Greene County Elementary School

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

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.

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

Friendly reminder (fee statements went out in the mail on Friday, 4/18)!

🚍💛 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

Tonight’s the night! Our 3rd grade students are ready to knock it out of the park with their baseball-themed concert, “It’s a Hit!" Join us in the Greene County High School auditorium this evening for a fun-filled performance you won’t want to miss! Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/uZ3MX7oXC2w Let’s cheer them on!

Join us this evening at 7:00 PM in the Greene County High School auditorium for the second grade performance of "Bugz"—a fun and lively musical full of songs, smiles, and tiny wings! If you can't attend in person, no worries! You can still enjoy the show from home by tuning in to the live stream on the district’s YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/q6GzqCxyTro?feature=share We hope you’ll join us to support our young performers!

Preschool Registration HAS STARTED! If you have a preschooler who needs to be registered for the upcoming school year, stop by the elementary school today until 6:00 PM. Can’t make it in person? Register online below: https://sites.google.com/greenecountycsd.net/pkroundup/home

Great news, Ram families; it's BOOST Week 2025! The Silent Auction is now live! Navigate to https://bit.ly/gccsd_boost if you have NOT registered and want to bid online. If you have registered, you should have already received a personalized link. The Silent Auction will end at 8:00 PM on Saturday, during the BOOST Bash. If you are interested in Live Auction items but are unable to attend the event, we are again offering Remote Bidding. To sign up for Remote Bidding, please send an email to gcschoolsboost@gmail.com. Not familiar with BOOST? Navigate to https://bit.ly/boost-info to learn more about how BOOST supports the students & teachers at Greene County schools.

Hope to see you there!

The following message was sent to all families today in Greene County regarding transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year. Dear Greene County Families, We are writing to inform you that there will be important changes to how transportation will be provided for students starting in the 2025-26 school year. Our district is facing transportation issues that have become more significant in recent years. For example, the shortage of bus drivers, overcrowded buses, and increased activity routes has made it increasingly difficult to provide service for all of our students. As part of the state's regulations, we are required to provide transportation for students who live more than 2 miles from their assigned elementary or middle school and those who live more than 3 miles from the high school. Over the next few weeks, our district will provide updated information that will be posted on our website, social media pages, and sent through regular building communication to include details about eligibility, routes, and alternative considerations. We truly appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make these changes as smooth as possible. The goal is to ensure that every student can get to school safely while addressing the transportation challenges we are facing. Thank you for your partnership. We will be in touch again soon with more specific details. Sincerely, Brett Abbotts, Superintendent Greene County CSD

Good afternoon, Please note that tomorrow, Monday, March 24th, 2025 will be a school day. Each building will follow the normal Monday early dismissal schedule. We understand there is some confusion regarding the calendar posted on the district website, however, that will be corrected to reflect prior communication. Thank you and have a great day! Greene County Schools

Friendly reminder: Check Infinite Campus to see if your child(ren) need(s) money in their lunch account or have unpaid fees related to registration, athletics, chromebook repairs, etc. You can expect to receive a monthly statement in the mail if: ~lunch account balances are negative. ~there are any unpaid fees of $15 dollars or more. We would appreciate your immediate attention!

Do you have a student who is age eligible for PK in the 25-26 school year? Please attend our PK registration on April 7th from 2-6pm at Greene County Elementary (401 E Russell, Jefferson, IA). Please bring the following documents that night: birth certificate proof of residency (mail received at your address) parent documentation (drivers license and legal custody documents) We will have computers available for parents to submit online registration that evening. Your PK student does not need to attend. We will host an open house prior to the first day of school where parents and students can come see the classroom and drop off school supplies. See you there!!

Today's elem PE students; tomorrow's Ram Golf Team! Mr. T brings the fun!

Bus 12 is having some mechanical issues. Another bus will be delivering these students today (Monday, 3/10). This route is running about 30 minutes behind schedule. If you have any questions, you can call 515-386-4168.

Good morning Ram Families, Due to the very poor road conditions in many parts of our district and the timing of the most recent snowfall, Greene County Schools will be closed for Friday, March 7th. Please stay safe and have a great day!