Browse > Home / Geneva Middle School South

Geneva Middle School South


Welcome back!

Geneva Middle School South
1415 Viking Drive
Geneva, Illinois 60134

630-463-3600 (Office)
630-463-3609 (Fax)

Mr. Terrance Bleau, Principal

Middle School Education in Geneva CUSD 304

Middle school education changed in Geneva when the voters approved a referendum to create Geneva Middle School. The middle school was originally located at Coultrap Middle School. It was moved from its downtown location to the outskirts of town in 1994, opening as Geneva Middle School with almost 850 students. Over the next twelve years, the school continued to grow past its capacity of 1100 students to over 1400. Therefore, in 2006, Geneva Middle School experienced a second transformation when the school split into North and South campuses, each serving the needs of 720 students. Geneva Middle School South remained in the original building, undergoing extensive renovations during the 2006-07 school year.

Today, GMS-South serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, each of which is broken into two teams of around 125 students each. In addition to the core team classes of science, social studies, math, and language arts, students take physical education and exploratory classes such as art, Spanish, German, French, family and consumer science, technology education, art and general music. Also, over two-thirds of the student population participates in GMS-South’s music program, which includes band, choir, and orchestra. Extracurricular activities are also offered and consist of a variety of sports teams, clubs, drama, and intramurals.

The current school improvement plan has goals that are centered on reading, problem solving and creating a caring school environment. The focus of GMS-South is student-centered. Teachers and administrators constantly strive to “do what is best for kids,” and work together to further District 304’s “tradition of excellence.”

Mission Statement

The Geneva Middle School staff is committed to enhancing each student’s sense of self-worth and to creating an environment which addresses the unique developmental needs of the early adolescent.  Our goal is to guide students to become independent, responsible, life-long learners who are able to work cooperatively and to contribute positively to our ever changing world.

GMSS Clubs and Organizations

  • Social Studies Club
  • Yearbook
  • Foreign Language Club
  • Jazz Band
  • Jazz Experience
  • Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
  • Drama (6th Grade Play)
  • Musical (7th & 8th Grade)
  • Science Club
  • Chess Club
  • Student Council
  • Variety Show
  • Math Counts
  • Leos Club – A community of young people with a world of talent serving together

The Leo Club Program objective is:

“To provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national, and international community.”

The Leo Club Motto is:

Leadership – Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers, and motivators of their peers.
Experience – Leos learn the importance of cooperation through the performance of community service.
Opportunity – Membership in a Leo club provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop character traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community.