Greene County Middle School

Thank you to everyone who attended the presentation and participated in the discussions and Q&A session last night for the Renewable Energy Project for Greene County CSD.. The presentation slides are available in the link below . Please contact Superintendent Brett Abbotts with any questions about the Renewable Energy project. Phone: (515)386-4168 Email: abbottsb@greenecountycsd.net https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11nM-0ekRJqTLIGk3rp-ciEldxaZe7K6G6GcZECM28Tg/edit?usp=sharing

🎉Celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 📚 Thank you to all of our dedicated paraeducators for your unwavering support and commitment to our students' success. Your passion shines bright every day. Thanks for all you do to support our students, teachers, and administrators! 🌟 💗Misty Brase 💗 Karla Dzuris 💗 Mandy Jacobson 💗 Heidi Miller 💗Sarah Nicholson 💗Anna Pound 💗Chelse Sanderson 💗Nikkie Townsley 💗 Jennifer Powers

NO GCMS Athletic Performance (AP) this week! Please rest up for your ISASP testing!

Please see the link for our monthly Ram Reminder. It is full of upcoming important end of year dates. We will send more information about events/activities as they get closer to time. I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Remember we start ISASP testing Tuesday! Please make sure your student arrives on time, well rested, and with a fully charged chromebook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_V16dIWXUfUmhIrfW7wGkO1DRxsIDT2n_ACzcxHads/edit?usp=sharing Translated Copy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YV-YsVyiv16_Nchco7f7XF94qPnjSIbu_qNp5xX5xUA/edit?usp=sharing

Dear parents of current 5-7th graders, We are very excited to get you more information about the upcoming Washington DC trip, an opportunity for students who are currently in grades 5-7. Join us on: Tonight at 6:30pm via Livestream for a short informational meeting where each traveler will be eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500! To join the meeting, simply click this link: https://vimeo.com/event/4122124/0267138c84 Don’t miss out! Mrs. Gerzema, Mrs. Haley, Ms. Promes and Ms. Dolder

Good afternoon Greene County Families, On Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:00pm in the middle school auditorium, Superintendent Brett Abbotts will provide an informational session followed by an open Q&A period for the school district's proposed renewable energy project. This event will not be livestreamed and information will be immediately available via social media for those who are unable to attend. Included within this email is a letter that was sent to the local media outlets and posted to our social media platforms regarding the district's need and rationale for this project. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday evening! As always, we appreciate your partnership and support of our schools and students. Thank you, Greene County School District *Message sponsored by Peoples Bank

Good Morning Ram Families, Please mark your calendars for the week of April 1st. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be taking the ISASP tests (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress). If at all possible, please avoid scheduling any appointments that week. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s rest, eats a healthy breakfast, arrives to school on time, and brings their fully charged chromebook to school every day. We are looking forward to a successful week of testing! Thanks, Cara Osborne GCMS Principal 

All morning GCMS bus routes have been completed safely, and have arrived at school. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Have a great day!

Greene County Schools will have a two hour delay on Friday, March 22. There will be no morning preschool and no morning performance classes.

GCMS Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance Tomorrow Friday, March 22! Doors open at 6:15 and pickup is promptly at 8:30. $5 cash admission with $1 cash glow accessories available for purchase! Casual dressy with school dress code still enforced. Pick up and drop off will be through the front entrance of the building. This dance is for current 5-8 grade GCMS students only.

Dear Parents of current 5-7th graders, We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C. on August 1-4, 2026. Join us on: Thursday, March 28 at 6:30pm via Livestream for a short informational meeting where each traveler will be eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500! To RSVP, click here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/12252089986?rsvp_id=12252089986 To join the meeting, simply click this link: https://schooltrip.us/GreeneIA26 Check out this awesome video (https://vimeo.com/873448560/3f2ee61b0f) and see for yourself why we're so excited about this opportunity, and click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gw0nQVReiyEon7fuktcqGc4gj6klgCWi/view) for additional information on the meeting, itinerary, scholarship and more! Don’t miss out! Mrs. Gerzema, Mrs. Haley, Ms. Promes and Ms. Dolder

GCMS Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance this Friday, March 22! Doors open at 6:15 and ends at 8:30. $5 admission with $1 glow accessories available for purchase! Casual dressy with school dress code still enforced. Pick up and drop off will be through the front entrance of the building. This dance is for current 5-8 grade GCMS students only.

GCHS will be holding an Academic Awards Assembly on March 20th, 1:55-2:40 p.m. The event will be livestreamed if family and friends would like to watch online. We look forward to recognizing the academic growth and achievements of GCHS students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKzYaQ3iMDk

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffLKZcuP-X0 Board Meeting Agenda: https://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/board-home

This past week, the middle school's sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students dazzled audiences with their spectacular performances in Pirates 1 and 2: The Musical. Their dedication and hard work truly shone through, resulting in an outstanding production. If you missed the live performance or simply want to relive the magic, you're in luck! The entire musical was recorded and is now available for viewing on the district's official YouTube channel. Click the link below to watch our talented middle schoolers perform Pirates 1 and 2: The Musical. Watch Greene County Middle School's Production of Pirates 1 and 2: https://youtu.be/hBsr7wZfX08?si=oCmkSXESGIEXs3Mn

Just a reminder we will be on Spring Break Monday March 11 - Monday March 18th. Students will return on Tuesday, March 19th. Have a safe and restful break!

Pirates 1 & 2 Cast and Crew Spotlights

Tonight is your last chance to catch our amazingly talented GCMS students in their performance of Pirates 1 & 2 the musical! 7:00 GCMS Auditorium with free will donations. More Cast & Crew spotlights

Please use the link below to view the 2024-2025 proposed tax levy. https://5il.co/2g80c

If you ordered from the 2024 T&F Apparel Store, the orders have been delivered to the HS and are ready for pickup outside the AD office.