Greene County High School Career and Technical Education students Bridget Hobbs and Lincoln Olsem recently completed the design and fabrication of a set of ten distance markers for track and field shotput and discus events.

Bridget created the design and computer based model that Lincoln used in conjunction with our CNC plasma cutter and CNC metal lathe to fabricate and then weld the final products.

The new distance markers help provide a visual reference during practice and competition which will help both the athletes and spectators at our track and field events.

We also extend a special thanks to our friends @AmericanAthletic for donating their time and resources to paint the steel markers in a durable black wrinkle finish!

Go Rams!
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Come out from 4:15pm-5:00pm to our first ever Community Conversations on Wednesday, November 11th with two members of the GCCSD school board and the Superintendent of Schools. The purpose of this is to connect, ask questions, and share ideas. We look forward to seeing you!
about 20 hours ago, Greene County CSD
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The Greene County Career Academy culinary students along with the guidance of Chef D prepared a creamy cajun shrimp pasta. It was amazing!
4 days ago, GCCSD
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Chef D and our Greene County Career Academy culinary students prepared sides today and one of them is parmesan saffron risotto. It is a slow process to perfect this side.

Students sauteed shallots and fresh garlic before adding the risotto. They then poured homemade chicken broth into the rice one ladle at a time until it was fully cooked. Next, they added in fresh parmesan, saffron, fresh parsley, and seasonings to the dish to complete it. It is so good!
5 days ago, GCCSD
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Our Greene County High School students studying Intro to Manufacturing recently completed their first quarter of studies. Their hands-on work with sheet metal fabrication included cutting, bending, riveting, and spot welding several projects. The lessons culminated in the production of sheet metal boxes, forming wire edges and each student creating a dust pan. The same students also completed a short lesson with both manual milling and CNC milling by making a set of steel dice.
7 days ago, GCCSD
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JOIN US TONIGHT FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC!

The public is invited to join us for the Greene County CSD 6-12 Band Concert tonight, Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 PM!

Location: GCHS Auditorium

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Concert Begins: 7:00 PM

Parking: Both the north and south parking lots will be available.

The evening will begin with performances by our 6th grade band, followed by our 7th-8th grade band, and conclude with our 9th-12th grade band.

Can't make it in person? Watch LIVE!

The concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/live/kgGHBzYUe1Q

Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, the livestream will only be available during the concert. A recording will not be available afterward.

We hope you'll join us, either in person or online, for a wonderful evening celebrating the musical talents of our Greene County students!

Go Rams!

12 days ago, Greene County CSD
Career Academy culinary students made a fall harvest soup this morning. They started with roasting their vegetables which included butternut squash, carrots, onions, fresh garlic, and three seasonings. They prepared crispy fried sage leaves for an edible garnish and added a drizzle of cream. It is delicious!
13 days ago, GCCSD
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GCHS would like to recognize the October Students of the Month! They are nominated by peers and staff for being good role models, doing the right thing when no one is watching, and representing Greene County Schools positively. They make GCHS a better place! (Clara Chisum, Lincoln Binkley, Steven Hendrickson, Braeden Mathews, Keaton Hinote, Olivia Sebourn, Nehemiah Hoyt, Emmersyn Slechta)
13 days ago, Greene County CSD
October Student of the Month

GCHS would like to recognize students who had perfect attendance for Quarter One, as well as those with honorable attendance, having been present 95-99% of the time. Showing up is a key component to being successful in school and in life! Great work and keep showing up!

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This past Friday was an unforgettable day in Greene County as we officially dedicated two stunning 9-foot-tall historical monuments honoring the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey!

The public joined us for two moving ceremonies - first at noon on the Greene County courthouse lawn in Jefferson and later at 2:30 p.m. at Old Rippey Cemetery. Today’s students donned replica uniforms to march, pay respect, present the colors, and bring this incredible chapter of local history to life. The Jefferson ceremony was made even more special with a musical tribute featuring two performances by the folk duo Weary Ramblers (Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox)!

What started 18 months ago as a simple Iowa History class assignment - when guest speaker Chuck Offenburger shared the story of the 32 schoolboys and two teachers who left the prairie to serve in the Civil War - has transformed into an extraordinary community achievement.

From researching and authoring the text carved into the $61,000 monuments to organizing marches, holding Memorial Day programs, and working on an upcoming fall play by John Busbee, these students have truly gone above and beyond.

