Wishing all of our GCMS Ram Families a very happy holiday season and a wonderful break! 🎄🐏
Take this time to rest, relax, and enjoy special moments with those you love. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5th—refreshed and ready for a great start to the new year! ❤️
Take this time to rest, relax, and enjoy special moments with those you love. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5th—refreshed and ready for a great start to the new year! ❤️
Mentoring Program Event
Jefferson Kiwanis Club is sponsoring free admission to Zootopia 2 at Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson on Sunday, December 28, 2 p.m. for the first 84 youth to enter. Thank you, Kiwanis!
💙 Spreading Smiles Beyond Our School Walls 💙
Mrs. Powers took her two 7th grade classes to Regency today to deliver holiday cards they lovingly created. Some students also made thoughtful “Thinking of You” cards to ensure everyone felt included.
This simple act of kindness brought so many smiles and genuine thank-yous from the residents—we could truly see how much it meant to them. One resident even shared her singing, jumping electronic dog with our students, bringing lots of laughter and joy to the visit! 🐶🎶
Moments like these remind us how powerful kindness and connection can be. We are so proud of our students for spreading joy in our community!
Mrs. Powers took her two 7th grade classes to Regency today to deliver holiday cards they lovingly created. Some students also made thoughtful “Thinking of You” cards to ensure everyone felt included.
This simple act of kindness brought so many smiles and genuine thank-yous from the residents—we could truly see how much it meant to them. One resident even shared her singing, jumping electronic dog with our students, bringing lots of laughter and joy to the visit! 🐶🎶
Moments like these remind us how powerful kindness and connection can be. We are so proud of our students for spreading joy in our community!
We are proud to celebrate three of our fifth graders who were honored at lunch today for winning the local American Legion U.S. Flag Essay Contest!
Students were introduced to the contest in October during Miss Molayal’s 5th grade social studies class. Those who chose to participate put in extra time and effort at home, completing their essays before Thanksgiving Break.
The essays were thoughtful and meaningful, sharing what the American flag represents to each student. We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated and the hard work they demonstrated—every entry was a wonderful reflection of our school community.
The first place essay will be sent in to be judged with other finalists at the state level.
Please join us in congratulating Riah, Nora, and Zoey on this outstanding achievement!
Students were introduced to the contest in October during Miss Molayal’s 5th grade social studies class. Those who chose to participate put in extra time and effort at home, completing their essays before Thanksgiving Break.
The essays were thoughtful and meaningful, sharing what the American flag represents to each student. We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated and the hard work they demonstrated—every entry was a wonderful reflection of our school community.
The first place essay will be sent in to be judged with other finalists at the state level.
Please join us in congratulating Riah, Nora, and Zoey on this outstanding achievement!
Come enjoy the Greene County Middle School Winter Band Concert tonight in the GCMS Auditorium! Our students have been working hard and are excited to share their music with you.
Concert Schedule:
Doors open at 5:30 PM
5th Grade Band – 6:00 PM
6th Grade Band – 6:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade Combined Band – 7:00 PM
If you’re unable to attend in person, the concert will be livestreamed at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/GbieaQb8vMo
We hope you can join us, either in person or online, to support our middle school musicians.
Concert Schedule:
Doors open at 5:30 PM
5th Grade Band – 6:00 PM
6th Grade Band – 6:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade Combined Band – 7:00 PM
If you’re unable to attend in person, the concert will be livestreamed at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/GbieaQb8vMo
We hope you can join us, either in person or online, to support our middle school musicians.
🤠🎄 Tomorrow’s Dress-Up Day: Dolly Holiday! 🎄🤠
Y’all don’t want to miss this one! Break out your best western gear—boots, hats, denim, fringe, and all the Dolly vibes. Let’s turn GCMS into a country Christmas tomorrow! 🌟
Dress up, have fun, and let that holiday spirit shine! 💫
Y’all don’t want to miss this one! Break out your best western gear—boots, hats, denim, fringe, and all the Dolly vibes. Let’s turn GCMS into a country Christmas tomorrow! 🌟
Dress up, have fun, and let that holiday spirit shine! 💫
🏃♂️🦌 Run, Rudolph, Run! 🦌🏃♀️
Tomorrow is Run Rudolph Dress-Up Day! Break out your workout gear, athletic wear, hoodies, sneakers—whatever gets you moving as we dash our way toward winter break in just a few short days 🎄❄️
Let’s finish strong, have some fun, and keep that energy up as the countdown to break is ON! 💪✨
#RunRudolph #WinterBreakCountdown #GCMSFun #FinishStrong
Tomorrow is Run Rudolph Dress-Up Day! Break out your workout gear, athletic wear, hoodies, sneakers—whatever gets you moving as we dash our way toward winter break in just a few short days 🎄❄️
Let’s finish strong, have some fun, and keep that energy up as the countdown to break is ON! 💪✨
#RunRudolph #WinterBreakCountdown #GCMSFun #FinishStrong
🍧 Kona Ice is Coming! 🍧
Kona Ice will be here Thursday, December 18th during lunch!
