🚌 Bus Safety Week Success at GCMS! 🎒
Yesterday, our GCMS students got hands-on with crucial bus safety skills, led by Transportation Director Shawn Demoss! Safety is our top priority, and we're proud of our students for taking this training seriously.
Students gained valuable knowledge on general bus safety and emergency preparedness, including:
- Evacuation procedures (front, rear, side/window, and even rooftop hatch! )
- Locations of the fire extinguisher and med kit for emergencies.
- How to apply the emergency brake.
- The importance of exterior warning lights and the stop arm, and the serious penalties for breaking those laws!
Students successfully practiced the front door evacuation—a core skill for getting off the bus quickly and safely in a critical situation. We believe that practice and knowledge empower our students!
A big thank you to Mr. Demoss for leading this essential training! Let's keep safety first, always!
#BusSafetyWeek #GCMS #StudentSafety #SchoolBus #SafetyFirst
Yesterday, our GCMS students got hands-on with crucial bus safety skills, led by Transportation Director Shawn Demoss! Safety is our top priority, and we're proud of our students for taking this training seriously.
Students gained valuable knowledge on general bus safety and emergency preparedness, including:
- Evacuation procedures (front, rear, side/window, and even rooftop hatch! )
- Locations of the fire extinguisher and med kit for emergencies.
- How to apply the emergency brake.
- The importance of exterior warning lights and the stop arm, and the serious penalties for breaking those laws!
Students successfully practiced the front door evacuation—a core skill for getting off the bus quickly and safely in a critical situation. We believe that practice and knowledge empower our students!
A big thank you to Mr. Demoss for leading this essential training! Let's keep safety first, always!
#BusSafetyWeek #GCMS #StudentSafety #SchoolBus #SafetyFirst
🚨 Boo Gram ALERT! Tick-Tock! ⏰
Don't miss out! 👻 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to snag a Boo Gram for your friends or favorite teacher!
Come find your Student Council reps during your grade level lunch tomorrow. They are only $2!
Don't be a ghost—come grab one! 🎃
Don't miss out! 👻 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to snag a Boo Gram for your friends or favorite teacher!
Come find your Student Council reps during your grade level lunch tomorrow. They are only $2!
Don't be a ghost—come grab one! 🎃
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Start here:
https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html
Start here:
https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html
Mrs. Hinote and Mrs. Pederson spent the afternoon supporting December Iowa State Education graduates!
Mrs. Hinote participated in a principal panel where future educators could ask questions and gain insight, followed by a mock interview session where they provided valuable feedback to help graduates sharpen their interview skills.
They wrapped up the day networking and proudly promoting GCCSD — always spreading the Ram spirit and connecting with future teachers! ❤️🖤
A fun surprise during the day — they got to see former GCHS graduate, Caden Telleen the son of our own Heath and Sam Telleen! Always great to reconnect with Ram alumni making their mark in education! 🐏
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #RamPride #FutureEducators
Mrs. Hinote participated in a principal panel where future educators could ask questions and gain insight, followed by a mock interview session where they provided valuable feedback to help graduates sharpen their interview skills.
They wrapped up the day networking and proudly promoting GCCSD — always spreading the Ram spirit and connecting with future teachers! ❤️🖤
A fun surprise during the day — they got to see former GCHS graduate, Caden Telleen the son of our own Heath and Sam Telleen! Always great to reconnect with Ram alumni making their mark in education! 🐏
#WhyNotGreeneCounty #RamPride #FutureEducators
Join us tonight, October 20, 2025, for the combined Greene County High School and Middle School Fall Vocal Concert!
Key Details
Location: GCHS Auditorium
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the concert begins at 7:00 PM.
- The north and south doors will be unlocked for entry.
Performance Lineup
The concert will kick off at 7:00 PM with the 7th and 8th Grade Middle School Choir, followed by the 9th–12th Grade High School Choir. The evening will conclude with a combined performance featuring all students!
Can't Make It?
