GCHS teachers enjoyed “Off the Lesson Plan: A Week of Unexpected Appreciation” during Teacher Appreciation Week! Each event was intentionally designed to bring teachers joy through experiences they would typically enjoy outside of school, offering a fun break from the daily challenges and busy pace that May can bring.
These moments are made possible through the generosity of our community and the support of those who donate to BOOST. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our amazing teachers!
These moments are made possible through the generosity of our community and the support of those who donate to BOOST. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our amazing teachers!
Today we are celebrating School Nurse Appreciation Day, and we want to send a huge "Thank You" to GCHS's very own Nurse Deb! She is a vital part of our school and district, always going above and beyond for the well-being of both our students and staff. We truly appreciate her expertise, her compassionate kindness, and the high-quality care she provides to our community every single day. (Check out these stats we gathered that shows JUST how much she has done so far this school year! ) We appreciate you so much! Happy Nurse's Day, Deb! 🩺
GCHS May Family Newsletter is here! https://app.smore.com/n/8xj0e
We celebrated the ladies behind the magic that keeps GCHS students fed every day! Happy Lunch Lady Appreciation Day to our crew. Judy Wisecup, Sindee Heaning, Bev Morgan (not pictured Lisa Wolterman) Thanks for all you do!
Students are using skills learned in class to make a positive impact on the community. Multiple student organizations came together to create a playhouse for Little Ram Preschool. After Intro to Construction class started this Playhouse project back in December, SkillsUSA took the baton and finished the build. These students spent time on the weekend and multiple evenings to complete the project. FFA will take over to finish the painting and FCCLA and the Little Ram Preschool Teachers will use the playhouse to enrich the play of the preschoolers for years to come. #WeAreSkillsUSA #FFA #FCCLA
Shout out to our transportation department on National School Bus Driver day!! (Not all drivers are pictured) We are so thankful for everything you all do for our school district and transporting our students safely!! THANK YOU!
Join us for the Grand March tomorrow, April 25, at 6:00 PM in the Greene County High School Auditorium as we celebrate Prom 2026 and our students’ big night. North and south doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the public is welcome to attend.
If you’re unable to make it in person, we will be livestreaming the event on the GCCSD Activities YouTube Channel so you can still be part of the evening and watch all of the grand entrances.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/y_LWOSDJc0E
It will be a fun evening, and we’re excited to share it with our school and community!
Good morning Ram Families,
Due to the threat of 60-70mph winds and the concerns around our high profile vehicles, Greene County CSD will be releasing 2 hours early on Thursday, April 23, 2026. There will be no after school activities and all current field trips are returning to their respective schools.
Thank you,
Greene County CSD
Due to the threat of 60-70mph winds and the concerns around our high profile vehicles, Greene County CSD will be releasing 2 hours early on Thursday, April 23, 2026. There will be no after school activities and all current field trips are returning to their respective schools.
Thank you,
Greene County CSD
The 98th State FFA Conference was held April 19-21st in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State University. There were over 6,700 members and guests present. It was a great event for students to listen to speakers, visit the Career Fair, and observe contest presentations that were present.
Greene County FFA had ten members and four guests attended the conference. The chapter delegates were Sam Fitzpatrick, Eli Schroder, Kai Byerly, and Breanna Pope. Courtesy Corp workers were Madesyn Carstens and Cheyenne Kiley.
The Ag. Sales team earned a silver rating and the team was composed of Eli Glawe, Rylan Hostetler, Dakota Ostrander, and Austyn Smith. This was the first time the chapter competed in this competition.
Austyn Smith was one of the 830 FFA members in the state to earn her Iowa FFA Degree.
The 99th State FFA Conference will be April 11-13, 2027 in Ames.
Greene County FFA had ten members and four guests attended the conference. The chapter delegates were Sam Fitzpatrick, Eli Schroder, Kai Byerly, and Breanna Pope. Courtesy Corp workers were Madesyn Carstens and Cheyenne Kiley.
The Ag. Sales team earned a silver rating and the team was composed of Eli Glawe, Rylan Hostetler, Dakota Ostrander, and Austyn Smith. This was the first time the chapter competed in this competition.