You can pre-pay now or pay right at the truck—easy either way!
❄️ Cold outside? No worries! During the winter months, Kona Ice brings their portable truck indoors so students can enjoy their treat while staying warm.
💙 Even better—20% of all sales come right back to support GCMS students!
Grab a treat and give back! 🎉🍧
Kona Ice will be here Thursday, December 18th during lunch!
You can pre-pay now or pay right at the truck—easy either way!
❄️ Cold outside? No worries! During the winter months, Kona Ice brings their portable truck indoors so students can enjoy their treat while staying warm.
💙 Even better—20% of all sales come right back to support GCMS students!
Grab a treat and give back! 🎉🍧
✨ Building Community Through Peer Mentoring ✨
We are excited to celebrate the success of the first round of our Middle School Peer Mentoring Program! 💙
Over the past 8 weeks, 12 eighth-grade mentors were thoughtfully paired with 18 fifth- and sixth-grade students. These groups met weekly, building connections and learning together through engaging activities and lessons focused on communication, responsibility, and inclusion.
Our mentors led by example, creating a welcoming space where younger students felt supported, heard, and encouraged—while our mentors gained leadership skills and confidence along the way. From meaningful conversations to hands-on activities (and a little fun along the way!), this program truly strengthened our middle school community.
We are so proud of all the students who participated and grateful for the positive impact they are making on our school culture. 💫
Stay tuned for future rounds of peer mentoring as we continue to grow better together! Here are a few pics from our cookie decorating fun this week-thank you to Hyvee and Middle School Student Council!!
We are excited to celebrate the success of the first round of our Middle School Peer Mentoring Program! 💙
Over the past 8 weeks, 12 eighth-grade mentors were thoughtfully paired with 18 fifth- and sixth-grade students. These groups met weekly, building connections and learning together through engaging activities and lessons focused on communication, responsibility, and inclusion.
Our mentors led by example, creating a welcoming space where younger students felt supported, heard, and encouraged—while our mentors gained leadership skills and confidence along the way. From meaningful conversations to hands-on activities (and a little fun along the way!), this program truly strengthened our middle school community.
We are so proud of all the students who participated and grateful for the positive impact they are making on our school culture. 💫
Stay tuned for future rounds of peer mentoring as we continue to grow better together! Here are a few pics from our cookie decorating fun this week-thank you to Hyvee and Middle School Student Council!!
The Cave – Episode 9 is live!
This week, the girls chat about their weekends, their favorite Christmas cookies, the best school lunch on the menu, and give an update on their argumentative papers in Mrs. Mohr’s class.
Give it a listen, it's a good one!
Use the link below to listen to The Cave:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UyNRqBLERqvlW6US5HoVW3irSF0emPCN/view?usp=drive_link
This week, the girls chat about their weekends, their favorite Christmas cookies, the best school lunch on the menu, and give an update on their argumentative papers in Mrs. Mohr’s class.
Give it a listen, it's a good one!
Use the link below to listen to The Cave:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UyNRqBLERqvlW6US5HoVW3irSF0emPCN/view?usp=drive_link
GCHS SkillsUSA is running a fundraiser to help pay for conference registration and competition fees for the year. The students have been hard at work creating Christmas and Winter decor. Since these are hand made there are limited quantities of each for sale, but we are making more everyday. This will be a cash only sale. The Large Snowflakes will be $50, The Christmas Trees will be $20 with ornaments, and The Reindeer will be $15 for 1 or $25 for a set of 2.
These will be for sale during the home sporting events next week. Tuesday Basketball, Thursday Wrestling, and Friday Basketball.
