On Thursday, our 7th grade math teacher, Mr. Sheldon, gave us all a fun (and very fitting!) perspective as we continue to ride the 6–7 trend with our students. 📊
For those who love a good countdown—not to rush time, but to celebrate the journey—he pointed out that by the end of the day, we had less than one-seventh of the school year left with students. That means we’ve officially made it through SIX SEVENTHS of the school year!
For those who love a good countdown—not to rush time, but to celebrate the journey—he pointed out that by the end of the day, we had less than one-seventh of the school year left with students. That means we’ve officially made it through SIX SEVENTHS of the school year!
Good morning Ram Families,
Due to the threat of 60-70mph winds and the concerns around our high profile vehicles, Greene County CSD will be releasing 2 hours early on Thursday, April 23, 2026. There will be no after school activities and all current field trips are returning to their respective schools.
Thank you,
Greene County CSD
Due to the threat of 60-70mph winds and the concerns around our high profile vehicles, Greene County CSD will be releasing 2 hours early on Thursday, April 23, 2026. There will be no after school activities and all current field trips are returning to their respective schools.
Thank you,
Greene County CSD
Happy Secretary Day to two of the best! GCMS is so lucky to have these special ladies! Thank you Anna and Nikkie for all you do for us. 🐏❤️🖤
🎉 Get ready for some fun, GCMS! 🎉
Our “Tattoo a Teacher” fundraiser is here! Students will be bringing home pre-order forms today—don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun event and see your teachers show off some school spirit!
🗓 Pre-orders: Now through April 30
➡️ Send in the completed form with exact cash or a check payable to GCMS to the office
🏫 School Sales: April 27–30
Available in the office, before school, and during lunches
💲 Pricing:
• $1 – Small
• $2 – Medium
• $4 – Large
• $6 – Guaranteed face placement 😄
This is a great way to have some fun and support our school—thanks for being part of it! 💙
Our “Tattoo a Teacher” fundraiser is here! Students will be bringing home pre-order forms today—don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun event and see your teachers show off some school spirit!
🗓 Pre-orders: Now through April 30
➡️ Send in the completed form with exact cash or a check payable to GCMS to the office
🏫 School Sales: April 27–30
Available in the office, before school, and during lunches
💲 Pricing:
• $1 – Small
• $2 – Medium
• $4 – Large
• $6 – Guaranteed face placement 😄
This is a great way to have some fun and support our school—thanks for being part of it! 💙
On Wednesday, Greene County 5th grade and Paton Churdan 5th grade students attended a program provided by Iowa State Extension at Clover Hall.
For Earth Day, the students learned about many animals, the jobs needed to run a farm, soil erosion, soil composition, soybeans, and cover crops.
Thank you to BOOST, Iowa State Extension, Greene County Conservation Department, Greene County Farm Bureau, and Iowa Cover Crop for providing this opportunity for our students.
For Earth Day, the students learned about many animals, the jobs needed to run a farm, soil erosion, soil composition, soybeans, and cover crops.
Thank you to BOOST, Iowa State Extension, Greene County Conservation Department, Greene County Farm Bureau, and Iowa Cover Crop for providing this opportunity for our students.
Season 2, Episode 18 of The Cave is here.
This week the girls recap their weekend, talk ISASP, and take on the great debate: online shopping vs. in-store. From convenience to the in-person experience, they break down both sides and share their opinions.
Whose side are you on? Join the conversation and give it a listen.
Podcast link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dyLg65nE_aveS3a7BpdqmnRA6P5KHdRe/view?usp=drive_link
This week the girls recap their weekend, talk ISASP, and take on the great debate: online shopping vs. in-store. From convenience to the in-person experience, they break down both sides and share their opinions.
Whose side are you on? Join the conversation and give it a listen.
Podcast link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dyLg65nE_aveS3a7BpdqmnRA6P5KHdRe/view?usp=drive_link
👷♂️ Future Builders in Action! 🏗️
Mrs. Hoover took a group of 8th graders to take a "deep dive" into their future! A group of our students headed to the Build My Future event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, and let’s just say... the future's looking bright (and busy!).
