We are proud to celebrate our Greene County Middle School students who earned academic honors for Quarter 1!
🌟 High Honor Roll – Students who earned all A’s in every class!
🌟 Honor Roll – Students who earned all A’s and B’s in every class!
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment these students have demonstrated! Their academic success is something worth celebrating, and we are excited to recognize their accomplishments.
Congratulations to all of our Quarter 1 academic honorees! Keep up the great work, Rams! 🐏
One School, One Team, One Family!
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMS #RamPride #AcademicExcellence
Congratulations to this week’s GCMS GROW Award recipients! Each week, four staff members are randomly selected to be recognized for helping make GCMS a positive, respectful, engaging, and safe place where all students and staff grow academically and socially.
We are thankful for the way our staff members show up each day and make a difference in the lives of our students and one another.
Congratulations to Andy Hes, Anna Kozal, Denise Carpenter and Anna Pound
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #OneSchoolOneTeamOneFamily #GCMSTeam #GROW
According to Google, the “official” National Donut Day is the first Friday in June… but we’re hoping we never have to be in school that day! Sooooo, we celebrate yesterday! 😂
A HUGE thank you to our local Jefferson Hy-Vee for donating assorted donuts to help us celebrate and make our Thursday a little sweeter! ❤️🖤
We are so thankful for our community partners who help make GCMS a special place! 🐏
#GCMS #OneSchoolOneTeamOneFamily #CommunityPartners #NationalDonutDay
We are excited to celebrate our GCMS students for their Quarter 1 attendance accomplishments!
🌟 Perfect Attendance – Students who were here every single day!
🌟 Honorable Attendance – Students who were present 95–99% of the school days during Quarter 1!
Together, we are celebrating an incredible 72% of our student body! 🎉
Being at school consistently matters! Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and be part of something special.
We are so proud of our Rams for showing up and making attendance a priority. Keep up the GREAT work!
One School. One Team. One Family. 🐏
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMSRams #AttendanceMatters #RamPride
Our students continue to amaze us as they step outside their comfort zones, try new things, and build independence through the Let Grow Challenge!
Bryson E. took a walk to Dollar General and independently purchased a toy for himself! His biggest surprise? Finding out just how much the toy cost!
Sarah decided to get outside and go for a walk! She discovered that something as simple as taking a walk can bring happiness and make her feel good!
Wyatt took on a BIG new challenge by driving his family’s new combine with his dad! This was his first time driving the combine while harvesting beans!
Elena stepped into the kitchen and made chicken and dumpling soup for her family! When her neighbors came over, she was pleasantly surprised to discover they enjoyed her cooking, too!
That’s what Let Grow is all about! Whether it’s making a purchase, enjoying time outdoors, learning a new skill, or preparing a meal, every experience is an opportunity to build confidence, independence, and life skills.
We are so proud of our students for taking on new challenges and discovering what they’re capable of!
In October, our 8th graders recently took a major step in exploring their futures! Students first visited Iowa Central Community College, choosing career pathways matching their current interests to dive into real-world possibilities.
Building on that momentum, 30 eager students signed up to attend the Central Iowa Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Expo, where they explored interactive, hands-on trade demonstrations up close! 👷♂️🔧⚡
At Greene County Community School District, we are committed to providing every student with meaningful opportunities to discover their passions, test out different career paths, and build a strong foundation for future success.