These will be for sale during the home sporting events next week. Tuesday Basketball, Thursday Wrestling, and Friday Basketball.
Due to the timing of the anticipated hazardous weather conditions, Greene County Schools will be releasing 2 hours early today. There will be no evening activities.
Elementary: 1:10pm
Middle School: 1:30pm
High School: 1:23pm
Elementary: 1:10pm
Middle School: 1:30pm
High School: 1:23pm
We're hiring!! Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/gccsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
🎄✨ Ugly Sweater Day Champions! ✨🎄
Mrs. Dzuris’s class went all in for GCMS Ugly Sweater Day! She hosted an epic “Ugliest Sweater” contest in each of her four cores, and the students decided the winners. Let’s give a big GCMS shoutout to our festive champions:
🧥 Core 1: Brynlee B
🧥 Core 2: Addy S
🧥 Core 3: Emma G
🧥 Core 4: Zach S
#GCMS #UglySweaterDay #HolidayFun #WhyNotGreeneCounty
Mrs. Dzuris’s class went all in for GCMS Ugly Sweater Day! She hosted an epic “Ugliest Sweater” contest in each of her four cores, and the students decided the winners. Let’s give a big GCMS shoutout to our festive champions:
🧥 Core 1: Brynlee B
🧥 Core 2: Addy S
🧥 Core 3: Emma G
🧥 Core 4: Zach S
#GCMS #UglySweaterDay #HolidayFun #WhyNotGreeneCounty
Greene County Community School will be holding the monthly board meeting at the admin building (101 Ram Drive, Jefferson, IA) this evening beginning at 5:15 PM. The public is welcome to attend in person or view the livestream on the district's YouTube channel. See below for the link. The meeting agenda can be viewed on the GCCSD Board of Education page under the Links header.
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/RBj3gxQGH9w
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/RBj3gxQGH9w
Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home
Good morning Greene County Families,
Due to the continued hazardous driving conditions, Greene County Schools will be closed for Wednesday, December 10th.
Thank you and have a safe day!
Brett Abbotts, Superintendent
Greene County CSD
Due to the continued hazardous driving conditions, Greene County Schools will be closed for Wednesday, December 10th.
Thank you and have a safe day!
Brett Abbotts, Superintendent
Greene County CSD
Good evening,
Due to the impending weather and travel conditions, Greene County Schools will have a 2-hour late start for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. There will be no morning preschool and no morning activities. Breakfast will be available, free of charge, at all buildings for all students. Please use the additional time to travel safely to school.
Thank you and have a great evening!
Brett Abbotts, Superintendent
Greene County CSD
Due to the impending weather and travel conditions, Greene County Schools will have a 2-hour late start for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. There will be no morning preschool and no morning activities. Breakfast will be available, free of charge, at all buildings for all students. Please use the additional time to travel safely to school.
Thank you and have a great evening!
Brett Abbotts, Superintendent
Greene County CSD
🎭 GCMS is putting on Finding Nemo the Musical! 🐠✨
Want to be part of the show? Auditions are open to ALL 6th–8th graders—no experience needed! There’s a part for everyone! Sign-up in the office!
Audition Days:
➡️ Wed, Dec 10 • 4:00–6:30
➡️ Mon, Dec 15 • 4:00–5:50
➡️ Wed, Dec 17 • 4:00–6:30
Come try something new, have fun, and join the GCMS cast!
Want to be part of the show? Auditions are open to ALL 6th–8th graders—no experience needed! There’s a part for everyone! Sign-up in the office!
Audition Days:
➡️ Wed, Dec 10 • 4:00–6:30
➡️ Mon, Dec 15 • 4:00–5:50
➡️ Wed, Dec 17 • 4:00–6:30
Come try something new, have fun, and join the GCMS cast!
🪵✨ Cozy Cabin Day Tomorrow! ✨🪵
Get ready to stay warm and cozy! Tomorrow’s dress-up theme is Cozy Cabin — so throw on your coziest flannel and bring all the comfy vibes to school.
Let’s see those flannel fits! ❄️🔥
Get ready to stay warm and cozy! Tomorrow’s dress-up theme is Cozy Cabin — so throw on your coziest flannel and bring all the comfy vibes to school.
Let’s see those flannel fits! ❄️🔥