It's been a great school year of reading, but why stop there? Sign up for a summer of reading fun at the Jefferson Public Library!
Embark on a journey to the past of Jurassic proportions with "Unearth a Story", the Jefferson Public Library 2026 Youth Summer Reading Shin-Dig!
"Shin-dig"? Yes, you read that right. They're changing things up this year. Kids and teens who sign up receive a "field journal" and a sticker...then continue to receive small prizes throughout the summer for every 140 minutes that they log! The more you read, the closer you get to their grand prize drawings.
Even better, summer programs are now open to the public! Enjoy "excavation digs", visits from Blank Park Zoo and the Science Center of Iowa, after-hours movie nights, and more planned this summer.
https://forms.gle/8xfuBq1BhoWsE2ty8
Embark on a journey to the past of Jurassic proportions with "Unearth a Story", the Jefferson Public Library 2026 Youth Summer Reading Shin-Dig!
"Shin-dig"? Yes, you read that right. They're changing things up this year. Kids and teens who sign up receive a "field journal" and a sticker...then continue to receive small prizes throughout the summer for every 140 minutes that they log! The more you read, the closer you get to their grand prize drawings.
Even better, summer programs are now open to the public! Enjoy "excavation digs", visits from Blank Park Zoo and the Science Center of Iowa, after-hours movie nights, and more planned this summer.
https://forms.gle/8xfuBq1BhoWsE2ty8
The Greene County Class of 2026 made one final walk through the halls - celebrating memories, milestones, and the journey that brought them to graduation day.
Elementary and middle school students lined the hallways to cheer on the seniors as they made their way through the buildings one last time as Greene County students.
Watch the recorded video here:
https://youtu.be/SwrPoh8Di2c
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Elementary and middle school students lined the hallways to cheer on the seniors as they made their way through the buildings one last time as Greene County students.
Watch the recorded video here:
https://youtu.be/SwrPoh8Di2c
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Greene County Elementary School would like to extend a huge thank you to Midwest Prime for generously providing the meat for today’s elementary school lunch!
We truly appreciate the continued support from local businesses that care so much about our students, staff, and community. Partnerships like these help make special experiences possible for our kids, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity and willingness to give back.
In addition to today, Midwest Prime has also generously donated all of the meat for the teachers’ meal next Friday. Their kindness and support for Greene County schools does not go unnoticed.
Thank you again to Midwest Prime for supporting Greene County students and schools!
We truly appreciate the continued support from local businesses that care so much about our students, staff, and community. Partnerships like these help make special experiences possible for our kids, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity and willingness to give back.
In addition to today, Midwest Prime has also generously donated all of the meat for the teachers’ meal next Friday. Their kindness and support for Greene County schools does not go unnoticed.
Thank you again to Midwest Prime for supporting Greene County students and schools!
Join us for our Summer Meal Program! Participating at four different locations! June 8th through July 31st, 2026.
Good morning Ram Families,
The power to the high school has been restored since about 9:15am this morning. The issue stemmed from a weather-related issue last night when lightning struck a light pole in the north parking lot and surged through the Career Academy, commons area, and kitchen. This particular breaker also contained the air handler unit for the west side of the building.
In these situations, timing was of the essence and it made more sense for us to cancel the day rather than "wait and see" whether the issue could be resolved in a timely manner for students to attend classes.
Regularly scheduled classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th.
I greatly appreciate the response and communication from our high school building staff, Mrs. Shannon, and Mr. Snowgren to this issue.
Have a great day!
The power to the high school has been restored since about 9:15am this morning. The issue stemmed from a weather-related issue last night when lightning struck a light pole in the north parking lot and surged through the Career Academy, commons area, and kitchen. This particular breaker also contained the air handler unit for the west side of the building.
In these situations, timing was of the essence and it made more sense for us to cancel the day rather than "wait and see" whether the issue could be resolved in a timely manner for students to attend classes.
Regularly scheduled classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th.
I greatly appreciate the response and communication from our high school building staff, Mrs. Shannon, and Mr. Snowgren to this issue.
Have a great day!
Good morning,
Due to a partial power outage at the High School, there will be a 2 hour late start for the High School ONLY. All staff will report as normal. Bus routes will continue to run as usual. Students riding the bus will be monitored on site. Information will be provided within the next 2 hours.
Thank you,
GCCSD
Due to a partial power outage at the High School, there will be a 2 hour late start for the High School ONLY. All staff will report as normal. Bus routes will continue to run as usual. Students riding the bus will be monitored on site. Information will be provided within the next 2 hours.
Thank you,
GCCSD
Tonight is our Senior Awards Night at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. If you're unable to attend the event in person, it will be livestreamed on the district's GCCSD Activities YouTube Page. See below for the link.
