf Team - golf lesson
GKHS Culinary Arts - flavor combinations class
Shoutout to our amazing building and grounds and transportation departments! These early risers work hard to make sure our sidewalks and parking lots are safe and our buses are ready to roll. Thanks for keeping us moving, no matter what the weather! ❄️🚌
Due to extreme cold temperatures in the forecast, Genoa-Kingston will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Please stay safe!
Congratulations to the GKMS COGS of the Quarter for 2nd quarter! They truly exemplify what it means to be a Cog! 6th Grade: Nathan Engel; 7th Grade: Gabriel Fultz; and 8th Grade: Luis Lara
