Greene County Middle School

Hi, Middle School Families! It's that time of year. All books are due back to the middle school library tomorrow-Friday May 16th. Please make sure all school borrowed books get brought to school and returned. Remind your student to check their locker. Thank you for your help!

Greene County Middle School invites you to our Spring Band Concert, happening this evening in the High School Auditorium! Come enjoy performances from our talented student musicians: 5th Grade Band – 6:00 PM 6th Grade Band – 6:30 PM 7th Grade Band – 7:00 PM 8th Grade Band – 7:30 PM Doors open at 5:30 PM. If you can't attend in person, please join us via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/JmHI6OCeBOY We hope to see you there for a night of great music and student celebration!

KONA ICE TRUCK—LAST VISIT TOMORROW! Hey GCMS friends—don’t miss out! Kona Ice is rolling in one final time tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, during all lunch periods. It’s going to be sunny and warm—a perfect day to chill with a refreshing Kona Ice! $5 per cup Cash, Card, or Apple Pay accepted 20% of all sales goes back to GCMS! Grab your favorite flavor, support our school, and beat the heat!

Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by taking our incredible staff on a "Trip Around the World" — a small way to say THANK YOU for everything they do! At Greene County Middle School, our vision is only possible because of the passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our teachers. They show up every day with heart, purpose, and a drive to make a difference in the lives of our students — and we are so grateful. To all of our teachers: THANK YOU for believing in our students, supporting one another, and bringing the GCMS vision to life. None of this would be possible without YOU! #ThankYouTeachers #GCMSProud #WhyNotGreeneCounty #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TripAroundTheWorld

Six Greene County athletes represented our school with pride at the State Middle School Track Meet held at Waukee Northwest High School on Saturday, May 10! Makenzie Wahl and Delaney Pedersen competed in field events, while Alaina Gettler, Macy Bills, Estella Karber, and Mya Miller ran in three relays. A huge congratulations to Delaney, who brought home the title of State Champion in the 7th Grade Small School High Jump! Our 8th Grade 4x100m Relay Team also had a strong showing, finishing 5th overall out of 26 teams in the Small School Division! A big THANK YOU to Coach Telleen and Coach Carman for their dedication and hard work this season — your leadership made this success possible! Way to go, Rams! #WhyNotGreeneCounty #RamsTrack #StateMeetSuccess

We’re proud to celebrate our 5th Grade students as they graduate from the DARE program! Join us via live stream today at 2:40 PM for a special broadcast of the ceremony from the Greene County Middle School Auditorium. Tune in to support these students as they mark this important milestone! GCMS 5th Grade DARE Graduation: https://youtube.com/live/VXOBtQu18eM

We had a wonderful week celebrating our amazing staff during Teacher Appreciation Week—thank you to everyone who helped make it so special! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re looking forward to two more weeks filled with exciting events and meaningful moments with our students. Please take a few minutes to read this week’s RAM Reminder, which is packed with important updates and information for the week of May 12–16. It’s the best way to stay informed about what’s happening across our school. Wishing you a fabulous weekend—enjoy the sunshine and beautiful weather! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ruHeU5wgWCONAYUWykSVdzj2WKjhcX75BVSr4dAyUjM/edit?usp=sharing

We're up to episode 27! This week on The Cave, the girls talked about MAP testing results, upcoming school vacation days, and themed dress-up days. As always, they include lots of laughs and fun conversation. Tune in, you won't regret it! Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 27": https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1qXC-TIQHadfJmQC54Wzm4cMejvyLfxiq

You're Invited! Join us tonight for the Middle School Spring Choir Concert as our students share the joy of music and the spirit of spring. Date: Tonight Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Location: High School Auditorium Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/Va3GNUASKRM?feature=share Come support our talented young singers—we’d love to see you there!

