Kaycee Pittman was the Heart of Iowa Conference Champion in the 800M. She also broke the school record; running 2:29.30.
Emma Hoyle was the Heart of Iowa Conference Champion in the discus.
These students just completed a career pathway in the Greene County Career Academy. We celebrated together with a breakfast this morning. We discussed senior scholarships, work-based learning scholarships, and seniors wearing a blue cord at graduation representing a completed pathway. We also discussed pathways for next year and orientation for the fall with the underclassmen. Thank you to these students for a great year!
Registration is OPEN for the 23-24 school year! Yeah, get it over with so you don't have to rush in August.
Congratulations to the girls Track & Field team for winning the 2023 North Polk Comet Invitational!
Congratulations to Olivia Shannon who last evening broke the school record in the 100M dash - running 12.88.
Reminder - parents of students in PK-12th have the opportunity to participate in the Parent Conditions for Learning Survey. Today is the last day for parents to complete this survey. Links for the survey can be accessed on our website's news.
Greene County Basketball is hosting a shooting clinic this summer on June 9th. We are excited for this opportunity to get better! Greene County Girl's basketball players will have their registration covered by the basketball program. Paton Churdan players are welcome to come over for the $25 registration fee.
The Greene County HS SMITE plays today against East Buchanan. The match begins at 4:00 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). The Rams looking to bounce back from a tough loss last week! Tune in to cheer them on!
GCCSD HS Esports Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/znKGNauC6vA?feature=share
Have you ever wondered how to change your Infinite Campus notification settings to alert you when your student(s) lunch account balance is low? If so, a video tutorial has been created to walk you through that process. Use the link below to find out how to change your notification settings for student lunch account balances in Infinite Campus.
Infinite Campus - Lunch Account Balance Notifications:
https://youtu.be/3d843SGtGu8
State Speech contestants, musicians, and artists will be performing in the Greene County High School auditorium @ 6pm on April 28th. Poems, humorous prose, and singers will perform.
Students will showcase their talent on Friday April 28th at 6pm in the Greene County High School Auditorium.
Performers will include the state individual performers and All State winners.
Allee Hinote and her original Poem---"My Metaphorical Ocean"
Esther Van Horn--Prose --"I'm the Package You Impulsed Ordered Three Days Ago and, No, I'm Not Going to Make You Feel Better"
Gavin VanderLinden--Musical Theatre from The Addams Family
Ava Schilling--Acting--"Rosanna in Alaska"
and All State winner Bella Lindberg-Prose--"Small Town Mayor is Done with Visitors at Christmas Time"
Large Group All State winners Jack Hansen, Brayden Roberts, and Nathan Ausberger short film will also be shown.
Singers will include Olivia Hoyt performing "Sure on This Shining Night" and Ava Schilling.
Art pieces will be displayed in the hall outside the auditorium.
Sports 4/21/23:
HS Girls and Boys soccer vs Panorama at Grand Junction has been cancelled.
Girls golf at Southeast Valley has been cancelled.
MS Girls and Boys Track at Perry has been cancelled.
The Greene County HS SMITE plays today against last year's state champions, Roland Story. The match begins at 4:00 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). The Rams are still undefeated and looking to continue their dominant competitive play! Tune in to cheer them on!
GCCSD HS Esports Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/rwgpA-BcXtU?feature=share
Thirteen eager students in grades 1-3 joined us for the culinary career exploration camp on Monday, April 17th, where they prepared three different kinds of pizza. Students learned proper hand washing techniques, how to use a knife, how to flavor the food with the right seasonings, that aprons protect the food when you are a chef, and how to work together as a team.
These young chefs created three different kinds of pizza with the guidance of Chef Julie Kennedy, Ram Restaurant student Seth Stucky, and Youth Director Samantha Hardaway. Pizza crackers made with a Triscuit whole wheat cracker, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey pepperoni microwaved for around 25 seconds were a hit. We discussed how this is a very healthy snack that students in this age range can fix for themselves.
Next up, students learned about knife skills and how to properly cut vegetables and fruit. We started by practicing on flour and then moved to the veggies. Each table of four was given a bowl with sour cream and cream cheese and then added herbs and spices. They then created veggie pizza which was so good.
The third pizza they prepared was fruit pizza. Chef Kennedy had baked large sugar cookies which the students frosted and then added fruit which they cut up on their own.
The time went so fast and everyone had a great time!
Our next career exploration camp is on Monday, April 24th, with students in grades 4-8. If you want to register your child, please contact Samantha Hardaway at ISU Extension at 515.386.2138 to see if there are any spots left.
Reminder - parents of students in PK-12th have the opportunity to participate in the Parent Conditions for Learning Survey anytime between April 3-28, 2023. Links for the survey can be accessed on our website's news.
The quartet of Natalie Heupel, Katrina Heupel, Kaycee Pittman, and Olivia Shannon set a new school record in the 4x400 relay running 4:11.85. Congratulations, ladies!
The Greene County HS SMITE match today against Sheldon will be live streamed. The match begins at 3:45 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). The Rams are currently undefeated and hoping to continue their win streak. Tune in to cheer on our Rams!
GCCSD HS Esports Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/mVNJEX_7Ojc?feature=share
Iowa Central is happy to announce that we are offering a Certified Nurse Aide course at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson from June 7th to July 27th. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
To register, scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Please note that there is tuition assistance available if you are at least 18 years of age. If you have questions, please call Teresa Green at the Career Academy at 515.386.6190.
PROM Reminders: All payments for the prom must be made by Friday, April 14. Students can pick up their prom tickets from Mrs. Carman this week once they are paid for. Tuxes rented from ShineOn/More Time can now be picked up. Photo sessions need to be booked with Meythaler Photography prior to the prom. Finally, the grand march will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday in the high school auditorium. Doors will open at 5:30, and this is open to the public.
Esports streaming is BACK! The Greene County HS SMITE match today against Urbandale will be live streamed. The match begins at 4:00 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). Both teams are undefeated, so this should be a great one. Tune in to cheer on our Rams!
GCCSD HS Esports Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/RnLHgAoc0Fg