Greene County Middle School

Good Morning GCMS families!  Students entering 6-7-8th grade for the 24-25 school year are invited to participate in our middle school athletic performance this summer. Below is information from Coach Paulsen.  Attached is the invitation link for the Middle School Athletic Performance Remind. This is for parents of students who are currently participating or are interested in joining athletic performance. All communication regarding AP will go through the Remind. Any change in schedule or other important information will be shared here. This is the same page we used during the school year, so if you already joined you are good to go. Remember that AP is on Monday and Thursday starting at 7:00 A.M. We are done by 8 or a little before on most days. Please reach out with any questions.  https://www.remind.com/join/ Remind Code: msap2324  Thanks again! Coach Paulsen

Greene County Community School District is excited to host the 8th Grade Promise to Graduate Ceremony today at 1:30 PM in the Greene County High School auditorium. Parents and guardians are invited to arrive at the high school starting at 1:00 PM to be seated. Please note that some seats are reserved, and we kindly ask you to avoid these areas. Parking is available on both the north and south sides of the building, and you may enter through either set of doors. To maintain the grounds, please refrain from parking on the grass. Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served in the commons, and students may leave with their parents or guardians. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed on the district's YouTube page. You can find the livestream link below. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you! GCMS 8th Grade Promise to Graduate Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/live/JSHqGsmtXF0

With rain predicted for Friday morning, we are moving the 5/6 color run to 12:45 on Friday. A few things that we must have your students do in order to be prepared and ready for this fun event: If your student is going to participate please have them bring their Field Day shirt or shirt they plan to wear. We need to get them damp prior to the event. We will dampen them and then students will be allowed to use the restroom to change. If students are bus riders they MUST have a change of clothes. We encourage all students to have a change of clothes Students are encouraged to wear older shoes etc., or attire that you don't mind them getting stained with color. Please reach out to your grade level teachers with questions.

I hope that you all kept safe from the storms that moved through the area this afternoon. After speaking with the representative from Spring Lake we have made the decision to cancel the trip out there for tomorrow, May 22nd. 5th and 6th grade students will participate in their field day activities tomorrow morning and additional activities in the afternoon. If your child had planned to bring their own sack lunch, we ask that they still do that. Students who signed up for a sack lunch from school will still have that option. 5/6 Color run will still take place Friday, May 24th in the morning, students should wear their field day shirt or a white shirt to be colored. If you have further questions please reach out.

5th and 6th grade is still planning to attend Spring Lake tomorrow, May 22nd. We will be assess Spring Lake tomorrow morning and make a determination of if we will go or not first thing in the morning. Please plan to send your student in older clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. If we make the determination to stay at school we will have 5/6 complete their field day activities in the morning. 5/6 Color run will still be on Friday, May 24th in the morning. 7th and 8th grade students will still have field day as planned. We will continue to update and communicate as soon as decisions are made.

If you have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or at least 60 credit hours of college coursework, you are eligible to take the Substitute Authorization Course. Greene County Community School District is in need of substitutes, and this course is a great opportunity to help our community. The Area Education Agency (AEA) offers an online option for the Substitute Authorization Course. However, we understand that some individuals might prefer in-person learning. If we receive 10 or more applicants, we can arrange for an AEA representative to teach the course in-person. Please note that you will be responsible for the cost of the course. Details on how to sign up and specific dates will be provided once you express your interest. Here is the cost breakdown for the Substitute Authorization: Class: $100 Book: $25 Processing: $85 LEC Fingerprinting: $25 Local Background Check (BoEE): $35 Federal Background Check (paid directly to Fieldprint): $40 For any questions or to express your interest in the course, please contact Chelse Sanderson at sandersonch@greenecountycsd.net.

Good morning Greene County Families, Due the predicted severe weather to impact Greene County, all schools will dismiss 3 hours early on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. There will be no afternoon preschool or evening activities. Please stay safe and have a great day. Greene County Schools

Thank you to all that donated to the "Pay It Forward" portion of our Kona Ice day. ALL students who wanted one and were in attendance today got one! We cant' thank you all enough for your generosity and support!

