Greene County Middle School

First of all, thank you to all of the students who came to MS AP this school year. Also, thank you to the parents, grandparents, siblings, neighbors, and anybody else who helped get their student to the school in the mornings. The motivation and dedication to be at the school before anyone else is something to be celebrated and admired. That type of work ethic will help bring them success both in sports and in life. We also want to give a special thanks to this year’s 8th graders. When we first started MS AP last school year, the largest group of students who initially bought in to what we were doing was this group, along with some others. A culture of showing up, having fun, and working hard has been established, and this group of 8th graders has played a huge part in that. We wish them the best as they continue their journey at the high school level, and we look forward to all of their successes. Another special thanks goes out to Mr. Merk as he will no longer be teaching at GCMS in the fall. He was a huge part of getting our MS AP program started and keeping it going strong. His passion for helping kids will continue to benefit the students of GCMS for years to come. We are lucky to get to keep him as our HS Girls Track coach. Below is information on our summer AP schedule. Any student entering 6-8th grades are welcome to attend. We will have AP on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00. Doors will open at 6:45. We will continue to use our Remind page to communicate if there are changes to our schedule or any additional information. If you aren’t already on it, please join that page which is linked below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/msap2425

You're invited to the 8th Grade Promise to Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025! Join us in the Middle School auditorium—doors open at 9:00 AM and the ceremony begins at 9:30 AM. If you can’t attend in person, tune in to the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/gGkk-8MfwE8 We hope you’ll celebrate this special milestone with us!

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A huge THANK YOU to the Lamb Producers of Greene County for generously donating the use of their grill today! Because of their support, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Johnston were able to grill out for our entire GCMS family during lunch—and it was a hit! We are so grateful for our community partners who go above and beyond to support our students and staff. #WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMSPride #CommunitySupport

GCMS Yearbooks Are Now Available! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year’s memories! Order your GCMS Yearbook today using the link below. Hardcover – $27.64 Softcover – $19.15 Ebook – FREE! Ordering is open until June 1st – don’t wait! Yearbooks will be shipped directly to your home. The book will be finalized by May 28th, with shipping expected within the following three weeks. Order Here: https://store.shopyearbook.com/gcms-24---25-yearbook Celebrate the year, the memories, and everything that makes GCMS special! #GCMSPride #WhyNotGreeneCounty

Due to inclement weather leading to park closure, the 7/8 band trip to Adventureland Monday, May 19th has been cancelled.

It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the last week of school! We’ve got a full week of fun events and celebrations planned — be sure to check out the latest Ram Reminder for all the details! Thanks for your support this year, and have a fantastic weekend! Let’s finish the year strong! #RamReminder #LastWeekOfSchool #WhyNotGreeneCounty https://docs.google.com/document/d/182rEF5qedl5Vlrfx99bP5xFLMOUWV9D0RMhdoYgygSE/edit?usp=sharing

A huge THANK YOU to our local Hy-Vee for generously donating pizzas to our 6th grade team! Our students celebrated their successes on the Spring MAP assessment, and your donation helped make the celebration extra special. We’re so grateful for community partners who support our students and recognize their hard work. #WhyNotGreeneCounty #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #ThankYouHyVee

Spring Fling Dance – Friday, May 16! We’re excited to welcome Greene County Middle School students in grades 5–8 to our Spring Fling Dance! Date: Friday, May 16 Time: 6:15–8:00 PM Doors open at 6:15 PM Doors close at 7:00 PM (no entry after this time) Pick-up is at 8:00 PM sharp Admission: $5 Extras for Sale: $1 Bracelets $2 Glasses Important: Open to Greene County Middle School students only No re-entry once a student leaves Let’s have a fun and safe night!

Hi, Middle School Families! It's that time of year. All books are due back to the middle school library tomorrow-Friday May 16th. Please make sure all school borrowed books get brought to school and returned. Remind your student to check their locker. Thank you for your help!