No problem! You can watch the concert live on the GCCSD Activities YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/46039RpGvNA
Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing (or streaming with) you tonight!
The 7th-12th grade Greene County choirs will be performing their fall concert tonight at 7 pm at the high school. The 7th and 8th grade choir will be singing a couple of pieces on their own, high school will sing, and then we will combine for a piece altogether at the end. Hope to see you there!
🎉 What an awesome way to kick off our first pep rally of the year! 🎉
The gym was packed with energy, school spirit, and plenty of laughter — what a fun day full of memories! 🙌
In a tight race, our 7th graders brought the heat and took home the coveted Spirit Stick! 🏆🔥
A huge thank you to our Student Council for planning such a fantastic rally and to Mrs. Mohr for being our amazing MC!
Way to go, Rams — the bar has been set high for the rest of the year! #RamPride #GCMS #SpiritStickChampions
The gym was packed with energy, school spirit, and plenty of laughter — what a fun day full of memories! 🙌
In a tight race, our 7th graders brought the heat and took home the coveted Spirit Stick! 🏆🔥
A huge thank you to our Student Council for planning such a fantastic rally and to Mrs. Mohr for being our amazing MC!
Way to go, Rams — the bar has been set high for the rest of the year! #RamPride #GCMS #SpiritStickChampions
📣 Check out our latest Ram Reminder! 🐏
It’s full of updates and information for the week ahead — including concerts, games, picture retakes, Boo-Grams, and more!
Stay connected and in the know with everything happening at GCMS!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEftQIriKTp4kZkj83i9-wmwv5k1VM27zpm46sszQrE/edit?usp=sharing
#RamPride #GreeneCountyMS #WeAreGC
It’s full of updates and information for the week ahead — including concerts, games, picture retakes, Boo-Grams, and more!
Stay connected and in the know with everything happening at GCMS!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEftQIriKTp4kZkj83i9-wmwv5k1VM27zpm46sszQrE/edit?usp=sharing
#RamPride #GreeneCountyMS #WeAreGC
Reminder to check your students account for fees! Statements will be coming in the mail! Please contact us with any questions, thank you!
It’s almost conference time at GCMS! 🦅
Join us on Monday, October 27th OR Monday, November 3rd from 3:30–7:00 PM to connect with your student’s teachers, hear all about what’s happening at GCMS, and learn how you can best support your student’s success! 📚✨
We love partnering with our families — together, we make great things happen! 💪
👉 Use the link below to sign up for a time that works for you!
https://www.myconferencetime.com/gcms
Join us on Monday, October 27th OR Monday, November 3rd from 3:30–7:00 PM to connect with your student’s teachers, hear all about what’s happening at GCMS, and learn how you can best support your student’s success! 📚✨
We love partnering with our families — together, we make great things happen! 💪
👉 Use the link below to sign up for a time that works for you!
https://www.myconferencetime.com/gcms
🍧 Kona Ice Update! 🍧
Heads up, GCMS families — the Kona Ice QR code has been updated! Kona forgot to toggle the pre-pay option on earlier, but it’s all fixed now.
They’ll be here Thursday during lunches, and you can pre-pay online or pay at the truck.
Best part? 20% of all sales go back to GCMS! 🎉
Thanks for supporting our school and treating yourself to something cool! 😎
Heads up, GCMS families — the Kona Ice QR code has been updated! Kona forgot to toggle the pre-pay option on earlier, but it’s all fixed now.
They’ll be here Thursday during lunches, and you can pre-pay online or pay at the truck.
Best part? 20% of all sales go back to GCMS! 🎉
Thanks for supporting our school and treating yourself to something cool! 😎
📸 Picture Re-Take Day! 📸
Did you miss picture day or want a do-over? Mark your calendars!
Friday, October 24 – Picture re-takes for students will take place. Don’t forget to bring your smile!
#GreeneCounty #SchoolPictures #PictureDay
Did you miss picture day or want a do-over? Mark your calendars!
Friday, October 24 – Picture re-takes for students will take place. Don’t forget to bring your smile!
