Sand created the PIE program in 2019 to encourage public entities across Iowa to think outside the box and spark innovative ideas to save public funds. The PIE program checklist provides local leaders with tools to collaborate and share their concepts, known as PIE recipes, via the Auditor of State’s website.
State Auditor, Rob Sand, has announced today that Greene County CSD has been voted as the Best Performing 3A School District for the Annual PIE (Public Innovation and Efficiencies) Award. Greene County CSD has went "the extra mile" over the last year to ensure that public tax dollars are used efficiently through the daily operations of the school district with improved heating and cooling systems, energy shutdown programs, lighting, and fire suppression systems.
Greene County CSD has also worked to develop clear and efficient processes for staff evaluation and feedback, which has been implemented for the 2023-2024 school year.
The 2024 yearbooks can still be ordered online at jostensyearbooks.com. If you are not comfortable ordering online, contact Mrs. Carman at the high school.
The Greene County Activities Department is seeking nominations for the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, nominees need to be State Champions or received 1st Team All-State recognition. Teams need to be state champions to be considered. The detailed criteria are included in the nomination form. Nomination forms are available by contacting the Activities Office.
Deonne Robey, PTA with 21st Century Rehab, taught GC students in the CNA class about body mechanics, patient transfers, and range of motion techniques earlier this week!
Iowa Central President Dr. Jesse Ulrich brought "Sweet Treats" to the Greene County Career Academy this morning to celebrate Iowa Central Community College being named an Iowa Top Work Place for 2023! Thank you to Dr. Ulrich and Paul DeCoursey for coming to the Career Academy! Iowa Central is a great partner for Greene County, and we appreciate everything they do for us!
From Left: Chef Denise Moranville, Career Academy Specialist Teresa Green, Industrial Technology Teacher Kirk Davis, and Iowa Central President Dr. Jesse Ulrich
Unfortunately, we will have to cancel the Homecoming parade due to rain. The coronation will take place at 2:00 in the high school auditorium. The public is welcome to attend. The event will also be livestreamed via the GCCSD YouTube Channel. See below for the link. High school students will still be dismissed at 1:30, but are encouraged to attend the coronation.
GCHS High School Coronation:
https://youtube.com/live/-pnYVv7G2c4?feature=share
We are watching the weather for this afternoon. In the case of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled. The coronation will take place at 2:00 in the high school auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend. A decision will be made and communicated by 12:00 today. Happy Homecoming!
2023 Homecoming buttons have arrived! They are available in the Elementary, Middle, and High School offices for $3.
This is a reminder that Greene County and the Heart of Iowa Conference have gone to a cashless ticket system for all athletic events. We encourage people to purchase their tickets ahead of time at this link: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/greenecounty/tickets
or use the attached QR code that will take you to the web site. Once there you can scroll and select the event for which you want to purchase tickets. Purchasing your tickets ahead of time will help speed up your admission to the game.
You can also purchase tickets at the gate using a credit/debit card or Apple Pay. We are striving to make this process work as smoothly as possible. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we make this transition.
Due to thunderstorms, the cross country meet tonight at West Marshall has been cancelled.
On November 7th, 2023, Greene County CSD will be asking residents and community members to extend the Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (Voter Approved PPEL) for an additional 10 years. These funds have been extremely vital to the success of our students and school district and we would appreciate your support at the polls on November 7th, 2023. We will continue to send out additional information each week leading up to the election regarding this highly important vote for our schools.
As a reminder, this is not a new tax and this is not a general obligation bond. This is a vote to extend the property tax funding to support our schools for another 10 years.
Please review the attached graphics for some additional information and reach out to Superintendent Brett Abbotts by phone at 515-386-4168 or by email at abbottsb@greenecountycsd.net with any questions or comments.
Congratulations to the 2023 Greene County High School homecoming court. Georgia Osterson, Hallie Monthei, Esther Van Horn, Ali Lawson, Olivia Hoyt, Graci Cooklin, Jack Hansen, Noah Cornell, Cody Allen, Gavin Vander Linden, Nathan Behne, and Gabe Ebersole.
Esports streaming is BACK! The Greene County HS SMITE match today against Center Point-Urbana will be live streamed. The match begins at 4:00 this afternoon and will be streamed on the GCCSD Esports YouTube Channel (link below). The Rams are looking to defend their state title from last year, so tune in to cheer them on.
GCCSD HS Esports Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/PL-cvN0Q18k?feature=share
GCHS Families,
Please check your email with an important message regarding schedules surrounding MAP testing tomorrow and Wednesday.
Thanks,
Mrs. Shannon
Hello Greene County Community!
Homecoming shirts and buttons are back! T-shirts can be purchased at the link below and buttons will be available in the school offices. Orders close at midnight 9/17.
https://gc-homecoming-23.spiritsale.com/
In one week the 2024 yearbook price will go up. Order now for the lowest price of the year.
HS football change on 9/22/23: The JV2 game has been canceled. The varsity game vs. Kuemper will begin at 7pm.
Changes to HS football on 9/8/23: The JV2 game has been canceled. The varsity game vs. Atlantic will be moved to a 7:00 p.m. start time.
The Southeast Valley cross-country meet rescheduled for today 9/5 has been cancelled due to the forecasted heat.