From getting hands-on with heavy machinery to exploring the high-stakes world of crime scene investigation, our students saw firsthand what it takes to power our community.
Here’s a snapshot of what they explored:
🛡️ Public Safety: Law Enforcement & Military
🛠️ Skilled Trades: Welding, Pipe Fitting, & Auto/Diesel Mechanics
🏥 Healthcare: Surgical Tech & Nursing
🚜 Construction: Heavy Machinery Operation
Events like these bridge the gap between the classroom and the "real world," showing our students that there are endless paths to success. Who knows? You might be looking at our future top surgeons, master welders, or chiefs of police!
Check out these photos of our students exploring their potential! 👇
#BuildMyFuture #MiddleSchoolMagic #FutureCareers #IowaStateFairgrounds #HandsOnLearning #8thGradeSuccess
Mrs. Hoover took a group of 8th graders to take a "deep dive" into their future! A group of our students headed to the Build My Future event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, and let’s just say... the future's looking bright (and busy!).
From getting hands-on with heavy machinery to exploring the high-stakes world of crime scene investigation, our students saw firsthand what it takes to power our community.
Here’s a snapshot of what they explored:
🛡️ Public Safety: Law Enforcement & Military
🛠️ Skilled Trades: Welding, Pipe Fitting, & Auto/Diesel Mechanics
🏥 Healthcare: Surgical Tech & Nursing
🚜 Construction: Heavy Machinery Operation
Events like these bridge the gap between the classroom and the "real world," showing our students that there are endless paths to success. Who knows? You might be looking at our future top surgeons, master welders, or chiefs of police!
Check out these photos of our students exploring their potential! 👇
#BuildMyFuture #MiddleSchoolMagic #FutureCareers #IowaStateFairgrounds #HandsOnLearning #8thGradeSuccess
Please check the status of your student's lunch account! You can make a payment at any building office with cash, check or card or make an online payment through your parent portal account! Please call Heather at the District Office with any questions! 515-386-4168 Thank you!
Forty-eight students from Greene County High School traveled with industrial tech instructor Mr. Martin, work-based learning instructor Mrs. Garnett and iJag instructor Mrs. Hermansen to the Build My Future event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on April 15. This annual event draws over 7000 students from the state of Iowa and is put on by the Iowa Skilled Trades.
Students were given the opportunity to visit with over 120 various exhibitors. Many of the exhibits offered hands-on experiences. Some of the opportunities available to students included: wiring a power pole, using a nail gun to secure flooring joists, pipe fitting, running a back hoe, observing a K-9 unit in action, operating a crane, completing DNA forensic work, performing a virtual operation, taking a race car tire off and putting it back on, and visiting with many branches of the Military and a multitude of first responders.
Students were given the opportunity to visit with over 120 various exhibitors. Many of the exhibits offered hands-on experiences. Some of the opportunities available to students included: wiring a power pole, using a nail gun to secure flooring joists, pipe fitting, running a back hoe, observing a K-9 unit in action, operating a crane, completing DNA forensic work, performing a virtual operation, taking a race car tire off and putting it back on, and visiting with many branches of the Military and a multitude of first responders.
Sorry for the late notice, but April’s GCMS Kona Ice Day is coming up! 🍧
Kona Ice will be here Thursday during lunches and it looks like a perfect day with sunny weather and warmer temps! ☀️
✅ Use the QR code to pre-pay
✅ Cash and card will also be accepted at the truck
Even better- 20% of all sales comes back to GCMS! 🙌
Thanks for supporting our students and school!
Kona Ice will be here Thursday during lunches and it looks like a perfect day with sunny weather and warmer temps! ☀️
✅ Use the QR code to pre-pay
✅ Cash and card will also be accepted at the truck
Even better- 20% of all sales comes back to GCMS! 🙌
Thanks for supporting our students and school!
As the weather gets nicer, kids are dusting off their bikes and likely need a tune up. Here is your chance to get ready for bike riding weather! (Perfectly timed before Bike to School Day for Elementary/MS)! Thank you to Jefferson Kiwanis, Rotary & Midwest Missions!