Due to the forecast for tomorrow we will not be sending 7th and 8th grade out to Spring Lake. Activities will be adjusted to be done at school instead. The trip for Wednesday, May 22nd for 5th and 6th graders to Spring Lake is to be determined tomorrow afternoon. We will communicate as soon as a decision has been made. 5th and 6th field day will still go on as planned, with weather adjustments being made as needed. If the color run cannot take place we have a "rain date" of Friday, May 24th planned. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate the weather.

FINAL CALL for Pre-Orders!! Public walk-up will be available while the truck is at GCMS. As you know Kona Ice will be here TOMORROW! There is an option to Prepay for your student which will help speed up the process of distribution. Students may bring $5.00 cash the day of the event as well. The truck will be here from 11:00-12:30ish and we have scheduled times that each grade level will go out and get their Kona Ice. Along with prepay there is an option to “pay it forward” if you feel inclined to purchase additional cups for those who may not otherwise get one or if you want to purchase for a class. 20% of all sales will be donated to GCMS.

Good afternoon, Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Greene County High School will move their graduation to take place inside the high school gymnasium. The schedule will remain the same for the event. 1:15pm - Family ticketed seating begins 1:45pm - General admission seating begins 2:00pm - Graduation program begins Students still need to arrive at the high school at 1:15pm to line up for the graduation program. Thank you, Greene County Schools

This morning, graduating seniors from Greene County High School participated in the annual "Senior Walk" through the elementary and middle schools. Students and staff cheered them on, celebrating their achievements. Both walks were captured on video and are available for viewing using the link below. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 2024 GCHS Senior Walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0BOTX1tLt8

As you know Kona Ice will be here on Monday, May 20th. There is an option to Prepay for your student which will help speed up the process of distribution. Students may bring $5.00 cash the day of the event as well. The truck will be here from 11:00-12:30ish and we have scheduled times that each grade level will go out and get their Kona Ice. Along with prepay there is an option to “pay it forward” if you feel inclined to purchase additional cups for those who may not otherwise get one or if you want to purchase for a class. 20% of all sales will be donated to GCMS.

Greene County Middle School is having a FUNdraiser on Monday, May 20th, 2024! Kona Ice will be giving back 20% of all sales to the school!!

Tomorrow is another GCMS Student Council sponsored Dress-up Day! We encourage students to participate with school appropriate attire!

Mark your calendar!

Greene County Middle School will host the 5th grade DARE graduation this afternoon at 2:15 PM. Officer Mark Wolterman will be leading the the ceremony, celebrating the students' achievements. The event will be livestreamed on the district's YouTube page and the public is encouraged to tune in. See below for the link. Congratulations to all of our students students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z6lGresMJ0

An update regarding our upcoming Field Day event. Due to the flexible nature of our schedule and the various events planned for Field Day, we have made the decision to limit attendance to students only. This decision was made to ensure the smooth running of activities and to accommodate the various events taking place concurrently with Field Day. While we understand that parents often look forward to attending such events, we believe that this adjustment will allow us to provide the best experience for our students and ensure that they can fully participate in all planned activities. Rest assured, we will be capturing the highlights of the day through photos and videos, which we will gladly share with you afterward. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

Field Day will take place on Tuesday, May 21st for 5th and 6th grade and Wednesday, May 22nd for 7th and 8th grade . As part of the excitement, we are offering the opportunity for students to order a commemorative Field Day shirt to wear on the day of the event. As part of the events we are doing a color run, this white shirt will serve as a canvas for the color that will be thrown at the runners.  To order your child's Field Day shirt, please follow the link provided below: www.mygearccd.com/spirit_shop The deadline for shirt orders is Sunday, May 12th, so be sure to place your order promptly to ensure your child receives their shirt in time for Field Day.

Thank you New Way Trucks for honoring our Bailey Jones a 6-7 Special Education Teacher for National Teacher Appreciation Week. Bailey was nominated by 3 people to receive their recognition. Bailey's family was able to attend the presentation and is pictured below! Congratulations Bailey and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all GCCSD Teachers and Staff.