Karmen Ewald, a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher at Genoa-Kingston Middle School, is the recipient of a 2022 Excellence in Education Award — an honor given to educators in DeKalb County through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Winners are nominated through a “joint effort” between teachers, community members and…

After what amounts to a combined 51 years serving the Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District #424, two longtime GK staff members are set to retire at the end of the school year. John Francis has been with the district since August 23, 1989—offering a whopping 32 years of dedicated service…

For many former high school athletes, a letterman’s jacket becomes a special relic of the past—no longer worn on the field, but rather tucked away in a box or closet. But for at least one Genoa-Kingston High School graduate, his jacket was instead found inside a retail shop in Barcelona…

At this small town school, we build big-time pride by creating deep and lasting bonds within our community. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a member of our GK community so we can get to know each other and share what makes us #GKProud. Spotlight: Carli Fellows Where are…

Genoa-Kingston High School Principal Matthew Cascio recently earned his Doctorate of Education from Aurora University after successfully defending his dissertation, which included examining a math skills-building program, as well as researching knowledge loss among middle school students of color during the summer. “The desire to pursue a doctoral degree came…

At this small town school, we build big-time pride by creating deep and lasting bonds within our community. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a member of our GK community so we can get to know each other and share what makes us #GKProud. Spotlight: Ruth Kleba Where are…

At this small town school, we build big-time pride by creating deep and lasting bonds within our community. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a member of our GK community so we can get to know each other and share what makes us #GKProud. Spotlight: Kayla Banac Where are…

At this small town school, we build big-time pride by creating deep and lasting bonds within our community. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a member of our GK community so we can get to know each other and share what makes us #GKProud. Spotlight: James Mueller Where are…

At this small town school, we build big-time pride by creating deep and lasting bonds within our community. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a member of our GK community so we can get to know each other and share what makes us #GKProud. Spotlight: Griffin McNeal Where are…