It's opening night for Anastasia! Don't miss this wonderful production, Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoon.
Please note: Public parking will be available in the south lot only for all performances. This is a correction from what was shared in the previous message.
We are just one day away from the opening of this year’s GCHS musical, Anastasia! Tickets are available now using the link below, and tickets will also be available at the door. K-12 student tickets are available at the door only.
Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Greene County High School Auditorium. Parking will be available in both the north and south lots.
Please join us to see our talented students showcase their abilities - it’s going to be a great show!
Anastasia Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/greenecounty/tickets
Students had the opportunity to talk with Senator Jesse Green & Representative Carter Nordman regarding the importance of Career Tech Education while we were there. Students also had the opportunity to see displays from many student organizations from around the state.
We also delivered a large collection of pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. Taylor Ross and Mia Murphy are working on a project for FCCLA and have been collecting the pop tabs.
Mr. Martin and Mrs. Garnett accompanied the following students:
Haylee Baugh
Madi Skalla
Ella Mohr
Taylor Lawrence
Poppy Wetrich
Destiny Hofbauer
Taylor Ross
Mia Murphy
Devin Parker
Carter Fowler
Wesley Fiedler
Yaakov Gehling
Lincoln Olsem
Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction Sauce over Homemade Mashed Potatoes!
So Good!!!
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!
