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!

Please join our GCE 3rd graders for an evening of music and laughter as they perform "I Need a Vacation". The performance will be held in the Greene County High School auditorium and will begin at 7:00 p.m. (south doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
If you are unable to attend the performance in person, the event will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube Channel. Use the link below to watch the performance live!
https://www.youtube.com/live/iiCKIB61DqA
If you are unable to attend the performance in person, the event will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube Channel. Use the link below to watch the performance live!
https://www.youtube.com/live/iiCKIB61DqA
Kids Heart Challenge donations are due tomorrow! Please remember to send your students to school with their collection envelopes or make your final online donations. Make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We’re having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=542951
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=542951

Please join us @ 7:00 p.m. @ Greene County High School Auditorium as the 2nd Grade takes you on a journey, Singín' In the Rainforest.
If you're unable to make it in-person, the concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel. Use the link below to view the stream!
https://www.youtube.com/live/2DI9Y0LUwUo
If you're unable to make it in-person, the concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel. Use the link below to view the stream!
https://www.youtube.com/live/2DI9Y0LUwUo
Join our School Improvement Advisory Committee!!


Join us for PK Registration on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 2-6 in the Greene County Elementary Lunchroom.


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

KHC is underway, and our school is excited about feeling good while doing good! Greene County Elementary is helping kids with special hearts through Kids Heart Challenge. We want as many families as possible to learn about heart health and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR.
You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027!
Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=542951 or by using the AHA Schools app.
You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027!
Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=542951 or by using the AHA Schools app.

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!

We had a blast kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge at Greene County Elementary! With help from this year’s Heart Heroes, we’re learning all about keeping our hearts healthy through movement, kindness, rest, and knowing when to ask for help.
Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=542951 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!
Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=542951 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!

Jefferson Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a movie at Sierra Community Theater on Sunday, March. 15 at 2 p.m. Free admission to the first 30 students!

We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity coming to Greene County Schools in Fall 2026 - the Greene County Virtual Academy!
This new K-12 online learning option will provide families with a flexible learning environment while staying connected to Greene County Schools.
Take a look at the flyer below to learn more. Pre-registration opens April 6.
This new K-12 online learning option will provide families with a flexible learning environment while staying connected to Greene County Schools.
Take a look at the flyer below to learn more. Pre-registration opens April 6.

🌟 Staff Shout-Out! 🌟
We are so thankful for our staff at GCE! Every day they go above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire our students and each other. From the classroom to the lunchroom, the library to the playground, their dedication helps make our school a welcoming and positive place for kids to learn and grow.
Thank you to Robert Hemping, Haily Larson, Tiffany Hupp, Ashley Miller, Kristen Heupel, and Sandy Juhl for all that you do. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate the care and commitment you show to our students and families each day.
We are so thankful for our staff at GCE! Every day they go above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire our students and each other. From the classroom to the lunchroom, the library to the playground, their dedication helps make our school a welcoming and positive place for kids to learn and grow.
Thank you to Robert Hemping, Haily Larson, Tiffany Hupp, Ashley Miller, Kristen Heupel, and Sandy Juhl for all that you do. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate the care and commitment you show to our students and families each day.



🌟 Student Recognition at Greene County Elementary! 🌟
At Greene County Elementary, we are proud of the amazing students who work every day to live out our school values! Our students continue to show what it means to build positive relationships, believe in the power of the team, have a passion for growth, and strive to be the best version of themselves.
Congratulations Griffin, Merida, Cody, Jack, and Huxley. We love celebrating students who model these values and help make our school such a positive place to learn and grow. Keep up the great work, Rams — we are proud of you!
Go Rams! ❤️🖤🐏
At Greene County Elementary, we are proud of the amazing students who work every day to live out our school values! Our students continue to show what it means to build positive relationships, believe in the power of the team, have a passion for growth, and strive to be the best version of themselves.
Congratulations Griffin, Merida, Cody, Jack, and Huxley. We love celebrating students who model these values and help make our school such a positive place to learn and grow. Keep up the great work, Rams — we are proud of you!
Go Rams! ❤️🖤🐏

Check out these resources and programs from our local Jefferson Public Library!



Are you interested in learning about AI? We have just the class for you! This is an Iowa Central Community College adult education class that will be held at Journey Financial. Please bring your lunch and enter the east door located on Chestnut Street. You can sign up using the QR code on the attached flyer!

March 2 - March 6 is National School Breakfast Week! Reminder to all families that Greene County School District offers FREE Universal Breakfast to AL L of our students!!


CHiRP Coffee for the WIN at GCE this week! Thank you to the CHiRP ladies for providing supper for our GCE Staff during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 26. We appreciate the support!

Greene County Elementary wants to send a huge THANK YOU to our Local FFA Chapter for the Donuts and water for National FFA Week! Our staff enjoyed a pleasant surprise Wednesday morning! Thank you Mr. Kehoe, Ms. VanSickle, and Greene County FFA!

A huge THANK YOU to our local businesses Absolute Quality of Life Wellness and Prime Performance Chiropractic & Therapies that supported our staff during our Wellness Challenge at GCE! We are so fortunate to work in community that supports our students and our staff!


