On February 19th, the Greene County Jazz Band will hold its inaugural Java and Jazz showcase, and thanks to a grant from BOOST, our concert will feature the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra. Our concert will also feature free coffee for our guests, thanks to the generosity of Greene Bean Coffee . Our students will perform their competition set at 3 pm, then play in collaborative jazz combos with professionals from the IWJO. Finally, the IWJO will perform an hour set at 4:30. Proceeds will go toward our Disney Trip as well as band equipment.
The Kindergarten and 1st-grade concerts originally scheduled for December 16 have been rescheduled for January 20. The concerts will be held in the Greene County High School Auditorium (1901 North Grimmell Road). There are two separate concerts planned for this event. The Kindergarteners will perform at 6:30 PM and the 1st-graders at 7:30 PM. Please plan to join us for a wonderful night filled with music from our talented students!
The Kindergarten and 1st-grade concerts originally scheduled for December 16 have been rescheduled for January 20. The concerts will be held in the Greene County High School Auditorium (1901 North Grimmell Road). There are two separate concerts planned for this event. The Kindergarteners will perform at 6:30 PM and the 1st-graders at 7:30 PM. Please plan to join us for a wonderful night filled with music from our talented students!
The Greene County High School Esports team will be playing Rocket League this afternoon against Abraham Lincoln High School. The match will be live streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube channel. Tune in at 4:00 using the link below to watch our Rams compete.
GCCSD Esports YouTube Stream: https://youtu.be/JXSGLjukBIo
Due to storm damage and power outages, school will be canceled on Friday, December 17.
Due to no school, the K/1 concert for this evening has been postponed.
Hey Ram Fans! Do you still need stocking stuffers? Jr Class After Prom will be selling these at the mega night Tues. Dec. 14! Cash, check or Venmo will be accepted!
The Greene County High School Esports team will be playing tonight against Griswold High School . The match will be live streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube channel. Tune in this afternoon at 4:00 using the link below to watch our Rams compete.
GCCSD Esports YouTube Stream: https://youtu.be/QKN05UM-ZC4
At the board meeting last night (11/15), three of the Greene County Community School District board members finished their terms as active members. Doctor Steve Karber (right) and Catherine Wilson (left) served on the school board from 2017 - 2021 and Mike Denhardt (middle) served from 2016 - 2021. These board members were instrumental in positively guiding the district through many different challenges including the new construction projects and the COVID-19 pandemic. Greene County Community School District is very thankful for their efforts, ideas, and accomplishments. Thank you for your service, Steve, Catherine, and Mike!
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. The event will also be livestreamed on YouTube and can be viewed using the link below.
The meeting agenda can be viewed on the GCCSD Board of Education page under the Links header.
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://youtu.be/qQFOleLCp-o
Board Meeting Agendas:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Please use the link below to view information about trimester testing for high school students on Monday and Tuesday, November 15th & 16th.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpLHACys54GbPOYK-cntI5MMbcnTUnRWiWaJahHKJIM/edit?usp=sharing
Senior parents/guardians, don't forget that Iowa Central Community College will be at the high school this Thursday, November 11th from 4-7! Use the Career Academy entrance on the North side of the building. Stop in and have questions answered about college and get help completing the FAFSA. This is open to all seniors. If planning to complete the FAFSA, please bring a copy of last year's taxes. Contact Allison Wenck (wencka@greenecountycsd.net) with any questions.
Mark Nov 12 & 13 on your calendar. GCHS presents "The High Schooler's guide to the Galaxy." 7pm, HS auditorium. Tickets available at the door!
GCCSD partners with the Food Bank of Iowa to provide food products for our students and families. Food pantry items are sent home in student backpacks on Fridays. We strive to provide items to create a meal and/or supplement the home's pantry. All students are eligible to receive pantry items. Please complete the brief form if you are interested in participating.
https://forms.gle/9EPaMpBGNP7A5TJK7
Iowa Central Community College will be at the high school on Thursday, November 11th from 4-7 PM for a Triton Tour. Students and parents are welcome to attend to learn more about Iowa Central and the programs they offer, schedule a tour, get help filing the FAFSA or applying to the college, or to ask questions about Iowa Central or other colleges around the area. Contact Allison Wenck (wencka@greenecountycsd.net) with any questions.
All-State music auditions were held on Saturday, Oct. 23rd, at 6 sites around the state. Greene County students went to Atlantic to audition. Ten students auditioned for the all-state choir, and results are as follows: Kierstin Purdie, Ava Schilling, Olivia Hoyt, Gavin VanderLinden and Brianna Blasnitz were accepted into the choir. Daniele Madsen and Wyatt Villebro were both recalled and Daniele was chosen as a first alternate. These 5 students will participate in the 75th Iowa All-State Festival Nov. 18-20 in Ames. Being selected to an all-state ensemble is the highest honor attainable for a high school musician.
Today's Greene County High School Esports match will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube channel. Tune in this afternoon at 4:00 to watch the Esports team compete against Roland Story High School while playing Rainbow 6 Siege. Use the link below to watch the stream.
GCCSD Esports YouTube Stream: https://youtu.be/XcOiZIVHdZg
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. The event will also be livestreamed on YouTube and can be viewed using the link below.
The meeting agenda can be viewed on the GCCSD Board of Education page under the Links header.
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://youtu.be/QOuomBJLh4w
Board Meeting Agendas:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Greene County will host Roland-Story in the first round of the 2021 Football Playoffs this Friday night, October 22 at 7:00 p.m.
All tickets for the game are $8 and are sold online per the policy of the IHSAA.
To purchase tickets please use the following link and procedure:
Ticketing Link: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
To purchase tickets:
1) Click "Football"
2) Click "2A"
3) Click "Get Tickets for First Round Football at Greene County"
4) Scroll up slightly, select the number of tickets to purchase and checkout
5) Bring your tickets to the game (digital or printed off) and they will be scanned for entry at the west or northwest gates at Linduska Field.
The game will be livestreamed on the NFHS Network.
Reminder to PK parents: No PK or Head Start tomorrow, Oct. 20th.