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
Are you looking for a job or are you interested in visiting with employers in the Greene County area? We have over 30 employers joining us for a job fair at Greene County High School on April 19th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your resume and explore the many career opportunities in high demand industries. You may even leave with a job offer or two!
The soccer games with Panorama are rescheduled for April 21st.
April 4th Activities Update: B/G Track at Panorama has been canceled. G/B Soccer vs Panorama at Grand Junction has been canceled.
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 boy's track meet at Winterset scheduled for Friday, March 31st has been canceled.
The Ram Early Bird Track Meet scheduled for today has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled.
Due to weather and road conditions, student council dodgeball is postponed for today. We will communicate a new date when we have one!
Greene County seniors attending Iowa Central next year are able to finish the enrollment process and sign up for their fall courses. Admissions counselors from Iowa Central will be here on Wednesday, April 5th from 11:30AM-2:30PM. Seniors, be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Ram Jive will be competing in Iowa Jazz Choir Championships Tuesday March 28 in Spirit Lake. They are one of eight ensembles in Class 3A to be selected to compete for a State Title. Ram Jive will perform at 4:10 and the performance will be live streamed. People wanting to watch the performance can do so at this link. http://www.youtube.com/@samicenter1048
High school art students from Greene County Community School District (GCSD) and Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus (DMPSCC) were invited to the Landus Des Moines Connector to participate in a collaborative project in the Innovation Center, in downtown Des Moines.
Mrs. Sarah Stott collaborated virtually with the graphic design instructor from DMPS and their classes over a three-week period to create the design concept and determine how the two schools would combine to finish the project. As the designs progressed, the schools held checkpoint meetings with the Landus team to ensure the design would deliver on the theme “Bridging the Gap.”
Over 25 students dedicated their Friday before Spring Break to chalk their designs onto the blackboard to be seen by Innovation Connector Event attendees over the next few weeks. The designs showcased new technologies in agriculture and how the urban and rural sides to Ag and farming relate.
What an amazing chalk mural to be drawn in under 5 hours! Great work, Greene County Art students!
Instructor Amber Lawton and her healthcare students traveled to Iowa Central on Tuesday, March 7th, for a tour and some hands-on learning.
