Greene County CSD

Quick Reminder.

After an intense day of gaming, our Rams placed fourth in the state in Rainbow Six Siege yesterday! What a fantastic season for our team—congratulations to all involved! A huge thank you to Coach Conner Mueller for his dedication and leadership with these students and our growing Esports program. Way to go, Rams!

After being delayed by technical difficulties in Marshalltown, our Rams are playing NOW against New London in their first Rainbow Six Siege match at state. Use the link below to cheer them on. Go Rams! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz47QYzfdcA

Episode 5 of "The Cave" is now available! This week the students discuss two different hot topics -- Lit Circles and recess for 7th and 8th graders. Use the link below to check it out! The Cave - Episode 5: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOoQheVp2KAzul-Z--w6JGJ0PCNeB_St/view?usp=sharing

Today's 7th grade girls basketball game vs Saydel will be played at the High School at 4:30. This is a change of location as it was originally to be played at the Middle School.

Greene County High School’s esports teams are competing in the state tournament this week! The Rainbow Six Siege team, seeded 4th, will face 5th seed New London on Wednesday, November 20, at approximately 9:00 AM. They finished the season with a 6-1 record, earning second place in their division. On Thursday, November 21, the SMITE team will take on 3rd seed Center Point-Urbana at 3:30 PM. Coming off an undefeated 7-0 season and a second-place divisional finish, the SMITE team is looking to claim their third consecutive championship. All matches will be streamed online, so use link below to cheer on our Rams this Wednesday and Thursday as they compete for a state championship. Game on! https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea

Greene County Community School will be holding the monthly board meeting at the admin building (101 Ram Drive, Jefferson, IA) this evening beginning at 5:15 PM. The public is welcome to attend in-person or view the livestream on the district's YouTube channel. See below for the link. The meeting agenda can be viewed on the GCCSD Board of Education page under the Links header. GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/LSCMzk_aLME?feature=share Board Meeting Agenda: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home

Episode 4 of "The Cave" is now available! This week features an interview with 6th grade language arts teacher and middle school basketball coach, Mrs. Abbey Gerzema. Use the link below to find out what's happening at Greene County Community School District! The Cave - Episode 4 https://drive.google.com/file/d/146W526W2RSE4ELsxni4bEnpEqRXwBckM/view?usp=drive_link

Greene County High School is pleased to announce the fifth class to enter the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. On Thursday, February 6, 2025 there will be a community reception in the high school commons area from 6:00-6:30 p.m. A short program will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. On Friday, February 7, 2025 the honorees will be recognized at the Greene County versus West Marshall basketball game. The induction will take place at approximately 6:30 p.m. during halftime of the girls game. The Class of 2025 includes: Bruce MacDonald, Class of 1964, Track (Scranton); Will Thomsen, Class of 1994, Wrestling; Matt Lautner, Class of 2000, Football; John Sawhill, Class of 2008, Football; Jennifer Kennedy Serrato, Class of 2013, Softball; and Marissa Promes, Class of 2015, Softball. Congratulations to all inductees of the Class of 2025.

Activities Director Dave Wright is seeking nominations for the Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by December 20, 2024. Induction will take place on May 11, 2025. Please contact the Activities Office to get a nomination form. Candidates must meet the criteria set forth by the Hall of Fame Committee in order to be considered for induction.

Episode 3 of "The Cave" is here.! Use the link below to find out what's happening at Greene County Community School District! The Cave - Episode 3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1slMFJnAF4di3lHOLKrvpqgRtCy1LuYb6/view?usp=drive_link

Episode 2 of "The Cave" is now available! Tune in to hear about what's going on at Greene County Community School District. The Cave - Episode 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGhyQeDMAkZaCluuiGGKcLXOiJeYwGFC/view?usp=sharing

As a reminder, there will be no school for Greene County students tomorrow, Friday, October 25th, 2024 for teacher professional development and the end of Quarter 1.

We are asking the public to help "Turn Greene County Purple" on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Everyone in Greene County is asked to wear something purple or wear a purple ribbon to raise public awareness as we work to end domestic violence against men, women, and children. The purple ribbon is a visible gesture of support for survivors and victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence is far too prevalent. Greene County has had 53 domestic abuse calls and 25 suspected abusers arrested for domestic abuse assault so far this year. Please plan to wear purple on Tuesday, October 29. There will be purple ribbons available at the high school, Thomas Jefferson Gardens, and the Jefferson Public Library. Thank you for your support.

All fans that plan on attending the 1st Round Football Playoff game at Clarinda Friday are encouraged to purchase tickets online beforehand. You can purchase tickets at this link- https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ If you plan to purchase a ticket at the gate, you will need a debit/credit card and enter through the SOUTH gate as that will be the only gate that will have a card reader. The north gate will be just for scanning tickets purchased ahead of time.

The talented students of Greene County Middle School and Greene County High School will take the stage tonight at 7:00 PM for the annual Fall Vocal Concert, held in the high school auditorium. The evening will begin with performances by the 7th and 8th graders, followed by the high school vocalists. To conclude, students from grades 7-12 will come together for a special combined performance. Can’t attend in person? No problem! The concert will be livestreamed on the GCCSD YouTube channel. Please note, due to copyright restrictions, this is a one-time live viewing, and the performance will not be available for replay. We look forward to sharing this musical celebration with you—whether you join us in person or online! Fall Vocal Concert Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/LMcsA3UVSCY

Dear Students and Families, As we gear up for our home football game this evening, Friday, October 18th, we want to remind our students to stay safe, be respectful, and act responsibly attending the game! Your support is what makes these events exciting and fun, but it's important that we all do our part to create a positive and safe environment. To ensure everyone enjoys the game: Stay Safe: Please make sure you're located with your parents, families, or stay within the designated areas provided on the map. Administrators will direct students to these areas. As a reminder, there will be NO sports equipment items allowed during the football game. Be Respectful: Show good sportsmanship to the opposing team and respect fellow fans, staff, and security. Be Responsible: Follow our school and district’s guidelines, respect the facilities, and make smart choices throughout the event. We’re all in this together, so let’s make these games memorable for the right reasons. Enjoy the game and Go RAMS! Sincerely,   Greene County Schools

Welcome to "The Cave", a brand-new weekly podcast hosted by four enthusiastic seventh graders from Greene County Middle School! Each week, these students dive into the latest sports highlights, school events, and activities happening at the Greene County High School and Greene County Middle School. Whether you're a student, parent, or sports fan, "The Cave" offers fun insights and fresh perspectives straight from the heart of the action. Use the link below to listen! The Cave - Episode 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RnBU4Z8Lh1jVTixhhMUI3x40BYDjHAwZ/view?usp=sharing

Greene County Community School will be holding the monthly board meeting at the admin building (101 Ram Drive, Jefferson, IA) this evening beginning at 5:15 PM. The public is welcome to attend in-person or view the livestream on the district's YouTube channel. See below for the link. The meeting agenda can be viewed on the GCCSD Board of Education page under the Links header. GCCSD Board Meeting YouTube Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/l1WMB-glAXw Board Meeting Agenda: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home

The Greene County FFA will be partnering with the Central Plains FFA to collect food and goods to donate to their local food pantries. They will be taking donations the week of the 7th until the first quarter of the football game against Southeast Valley on October 11th. This friendly competition is to see which chapter can collect the most donations for their community. Some items that are recommended to bring are soup, chili beans, canned vegetables, mac and cheese, ketchup and other condiments, shampoo and conditioner, bar soaps, gloves, and hats. The chapter who collects the most donations will be announced at the football game on Friday. Please note that the donations do not count as admissions into the game.