Greene County High School

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

Friendly reminder (fee statements went out in the mail on Friday, 4/18)!

Thanks to a generous community member, the animal science classes get hands-on experience hatching chickens, which is related to what they are learning in the classroom. Animal Science Production and Systems students are able to see the welfare, facilities, animal husbandry and biosecurity for the newborn chicks. Animal Science Nutrition and Genetics have been studying the reproduction of chickens, candling practices, the steps of hatching, and developing their communication skills as they share the process on Greene County FFA social media platforms. The chicks are now hatching, and we're livestreaming all the fun! Use the link below to view all of the egg-citement! GCHS FFA Chick Hatching Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuwtZhiw4gw

🚍💛 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

Are you looking for ways to improve your skills or to explore something new? Check out the upcoming summer classes offered through Iowa Central Community College. There is FREE tuition for those who qualify. For more information, text (515) 523-5737.

There is still time for you to register for Iowa Central Community College's AI Tools for Marketing Success and Canva classes. You can register by using the QR codes on the attached flyers or by calling (515) 574-1293.

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).

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

The boys soccer match at Kuemper tomorrow (4/15, Tuesday) has been postponed to Tuesday May 6 due to no officials being available.

Soccer Updates 4/14-4/18: Monday night's boys soccer match at Panorama is now Varsity only, starting @ 7:15 PM. Tues night boys soccer at Kuemper will have the Varsity teams playing first at 5:30 followed by JV due to Kuemper not having lights. The girls soccer matches this week will remain Varsity first at 5:30 with JV to follow.

The public is invited to attend the Greene County High School grand march for the 2025 prom on Saturday, April 12. The event will be held in the high school auditorium at 6:00 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. In addition, the grand march will be livestreamed. If you are unable to attend and would like to view the livestream, please use the link below. https://www.youtube.com/live/ETHcH_svWZ4

Congratulations to these GCHS students who are April's Students of the Month! Christopher Hankel, Allison Fields, Destiny Hofbauer Dexter Ritter, Chance Sanderson, Keaton Hinote, Trysten Naylor Not pictured: Jacob Harmeyer Thank you for helping make GCHS a great place!

Students attending the GCHS prom this weekend need to take care of prom payment by Friday.

Greene County High School is pleased to announce the third class to enter the Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame. On Saturday, May 10 there will be a community reception in the high school commons area from 6:00-6:30 p.m. The induction ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The Class of 2025 includes: Dick Oatts Class of 1971 Instrumental Music Katy (Von Ahsen) Gordon Class of 1998 Speech Carl Rowles Class of 2005 Instrumental Music Katie Rice Class of 2010 Instrumental Music David Ayala Class of 2016 Vocal Music/Visual Arts Congratulations to all inductees of the Class of 2025.

Students in 3rd Quarter R.A.M. Ready class completed mock interviews with Kristin Russell from AAI, Scott Peterson from the City of Jefferson, and Audrey Hinote from Greene County Elementary School. Seniors who were interviewed included Noah Hinote, Daniele Madsen, Kendall Freeman, and Kamden Kinne.

Teresa Green, representing Iowa Central Career Academy, visited students in Teresa Bentz's business classes. Students were presented with information about the Career Academy Pathways.

Happy Paraeducator Appreciation Day to: Mary Ambrose, Tanya Druivenga, Stacy Hardaway, Nancy Halterman, Jill Mills, Mona Weltz, Lindsay Harris, Denise Moore, Andrea Fester, Charlie Hane, and Brandy Kirk. Not pictured -Kelly Freeman (AKA: Charlie and the Angels) GCHS appreciates the work they do today and every day!

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.

GCHS will have ISASP testing next week, April 1-3!