Huge congratulations to:
- Dena Boyd for her inspiring vision, passion, and guidance in encouraging her students to create something that lasts far beyond the classroom.
- The talented students whose dedication, artwork, and research made these monuments a reality.
- Chuck Offenburger, the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey Memorial Committee, Jefferson Monument Works, the Greene County Historical Society, and all community partners and performers who helped bring this history home.

Thank you to everyone who joined, supported, and marched along to honor these brave figures from our past. Your hard work has given Greene County a legacy that will stand for generations to come!

*Photo credit: Kelley Gray

14 days ago, Greene County CSD
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Please see the updated 2026-2027 School District Calendar.

The major changes are as follows:

  • Semester 1 and Quarter 2 will now end on Friday, January 15th, 2026

  • Monday, January 18th, 2026 will now be a Professional Development Day for teachers and there will be no school for students

  • Semester 2 and Quarter 3 will now begin on Tuesday, January 19th, 2026

Thank you!

15 days ago, Greene County CSD
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Good morning, Ram Families. The high school has officially been cleared by Alliant Energy. There are no concerns for student safety. School will resume with the two-hour late-start schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
19 days ago, Greene County CSD
The Greene County High School staff is "Awesome to the Core" as we celebrate wrapping up "core"ter one! We are one forth of the way through the school year already! Shout out to the GCHS Sunshine Committee for making our day brighter with some sweet treats. A special thank you to Deal's Orchard for donating the apples!
20 days ago, Karen Shannon
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Greene County High School Ram Shop recently manufactured a custom meat brand that was commissioned by a staff member as a gift.

Prior to graduating last year, high school senior Lucy Vander Linden transformed a photo image of the recipient’s custom logo into a 3D model using computer aided drafting software as part of her independent study in the Industrial Technology program. The 3D model was then used in conjunction with the schools recently acquired CNC milling machine and CNC lathe to machine raw metal into a finished product ready for branding burgers.

Students in the Greene County high school Ram Shop are learning real world practical skills, building confidence, and exploring career opportunities. Are you interested in a custom branding iron for your burgers, steaks or sourdough loaves? Contact the Greene County High School to learn more.
21 days ago, GCCSD
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JOIN US TONIGHT FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC!

The public is invited to join us for the Greene County CSD 7–12 Choir Concert tonight, Monday, October 19, at 7:00 PM!

Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
Parking: Both the north and south parking lots will be available.

The evening will begin with performances by our 7th-8th grade choir, followed by our 9th-12th grade choir. To close the concert, students from grades 7-12 will come together for a special combined performance!

If you can't make it in person, the concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/live/vnNPbXr0vio

Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, the livestream will only be available during the concert. A recording will not be available afterward.

We hope you'll join us, either in person or online, for a wonderful evening celebrating the musical talents of our Greene County students!
22 days ago, Greene County CSD
Happy Instructional Coach's Day to these women in education. GCHS says a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Vander Linden!
about 1 month ago, Karen Shannon
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A huge thank you to Greene County Development Corporation (GCDC) Executive Director Greg Piklapp, American Athletic's Kristen Russell, and GCDC for sponsoring our 2026 Manufacturing Day Field Trip. Forty-five students started the morning with breakfast provided by GCDC and then broke into two groups.

One group traveled to American Athletic to meet with Kristen Russell and her team for a tour and an informational session. The other group met in the auditorium with Greg Piklapp to hear about job opportunities in the manufacturing industry here in Greene County and around the country. Students learned about different careers including jobs available in the data center industry. Both groups then switched.

Thank you to our multi-cultural director Sara Huddleston and instructors Jerredd Elken, Matthew Fiedler, Ethan Martin, and Maddie VanSickle for helping chaperone and coordinate our field trip.
about 1 month ago, GCCSD
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GCHS October Family Newsletter is here! https://app.smore.com/n/7qxamh Check it out!
about 1 month ago, Karen Shannon
GCHS would like to extend a BIG thank you to the guys behind the scenes! Anthony, Matt & Matt - we appreciate you!!
about 1 month ago, Karen Shannon
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A big thank you to PTA Deonne Robey from 21st Century Rehab who came to our nurse aide course to talk to the students about body mechanics and transferring, ambulating, and repositioning residents. Career academy healthcare instructors Lori DeMoss and Cindi Daubendiek assisted as Deonne instructed the students on how to properly use gait belts.

Thank you, Deonne and 21st Century Rehab!
about 1 month ago, GCCSD
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