Genesee Joint School District

10/20/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Parents and community members!

Join us for a free, interactive event to explore the Idaho Youth Well-being Survey results for Genesee teens and learn how we can help them thrive. We will be providing free childcare and refreshments!

When: November 10, 6 - 7:30 PM
Where: Genesee School Cafeteria

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at: https://bit.ly/Genesee_RSVP
Let’s work together to make Genesee the best possible community for youth!

10/20/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT IS NEXT FRIDAY! 👻🎃

Genesee, it’s almost time for some Halloween fun! 🍬🧡 Join us next Friday for our annual Trunk or Treat!

🚗🎃 There’s still time to sign up (see comment below) to be part of the Trunk Lineup! Decorate your trunk, bring the treats, and help make this a fun and memorable night for our community.

10/20/2026

🏐💙 CONGRATULATIONS, MILEY GRIESER! 💙🏐

We are proud to celebrate Miley Grieser on being named to the 2026 1A Whitepine League Volleyball All-League First Team! 🎉

Miley’s hard work and dedication to the game have earned her this well-deserved recognition. We are so proud to have her representing our Genesee Bulldogs! 🐾

Help us congratulate Miley on this outstanding accomplishment! Way to go, Miley! 💙🤍

10/19/2026

📣 Parents & Caregivers of 4 and 5-Year-Olds — Join Us for Ready! for Kindergarten! 🎉

Genesee School District is excited to host Ready! for Kindergarten Parent Workshops — a FREE opportunity to learn fun, practical ways to help your little one get ready for kindergarten! 🧸📚

Through 'Play with Purpose', you’ll discover activities and resources to support your child’s learning and development while making everyday moments count!

✨ What’s included?
✅ FREE parent workshops and resources
✅ Dinner provided
✅ Childcare provided

📅 Workshop Dates:
- November 12
- January 13
- March 24
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you have a child ages 4–5, we’d love for you to join us! Come connect with other families, gather helpful resources, and build skills to support your child’s successful start to school.
Sign up here -> https://workshop.readyforkindergartenidaho.org/workshops/f47ef241-8a0b-4331-aac8-37c67c38402a

10/19/2026

GENESEE SCHOOL WEEKLY BULLETIN
October 19–24, 2026

Happy Monday, Genesee Families!

We have another busy week ahead at Genesee School! Our students and athletes are staying busy with fall sports, school activities, and opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. Please take a look at this week's schedule and mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates.

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, October 19
5:00–6:00 PM: Boys JV Football @ Pomeroy High School

Wednesday, October 21
3:30–4:30 PM: Coed Varsity Cross Country – Districts
3:30–4:30 PM: Festival Dance Hip Hop Class – MPR
5:00–6:00 PM: Junior High Volleyball vs. Logos School (Home)
6:00–7:00 PM: Junior High Volleyball Tri-Match – Logos vs. Kendrick (Home)
7:00–8:00 PM: Junior High Volleyball vs. Kendrick Jr./Sr. High School (Home)
Come out and support our junior high volleyball team!

Thursday, October 22
3:30 PM- 4:30 PM : Lights On After School – STEM Activity for 4th grade and up. Claim your spot now and sign up - https://forms.gle/HD2dKHdhTbTmTSKE8

Friday, October 23
All Day: Coed Varsity Cross Country – Districts
8:30–9:00 AM: Elementary Assembly
1:00–3:45 PM: That's Life Financial Simulation

Saturday, October 24
Our Genesee Band students will be representing our school at the University of Idaho Homecoming!
10:00–11:00 AM: University of Idaho Homecoming Parade –

Genesee Band
2:00–3:00 PM: University of Idaho Homecoming Game – Genesee Band

We are proud of our band students and appreciate their hard work and dedication!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Thursday, October 29
Elementary: Last day of the first quarter.
Middle School/High School: Mid-semester marking period.
Please take a moment to check in with your students about their progress as we approach these important academic milestones.

Friday, October 30

NO SCHOOL for students.

🎃 Trunk or Treat! 4:30-6:30PM
Join us for some Halloween fun! Trunk or Treat will take place in the parking lot in front of the school. We look forward to seeing our families and community members there!

Thursday–Friday, November 5–6
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
Elementary teachers will be reaching out to families to schedule conference times for November 5–6. Please watch for communication from your child's teacher so you can arrange a time to discuss your student's progress and celebrate their learning.

🍂 FALL WEATHER REMINDER
As the fall weather continues to change, please remember to send students with appropriate jackets and outerwear for chilly mornings. Dressing in layers is a great way to stay comfortable throughout the day.

For elementary students who need assistance obtaining appropriate cold-weather gear, please contact [email protected].

Thank you to our families, staff, and community for continuing to support our students and school activities. Have a wonderful week, and Go Bulldogs!

Lights on Afterschool is a nationwide event that celebrates afterschool programs and the positive impact they have on children, families and communities. We have 30 spots available for students 4th Grade and up! Oct. 22nd, 3:30-4:30pm in Multi Purpose Room Please plan ahead on how your students will...

10/16/2026

🏐 VOLLEYBALL DISTRICT UPDATE 💙💛

The Genesee Lady Bulldogs are back on the court this Saturday, October 17th, taking on Timberline in Game 7 of the District Volleyball Tournament!

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 LCSC
🔥 Loser Out — It's win or go home!

Let's show our Lady Bulldogs some love and support as they battle to keep their season alive! 💪🐾

As Always....GO BULLDOGS! 💙💛🏐

10/15/2026

🏐 DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL UPDATE! 🏐

💙💛 Our Lady Bulldogs are still playing hard and fighting their way through the 1A Whitepine League District Tournament! 🐾

Genesee will face the loser of Game 5 as they continue to battle.
See bracket below for more details.

Keep fighting, Lady Bulldogs! 💪🏐

10/14/2026

💡 Lights On Afterschool! 💡

Join us Thursday, October 22nd, for a fun after-school event challenging students to create a lightbulb circuit! 🎉

📅 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 Multi Purpose Room

🎯 Open to students in 4th grade and up! We have space for just 30 students to take part in our activity, so be sure to sign up in the comments below before spots fill up!

Let’s celebrate learning, growing, and having fun together! 💙💛

10/14/2026

🎓 Win $529 for Your Future! 🏆

Genesee K–12 students have a chance to win a FREE $529 contribution to an IDEAL 529 Education Savings Account! 🎉 Funds can be used for college, trade school, apprenticeships, and more.

✅ Free to enter
📅 Deadline: November 8, 2026
🔗 Enter at idsaves.org/idahosports

Help spread the word and take advantage of this great opportunity for our Bulldog students! 💙💛

See the attached flyer for eligibility requirements and details.

10/13/2026

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

🗓️ October 28 at 6:00 PM 📍 Genesee School Multipurpose Room

Join us for a School Levy Community Questions Meeting! This is an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming levy, ask questions, and better understand what it means for our school and students.

Behind every school levy is something much bigger than a budget. It’s our students, their opportunities, and the future of our community.

We hope to see you there!