Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST Committee is eagerly looking forward to the 9th event, to be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 28th. The doors of the Clover Hall building will open at 5:00pm with dinner to begin at 6:30pm. Tables (seating 8 people) can be purchased, so gather friends and coworkers and purchase a table! Single tickets are also available at $30 per ticket. This year’s meal will be provided by Lidderdale Country Store. You can purchase your table or ticket(s) by going to www.boostgreenecountyschools.com.
Donations and sponsorships are also welcomed. Contact gcschoolsboost@gmail.com to discuss giving or directly mail checks to Greene County Schools BOOST / P.O. Box 4 / Jefferson, Iowa 50129. If your business or organization is interested in donating an auction item contact any BOOST committee member or email us at gcschoolsboost@gmail.com.
BOOST stands for Bringing Optimism & Opportunities to Students & Teachers, and all proceeds from this event will directly impact students and teachers in the Greene County Community School District. The event includes a social, dinner, live and silent auctions, and recognition of the great things happening at GCCSD.
The ongoing support from the community has created wonderful new opportunities for Greene County students and teachers. Every classroom has been impacted, and teachers have been able to have a profound impact on student experiences through the support provided by BOOST.
Thanks for your continued support; we can’t wait to see you on March 28th, 2026!
GCHS is celebrating our Counseling Department this week. This trio offers so much to our students, families, and staff. Ms. Jorgensen is our School Counselor, Kyle Kinne is Director of Counseling Services, and Emily Gannon is our At-Risk Coordinated and Student Information System Specialist. Together they provide a wealth of knowledge, support, and resources. Thank you for all you do!
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Parents and families, don’t miss “From the Playground to the Screen,” a powerful presentation focused on conflict, bullying, and cyberbullying.
When: Tonight, January 29
Where: GCHS Auditorium (1901 N. Grinnell Rd)
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Presentation: 5:30-6:30 PM
Earlier this afternoon, presenter Robert Hackenson Jr. worked with our 2nd-4th grade students, talking about healthy ways to handle emotions, stress, and conflict. He even mixed in a little magic and humor, which made the message fun, memorable, and highly engaging. The presentation was very well received by our elementary students.
Tonight’s session is designed for parents and families and will cover:
- How to coach kids through conflict, Conversation vs. debate
- What bullying and cyberbullying are (and aren’t)
- Warning signs to watch for
- What to do if your child is being bullied or bullying others
- Practical resources and next steps
If you liked what your child talked about after school today, you’ll definitely want to be here tonight.
All parents are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
Due to the extremely cold temperatures expected, Greene County Schools will be closed for Friday, January 23rd.
Please be safe and have a great weekend!
Social Studies teacher Mr. Heath Telleen is sharing the building today with two very familiar faces: his father-in-law, Mr. Denny Hammen, and his son, Mr. Caden Telleen. Mr. Hammen serves as a substitute at GCHS after a 20-year career at Prairie Valley (now SE Valley), while Caden is kickstarting his career as a sub after recently graduating from ISU. Caden is a 2022 GCHS graduate. It is incredible to see a family of dedicated educators under one roof!
Iowa Central is offering several short-term training opportunities for individuals interested in gaining new or enhanced skills! Many of our healthcare classes are currently full, but our summer schedule for CNA and EMT courses will be released soon.
Tuition assistance is available for all of these classes through our Career Navigators.
If you are interested, please contact Liz Miklo or Neely Sawyer at Iowa Central. Their contact information is located at the bottom of the flyer.
Check out the GCHS January Family Newsletter HERE!
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