#GreeneCountyCSD #CareerExploration #SkilledTrades #ApprenticeshipExpo #FutureReady #IowaCentral #HandsOnLearning
Our GCMS Student Council Chuck-a-Duck winners brought the HEAT at our pep rally! A huge congratulations to our duck-tossing champions and a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make it so much fun! ❤️🖤
1st place- 5th grader Anna Thomas
2nd place- 8th grader Brady Gettler
3rd place-5th grade Lydia Sebourn
A special shoutout to CHiRP Coffee and A&W for generously donating prizes for our Chuck-a-Duck winners! We appreciate your support of GCMS! ☕🍔
And the monthly Spirit Stick race was TIGHT! 👀 8th grade squeaked out the win by just 3 POINTS over 6th grade to take home the October Spirit Stick! 🏆
Way to show that Ram PRIDE, GCMS! One School. One Team. One Family. 🐏❤️🖤
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMSRams #RamPride #ChuckADuck #SpiritStick
Congratulations to this week’s GCMS GROW Award recipients! Each week, four staff members are randomly selected to be recognized for helping make GCMS a positive, respectful, engaging, and safe place where all students and staff grow academically and socially.
We are thankful for the way our staff members show up each day and make a difference in the lives of our students and one another.
Congratulations to Kristen Wright, Connie Hoffman, Mandy Sowers, and Caden Telleen
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #OneSchoolOneTeamOneFamily #GCMSTeam #GROW
November is here, and we have so much to be thankful for at GCMS! As we head into a month filled with learning, school spirit, and opportunities to show gratitude, we are reminded how lucky we are to be part of such a wonderful school family.
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for being such an important part of GCMS. Your support, kindness, and Ram Pride make our school a special place to be!
Let’s make November a month full of kindness, gratitude, and growth!
One School. One Team. One Family. ❤️🖤
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #RamFam #GCMS #GratefulToBeARam
JOIN US TONIGHT FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC!
The public is invited to join us for the Greene County CSD 6-12 Band Concert tonight, Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 PM!
Location: GCHS Auditorium
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
Parking: Both the north and south parking lots will be available.
The evening will begin with performances by our 6th grade band, followed by our 7th-8th grade band, and conclude with our 9th-12th grade band.
Can't make it in person? Watch LIVE!
The concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/kgGHBzYUe1Q
Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, the livestream will only be available during the concert. A recording will not be available afterward.
We hope you'll join us, either in person or online, for a wonderful evening celebrating the musical talents of our Greene County students!
Go Rams!
🐏❤️ GCMS RAMS OF THE MONTH — October ❤️🐏
We are excited to celebrate our October Rams of the Month! 🎉
These students have been recognized for showing what it means to have Ram Pride and for helping make GCMS a positive, respectful, engaging, and safe place for everyone. We are so proud of the way they are living out our RAM PRIDE values:
⭐ Perseverance
⭐ Respect
⭐ Integrity
⭐ Dependability
⭐ Empathy
Congratulations to all of our October Rams of the Month! We are proud to have you on our team! 🐏🖤❤️
#GCMSpRIDE #RamsOfTheMonth #RamPride #WhyNotGreeneCounty #OneSchoolOneTeamOneFamily
Show your school spirit, Rams! 🐏 Students may wear school-appropriate hats on Friday, October 30!
A few reminders:
🧢 Hats must be school-appropriate.
🚫 No costumes, masks, or props.
📏 Hats may not be oversized or create a distraction during the school day.
Let’s see those hats, Rams! ❤️🖤
One School. One Team. One Family. #WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMS #RamPride
I would also like to extend a BIG thank you to all the families who were gracious enough and lent us boards to use. Because of you, our students may have learned a new game or sharpened up on their prior skills in cornhole. I really appreciate your efforts in supporting our continued fun in PE :)
**Not all champions are pictured as some were gone**
Thank you,
Ms. Dolder
Please see the updated 2026-2027 School District Calendar.
The major changes are as follows:
Semester 1 and Quarter 2 will now end on Friday, January 15th, 2026
Monday, January 18th, 2026 will now be a Professional Development Day for teachers and there will be no school for students
Semester 2 and Quarter 3 will now begin on Tuesday, January 19th, 2026
Thank you!
