The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for October 19th-22nd and start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenecomiddleschool #ScholasticBookFairs
The Book Fair will be open during both Parent Teacher Conference nights! Tuesday Oct. 20th and Thursday Oct. 22nd, as well as during the school day. Students can shop with permission during the school day, and during each grade lunch period!
The Book Fair will be open during both Parent Teacher Conference nights! Tuesday Oct. 20th and Thursday Oct. 22nd, as well as during the school day. Students can shop with permission during the school day, and during each grade lunch period!
A big thank you to PTA Deonne Robey from 21st Century Rehab who came to our nurse aide course to talk to the students about body mechanics and transferring, ambulating, and repositioning residents. Career academy healthcare instructors Lori DeMoss and Cindi Daubendiek assisted as Deonne instructed the students on how to properly use gait belts.
Thank you, Deonne and 21st Century Rehab!
Thank you, Deonne and 21st Century Rehab!
Industrial Technology Student Project
Greene County High School Senior student, Lincoln Olsem, recently machined and fabricated a ruggedized bench vise as part of his advanced milling machine operations class. The entire project consisted of 15 different components that were machined on a manual lathe or manual milling machine before being welded together. A big shout out to our friends at Power Lift in Jefferson for donating the steel for this student project! Lincoln has made a very nice generational tool that should serve him well for years to come.
Greene County High School Senior student, Lincoln Olsem, recently machined and fabricated a ruggedized bench vise as part of his advanced milling machine operations class. The entire project consisted of 15 different components that were machined on a manual lathe or manual milling machine before being welded together. A big shout out to our friends at Power Lift in Jefferson for donating the steel for this student project! Lincoln has made a very nice generational tool that should serve him well for years to come.
GC Ram Families:
Unfortunately, due to rain, we will have some changes to Homecoming celebrations this afternoon. The parade is canceled. The pep rally and coronation will start at 3:00 in the high school auditorium. Please join us to celebrate before the big game tonight! (2 hr. early dismissal will occur as planned)
Unfortunately, due to rain, we will have some changes to Homecoming celebrations this afternoon. The parade is canceled. The pep rally and coronation will start at 3:00 in the high school auditorium. Please join us to celebrate before the big game tonight! (2 hr. early dismissal will occur as planned)
All Greene County Schools will have a 2-hour early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, September 25th, 2026.
Buses will still run their regular routes/times, just 2 hours earlier.
Have a great weekend, happy homecoming, and GO RAMS!!
Buses will still run their regular routes/times, just 2 hours earlier.
Have a great weekend, happy homecoming, and GO RAMS!!
🎉 Celebrating 60 years of citizen diplomacy with the Iowa-Yucatan Partners! 🇲🇽🇺🇸
To mark this milestone, traditional Mexican dance troupe **Alma Danza** is bringing vibrant cultural performances from Yucatan and Veracruz to Jefferson on **Friday, September 25, 2026**:
• **5:30 PM** – Special performance at the Greene County Community Center
• **Halftime** – Performing "La Bamba" alongside the Greene County High School Band during the homecoming football game
Brought to you by the Multicultural Family Resource Center, Greene County CSD, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa International Center, and Iowa-Yucatan Partners. Come experience this incredible cross-cultural celebration!
#IowaYucatan #AlmaDanza #JeffersonIA #CitizenDiplomacy #CulturalExchange
To mark this milestone, traditional Mexican dance troupe **Alma Danza** is bringing vibrant cultural performances from Yucatan and Veracruz to Jefferson on **Friday, September 25, 2026**:
• **5:30 PM** – Special performance at the Greene County Community Center
• **Halftime** – Performing "La Bamba" alongside the Greene County High School Band during the homecoming football game
Brought to you by the Multicultural Family Resource Center, Greene County CSD, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa International Center, and Iowa-Yucatan Partners. Come experience this incredible cross-cultural celebration!
#IowaYucatan #AlmaDanza #JeffersonIA #CitizenDiplomacy #CulturalExchange
Greene County High School Adds Fourth-Axis Capability to CNC Milling Machine, Giving Students Advanced Manufacturing Experience
The Industrial Technology Department is expanding its hands-on manufacturing education program with the addition of a fourth axis to its CNC milling machine. The upgrade will provide students with valuable experience using technology found in modern manufacturing environments while expanding the types of projects they can design and produce.
A traditional three-axis CNC mill moves a cutting tool along the X, Y, and Z axes. A fourth axis adds rotary movement, allowing students to rotate a workpiece during the machining process. This additional capability gives students an opportunity to learn more advanced CNC programming, setup, design, and manufacturing techniques.
The Industrial Technology Department is expanding its hands-on manufacturing education program with the addition of a fourth axis to its CNC milling machine. The upgrade will provide students with valuable experience using technology found in modern manufacturing environments while expanding the types of projects they can design and produce.
A traditional three-axis CNC mill moves a cutting tool along the X, Y, and Z axes. A fourth axis adds rotary movement, allowing students to rotate a workpiece during the machining process. This additional capability gives students an opportunity to learn more advanced CNC programming, setup, design, and manufacturing techniques.
