We’re adding a little extra fun before Spring Break at GCMS with Shamrock Shenanigans Week! Students and staff are invited to join in the spirit by participating in our themed dress-up days next week. Check out the schedule in the graphic and start planning your outfits!
🌈 Monday: Rainbow Day – Wear the rainbow!
🏀 Tuesday: March Madness – Support your favorite team gear!
🍀 Wednesday: Leprechaun Day – Give us your best leprechaun impression!
👕 Thursday: Green Shirt & Jeans Day
🐏 Friday: Black vs. Red – Ram Games!
We love seeing our school community have fun together. Let’s make it a great week, GCMS! 💚🐏
The Kona Ice truck will be back at GCMS on Thursday, March 25th during lunches! Students can enjoy a cool treat while supporting our school. Even better—20% of all sales come back to GCMS! 🙌
You can pre-order ahead of time, or students can purchase right at the truck. Cash and card are both accepted if you choose not to pre-order.
Let’s celebrate the warmer weather with a little Kona Ice! 🌈🍧 #WhyNotGreeneCounty
New Episode of The Cave Podcast is LIVE!
We’re back this week with another fun lineup of conversations and updates you won’t want to miss!
In this episode:
A full Weekend Activities Report - find out what everyone was up to!
An exciting update on the Middle School Musical - rehearsals, progress, and what to look forward to.
A recap of a great book one of our podcasters just finished - hear why it’s worth adding to your reading list.
And we wrap it up with a lively discussion about our favorite drinks and coffee shops, you might discover a new go-to spot!
Use the link below to tune in, catch up, and hang out with us in The Cave!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ownKGjhm22GMfYbla8K8CCgpv4Y22yVI/view?usp=sharing
There will be no school for students on Monday, February 16th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!
Be sure to check out this week’s Ram Reminder for a few important updates and information.
Enjoy the long weekend! 🐏
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Another fabulous appearance for our February Fab Friday and WOW… this week’s theme — Sweet Treats — was absolutely knocked out of the park!
Our amazing families and supporters truly showed up and showed out. Because of you, our staff not only feels loved, supported, and appreciated… but their bellies are a little fuller with candy, too! 🍫🍭🍪
The smiles in the office said it all. Thank you for continuing to pour into the people who pour into our students every single day. We are so grateful for this incredible community! ❤️
#FabFridays #SpreadTheLove #WhyNotGreeneCounty
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!
We are beyond grateful for your generosity and for always showing up to support our staff!
Your support means the world to us and truly makes GCMS feel like family. ❤️🖤
#SouperBowl #FabFriday #GratefulGCMS #StaffLove
Beverly Ann’s Cookie Truck is coming to GCMS on February 19th!
This sweet stop is taking the place of Kona Ice during the cold months—and these cookies were a HIT last time!
✨ Pre-orders only
⏰ Orders close February 18th at 9:00 PM
❄️ Kona Ice pre-paid students automatically receive 2 chocolate chip cookies
💙 20% of sales go back to GCMS
This week we proudly celebrate and honor our amazing GCMS school counselors, Mrs. Hoover and Ms. Hogenson!
Thank you for the countless ways you support our students—academically, socially, and emotionally. Your guidance, compassion, and dedication make a lasting impact on our school community every single day. GCMS is a better place because of you!
Please join us in showing Mrs. Hoover and Ms. Hogenson some love and appreciation this week! 💐👏
#NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #GCMSPride #ThankYouCounselors 💙
Celebrating Our Scholars!
We are so proud to celebrate our GCMS students who earned Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for Quarter 2! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly shine.
🏅 High Honor Roll: Students who earned all A’s
🏅 Honor Roll: Students who earned all A’s and B’s
Way to go, Rams! Keep believing in yourselves, staying focused, and pushing for greatness. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
#GCMSProud #AcademicExcellence #HonorRoll #HighHonorRoll #WhyNotGreeneCounty
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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!
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