#GreeneCounty #SchoolPictures #PictureDay
🌟 Make a Difference in a Student’s Life! 🌟
Greene County students are full of potential—and you can help unlock it! Partner with New Opportunities to become a mentor and guide a student toward success. Your time, encouragement, and support can have a lasting impact.
💡 Interested in making a difference? Learn more and sign up today!
#GreeneCounty #MentorshipMatters #NewOpportunities #BeAMentor
Greene County students are full of potential—and you can help unlock it! Partner with New Opportunities to become a mentor and guide a student toward success. Your time, encouragement, and support can have a lasting impact.
💡 Interested in making a difference? Learn more and sign up today!
#GreeneCounty #MentorshipMatters #NewOpportunities #BeAMentor
🎨✨ Our talented GCMS creative art students are showcasing their amazing work! Here’s what they had to say about their pieces:
Delaney P-: “I was inspired by my grandma who came to live with us after my grandpa passed away. There’s a cardinal that always comes to her tree, and when it chirps, it sounds like it’s saying ‘Rita’—her name—so we said it was my grandpa’s spirit animal.” ❤️
Lincoln B: “I like dinosaurs and had a lot of fun with this project!” 🦖
Annabelle S: “I did a kangaroo because I wanted to try something new. I don’t know a lot about kangaroos, and I love the desert landscape.” 🦘🏜️
We are so proud of our students for exploring their creativity and sharing their stories! Keep shining, Rams! 🎨💛
Delaney P-: “I was inspired by my grandma who came to live with us after my grandpa passed away. There’s a cardinal that always comes to her tree, and when it chirps, it sounds like it’s saying ‘Rita’—her name—so we said it was my grandpa’s spirit animal.” ❤️
Lincoln B: “I like dinosaurs and had a lot of fun with this project!” 🦖
Annabelle S: “I did a kangaroo because I wanted to try something new. I don’t know a lot about kangaroos, and I love the desert landscape.” 🦘🏜️
We are so proud of our students for exploring their creativity and sharing their stories! Keep shining, Rams! 🎨💛
🍧 Kona Ice is Coming to GCMS! 🍧
Get ready to chill out and give back! 🧊🎉
The Kona Ice Truck will be at GCMS during lunch on Wednesday, October 16th!
✨ Enjoy a refreshing treat AND support our school — 20% of all sales come right back to GCMS! 🙌
💳 Pre-pay by scanning the QR code
💵 Or bring cash to the truck
Let’s make lunchtime a little sweeter while giving back to our school community! 💙🍧
#GCMS #KonaIce #CoolForACause #LunchTimeFun #GiveBack
Get ready to chill out and give back! 🧊🎉
The Kona Ice Truck will be at GCMS during lunch on Wednesday, October 16th!
✨ Enjoy a refreshing treat AND support our school — 20% of all sales come right back to GCMS! 🙌
💳 Pre-pay by scanning the QR code
💵 Or bring cash to the truck
Let’s make lunchtime a little sweeter while giving back to our school community! 💙🍧
#GCMS #KonaIce #CoolForACause #LunchTimeFun #GiveBack
Happy Instructional Coach Day! 🌟 Today we celebrate our very own Heather Schmit — the heart behind so much of what we do at GCMS!
Heather works tirelessly behind the scenes, always willing to jump in, support our staff, and find new ways to help our students grow and succeed. 🖤❤️🐏
Thank you, Heather, for your positivity, dedication, and constant drive to make GCMS the best it can be. We appreciate you more than you know! 🙌 #GCMSProud #InstructionalCoachDay #WhyNotGreeneCounty
Today we want to give a huge THANK YOU to Mike, Matt F, and Gerald for all the hard work they do to keep GCMS running smoothly every single day. From early mornings to late nights, you take care of our school, our students, and our staff with dedication that doesn’t go unnoticed. We are so grateful for you on Custodians Day (and every day)! #GCMSPride #CustodiansDay
🌿 School of the Wild 2025 🌿
Last week, our Greene County and Paton-Churdan 6th graders had the incredible opportunity to participate in School of the Wild at Spring Lake Park and Scheuermann Prairie!
