Genesee School District

As we welcome a new year, we’re grateful for our incredible students, families, staff, and community. May the year ahead be filled with happiness, growth, and unforgettable moments for all. Here’s to a bright and successful year ahead!

Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a joyful Christmas filled with peace, love, and happiness. Thank you for being such an important part of our Genesee family. We hope your holiday season is warm, restful, and bright. ❤️

🎄 Genesee Giving Tree – Help Us Support Even More Families! 🎄

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, additional Genesee families have recently signed up, and we have added them to our Annual Genesee Giving Tree. We are so grateful—and we could use your help once more to ensure every Genesee family is supported this holiday season.

If you’re able, please consider selecting a gift (or a few!) from the updated SignUpGenius list below.

How to Give:
• Choose any remaining items from the SignUpGenius
• Interested in sponsoring an entire family? Contact
Amanda Johnston at ajohnston@geneseeschools.org
or (810) 591-8037

Gift Drop-Off Details:
• Please leave all gifts unwrapped
• Clearly label each gift with the family letter and student number (example: Family A3)
• Drop gifts off at the Elementary Office
• Deadline: Friday, December 19th by 3:00 PM

Thank you for helping all of our Genesee families experience the joy of the season. Your kindness truly makes a difference and helps ensure a Merry Christmas for our Wolves families. 💚🐾

SignUpGenius:
https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUAOju_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEesboQgF2yDACxnoAfmZBverBMsDnSWO9AVgTXGwk1nCzrhIrW5OPBg8iDz4U_aem_X11cVKhN6fwx75gjXTc41g#!/showSignUp/8050D49AAAE29A1FD0-60906813-giving

Sorry for the delay... The mini session pictures are being sent with your student today!

They were stuck in Pontiac and then Flint for a few days. We are working other possibilities to be quicker with this process!

🚨 Athletics Update 🚨 The tripleheader basketball games vs. Birch Run scheduled for tonight are canceled due to weather. ✅ All practices and extracurricular events are canceled. Stay safe, travel only if necessary, and enjoy the snow day with family.

Genesee School District will be closed today, December 10, 2025, due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and stay warm. Enjoy your snow day!

🎓 Genesee High School Juniors & Seniors!
Thinking about college, trade school, or career training? Not sure how to pay for it?

Join us for Financial Aid 101 — a helpful session presented by MI Student Aid!

📅 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
📍 GHS Media Center
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

Come learn the ins and outs of financial aid, scholarships, grants, and more. Families welcome!

💬 Questions? Contact Mrs. Temple:
📧 atemple@geneseeschools.org

Students and Families,

There will be no blue bus today after school.

Thank you for your understanding.

🌟 National Honor Society Applications 🌟
Genesee High School students—are you ready to demonstrate excellence in Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character?

Invitations to apply for the National Honor Society (NHS) will be sent directly from GHS to qualifying students in late January or early February.

⚠️ Important Reminder:
Be aware of scams! Only the official Genesee NHS chapter will contact you. The real NHS never asks for payment or personal information for membership or certificates. If you receive any suspicious messages, check with the school before responding.

For questions, contact:
📩 Brooke Rutledge, NHS Advisor — brutledge@geneseeschools.org

#GeneseeHighSchool #NationalHonorSociety #NHS #StudentSuccess #Leadership #Scholarship #Service #Character

The Genesee High School Yearbook setting up for the holiday mini-sessions tomorrow and Thursday! If you still want to sign up, slots are available on signupgenius!! Make sure to sign up for affordable yet festive family holiday photos!

Student-Athletes and Families,

Winter Sports Athletics Information Night is tonight at 6:00 PM

Please see the attached document with important information for this year and the athletic handbook attached.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HJBfbzF6kxIkQUbfX9nz_i3BFUAh3E9ZQwqJ869nAtI/edit?usp=sharing

The Den Pantry Needs Your Help!

As the winter weather approaches, our Den Pantry is running very low on elementary-sized snow pants and winter boots. We are accepting all sizes, but our biggest need is for younger student sizes.

If you would like to donate or have any questions, please contact: rwillson@geneseeschools.org

Thank you for supporting our Wolves and helping keep our students warm this winter!

Winter Sports Season is Here!

Wolves Families,

Our winter sports season officially kicks off this week! As we wrap up an exciting fall season, we’re looking forward to cheering on our student-athletes in the gym and at the lanes.

📅 Monday, November 10th
- Bowling Practice Begins
- Junior High Boys Basketball – Home contest vs. Bentley

📅 Tuesday, November 11th
- Winter Sports Informational Night
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
Parent, player, and coach meetings for all winter sport programs

📅 Wednesday, November 12th
- High School Boys Basketball – First official practices

📅 Wednesday, November 19th

- Cheer - First official practice
- High School Girls Basketball – First official practices

We’re proud of our fall athletes for a great season and can’t wait to see our winter athletes represent Genesee with pride, effort, and sportsmanship.

Go Wolves!

*Edited Post

🏐💚 It’s Game Day, Wolves! 💚🏐 Come out and cheer on our Genesee Wolves Volleyball team tonight at 7PM as they battle Bentley in the District Semi-Finals! Let’s pack the gym and show our spirit — wear your green and white and make some noise! 🐺🔥 📍 Genesee High School Let’s go Wolves! 💪 #GoWolves #GameDay #GeneseePride All tickets must be purchased through gofan.co https://gofan.co/event/5193397?schoolId=MI4295

📸 JR/SR High School Picture Retake Day!

Did you miss picture day or need a redo? Here’s your chance!
✨ Picture Retake Day is November 14, 2025. ✨

Make sure to stop by the HS Office to pick up your forms ahead of time.
Let’s get those smiles ready! 😄

#PictureDay #RetakeDay #SchoolPhotos #JRHigh #SRHigh #SayCheese

Make sure you add these important dates to your calendars!

🌟 Help Our School Thrive — Fill Out the Free & Reduced Lunch Form! 🌟

Did you know that completing the Free and Reduced Lunch Application does so much more than provide meals? 🍎
Even if your family doesn’t plan to use free or reduced meals, filling out the form directly impacts funding for our school — including programs, staff, technology, and student opportunities.

✅ Helps secure important school funding
✅ Supports classroom resources and activities
✅ Benefits every student in our district

If you have not already, please follow this link and fill out this simple form.

It only takes a few minutes to complete — and your information is always confidential. 💙

https://genesee.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying

Let’s make sure every student gets the support they deserve. Fill out your form today!

🏀 Genesee Junior High Boys Basketball Season Announcement

We’re excited to announce that Junior High Boys Basketball officially tips off next week!

The first practice will be held Monday, November 3rd

The first game is scheduled for Monday, November 10th. Please see the full schedule below.

Mon, Nov 10 — Bentley (Home)
Wed, Nov 12 — @ Beecher
Mon, Nov 17 — New Standard (Home)
Wed, Nov 19 — @ Morrice
Mon, Dec 1 — Holmes (Home)
Wed, Dec 3 — @ Atherton
Mon, Dec 8 — Bendle (Home)
Mon, Dec 15 — @ Madison
Wed, Dec 17 — IAF (Home)
Mon, Dec 22 — @ Hamady

(Schedule based on GAC Middle School Boys Basketball master schedule; all games begin at 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted.)

🧑‍🏫 Coaching Staff
8th Grade Coach: Brayden Cummings
7th Grade Coach: Brandon Desrosier

📋 Participation Requirements

All student-athletes must have a completed physical and concussion form on file before participating in practices or games.

More information to be shared by the coaches in the coming days.

Go Wolves!