Geneseo Elementary School

Yesterday was a special day for our Kindergarteners and Seniors! 🎓💙 We wrapped up our final Kinder-Senior Event of the year with some outdoor fun and games! It was heartwarming to see some of our youngest and oldest students spending time together, laughing, running, and making memories. Some of the favorite games included Duck-Duck-Goose, Freeze Tag, Red Light-Green Light, and many more! Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so memorable!

🎨✨ You're Invited to our UPK Art Show! ✨🎨 We are excited to invite you to the UPK Art Show 2025 on Thursday, June 12th from 5–7 PM at The Big Tree Inn! Come celebrate the creativity and imagination of 24 young artists, ages 4 and 5, as they showcase their hard work and talent!

We hope that you can make it down to the auditorium at 7pm tonight (5/29) for the MSHS Jazz Band and Show Choir concert, but if you can't, you can live stream it on our Fine Arts Boosters YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@GeneseoFineArtsBoosters/streams

Second Grade Takes Flight! Our second graders recently had an unforgettable adventure at the Army National Guard Flight Facility in Rochester! From exploring helicopters to learning about the incredible work our service members do, it was a day full of excitement, curiosity, and inspiration. A huge thank you to the National Guard for hosting us and giving our students a glimpse into the world of aviation and service!

🎉 Pastries with Peeps was a sweet success! 🍩☕️ Geneseo Elementary recently held its first-ever Pastries with Peeps event—and it was amazing! Over 200 students and their special guests joined us to share donuts, drinks, and meaningful moments before the school day began. Thank you to everyone who came out to make this new tradition so memorable—we loved seeing all the smiles and connections!

🎼🎉 We’re proud to announce that GCS has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education — for the third year in a row! 🎉🎼 This incredible honor highlights our continued dedication to inspiring creativity, passion, and excellence in music education. A huge shoutout to our amazing music educators, hardworking students, and supportive community — this recognition wouldn’t be possible without you!

There is a lot happening down at school tonight, including our budget vote, an art show, and our 3-5 Chorus concert. If you can't make it down to school in person, stream the concert on our Fine Arts Boosters YouTube channel at ... https://www.youtube.com/@GeneseoFineArtsBoosters/streams

🗳️ Happening NOW: Budget Vote & Board of Education Elections! The vote is happening now in the Auditorium Foyer and will run until 8:00 PM tonight. Make sure to stop by and cast your vote — your voice matters and helps shape the future of our school community! While you're there, don’t forget to give yourself a little extra time to check out the amazing artwork featured in this year’s Student Art Show. Our talented students have put so much creativity and effort into their pieces, and it’s definitely worth a look!

🎉 Congratulations to Kindergartener Jordan for being named Junior Officer of the Month for May! 🏅 Your kindness, leadership, and responsibility are shining examples for everyone at school. Way to go, Jordan! 🌟👏

📚✨ GCS had a special guest visit our elementary school yesterday—author Kelly Milner Halls! She’s written amazing nonfiction books for kids about the Titanic, WWII, animal heroes, and more—including Tiger in Trouble and Courageous Canine from National Geographic! Kelly inspired our students to stay curious, think critically, and maybe even become the next generation of writers!

🎒 Getting Ready for Kindergarten! 🍎 We recently welcomed future Kindergartners from UPK for a special visit as they prepare for the big transition this fall! The students had a wonderful time exploring the school, meeting some of the staff, and enjoying a snack in the cafeteria. We can't wait to see these smiling faces back in the halls as Kindergarteners soon!

📢 REMINDER: Public Budget Hearing Tomorrow! The Public Hearing to review the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, at 6:00 PM in the McCarthy Auditorium. This is a great opportunity for community members to learn more about the proposed school budget, ask questions, and get informed ahead of the Final Vote on May 20. Your participation is important, and we encourage everyone to attend and be part of the conversation. We hope to see you there!

If you can't make it down to the auditorium in person tonight for the K-2 Chorus Concert, live stream it from our Fine Arts Boosters channel at ... https://www.youtube.com/@GeneseoFineArtsBoosters/streams The kindergarten concert starts at 6:00pm, followed by first grade at 6:30pm, and then second grade at 7:00pm.

We're excited to announce the launch of The Giving Closet—a brand-new resource designed to help GCS students meet their basic needs with dignity and care. This welcoming space offers free access to clothing, shoes, and personal care items for any student who needs them! 🔗 Click the link below to learn more about how the Giving Closet is making a difference at GCS. https://www.geneseocsd.org/article/2183706

Come and be entertained this weekend! The Fine Arts Boosters invites you to our annual showcase, Geneseo's Got Talent. Students from grades 3-12, as well as faculty members will entertain you with instrumental & vocal performances, dancing, acting, and a special announcement of next year's fall musical. Also come see a live band, two fun hosts, and Geneseo's own a capella group, the Pitchforks. This showcase is for all ages and takes place this Saturday, April 5th at 6:30 in the Geneseo Central in the auditorium. The entrance fee is $5/person with no family being charged more than $20. All proceeds go to support the arts K-12. To learn more about the Fine Arts Boosters, visit our website: https://sites.google.com/view/fine-arts-boosters/home Please note that this program is not a Geneseo Central School District program. Any and all performance questions should be directed to fab@geneseocsd.org.

Congratulations to Alivia (1st Grade) for being nominated as Junior Officer of the Month for April! Her kindness and positive attitude have truly made her stand out, and she continues to inspire those around her every day. We are so proud of her dedication and leadership at such a young age. Keep up the great work, Alivia!

Attention Parents & Guardians! 📢 If your child is eligible for Kindergarten next school year, you should have received a registration packet in the mail. Packets are due THIS FRIDAY, April 4! If you have any questions, please contact our registrar at richelleford@geneseocsd.org or by phone at 585-243-3450 ext. 2266. Thank you!

🏀 Thank You for Supporting the Hardwood Classic! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to watch and play in our Hardwood Classic Basketball Game this past weekend! We hope you all had a great time, and we’re so grateful for your support. Best of all, the money raised from this event will go toward our 5th grade whale-watching trip! 🐋💙 We appreciate our amazing community for making this possible—thank you!

🎭 All Aboard for an Unforgettable Journey! 🎭 Join the Geneseo Central Drama Club as they bring history to life with The Orphan Train! Witness the powerful stories of the orphan train riders on March 21 & 22 at 7:30 PM at Geneseo Central School. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://gcdc.booktix.com/ Don't miss this moving production—experience the journey, the struggles, and the hope!

We are thrilled to announce that the maintenance to our pool is now complete and the pool is open again for morning swim. Thanks very much for your patience.