Who: Adult Reading Buddies at GCE
Why: 3rd & 4th graders need more reading practice!
When: Tuesdays from 2:00-3:05 (one buddy)
OR Tuesdays from 2:45-3:05 (2 buddies)
How: Contact Kate in the office at 515-386-3178
Students had the opportunity to talk with Senator Jesse Green & Representative Carter Nordman regarding the importance of Career Tech Education while we were there. Students also had the opportunity to see displays from many student organizations from around the state.
We also delivered a large collection of pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. Taylor Ross and Mia Murphy are working on a project for FCCLA and have been collecting the pop tabs.
Mr. Martin and Mrs. Garnett accompanied the following students:
Haylee Baugh
Madi Skalla
Ella Mohr
Taylor Lawrence
Poppy Wetrich
Destiny Hofbauer
Taylor Ross
Mia Murphy
Devin Parker
Carter Fowler
Wesley Fiedler
Yaakov Gehling
Lincoln Olsem
Due to the continued poor forecasted conditions and the Winter Storm Warning, Greene County Schools will be closed for Friday, February 20th, 2026.
Please stay safe and have a great weekend!
We want to provide clarification regarding today’s two-hour early dismissal notification.
At the time the message was sent, US Cellular was experiencing a service outage affecting parts of North America. Because of this outage, some families who use US Cellular as their mobile provider may not have received the text alert or may have received it later than expected.
This issue was outside of our control and impacted SMS text alerts to US Cellular users.
Other mobile carriers were not affected.
We understand how important timely communication is, especially for schedule changes, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Greene County Community School District.
Greene County Schools will be dismissing 2 hours early today due to the impending Winter Storm Warning.
Dismissal times for each building are as follows:
Elementary - 1:10pm
Middle School - 1:30pm
High School - 1:23pm
The Jazz Band and MS Basketball teams will not be traveling this evening.
Thank you.
Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction Sauce over Homemade Mashed Potatoes!
So Good!!!
Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST Committee is eagerly looking forward to the 9th event, to be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 28th. The doors of the Clover Hall building will open at 5:00pm with dinner to begin at 6:30pm. Tables (seating 8 people) can be purchased, so gather friends and coworkers and purchase a table! Single tickets are also available at $30 per ticket. This year’s meal will be provided by Lidderdale Country Store. You can purchase your table or ticket(s) by going to www.boostgreenecountyschools.com.
Donations and sponsorships are also welcomed. Contact gcschoolsboost@gmail.com to discuss giving or directly mail checks to Greene County Schools BOOST / P.O. Box 4 / Jefferson, Iowa 50129. If your business or organization is interested in donating an auction item contact any BOOST committee member or email us at gcschoolsboost@gmail.com.
BOOST stands for Bringing Optimism & Opportunities to Students & Teachers, and all proceeds from this event will directly impact students and teachers in the Greene County Community School District. The event includes a social, dinner, live and silent auctions, and recognition of the great things happening at GCCSD.
The ongoing support from the community has created wonderful new opportunities for Greene County students and teachers. Every classroom has been impacted, and teachers have been able to have a profound impact on student experiences through the support provided by BOOST.
Thanks for your continued support; we can’t wait to see you on March 28th, 2026!
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/HjcbVFQP3rg
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Parents and families, don’t miss “From the Playground to the Screen,” a powerful presentation focused on conflict, bullying, and cyberbullying.
When: Tonight, January 29
Where: GCHS Auditorium (1901 N. Grinnell Rd)
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Presentation: 5:30-6:30 PM
Earlier this afternoon, presenter Robert Hackenson Jr. worked with our 2nd-4th grade students, talking about healthy ways to handle emotions, stress, and conflict. He even mixed in a little magic and humor, which made the message fun, memorable, and highly engaging. The presentation was very well received by our elementary students.
Tonight’s session is designed for parents and families and will cover:
- How to coach kids through conflict, Conversation vs. debate
- What bullying and cyberbullying are (and aren’t)
- Warning signs to watch for
- What to do if your child is being bullied or bullying others
- Practical resources and next steps
If you liked what your child talked about after school today, you’ll definitely want to be here tonight.
All parents are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
Due to the extremely cold temperatures expected, Greene County Schools will be closed for Friday, January 23rd.
Please be safe and have a great weekend!
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Z4ywoN5mxqk
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Iowa Central is offering several short-term training opportunities for individuals interested in gaining new or enhanced skills! Many of our healthcare classes are currently full, but our summer schedule for CNA and EMT courses will be released soon.
Tuition assistance is available for all of these classes through our Career Navigators.
If you are interested, please contact Liz Miklo or Neely Sawyer at Iowa Central. Their contact information is located at the bottom of the flyer.