This program, through the University of Iowa’s College of Education, gets kids outdoors to learn about and appreciate the natural world. Our students spent the week immersed in hands-on learning about wetlands, prairies, archeology, and woodlands. From hiking and canoeing to archery, fishing, and even using atlatls, the experiences were both fun and educational!
We are so grateful for the many partners who made this experience possible:
Greene County Conservation Board
Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
School of the Wild
Friends of Greene County
Iowa PBS
Greene County Extension & Outreach – Iowa State University
And a special thank you to Jefferson Hy-Vee for providing bottled water, cookies, and bananas to keep our students fueled throughout the week!
This was a week full of learning, teamwork, and appreciation for the outdoors—memories our students won’t soon forget. 💚
Link to SOW 2025 GCMS- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1etmKA5ZYHJpQt-XPVACOtVjyR7i1Wp0t?usp=sharing
Last week, our Greene County and Paton-Churdan 6th graders had the incredible opportunity to participate in School of the Wild at Spring Lake Park and Scheuermann Prairie!
This program, through the University of Iowa’s College of Education, gets kids outdoors to learn about and appreciate the natural world. Our students spent the week immersed in hands-on learning about wetlands, prairies, archeology, and woodlands. From hiking and canoeing to archery, fishing, and even using atlatls, the experiences were both fun and educational!
We are so grateful for the many partners who made this experience possible:
Greene County Conservation Board
Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
School of the Wild
Friends of Greene County
Iowa PBS
Greene County Extension & Outreach – Iowa State University
And a special thank you to Jefferson Hy-Vee for providing bottled water, cookies, and bananas to keep our students fueled throughout the week!
This was a week full of learning, teamwork, and appreciation for the outdoors—memories our students won’t soon forget. 💚
Link to SOW 2025 GCMS- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1etmKA5ZYHJpQt-XPVACOtVjyR7i1Wp0t?usp=sharing
📅 Reminder-
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 29 for a teacher professional learning day. ✏️🍎
Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 30 ready for a great week of learning! ❤️🖤🐏
Intro to Construction class has spent time learning the basics of framing, roofing, and other skills needed to be successful in construction. Now the students are ready to put that learning into practice. The class is looking for 2 buyers for sheds to be built by the class.
The shed will include:
Built on skid for easy moving
House framing
Shingled roof
Plywood siding ready to be painted
Wooden door
Available options:
Choose your size! Max size of 10x10
Choose your color!
Add windows
Add walk in door
Add roll up door
If you would like to purchase one of the sheds please fill out the interest form below. The interest form will close September 29 at noon. Customization of sheds needs to be expressed in the interest form. The class, Mr. Martin, and the building administration will review all interested buyers and be in contact. If you are not able to buy this time, keep your eyes open as we have more classes yet this year.
The buyer will be in charge of transportation of the shed from GCHS.
Any questions can be directed to martine@greenecountycsd.net
Photos are examples.
Google Form - Interest Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI8C6ICM1Fy7UWnefQJ25GsOogm0u77MW891tLSEIzxPBiKg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100474358599385253988
The shed will include:
Built on skid for easy moving
House framing
Shingled roof
Plywood siding ready to be painted
Wooden door
Available options:
Choose your size! Max size of 10x10
Choose your color!
Add windows
Add walk in door
Add roll up door
If you would like to purchase one of the sheds please fill out the interest form below. The interest form will close September 29 at noon. Customization of sheds needs to be expressed in the interest form. The class, Mr. Martin, and the building administration will review all interested buyers and be in contact. If you are not able to buy this time, keep your eyes open as we have more classes yet this year.
The buyer will be in charge of transportation of the shed from GCHS.
Any questions can be directed to martine@greenecountycsd.net
Photos are examples.
Google Form - Interest Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI8C6ICM1Fy7UWnefQJ25GsOogm0u77MW891tLSEIzxPBiKg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100474358599385253988
