Greene County CSD

Episode 3 of "The Cave" is here.! Use the link below to find out what's happening at Greene County Community School District! The Cave - Episode 3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1slMFJnAF4di3lHOLKrvpqgRtCy1LuYb6/view?usp=drive_link

Episode 2 of "The Cave" is now available! Tune in to hear about what's going on at Greene County Community School District. The Cave - Episode 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGhyQeDMAkZaCluuiGGKcLXOiJeYwGFC/view?usp=sharing

We are asking the public to help "Turn Greene County Purple" on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Everyone in Greene County is asked to wear something purple or wear a purple ribbon to raise public awareness as we work to end domestic violence against men, women, and children. The purple ribbon is a visible gesture of support for survivors and victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence is far too prevalent. Greene County has had 53 domestic abuse calls and 25 suspected abusers arrested for domestic abuse assault so far this year. Please plan to wear purple on Tuesday, October 29. There will be purple ribbons available at the high school, Thomas Jefferson Gardens, and the Jefferson Public Library. Thank you for your support.

As a reminder, there will be no school for Greene County students tomorrow, Friday, October 25th, 2024 for teacher professional development and the end of Quarter 1.

All fans that plan on attending the 1st Round Football Playoff game at Clarinda Friday are encouraged to purchase tickets online beforehand. You can purchase tickets at this link- https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ If you plan to purchase a ticket at the gate, you will need a debit/credit card and enter through the SOUTH gate as that will be the only gate that will have a card reader. The north gate will be just for scanning tickets purchased ahead of time.

The talented students of Greene County Middle School and Greene County High School will take the stage tonight at 7:00 PM for the annual Fall Vocal Concert, held in the high school auditorium. The evening will begin with performances by the 7th and 8th graders, followed by the high school vocalists. To conclude, students from grades 7-12 will come together for a special combined performance. Can’t attend in person? No problem! The concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD YouTube channel. Please note, due to copyright restrictions, this is a one-time live viewing, and the performance will not be available for replay. We look forward to sharing this musical celebration with you—whether you join us in person or online! Fall Vocal Concert Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/LMcsA3UVSCY

Dear Students and Families, As we gear up for our home football game this evening, Friday, October 18th, we want to remind our students to stay safe, be respectful, and act responsibly attending the game! Your support is what makes these events exciting and fun, but it's important that we all do our part to create a positive and safe environment. To ensure everyone enjoys the game: Stay Safe: Please make sure you're located with your parents, families, or stay within the designated areas provided on the map. Administrators will direct students to these areas. As a reminder, there will be NO sports equipment items allowed during the football game. Be Respectful: Show good sportsmanship to the opposing team and respect fellow fans, staff, and security. Be Responsible: Follow our school and district’s guidelines, respect the facilities, and make smart choices throughout the event. We’re all in this together, so let’s make these games memorable for the right reasons. Enjoy the game and Go RAMS! Sincerely,   Greene County Schools

Welcome to "The Cave", a brand-new weekly podcast hosted by four enthusiastic seventh graders from Greene County Middle School! Each week, these students dive into the latest sports highlights, school events, and activities happening at the Greene County High School and Greene County Middle School. Whether you're a student, parent, or sports fan, "The Cave" offers fun insights and fresh perspectives straight from the heart of the action. Use the link below to listen! The Cave - Episode 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RnBU4Z8Lh1jVTixhhMUI3x40BYDjHAwZ/view?usp=sharing

Greene County Community School will be holding 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/l1WMB-glAXw Board Meeting Agenda: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home

The Greene County FFA will be partnering with the Central Plains FFA to collect food and goods to donate to their local food pantries. They will be taking donations the week of the 7th until the first quarter of the football game against Southeast Valley on October 11th. This friendly competition is to see which chapter can collect the most donations for their community. Some items that are recommended to bring are soup, chili beans, canned vegetables, mac and cheese, ketchup and other condiments, shampoo and conditioner, bar soaps, gloves, and hats. The chapter who collects the most donations will be announced at the football game on Friday. Please note that the donations do not count as admissions into the game.

Go Rams!

We are excited to announce the release of a brand-new promotional video for Greene County Community School District, created by the talented students of the Ram News class! This video captures the spirit, energy, and dedication that define our schools, staff, and students. You can find the video on the district's GCCSD YouTube page, navigate to our website and click the "Promotional Video" link, or use the link below. We encourage everyone to check it out, share it with friends and family, and help spread the word about the wonderful things happening in our district. A big thank you to the Ram News class for their creativity and hard work on this project! https://youtu.be/adjTe4Bfpqw?si=Y-4Q45m3jZLAtze4

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A Meeting of the Minds - Professional Development, 9/27/24.

The Greene County HS Rainbow Six Siege team opens their season today against Griswold. Last year, our Rams placed 5th in state and are hoping to do even better this year. The match begins at 4:00 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). Tune in and cheer them on! GCCSD HS Esports Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/C9Ze5Z6Fyyw

Esports streaming is BACK! The Greene County HS SMITE match today against New London will be live streamed. The match begins at 4:00 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). The Rams back-to-back state champions and are looking to take home another state title, so tune in and cheer them on all season long. GCCSD HS Esports Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/MLLFEmBZ7g8

Greene County Community School will be holding 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/D7achgjsmtQ Board Meeting Agenda: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home

There is a large-scale cell phone carrier issue that is preventing cellular numbers from calling local numbers. As a result, most incoming cellular calls to the school are currently failing. If you need to contact someone in the building, please reach out to the building secretaries using the email addresses below: High School: fergusontr@greenecountycsd.net Middle School: hadleyh@greenecountycsd.net townslyn@greenecountycsd.net Elementary: hoskinsk@greenecountycsd.net spauldingja@greenecountycsd.net Admin Office: lamoureuxj@greenecountycsd.net

Good afternoon Ram Families, The 24-25 school year is off and running and we have had a great first few days of school and we are looking to continue those moving forward. Fall MAP Testing Next Week Next week will mark the beginning of our Fall MAP Testing. All students in Kindergarten through 11th will complete these assessments and give us our baseline of where are students are at, what direction we need to go with their learning, and set growth and achievement targets to ensure their success for the rest of the school year. We are excited to see all of the great progress that our students are going to make! As for Homecoming Week On Friday, September 20th, Greene County Schools will have a 2-hour early dismissal at ALL schools. This will provide our families the time to get their students to the parade and events that happen prior to our homecoming football game without the need to miss additional instruction or schoolwork. Two Hour Early Dismissal times for all buildings are as follows: Elementary - 1:25pm Middle School - 1:30pm High School - 1:23pm Thank you for your partnership with our schools and we are looking forward to a successful 24-25 school year! Go Rams!

Athletic Practice Adjustments for 8/26