Greene County Middle School

🚍💛 Greene County Schools are Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes! 💛🚍 Today, we roll out a huge THANK YOU to our incredible bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school every day! 🛑✨ Your dedication, patience, and care create a journey filled with safety and care. You are often the first friendly face students see in the morning and the last to wish them a great evening — and that matters more than words can say. 👏 Let's all take a moment to appreciate the drivers who make sure the wheels on the bus keep going 'round and 'round

📸✨ Don’t miss out! Order your 2024 Greene County Middle School Yearbook today! Relive the memories, the laughs, and all the unforgettable moments from this school year. 📘 Scan the QR code below to order yours now! #GCMSProud #Yearbook2024 #WhyNotGreeneCounty

Episode 24 of The Cave is here! Weekend activities, the high school track meet, and the Lit Circle project are all discussed this week. These girls always make it entertaining, so tune in! 🎧 Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 24": https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1qXC-TIQHadfJmQC54Wzm4cMejvyLfxiq

The Greene County MS track meet scheduled for today (Thurs, 4/17) has been canceled due to the weather forecast and possibility of severe storms. There will be no make up date. Girls golf vs Ft. Dodge today (Thurs, 4/17) has been postponed with a makeup date TBD.

Due to forecasted weather and timing, we are canceling the following events this evening (Thurs, 4/17): Middle School track meet at Linduska Field @ 4:30 (will not be rescheduled); Girls' golf at The Hill @ 3:00 (looking for a new date).

📢 Kona Ice is coming TOMORROW! 🍧 Don’t forget to bring your money! Kona Ice now accepts Apple Pay and cards, so students can grab their phones, pay, and then return them to their lockers right after. Reminder: 8th grade will be out of the building, so this one's just for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades! 🍧 Bonus: 20% of all sales come back to GCMS, so every treat helps support our school! Treat yourself AND give back! 😎🍧

🚨 Kona Ice is Coming to GCMS! 🚨 📅 Thursday, April 17th Get ready for a cool treat! 🍧 Kona Ice will be at GCMS this Thursday, and we can’t wait! Even better—20% of all sales come right back to support our school! 🙌💚 💳 They now accept card and Apple Pay, and students will be allowed to grab their phone if needed to pay. 📣 8th Grade Families: Please note, 8th grade will be on a field trip this day and won’t be on campus for Kona Ice. Let’s make it a sweet success for GCMS! #WhyNotGreeneCounty #GCMSFamily #KonaIceDay

The MS track meet at Ogden has been postponed to a later date. Girls track team does not have practice. Boys Track team will have normal practice starting at 3:30.

MS Track update: The MS track meet at Ogden today has been postponed due to cold temps. Make up date TBD.

Come join us tonight at GCMS from 4–7 PM for a night full of FUN! We’ve got something for everyone: Kona Ice (inside to keep you cool!) Kate’s Kookies and Two P’s “N” a Pod serving up sweet and savory treats! Our Book Fair is open—kick off your summer reading with some great new books! Games and activities all throughout the building!

🎉 Join Us Tonight at GCMS for Family Fun Night! 🎉 🕓 When: 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 Where: Greene County Middle School Bring the whole family for an evening of food trucks, games, and fun! 🍔🎯🎶 You won’t want to miss it!

This week on The Cave: Lit Circles, ISASP testing, sports, and some hot takes on school life. Plenty of laughs as always—tune in for a fun one! 🎧 Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 23": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MJjbU6ZiYfQLf7fUPvGo_ycCxxvp5gWi/view?usp=sharing

🎉 Family Fun Night at GCMS is THIS Thursday! 🎉 📅 Date: Thursday 🕓 Time: 4 PM – 7 PM 📍 Location: GCMS Bring the whole family out for an evening of games, food trucks, and FUN! 🍔🎯🎶 There’s something for everyone — so don’t miss it! Tag your crew, share the post, and let’s make it a night to remember at GCMS! 💫 #GCMSFamilyFunNight #CommunityVibes #FoodGamesFun

It's time for Episode 22 of The Cave. This week, the girls discuss their weekend activities, the book they're reading in Lit Circles, track, and ISASP testing. Lots of laughs included! Don't miss it. 🎧 Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 22": https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qXC-TIQHadfJmQC54Wzm4cMejvyLfxiq

🎉🏆 Quarter 3 Honor Roll & High Honor Roll Recognition! 🏆🎉 We are so proud to recognize our amazing students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in Quarter 3! 🌟 High Honor Roll – Students who earned all A’s! ⭐ Honor Roll – Students who earned all A’s & B’s! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Keep striving for greatness! 💪📚✨ Congratulations to all our honorees—your school family is proud of you! 👏🎉 #AcademicExcellence #ProudPrincipal #HardWorkPaysOff

Great news, Ram families; it's BOOST Week 2025! The Silent Auction is now live! Navigate to https://bit.ly/gccsd_boost if you have NOT registered and want to bid online. If you have registered, you should have already received a personalized link. The Silent Auction will end at 8:00 PM on Saturday, during the BOOST Bash. If you are interested in Live Auction items but are unable to attend the event, we are again offering Remote Bidding. To sign up for Remote Bidding, please send an email to gcschoolsboost@gmail.com. Not familiar with BOOST? Navigate to https://bit.ly/boost-info to learn more about how BOOST supports the students & teachers at Greene County schools.

ISASP testing begins tomorrow, and we want to ensure all students are prepared for success! Please help us by making sure your child’s Chromebook is fully charged each night this week and brought to school each morning. Also, remember that we offer free breakfast for all students—a healthy breakfast is key to fueling their brain for testing. Please ensure your child arrives on time each morning so they can begin their day without any disruptions. Thank you for your support in making this a smooth and successful testing week!

Next week, our students will be taking the ISASP tests (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) each morning from approximately 8:10-10:15 AM. The ISASP testing window begins on Tuesday, April 1st through Friday, April 4th , and students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will be participating. To help ensure a smooth and successful testing experience, we kindly ask for your support in the following ways: ✅ Avoid scheduling appointments during testing times if possible. ✅ Encourage a good night’s sleep to help students feel well-rested. ✅ Make sure they eat breakfast—every student can eat breakfast at school for free! ✅ Ensure students arrive on time each morning. ✅ Remind them to bring their fully charged Chromebook every day. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students do their best! We appreciate your support and look forward to a great week of testing.

Spring Break is over and The Cave is back! This week, the girls go over their Spring Break activities, the upcoming track and field season, and MAP and ISASP testing! Don't miss it! 🎧 Click the link below to listen to "The Cave - Episode 21": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SllDeKfQDOqXY2xOwpAgcUnTchh430NX/view?usp=drive_link

The following message was sent to all families today in Greene County regarding transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year. Dear Greene County Families, We are writing to inform you that there will be important changes to how transportation will be provided for students starting in the 2025-26 school year. Our district is facing transportation issues that have become more significant in recent years. For example, the shortage of bus drivers, overcrowded buses, and increased activity routes has made it increasingly difficult to provide service for all of our students. As part of the state's regulations, we are required to provide transportation for students who live more than 2 miles from their assigned elementary or middle school and those who live more than 3 miles from the high school. Over the next few weeks, our district will provide updated information that will be posted on our website, social media pages, and sent through regular building communication to include details about eligibility, routes, and alternative considerations. We truly appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make these changes as smooth as possible. The goal is to ensure that every student can get to school safely while addressing the transportation challenges we are facing. Thank you for your partnership. We will be in touch again soon with more specific details. Sincerely, Brett Abbotts, Superintendent Greene County CSD