We are so excited to honor these seniors who have worked so hard to receive these awards. Please join us!
https://www.youtube.com/live/7KWXDpN5AdA?si=H2SuWK4itu9i_n_8
We are so excited to honor these seniors who have worked so hard to receive these awards. Please join us!
https://www.youtube.com/live/7KWXDpN5AdA?si=H2SuWK4itu9i_n_8
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/uel5r1y65FQ
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/uel5r1y65FQ
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
On Friday, Industrial Tech students attended the Iowa Industrial Tech Expo where students competed in competitions and were judged on projects built in class against other students from around the state. Congratulations to Wesley Fiedler on 2nd Place in Precision Measurement and to Austin Stucky on 2nd Place for Freshman Table Project.
The GCHS Spring Awards Concert is tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the GCHS Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Join us as we recognize our graduating music seniors and perform the contest pieces we showcased this past weekend. Admission is free.
If you’re unable to attend in person, the concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel using the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/EEdzoXTsSf8
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are hiring! Check out the middle school openings!
Greene County Middle School resident composer Egan Durbin.
Students are using skills learned in class to make a positive impact on the community. Multiple student organizations came together to create a playhouse for Little Ram Preschool. After Intro to Construction class started this Playhouse project back in December, SkillsUSA took the baton and finished the build. These students spent time on the weekend and multiple evenings to complete the project. FFA will take over to finish the painting and FCCLA and the Little Ram Preschool Teachers will use the playhouse to enrich the play of the preschoolers for years to come. #WeAreSkillsUSA #FFA #FCCLA
Shout out to our transportation department on National School Bus Driver day!! (Not all drivers are pictured) We are so thankful for everything you all do for our school district and transporting our students safely!! THANK YOU!
Join us for the Grand March tomorrow, April 25, at 6:00 PM in the Greene County High School Auditorium as we celebrate Prom 2026 and our students’ big night. North and south doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the public is welcome to attend.
If you’re unable to make it in person, we will be livestreaming the event on the GCCSD Activities YouTube Channel so you can still be part of the evening and watch all of the grand entrances.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/y_LWOSDJc0E
It will be a fun evening, and we’re excited to share it with our school and community!
Good morning Ram Families,
Due to the threat of 60-70mph winds and the concerns around our high profile vehicles, Greene County CSD will be releasing 2 hours early on Thursday, April 23, 2026. There will be no after school activities and all current field trips are returning to their respective schools.
Thank you,
Greene County CSD
Due to the threat of 60-70mph winds and the concerns around our high profile vehicles, Greene County CSD will be releasing 2 hours early on Thursday, April 23, 2026. There will be no after school activities and all current field trips are returning to their respective schools.
Thank you,
Greene County CSD
The 98th State FFA Conference was held April 19-21st in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State University. There were over 6,700 members and guests present. It was a great event for students to listen to speakers, visit the Career Fair, and observe contest presentations that were present.
Greene County FFA had ten members and four guests attended the conference. The chapter delegates were Sam Fitzpatrick, Eli Schroder, Kai Byerly, and Breanna Pope. Courtesy Corp workers were Madesyn Carstens and Cheyenne Kiley.
The Ag. Sales team earned a silver rating and the team was composed of Eli Glawe, Rylan Hostetler, Dakota Ostrander, and Austyn Smith. This was the first time the chapter competed in this competition.
Austyn Smith was one of the 830 FFA members in the state to earn her Iowa FFA Degree.
The 99th State FFA Conference will be April 11-13, 2027 in Ames.
Greene County FFA had ten members and four guests attended the conference. The chapter delegates were Sam Fitzpatrick, Eli Schroder, Kai Byerly, and Breanna Pope. Courtesy Corp workers were Madesyn Carstens and Cheyenne Kiley.
The Ag. Sales team earned a silver rating and the team was composed of Eli Glawe, Rylan Hostetler, Dakota Ostrander, and Austyn Smith. This was the first time the chapter competed in this competition.
Austyn Smith was one of the 830 FFA members in the state to earn her Iowa FFA Degree.
The 99th State FFA Conference will be April 11-13, 2027 in Ames.
Chef D and her culinary students prepared this delicious meal today. It is a grilled ribeye with whiskey peppercorn sauce, twice baked potato, and sauteed green beans. It is so good!!!
Please check the status of your student's lunch account! You can make a payment at any building office with cash, check or card or make an online payment through your parent portal account! Please call Heather at the District Office with any questions! 515-386-4168 Thank you!
Congratulations to Yaakov Gehling on qualifying for nationals! Yaakov Gehling will be representing SkillsUSA Iowa and Greene County SkillsUSA as he competes in the Power Equipment Technology competition at the SkillsUSA National Skills and Leadership Conference, June 1st - 5th in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently Yaakov is looking for sponsorship to help cover the cost of registration, travel and accommodations for nationals. If you or your business would like to donate to the Greene County SkillsUSA Chapter, please reach out to SkillsUSA Advisor, Ethan Martin at Martine@greenecountycsd.net.
