GKMS held their annual Poppy Flower Poster Competition and the posters were displayed for Memorial Day at the Genoa VFW. The poppy flower has long stood as a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice, and our students did an incredible job honoring veterans through their creativity and artwork.
Best in Show went to Elsie Sundquist, and her poster will remain on display at the VFW for the entire year.
8th Grade Winners:
1st Place – Amelia Favela
2nd Place – Marisa Poegel
3rd Place – Presley Davidson
Honorable Mention – Mackenzie Kubiak
7th Grade Winners:
1st Place – Paige Pierce
2nd Place – Fatima Cortes
3rd Place – Alia Pease
Honorable Mention – Maya McCombs
6th Grade Winners:
1st Place – Alice Davidson
2nd Place – Norah Floyel
3rd Place – Valeria Villanueva
Honorable Mention – Ellie Bacon
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants! A special thank you goes out to Janet Bacon and the Ladies Auxiliary for working closely with Mrs. Ewald to help make this competition possible and for continuing to support opportunities that connect our students with the community and our veterans.
Stop by the Genoa VFW to check out these incredible posters on display!
Best in Show went to Elsie Sundquist, and her poster will remain on display at the VFW for the entire year.
8th Grade Winners:
1st Place – Amelia Favela
2nd Place – Marisa Poegel
3rd Place – Presley Davidson
Honorable Mention – Mackenzie Kubiak
7th Grade Winners:
1st Place – Paige Pierce
2nd Place – Fatima Cortes
3rd Place – Alia Pease
Honorable Mention – Maya McCombs
6th Grade Winners:
1st Place – Alice Davidson
2nd Place – Norah Floyel
3rd Place – Valeria Villanueva
Honorable Mention – Ellie Bacon
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants! A special thank you goes out to Janet Bacon and the Ladies Auxiliary for working closely with Mrs. Ewald to help make this competition possible and for continuing to support opportunities that connect our students with the community and our veterans.
Stop by the Genoa VFW to check out these incredible posters on display!
This Friday & Saturday the GKMS Drama club is performing “A Family Reunion to Die For”,
Join us at Wilcox’s Western Bed and Breakfast
where the members of the Knotting Family are dropping like flies! To make matters worse, a terrible storm has trapped all of the guests inside. It’s up to Freddie to catch the murderer and save his blushing bride, Christine.
Friday showtime is 6:30 and Saturday at 2:00pm
Each show features a different cast.
Tickets are $2 for students, $3 for adults (children under 5 are free) or free admission with the donation of a non perishable food item per guest.
Join us at Wilcox’s Western Bed and Breakfast
where the members of the Knotting Family are dropping like flies! To make matters worse, a terrible storm has trapped all of the guests inside. It’s up to Freddie to catch the murderer and save his blushing bride, Christine.
Friday showtime is 6:30 and Saturday at 2:00pm
Each show features a different cast.
Tickets are $2 for students, $3 for adults (children under 5 are free) or free admission with the donation of a non perishable food item per guest.
Yearbook orders are due tomorrow! https://gkschools.edurooms.com/engage/genoa-kingston-middle-school/newsletters/order-a-yearbook-3
Big shoutout to the GK Education Foundation! 🎉 Thanks to their generosity, over $13,000 in grants are going straight into innovative projects for our students. Thank you for supporting GK!
Reminder: We’re collecting nonperishable items for the Community Impact Club Food Drive. Students need two items to attend the Teachers vs. First Responders volleyball game on Friday. If getting donations is a hardship, please email Mrs. Ewald at kewald@gkschools.org. Our goal is for every student to participate. Thank you!
Parent/Teacher conferences are this week! Wednesday and Thursday will be a 1:45 PM dismissal and no school on Friday.
Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia One student, Natasha Bianchi.
Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia One student, Natasha Bianchi.
GKMS Student-Led Conferences sign up - https://form.jotform.com/241764708139059
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
It’s that time of year—the classroom spelling bees have begun! Our sixth-grade staff brought the energy (and the costumes!) to kick off the fun!
Red Ribbon Week is Next Week!
Monday: Are you Red-y to Fight Drugs - Dress in Red
Tuesday: Being Drug Free is no sweat - dress in sweatpants/workout attire
Wednesday: Be the best you can be drug free - dress in professional attire (picture retake day)
Thursday: Don't disappoint the adults in your life. stay drug free - dress like BBQ dads and soccer moms, staff dress like students
Friday: Say boo to drugs - dress in your Halloween Costume
Monday: Are you Red-y to Fight Drugs - Dress in Red
Tuesday: Being Drug Free is no sweat - dress in sweatpants/workout attire
Wednesday: Be the best you can be drug free - dress in professional attire (picture retake day)
Thursday: Don't disappoint the adults in your life. stay drug free - dress like BBQ dads and soccer moms, staff dress like students
Friday: Say boo to drugs - dress in your Halloween Costume
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!
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!