Congratulations to GCHS September Students of the Month! These students were nominated by peers and staff as members of the student body who can be trusted to do the right thing and represent the RAMS positively. Freshmen: Dalaney Pedersen & Logan Marshall, Sophomores: Vanessa Duong & Corban Thomas, Juniors: Yaakov Gehling & Cheyenne Kiley, Seniors: Kamiyah Denman & Isaac Hoffman
Our first Career Exploration Camp of the year is in the books! 🧱💻
We had 12 youth attend our Computer Science Career Camp where they explored computer science through LEGO! 🤖 Youth used the design engineering process to bring their creations to life, learned about coding sequences, explored STEM careers, and finally coded their LEGO creations to see what they could do! 🧠🔧
It was an afternoon full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning! 🌟
We can't wait to see what our Career Camps have in store for the rest of the year! 🎉
We had 12 youth attend our Computer Science Career Camp where they explored computer science through LEGO! 🤖 Youth used the design engineering process to bring their creations to life, learned about coding sequences, explored STEM careers, and finally coded their LEGO creations to see what they could do! 🧠🔧
It was an afternoon full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning! 🌟
We can't wait to see what our Career Camps have in store for the rest of the year! 🎉
Don't forget to sign up for a protection plan with the Greene County Varsity Band! Toilet Paper Fundraiser ends Saturday, September 19th!
On our previous flyer, the Homecoming dates were incorrect, please see the updated flyer.
On our previous flyer, the Homecoming dates were incorrect, please see the updated flyer.
GCCSD is looking for sub cooks! Call the business office for more information!
Greene County Community School District would like to extend a big thank you to Doug Hawn for stepping up to help Greene County Schools last Friday night!
Early Friday afternoon, the Linduska Field sound system went down, and Doug responded on very short notice, quickly providing speakers so we could have a working sound system for the football game that evening. He also helped set everything up before the game and tear it all down afterward - and the system sounded great!
We’re incredibly appreciative of Doug’s willingness to help when we needed it most, as well as the many ways he supports our district behind the scenes.
Thank you, Doug, for your generosity, quick response, hard work, and continued support of Greene County Schools!
We want to make our fans aware that we are experiencing degraded audio at Linduska Field that may impact the sound quality during tonight’s game.
We are working to resolve the issue, but some audio disruptions may still be noticeable throughout the evening.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your continued support of Greene County Schools!
We are working to resolve the issue, but some audio disruptions may still be noticeable throughout the evening.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your continued support of Greene County Schools!
TP (Toilet Paper) Insurance is available again this year from the GCHS Varsity Band. Please follow the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/KA5sjj8rxkb57Bj67
Contact Wes Anderson at andersonw@greenecountycsd.net or call/text 515-428-1768 for more information.
Thanks!
Contact Wes Anderson at andersonw@greenecountycsd.net or call/text 515-428-1768 for more information.
Thanks!
Intro to Construction class has spent time learning the basics of framing, roofing, and other skills needed to be successful in construction. Now the students are ready to put that learning into practice. The class is looking for 2 buyers for sheds to be built by the class. The class can also build a little kid playhouse like the one at the Little Ram Preschool on the North side of the high school.
The shed will include:
Built on skid for easy moving
House framing
Shingled roof
Plywood siding ready to be painted
Wooden door
Available options:
Choose your size! Max size of 10'x10'
Choose your color!
Add windows
Add walk in door
Add roll up door
If you would like to purchase one of the sheds please fill out the interest form below. The interest form will close September 18th at noon. Customization of sheds needs to be expressed in the interest form. The class, Mr. Martin, and the building administration will review all interested buyers and be in contact.
The buyer will be in charge of transportation of the shed from GCHS.
Any questions can be directed to martine@greenecountycsd.net
Photos are from last year's builds.
The shed will include:
Built on skid for easy moving
House framing
Shingled roof
Plywood siding ready to be painted
Wooden door
Available options:
Choose your size! Max size of 10'x10'
Choose your color!
Add windows
Add walk in door
Add roll up door
If you would like to purchase one of the sheds please fill out the interest form below. The interest form will close September 18th at noon. Customization of sheds needs to be expressed in the interest form. The class, Mr. Martin, and the building administration will review all interested buyers and be in contact.
The buyer will be in charge of transportation of the shed from GCHS.
Any questions can be directed to martine@greenecountycsd.net
Photos are from last year's builds.
Greene County High School student Wyatt Babcock recently took advantage of a newly created High School course, Advanced Manufacturing, to design and fabricate a custom drain hole cover for his home workshop. As part of the Advances Manufacturing class Wyatt learned how to program and operate a computer controlled plasma cutter that was used to fabricate the drain cover of his own design.
Greene County Community School will hold the monthly board meeting at the admin building (101 Ram Drive, Jefferson, IA) this evening, beginning at 5:15 PM. The public is welcome to attend in person or view the livestream on the district's YouTube channel. See below for the link. The meeting agenda can be viewed on the GCCSD Board of Education page under the Links header.
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/YgMzqJvJ720
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/YgMzqJvJ720
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Start a New Healthcare Career This Fall!
Iowa Central Community College is holding a Medical Billing & Coding course to prepare individuals for an in-demand career in healthcare.
October 5 - December 10, 2026
Live Virtual Instruction
Mondays & Thursdays | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $2,599
GAP funding may be available for qualified students
This program prepares students for entry-level positions by providing training in the healthcare revenue cycle and medical billing and coding processes.
Iowa Central Community College is holding a Medical Billing & Coding course to prepare individuals for an in-demand career in healthcare.
October 5 - December 10, 2026
Live Virtual Instruction
Mondays & Thursdays | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $2,599
GAP funding may be available for qualified students
This program prepares students for entry-level positions by providing training in the healthcare revenue cycle and medical billing and coding processes.
ISTEP + RAMS Mentoring
Heartland Bank is giving away free popcorn to our fans this Friday, September 11th while they work the concession stands during the football game! Come support our RAMS!!
