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!
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.
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!
Burger Brand
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.
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.
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!
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!
Happy Instructional Coach's Day to these women in education. GCHS says a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Vander Linden!
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.
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.
GCHS October Family Newsletter is here! https://app.smore.com/n/7qxamh Check it out!
GCHS would like to extend a BIG thank you to the guys behind the scenes! Anthony, Matt & Matt - we appreciate you!!
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!
Thank you, Deonne and 21st Century Rehab!
Industrial Technology Student Project
Greene County High School Senior student, Lincoln Olsem, recently machined and fabricated a ruggedized bench vise as part of his advanced milling machine operations class. The entire project consisted of 15 different components that were machined on a manual lathe or manual milling machine before being welded together. A big shout out to our friends at Power Lift in Jefferson for donating the steel for this student project! Lincoln has made a very nice generational tool that should serve him well for years to come.
Greene County High School Senior student, Lincoln Olsem, recently machined and fabricated a ruggedized bench vise as part of his advanced milling machine operations class. The entire project consisted of 15 different components that were machined on a manual lathe or manual milling machine before being welded together. A big shout out to our friends at Power Lift in Jefferson for donating the steel for this student project! Lincoln has made a very nice generational tool that should serve him well for years to come.
GC Ram Families:
Unfortunately, due to rain, we will have some changes to Homecoming celebrations this afternoon. The parade is canceled. The pep rally and coronation will start at 3:00 in the high school auditorium. Please join us to celebrate before the big game tonight! (2 hr. early dismissal will occur as planned)
Unfortunately, due to rain, we will have some changes to Homecoming celebrations this afternoon. The parade is canceled. The pep rally and coronation will start at 3:00 in the high school auditorium. Please join us to celebrate before the big game tonight! (2 hr. early dismissal will occur as planned)
🎉 Celebrating 60 years of citizen diplomacy with the Iowa-Yucatan Partners! 🇲🇽🇺🇸
To mark this milestone, traditional Mexican dance troupe **Alma Danza** is bringing vibrant cultural performances from Yucatan and Veracruz to Jefferson on **Friday, September 25, 2026**:
• **5:30 PM** – Special performance at the Greene County Community Center
• **Halftime** – Performing "La Bamba" alongside the Greene County High School Band during the homecoming football game
Brought to you by the Multicultural Family Resource Center, Greene County CSD, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa International Center, and Iowa-Yucatan Partners. Come experience this incredible cross-cultural celebration!
#IowaYucatan #AlmaDanza #JeffersonIA #CitizenDiplomacy #CulturalExchange
To mark this milestone, traditional Mexican dance troupe **Alma Danza** is bringing vibrant cultural performances from Yucatan and Veracruz to Jefferson on **Friday, September 25, 2026**:
• **5:30 PM** – Special performance at the Greene County Community Center
• **Halftime** – Performing "La Bamba" alongside the Greene County High School Band during the homecoming football game
Brought to you by the Multicultural Family Resource Center, Greene County CSD, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa International Center, and Iowa-Yucatan Partners. Come experience this incredible cross-cultural celebration!
#IowaYucatan #AlmaDanza #JeffersonIA #CitizenDiplomacy #CulturalExchange
Greene County High School Adds Fourth-Axis Capability to CNC Milling Machine, Giving Students Advanced Manufacturing Experience
The Industrial Technology Department is expanding its hands-on manufacturing education program with the addition of a fourth axis to its CNC milling machine. The upgrade will provide students with valuable experience using technology found in modern manufacturing environments while expanding the types of projects they can design and produce.
A traditional three-axis CNC mill moves a cutting tool along the X, Y, and Z axes. A fourth axis adds rotary movement, allowing students to rotate a workpiece during the machining process. This additional capability gives students an opportunity to learn more advanced CNC programming, setup, design, and manufacturing techniques.
The Industrial Technology Department is expanding its hands-on manufacturing education program with the addition of a fourth axis to its CNC milling machine. The upgrade will provide students with valuable experience using technology found in modern manufacturing environments while expanding the types of projects they can design and produce.
A traditional three-axis CNC mill moves a cutting tool along the X, Y, and Z axes. A fourth axis adds rotary movement, allowing students to rotate a workpiece during the machining process. This additional capability gives students an opportunity to learn more advanced CNC programming, setup, design, and manufacturing techniques.
Congratulations to GCHS September Students of the Month! These students were nominated by peers and staff as members of the student body who can be trusted to do the right thing and represent the RAMS positively. Freshmen: Dalaney Pedersen & Logan Marshall, Sophomores: Vanessa Duong & Corban Thomas, Juniors: Yaakov Gehling & Cheyenne Kiley, Seniors: Kamiyah Denman & Isaac Hoffman
With Homecoming festivities kicking off on Sunday with the Powderpuff football game and boys' volleyball tournament, we would like to give students and families the following reminder. Please see the attached letter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JJebnnolxfqtxSkLsPG1NcurDoZO0g8h/view?usp=sharing
Our first Career Exploration Camp of the year is in the books! 🧱💻
We had 12 youth attend our Computer Science Career Camp where they explored computer science through LEGO! 🤖 Youth used the design engineering process to bring their creations to life, learned about coding sequences, explored STEM careers, and finally coded their LEGO creations to see what they could do! 🧠🔧
It was an afternoon full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning! 🌟
We can't wait to see what our Career Camps have in store for the rest of the year! 🎉
We had 12 youth attend our Computer Science Career Camp where they explored computer science through LEGO! 🤖 Youth used the design engineering process to bring their creations to life, learned about coding sequences, explored STEM careers, and finally coded their LEGO creations to see what they could do! 🧠🔧
It was an afternoon full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning! 🌟
We can't wait to see what our Career Camps have in store for the rest of the year! 🎉
Don't forget to sign up for a protection plan with the Greene County Varsity Band! Toilet Paper Fundraiser ends Saturday, September 19th!
On our previous flyer, the Homecoming dates were incorrect, please see the updated flyer.
On our previous flyer, the Homecoming dates were incorrect, please see the updated flyer.
GCCSD is looking for sub cooks! Call the business office for more information!
Greene County Community School District would like to extend a big thank you to Doug Hawn for stepping up to help Greene County Schools last Friday night!
Early Friday afternoon, the Linduska Field sound system went down, and Doug responded on very short notice, quickly providing speakers so we could have a working sound system for the football game that evening. He also helped set everything up before the game and tear it all down afterward - and the system sounded great!
We’re incredibly appreciative of Doug’s willingness to help when we needed it most, as well as the many ways he supports our district behind the scenes.
Thank you, Doug, for your generosity, quick response, hard work, and continued support of Greene County Schools!