We are absolutely blown away by the generosity and thoughtfulness of our GCMS families! A HUGE thank-you to everyone who donated food and treats for our teachers during parent-teacher conferences. After long evenings of meeting with families, being fed and cared for means so much. We are lucky to be part of such a thoughtful and supportive community! 🥰
Thank you to all the families who attended conferences and stopped by our book fair, too! We LOVE having you in our building and appreciate the partnership we share in helping our Rams grow and succeed. 📚❤️
If you weren't able to attend conferences and have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. Don't forget to check Infinite Campus for updated grades and report cards!
We're wrapping up one quarter and gearing up for another exciting one starting Monday! We can't wait to see what our Rams accomplish next!
Why Not Greene County?! 🐏❤️🖤
#RamPride #RamFamily #OneSchoolOneTeamOneFamily
Ready to put your duck-throwing skills to the test?! Join us for some pep rally fun and a chance to win some awesome prizes! 🎉
💵 $1 per duck throw!
📅 When: Friday, October 30, at the pep rally!
🎯 How to Play: Purchase your chances before or after school Tuesday–Thursday, then throw your duck(s) at the pep rally! The 3 ducks closest to the center dot will win prizes!
🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 1st Place: $20 A&W gift card + CHiRP shirt/merch
🥈 2nd Place: $10 A&W gift card + CHiRP cup
🥉 3rd Place: $5 in A&W ice cream bucks + CHiRP cup
🍦 BONUS! The first 30 people to purchase get a $1 ice cream token!
🦆 Important Duck Details: Students will NOT keep the ducks! All ducks will be thrown during the pep rally and picked up afterward. Every duck gets its moment to fly! 😂
Every dollar supports our GCMS Student Council, so grab your chances, show your Ram Pride, and get ready to CHUCK-A-DUCK! 🐏❤️🖤
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMSRamPride #ChuckADuck #StudentCouncil
🍧 KONA ICE IS BACK! 🍧
Our first Kona Ice day of the school year is Thursday, October 22nd 🎉
Kona Ice will be here during each grade level’s lunch, so students can grab a cool treat while enjoying their lunch break! 🍧😋
Students can prepay using the QR code or bring cash or a card to purchase their Kona Ice from the truck that day! 💳💵
And the best part? 20% of all Kona Ice sales comes right back to GCMS! ❤️💙
📅 Thursday, October 22nd
🍧 During Grade-Level Lunches
💙 20% of sales benefits GCMS!
Grab your friends, pick your favorite flavor, and help support GCMS while enjoying a sweet treat! 🎉
It’s time to Taco ’Bout Teacher Appreciation! 🖤❤️
We still have a few spots available for our GCMS Teacher Conference Meal this Thursday, October 22! If you’d like to help us feed our amazing teachers and staff before conferences, we would love your support!
🌮 Ready to help? Sign up using our Sign-Up Genius link below!
📍 Drop-off reminder: Please bring all items to the GCMS Middle School Office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 22, so we can get everything set up before conferences begin at 4:00 PM.
A HUGE thank-you to everyone who has already signed up! 🥰 Your continued support of our teachers and staff is truly appreciated. It takes a village, and we are so thankful for ours!
🐏 One School. One Team. One Family.
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEAD2FA4F8C25-66775902-gcms#/
JOIN US TONIGHT FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC!
The public is invited to join us for the Greene County CSD 7–12 Choir Concert tonight, Monday, October 19, at 7:00 PM!
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
Parking: Both the north and south parking lots will be available.
The evening will begin with performances by our 7th-8th grade choir, followed by our 9th-12th grade choir. To close the concert, students from grades 7-12 will come together for a special combined performance!
If you can't make it in person, the concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/vnNPbXr0vio
Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, the livestream will only be available during the concert. A recording will not be available afterward.
We hope you'll join us, either in person or online, for a wonderful evening celebrating the musical talents of our Greene County students!
A HUGE shoutout to Deals Orchard for the amazing donuts (Mr. Gorman definitely approved 🍩👌) and to Pam Betts for the delicious cookies—which disappeared so fast they missed the photo op! 🍪💨
We appreciate you both so much for putting a smile on our staff's faces this week! ❤️