Jump start the 25-26 school year and register!! (New families should visit our website to learn how to register for the 25-26 school year: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/school-enrollment-registration-resources)

Dear Ram Families, This morning, our middle school was briefly placed in a hold for approximately 17 minutes while a random and unannounced K9 sweep was conducted in coordination with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. The K9 unit worked through the hallways as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. We want to assure you that the hold was implemented as a precautionary safety measure and that there was no threat to students or staff at any time. Classes continued within classrooms during the hold, and normal operations resumed shortly afterward. We are grateful for the continued partnership with Greene County law enforcement, and we appreciate their proactive support in helping us ensure the safety of our schools. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in our district. Greene County CSD

Happy School Principal's Day! Today we are celebrating our three incredible leaders who go above and beyond for our students, staff, and community. Their tireless work improves our schools every day. Thank you, principals, for all that you do! #GoRams #PrincipalsDay

🎶 What an Amazing Experience! 🎶 Today our talented 5th–8th grade Band students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Mega Band event, joining forces with our 9th–12th grade band to perform for our incoming 5th graders! 🎺🥁🎷 The goal? To give our future band members a real taste of the excitement, unity, and musical magic that comes with being part of the band family — and it was a huge success! This event was more than just a performance — it was a true testament to the dedication, passion, and teamwork that Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Palmer pour into our 5–12 band program every single day. 💚🎼 We are so proud of our students and staff for making this event such a memorable and inspiring experience! #WhyNotGreeneCounty #MegaBandMagic #BandFamily #MusicMatters

Episode 26 is here! This week, the girls interviewed 5th-grade math teacher and coach, Ms. Telleen. They asked her about her experiences both in the classroom and on the field. She even shared a big coaching announcement and had plenty to say about her journey in education. Don't miss it! Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 26": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GsAJ0ooG_ln45osJcLe_sJmkzhH7I6nJ/view?usp=drive_link

📢 MAP Testing Reminder! 📢 Our students will be taking the MAP test tomorrow and Wednesday! 📝 Please help them be ready to do their best: ✅ Arrive to school on time ✅ No early checkouts before 10:00 AM ✅ Get a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast ✅ 7th and 8th graders: Charge your Chromebooks and bring them with you! Thank you for your support — we’re excited to see our students shine! 🌟 #MAPTesting #StudentSuccess #WhyNotGreeneCounty

Greene County has cancelled all activities for today, Monday 4/28, due to the threat of severe weather. Make up dates are yet to be determined.

Can you believe there are 25 episodes of The Cave podcast? Believe it! This week, the girls discuss Easter break activities, summer break countdown, and their sports plans for next school year. It's always a good listen, so tune in. Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 25": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iUzkOuVXixGgoyGIDE39JKhp_JQ6mm7Z/view?usp=drive_link

🎉 Wacky Wednesdays are coming to Greene County! 🎉 Sponsored by our amazing Student Council! Get ready to dress up, get silly, and show off your school spirit every Wednesday starting April 30th! Each week has a new theme, and we can't wait to see your most creative (and school-appropriate!) outfits. 👗🎩🕶️ Here’s what’s coming your way: 🛌 April 30 – PJ Day Comfy, cozy, and ready to roll right into school in your favorite pajamas! 👔 May 7 – Teacher/Student Swap Day Students dress like teachers & teachers dress like students. Let the role reversal begin! 🎤 May 14 – Rhyme Without Reason Team up and dress in silly rhyming pairs—think “granny & cranny” or “chef & ref.” Let your imagination run wild! 🏖️ May 21 – Vacation/Beach Day Bring the vacation vibes with tropical shirts, sun hats, and tourist gear (school-appropriate, of course!). ✨ Dressing up is optional, but the fun is guaranteed. #WackyWednesdays #WhyNotGreeneCounty #StudentCouncilFun #MiddleSchoolSpirit

Dear Ram Families, It’s official: the last day of school will be Friday, May 23rd, with all schools dismissing at 12:30 p.m. So yes, your students will soon be free to sleep until noon and raid your pantry hourly—but not just yet. We still have four glorious weeks ahead, packed with learning, laughter, and at least one surprise fire drill. Please remind your students (gently, or with snacks) that attendance still counts, and there's plenty left to accomplish before we high-five our way into summer. Let’s finish strong—safely, joyfully, and maybe even a little ahead on our to-do lists. Thanks for your support, Mr. Abbotts, Superintendent Greene County CSD #RollRams

I’m convinced we have the BEST two secretaries on the planet! Seriously—these ladies are the glue that holds everything together at GCMS. They keep us running like a well-oiled machine, handle a million things at once, and still manage to do it all with a smile. I’d be completely lost without them! Superhumans isn’t even a strong enough word. Thank you both for being the heartbeat of our school—you make GCMS the best place ever! Thank you Heather and Nikkie for all that you do!! ❤️🫶🏼🖤