Austyn Smith was one of the 830 FFA members in the state to earn her Iowa FFA Degree.
The 99th State FFA Conference will be April 11-13, 2027 in Ames.
Chef D and her culinary students prepared this delicious meal today. It is a grilled ribeye with whiskey peppercorn sauce, twice baked potato, and sauteed green beans. It is so good!!!
Thank you to the ladies who keep the High School going smoothly! Traci Ferguson and Misty Bettey, we would be lost without you.
Yearbooks are going fast -- don’t wait until it’s too late! Secure your copy today and make sure you don’t miss out on the memories, milestones, and moments that made this year special.
Please check the status of your student's lunch account! You can make a payment at any building office with cash, check or card or make an online payment through your parent portal account! Please call Heather at the District Office with any questions! 515-386-4168 Thank you!
Congratulations to Yaakov Gehling on qualifying for nationals! Yaakov Gehling will be representing SkillsUSA Iowa and Greene County SkillsUSA as he competes in the Power Equipment Technology competition at the SkillsUSA National Skills and Leadership Conference, June 1st - 5th in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently Yaakov is looking for sponsorship to help cover the cost of registration, travel and accommodations for nationals. If you or your business would like to donate to the Greene County SkillsUSA Chapter, please reach out to SkillsUSA Advisor, Ethan Martin at Martine@greenecountycsd.net.
Here is information about Prom at GCHS next Saturday, April 25. Grand March will be livestreamed on our district YouTube page.
This morning, students from Ms. VanSickle and Mr. Kehoe’s Horticulture and Ag Products classes had the opportunity to visit Rueter's to kick off an exciting hands-on learning experience with a precision planter project. During the visit, students were introduced to the fundamentals of precision planting technology and gained insight into how modern equipment is used to improve efficiency and productivity in today’s agriculture industry. This real-world exposure allows students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to practical applications in the field. This project is especially meaningful as the Greene County FFA Chapter recently purchased this planter to use for our school crop plot. Students will have the opportunity to operate and learn from this equipment throughout the growing season, gaining valuable, real-world skills in precision agriculture. We are incredibly grateful for the partnership and support from Rueter’s for providing this opportunity. Experiences like this help prepare our students for future careers in agriculture by building both their knowledge and confidence. Stay tuned as our students continue working on this project! 🌱🚜
Forty-eight students from Greene County High School traveled with industrial tech instructor Mr. Martin, work-based learning instructor Mrs. Garnett and iJag instructor Mrs. Hermansen to the Build My Future event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on April 15. This annual event draws over 7000 students from the state of Iowa and is put on by the Iowa Skilled Trades.
Students were given the opportunity to visit with over 120 various exhibitors. Many of the exhibits offered hands-on experiences. Some of the opportunities available to students included: wiring a power pole, using a nail gun to secure flooring joists, pipe fitting, running a back hoe, observing a K-9 unit in action, operating a crane, completing DNA forensic work, performing a virtual operation, taking a race car tire off and putting it back on, and visiting with many branches of the Military and a multitude of first responders.
Students were given the opportunity to visit with over 120 various exhibitors. Many of the exhibits offered hands-on experiences. Some of the opportunities available to students included: wiring a power pole, using a nail gun to secure flooring joists, pipe fitting, running a back hoe, observing a K-9 unit in action, operating a crane, completing DNA forensic work, performing a virtual operation, taking a race car tire off and putting it back on, and visiting with many branches of the Military and a multitude of first responders.
GCHS announced the March Students of the Month. These students were nominated by their peers and staff members. Keep up the good work, Rams! 9th: Eliza Elliott, Aaliyah Parkis 10th: Rylee Mowrer, Tatum Tucker 11th: Corbin Bellinghausen, Lincoln Olsem 12th: Drew Wolterman, Natalee Baugh
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!
Greene County Career Academy culinary students prepared white chicken chili this morning. They used rotisserie chicken and topped each bowl off with jalapenos, fresh cilantro, avocado, and fresh lime. They served it with tortilla chips. It was delicious!
