Greene County CSD

The Greene County School District Education Foundation will again be awarding ten Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2000. The scholarship will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s Programs are not included in this scholarship. Through Mr. Dunlop’s generous donation, the local Greene County School District Education Foundation was able to establish this scholarship to assist Greene County graduates in obtaining the financial assistance needed to continue to prosper in their educational pursuits. Scholarships will be awarded based on need and personal educational goals with a limit of two years of receiving the scholarship. The application can be found at: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/scholarship-opportunity Deadline for applications is June 1, 2025.

Join us this evening for the GCHS Awards Concert featuring performances by the Greene County High School Band and Choir! Location: GCHS Auditorium Date: Tonight - 05/12/2025 Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Concert begins at 7:30 PM Enjoy a night of great music as we celebrate our student performers and recognize our graduating seniors. Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on the GCCSD YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/nrxAHBPdwlQ All are welcome — we hope to see you there!

Greene County High School is proud to announce the third class of inductees into the Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame! Community members are invited to attend in person and help celebrate these outstanding alumni. Date: Saturday, May 10 Location: GCHS Commons & Auditorium Reception: 6:00–6:30 p.m. in the high school commons Induction Ceremony: 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium Congratulations to the Class of 2025 inductees! Dick Oatts – Class of 1971 – Instrumental Music Katy (Von Ahsen) Gordon – Class of 1998 – Speech Carl Rowles – Class of 2005 – Instrumental Music Katie Rice – Class of 2010 – Instrumental Music David Ayala – Class of 2016 – Vocal Music/Visual Arts If you can’t join us in person, you can still celebrate with us by watching the livestream of the ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/live/UWXQC1GrOgw Let’s celebrate the incredible talents and accomplishments of these outstanding alumni!

We’re proud to celebrate our 5th Grade students as they graduate from the DARE program! Join us via live stream today at 2:40 PM for a special broadcast of the ceremony from the Greene County Middle School Auditorium. Tune in to support these students as they mark this important milestone! GCMS 5th Grade DARE Graduation: https://youtube.com/live/VXOBtQu18eM

We're up to episode 27! This week on The Cave, the girls talked about MAP testing results, upcoming school vacation days, and themed dress-up days. As always, they include lots of laughs and fun conversation. Tune in, you won't regret it! Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 27": https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1qXC-TIQHadfJmQC54Wzm4cMejvyLfxiq

The 2025 Senior Awards Night will take place tonight at 7PM in the high school auditorium. It will be livestreamed for those unable to attend, but would still like to watch.

You're Invited! Join us tonight for the Middle School Spring Choir Concert as our students share the joy of music and the spirit of spring. Date: Tonight Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Location: High School Auditorium Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/Va3GNUASKRM?feature=share Come support our talented young singers—we’d love to see you there!

The 2025 Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be Saturday, May 10 with a reception starting at 6:00 pm in the high school commons followed by the induction ceremony beginning at 6:30. This event is open to the public. This year's inductees include Dick Oatts, Katy (Von Ahsen) Gordon, Carl Rowles, David Ayala, and Katie Rice.

The girls soccer match at Colfax-Mingo tonight will consist of a Varsity match starting at 5:30 followed by one half of a JV match. Please note - CASH only accepted at the gate. This is different from most places we play. The admission prices are $5 - adults and $3 - students.

Jump start the 25-26 school year and register!! (New families should visit our website to learn how to register for the 25-26 school year: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/school-enrollment-registration-resources)

Dear Ram Families, This morning, our middle school was briefly placed in a hold for approximately 17 minutes while a random and unannounced K9 sweep was conducted in coordination with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. The K9 unit worked through the hallways as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. We want to assure you that the hold was implemented as a precautionary safety measure and that there was no threat to students or staff at any time. Classes continued within classrooms during the hold, and normal operations resumed shortly afterward. We are grateful for the continued partnership with Greene County law enforcement, and we appreciate their proactive support in helping us ensure the safety of our schools. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in our district. Greene County CSD

Happy School Principal's Day! Today we are celebrating our three incredible leaders who go above and beyond for our students, staff, and community. Their tireless work improves our schools every day. Thank you, principals, for all that you do! #GoRams #PrincipalsDay

Episode 26 is here! This week, the girls interviewed 5th-grade math teacher and coach, Ms. Telleen. They asked her about her experiences both in the classroom and on the field. She even shared a big coaching announcement and had plenty to say about her journey in education. Don't miss it! Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 26": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GsAJ0ooG_ln45osJcLe_sJmkzhH7I6nJ/view?usp=drive_link

Join us this evening at 7:00 in the high school auditorium to watch our Greene County Elementary 4th grade students perform their "Welcome Spring" concert! The doors are scheduled to open at 6:30 PM. It's going to be a great concert, and the students have worked hard preparing, so come out and give them your support! Can't make it in person? Watch the livestream on the GCCSD YouTube Channel using the link below: https://youtube.com/live/7QggE6Kwbxc?feature=share

Greene County has cancelled all activities for today, Monday 4/28, due to the threat of severe weather. Make up dates are yet to be determined.

Can you believe there are 25 episodes of The Cave podcast? Believe it! This week, the girls discuss Easter break activities, summer break countdown, and their sports plans for next school year. It's always a good listen, so tune in. Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 25": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iUzkOuVXixGgoyGIDE39JKhp_JQ6mm7Z/view?usp=drive_link

Dear Ram Families, It’s official: the last day of school will be Friday, May 23rd, with all schools dismissing at 12:30 p.m. So yes, your students will soon be free to sleep until noon and raid your pantry hourly—but not just yet. We still have four glorious weeks ahead, packed with learning, laughter, and at least one surprise fire drill. Please remind your students (gently, or with snacks) that attendance still counts, and there's plenty left to accomplish before we high-five our way into summer. Let’s finish strong—safely, joyfully, and maybe even a little ahead on our to-do lists. Thanks for your support, Mr. Abbotts, Superintendent Greene County CSD #RollRams

Thanks to a generous community member, the animal science classes get hands-on experience hatching chickens, which is related to what they are learning in the classroom. Animal Science Production and Systems students are able to see the welfare, facilities, animal husbandry and biosecurity for the newborn chicks. Animal Science Nutrition and Genetics have been studying the reproduction of chickens, candling practices, the steps of hatching, and developing their communication skills as they share the process on Greene County FFA social media platforms. The chicks are now hatching, and we're livestreaming all the fun! Use the link below to view all of the egg-citement! GCHS FFA Chick Hatching Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuwtZhiw4gw

🚍💛 Greene County Schools are Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes! 💛🚍 Today, we roll out a huge THANK YOU to our incredible bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school every day! 🛑✨ Your dedication, patience, and care create a journey filled with safety and care. You are often the first friendly face students see in the morning and the last to wish them a great evening — and that matters more than words can say. 👏 Let's all take a moment to appreciate the drivers who make sure the wheels on the bus keep going 'round and 'round

Episode 24 of The Cave is here! Weekend activities, the high school track meet, and the Lit Circle project are all discussed this week. These girls always make it entertaining, so tune in! 🎧 Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 24": https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1qXC-TIQHadfJmQC54Wzm4cMejvyLfxiq