JOIN US TONIGHT FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC!
The public is invited to join us for the Greene County CSD 6-12 Band Concert tonight, Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 PM!
Location: GCHS Auditorium
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
Parking: Both the north and south parking lots will be available.
The evening will begin with performances by our 6th grade band, followed by our 7th-8th grade band, and conclude with our 9th-12th grade band.
Can't make it in person? Watch LIVE!
The concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/kgGHBzYUe1Q
Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, the livestream will only be available during the concert. A recording will not be available afterward.
We hope you'll join us, either in person or online, for a wonderful evening celebrating the musical talents of our Greene County students!
Go Rams!
This past Friday was an unforgettable day in Greene County as we officially dedicated two stunning 9-foot-tall historical monuments honoring the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey!
The public joined us for two moving ceremonies - first at noon on the Greene County courthouse lawn in Jefferson and later at 2:30 p.m. at Old Rippey Cemetery. Today’s students donned replica uniforms to march, pay respect, present the colors, and bring this incredible chapter of local history to life. The Jefferson ceremony was made even more special with a musical tribute featuring two performances by the folk duo Weary Ramblers (Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox)!
What started 18 months ago as a simple Iowa History class assignment - when guest speaker Chuck Offenburger shared the story of the 32 schoolboys and two teachers who left the prairie to serve in the Civil War - has transformed into an extraordinary community achievement.
From researching and authoring the text carved into the $61,000 monuments to organizing marches, holding Memorial Day programs, and working on an upcoming fall play by John Busbee, these students have truly gone above and beyond.
Huge congratulations to:
- Dena Boyd for her inspiring vision, passion, and guidance in encouraging her students to create something that lasts far beyond the classroom.
- The talented students whose dedication, artwork, and research made these monuments a reality.
- Chuck Offenburger, the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey Memorial Committee, Jefferson Monument Works, the Greene County Historical Society, and all community partners and performers who helped bring this history home.
Thank you to everyone who joined, supported, and marched along to honor these brave figures from our past. Your hard work has given Greene County a legacy that will stand for generations to come!
*Photo credit: Kelley Gray
Please see the updated 2026-2027 School District Calendar.
The major changes are as follows:
Semester 1 and Quarter 2 will now end on Friday, January 15th, 2026
Monday, January 18th, 2026 will now be a Professional Development Day for teachers and there will be no school for students
Semester 2 and Quarter 3 will now begin on Tuesday, January 19th, 2026
Thank you!
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/vFYEHA1i_QE
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Greene County High School Ram Shop recently manufactured a custom meat brand that was commissioned by a staff member as a gift.
Prior to graduating last year, high school senior Lucy Vander Linden transformed a photo image of the recipient’s custom logo into a 3D model using computer aided drafting software as part of her independent study in the Industrial Technology program. The 3D model was then used in conjunction with the schools recently acquired CNC milling machine and CNC lathe to machine raw metal into a finished product ready for branding burgers.
Students in the Greene County high school Ram Shop are learning real world practical skills, building confidence, and exploring career opportunities. Are you interested in a custom branding iron for your burgers, steaks or sourdough loaves? Contact the Greene County High School to learn more.
The public is invited to join us for the Greene County CSD 7–12 Choir Concert tonight, Monday, October 19, at 7:00 PM!
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
Parking: Both the north and south parking lots will be available.
The evening will begin with performances by our 7th-8th grade choir, followed by our 9th-12th grade choir. To close the concert, students from grades 7-12 will come together for a special combined performance!
If you can't make it in person, the concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/vnNPbXr0vio
Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, the livestream will only be available during the concert. A recording will not be available afterward.
We hope you'll join us, either in person or online, for a wonderful evening celebrating the musical talents of our Greene County students!
There will be two opportunities for families to shop with their student: Tuesday and Thursday night during Parent Teacher Conferences from 4-7pm the fair will be open!
Now is a great time to set up your students E-Wallet, or check out the website to see all the awesome books!
The Scholastic Book Fair’s giving program is open to businesses, organizations, alumni, and the entire community! Anyone can support students in our school who need help buying books.
Learn more at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenecomiddleschool #ScholasticBookFairs
One group traveled to American Athletic to meet with Kristen Russell and her team for a tour and an informational session. The other group met in the auditorium with Greg Piklapp to hear about job opportunities in the manufacturing industry here in Greene County and around the country. Students learned about different careers including jobs available in the data center industry. Both groups then switched.
Thank you to our multi-cultural director Sara Huddleston and instructors Jerredd Elken, Matthew Fiedler, Ethan Martin, and Maddie VanSickle for helping chaperone and coordinate our field trip.
#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!
Thank you, Deonne and 21st Century Rehab!
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.
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)
Buses will still run their regular routes/times, just 2 hours earlier.
Have a great weekend, happy homecoming, and GO RAMS!!
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
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.