GCMS participated in The Battle of the Books again this year where students form teams and read the Iowa Teen Award Books. They read all the books as a group, studied and worked together to pass an online test to qualify for the Grand Battle. This year one team made it again! The 6th grade team "The Council of Cheesemon." Franklin, Sam, Ethan, Alyvia, Elijah, and Cooper will go to Ames on April 28th to compete once more against 15 other teams for the chance to be the ultimate winners and score our school the next set of Iowa Award books. All teams will get to meet an author of one of the books they read! Go Readers!!
📚✨ Middle School Book Fair is HERE! ✨📚
Join us for our Parent Shopping Night this Tuesday from 5:00–7:00 PM at the middle school!
Students will also have the opportunity to shop during the school day at lunch and at designated times with their teachers.
Come browse great books with your student, support a love of reading, and help grow our school library. There’s something for everyone—don’t miss it!
We can’t wait to see you there! 📖💙
Join us for our Parent Shopping Night this Tuesday from 5:00–7:00 PM at the middle school!
Students will also have the opportunity to shop during the school day at lunch and at designated times with their teachers.
Come browse great books with your student, support a love of reading, and help grow our school library. There’s something for everyone—don’t miss it!
We can’t wait to see you there! 📖💙
Join our School Improvement Advisory Committee!!
The Middle School Scholastic Book Fair starts next week! The fair will run Monday-Friday. Students can shop during their lunch time, or with teacher permission throughout the day. Tuesday April 7th families can shop 5-7pm at the school.
It's not too late to set up eWallet!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html
It's not too late to set up eWallet!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html
If you've been wanting to try Ram Restaurant, you're in luck! Limited spots, make a reservation by Friday, 4/3! Email: harrisl1@greenecountycsd.net or call 515-386-2188
Today we want to give a BIG shout out to the incredible paraprofessionals who support our students and staff every single day at Greene County Middle School!
Please help us recognize and thank Misty Brase, Mandy Sowers, Heidi Miller, Sarah Nicholson, Anna Pound and Naptali Hoyt! Their patience, kindness, flexibility, and dedication make a tremendous difference in our building. They step in wherever they are needed, support our students in countless ways, and help keep our classrooms running smoothly.
The impact they have on our students is truly meaningful, and our school community is better because of the work they do each day.
If you see them today, please take a moment to say thank you and let them know how much they are appreciated! We are so grateful to have such an amazing team at Greene County Middle School.
Thank you for everything you do!
Please help us recognize and thank Misty Brase, Mandy Sowers, Heidi Miller, Sarah Nicholson, Anna Pound and Naptali Hoyt! Their patience, kindness, flexibility, and dedication make a tremendous difference in our building. They step in wherever they are needed, support our students in countless ways, and help keep our classrooms running smoothly.
The impact they have on our students is truly meaningful, and our school community is better because of the work they do each day.
If you see them today, please take a moment to say thank you and let them know how much they are appreciated! We are so grateful to have such an amazing team at Greene County Middle School.
Thank you for everything you do!
The following students participated in the ICDA Central District Honor Choir last Friday: Delaney P., Estella K., Clarissa R., Misha R., Tayleigh T., Mya W., Aidan D, Jonah G., Grace H., Samantha P., Becca S., Mila S., Abi S., Quincy R., Ezra W., and Nora K. These kids were selected based on musical skill and behavior. At the event, auditions were held for small-group parts, and Greene County students were among those selected- Sam P. in the 5/6 choir and Mya W., and Misha R., in the 7/8 choir!
Over spring break, many of the Greene County 6th grade students chose to participate in a reading challenge created by Mrs. Gerzema and sponsored by Chirp. Thanks to the kind donations of t-shirts, cups, gift cards, and tumblers by Chirp, these dedicated students walked away with some pretty sweet prizes for reading over the break. Way to go, kids, and thanks again, Chirp!
Hi Middle School Families! Save the Date! April 6th-10th is the Middle School Scholastic Book Fair!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenecomiddleschool
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenecomiddleschool
