Greene County CSD

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

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.

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.

This morning, students from Ms. VanSickle and Mr. Kehoe’s Horticulture and Ag Products classes had the opportunity to visit Rueter's to kick off an exciting hands-on learning experience with a precision planter project. During the visit, students were introduced to the fundamentals of precision planting technology and gained insight into how modern equipment is used to improve efficiency and productivity in today’s agriculture industry. This real-world exposure allows students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to practical applications in the field. This project is especially meaningful as the Greene County FFA Chapter recently purchased this planter to use for our school crop plot. Students will have the opportunity to operate and learn from this equipment throughout the growing season, gaining valuable, real-world skills in precision agriculture. We are incredibly grateful for the partnership and support from Rueter’s for providing this opportunity. Experiences like this help prepare our students for future careers in agriculture by building both their knowledge and confidence. Stay tuned as our students continue working on this project! 🌱🚜

Forty-eight students from Greene County High School traveled with industrial tech instructor Mr. Martin, work-based learning instructor Mrs. Garnett and iJag instructor Mrs. Hermansen to the Build My Future event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on April 15. This annual event draws over 7000 students from the state of Iowa and is put on by the Iowa Skilled Trades.

Students were given the opportunity to visit with over 120 various exhibitors. Many of the exhibits offered hands-on experiences. Some of the opportunities available to students included: wiring a power pole, using a nail gun to secure flooring joists, pipe fitting, running a back hoe, observing a K-9 unit in action, operating a crane, completing DNA forensic work, performing a virtual operation, taking a race car tire off and putting it back on, and visiting with many branches of the Military and a multitude of first responders.

As the weather gets nicer, kids are dusting off their bikes and likely need a tune up. Here is your chance to get ready for bike riding weather! (Perfectly timed before Bike to School Day for Elementary/MS)! Thank you to Jefferson Kiwanis, Rotary & Midwest Missions!

Greene County Career Academy culinary students prepared white chicken chili this morning. They used rotisserie chicken and topped each bowl off with jalapenos, fresh cilantro, avocado, and fresh lime. They served it with tortilla chips. It was delicious!

Missed our in-person registration event? No worries! You can still get your child registered online!

✅ Already have students in Greene County Schools?
Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, choose Online Registration, review your returning students, and you’ll be prompted to add your new PK student.

🆕 New to Greene County Schools?
Welcome! Use the link below to begin your registration process.
https://greenecountyia.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/greenecounty?configGroupID=11

Reminder: Seats are limited and will be filled based on registration submissions.

📞 Have questions? Feel free to call the office. We’re happy to help!
515 386-4168
hadleyh@greenecountycsd.net
gannone@greenecountycsd.net

We’re excited to welcome our newest Rams for the 2026–2027 school year

Visit our school website for additional registration information.
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/school-enrollment-registration-resources

There is still time to sign up for the "AI for Small Business" class that we are offering through Iowa Central on Thursday, April 16th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. You can register online by using the QR code on the attached flyer.

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://youtube.com/live/brIK8sCJE1E?feature=share

Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home

Greene County Virtual Academy is officially accepting applications starting TODAY!
Looking for a flexible, high-quality learning option for your student? GCVA offers a full K-12 online program designed to meet students where they are -- while keeping them connected to Greene County Schools.

Why choose GCVA?
✔️ Learn from home with a structured, accredited curriculum aligned to Iowa standards
✔️ Instruction supported by licensed, experienced teachers
✔️ Flexible pacing options, especially for middle & high school students
✔️ Students can still earn a Greene County High School diploma
✔️ Access to support, interventions, and regular teacher communication
✔️ Eligibility to participate in activities and athletics

Seats are limited to ensure strong support and communication.

Whether your child thrives with flexibility, needs a different learning environment, or your family is looking for a new option, GCVA could be the right fit!

Apply now: https://forms.gle/bWB4HzBufztXjYZd7

Questions? GCVA@greenecountyschools.net

Join our School Improvement Advisory Committee!!

The Middle School Scholastic Book Fair starts next week! The fair will run Monday-Friday. Students can shop during their lunch time, or with teacher permission throughout the day. Tuesday April 7th families can shop 5-7pm at the school.
It's not too late to set up eWallet!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html

If you've been wanting to try Ram Restaurant, you're in luck! Limited spots, make a reservation by Friday, 4/3! Email: harrisl1@greenecountycsd.net or call 515-386-2188

Are you interested in a practical, interactive workshop where you will learn how AI tools can help you to work smarter and stay competitive in today's business world? Check out the attached flyer to sign up. Use the QR code at the bottom to reserve your spot!

Don't forget - Jefferson Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a movie at Sierra Community Theater today at 2 p.m. Free admission to the first 30 students!