Greene County Middle School invites you to our Spring Band Concert, happening this evening in the High School Auditorium! Come enjoy performances from our talented student musicians: 5th Grade Band – 6:00 PM 6th Grade Band – 6:30 PM 7th Grade Band – 7:00 PM 8th Grade Band – 7:30 PM Doors open at 5:30 PM. If you can't attend in person, please join us via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/JmHI6OCeBOY We hope to see you there for a night of great music and student celebration!

KONA ICE TRUCK—LAST VISIT TOMORROW! Hey GCMS friends—don’t miss out! Kona Ice is rolling in one final time tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, during all lunch periods. It’s going to be sunny and warm—a perfect day to chill with a refreshing Kona Ice! $5 per cup Cash, Card, or Apple Pay accepted 20% of all sales goes back to GCMS! Grab your favorite flavor, support our school, and beat the heat!

Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by taking our incredible staff on a "Trip Around the World" — a small way to say THANK YOU for everything they do! At Greene County Middle School, our vision is only possible because of the passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our teachers. They show up every day with heart, purpose, and a drive to make a difference in the lives of our students — and we are so grateful. To all of our teachers: THANK YOU for believing in our students, supporting one another, and bringing the GCMS vision to life. None of this would be possible without YOU! #ThankYouTeachers #GCMSProud #WhyNotGreeneCounty #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TripAroundTheWorld

Six Greene County athletes represented our school with pride at the State Middle School Track Meet held at Waukee Northwest High School on Saturday, May 10! Makenzie Wahl and Delaney Pedersen competed in field events, while Alaina Gettler, Macy Bills, Estella Karber, and Mya Miller ran in three relays. A huge congratulations to Delaney, who brought home the title of State Champion in the 7th Grade Small School High Jump! Our 8th Grade 4x100m Relay Team also had a strong showing, finishing 5th overall out of 26 teams in the Small School Division! A big THANK YOU to Coach Telleen and Coach Carman for their dedication and hard work this season — your leadership made this success possible! Way to go, Rams! #WhyNotGreeneCounty #RamsTrack #StateMeetSuccess

We’re proud to celebrate our 5th Grade students as they graduate from the DARE program! Join us via live stream today at 2:40 PM for a special broadcast of the ceremony from the Greene County Middle School Auditorium. Tune in to support these students as they mark this important milestone! GCMS 5th Grade DARE Graduation: https://youtube.com/live/VXOBtQu18eM

We had a wonderful week celebrating our amazing staff during Teacher Appreciation Week—thank you to everyone who helped make it so special! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re looking forward to two more weeks filled with exciting events and meaningful moments with our students. Please take a few minutes to read this week’s RAM Reminder, which is packed with important updates and information for the week of May 12–16. It’s the best way to stay informed about what’s happening across our school. Wishing you a fabulous weekend—enjoy the sunshine and beautiful weather! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ruHeU5wgWCONAYUWykSVdzj2WKjhcX75BVSr4dAyUjM/edit?usp=sharing

We're up to episode 27! This week on The Cave, the girls talked about MAP testing results, upcoming school vacation days, and themed dress-up days. As always, they include lots of laughs and fun conversation. Tune in, you won't regret it! Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 27": https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1qXC-TIQHadfJmQC54Wzm4cMejvyLfxiq

You're Invited! Join us tonight for the Middle School Spring Choir Concert as our students share the joy of music and the spirit of spring. Date: Tonight Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Location: High School Auditorium Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/Va3GNUASKRM?feature=share Come support our talented young singers—we’d love to see you there!

Jump start the 25-26 school year and register!! (New families should visit our website to learn how to register for the 25-26 school year: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/school-enrollment-registration-resources)

Dear Ram Families, This morning, our middle school was briefly placed in a hold for approximately 17 minutes while a random and unannounced K9 sweep was conducted in coordination with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. The K9 unit worked through the hallways as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. We want to assure you that the hold was implemented as a precautionary safety measure and that there was no threat to students or staff at any time. Classes continued within classrooms during the hold, and normal operations resumed shortly afterward. We are grateful for the continued partnership with Greene County law enforcement, and we appreciate their proactive support in helping us ensure the safety of our schools. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in our district. Greene County CSD