Mrs. Hilt's 2nd and 3rd graders practiced push and pull when learning about force and motion in science.
Students in summer school got to make a shake table and test out how a structure they built might last during an earthquake. We are loving our summer school learning experiences!
Congratulations to the following Green Ridge Track and Field athletes earning Academic All State honors:
Hannah Meyer, Sr
Cayle Mootz, Sr
Landon Mason, Sr
Joshua Townsend, Sr
Sophia Weis, Jr
Lexi VanBrocklin, Jr
Isaac Townsend, Jr
Ryan Hagedorn, Soph
Eric Thomas, Soph
Weston Crawford, Fr
Outstanding job in the classroom! GO TIGERS!!!!
GR8 Community:
Please see the attached flyer for information on free breakfasts and lunches for those in our community who are 18 years of age and younger.
Check out our 2021 Senior Graduation Video!
https://youtu.be/VYJSUZ6Ce18
The fifth and sixth grade science classes used their knowledge of the scientific method to create a science fair project of their choosing. After spending some time researching their topic, students put their knowledge into a presentation and then presented their findings to the younger elementary classes.
Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2021!!
We’re thrilled to announce Green Ridge R-8’s new app! It’s everything GR8, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/33HTLrP or iPhone:https://apple.co/3tI95j1
Check out more about the App here!
https://youtu.be/Akb0T8Sujag
We are excited to report our GR8 State Track & Field results!
Wyatt Irwin took home the State Champion in high jump.
Josh Townsend placed 3rd in the 1600m and took 5th place in the 800m.
Landon Mason earned 15th in discus and 16th in shot put.
Michael Smith finished 12th in the 300m hurdles and 14th in the 110m hurdles.
The girls team of Savannah Nilson, Lexi VanBrocklin, Hannah Meyer, Sophia Weis 4x800 placed 14th.
Lana Rebikh placed 15th in long jump.
***Thanks to Luke Jennings and Anicka Oyen at Jennings Arena for the AWESOME banner!
2020-21 Activities Awards will be held Monday, May 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Big Gym. We are celebrating GRHS sports and activities accomplishments from this year. Cookies and drinks will be provided by the Booster Club. Way to go Tigers!
Today is the last school day for our GRHS seniors.
We thought it would be appropriate to take a look back at their first year as kindergarten students in Green Ridge. On Sunday at 2 p.m., these students will be celebrated as official graduates of the Green Ridge R-VIII School District.
#Classof2021
BASEBALL DISTRICT UPDATE: The District game today is now going to be played in California High School. First pitch will be at 7 p.m.
Tonight’s Green Ridge district baseball game has been postponed to tomorrow, Tuesday May 18th at 8 pm. The game will now be played in Marshall.
Congratulations to Hallie Meyer and Cheyenne Hoard on being May Student of the Month!
Congratulations to Callie Knoernschild and Ilya Oleynic for being our April Students of the Month!!
State Seeks Public Input on Plan to Use K-12 COVID Relief Funds:
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is gathering public input on its American Rescue Plan (ARP) for the use of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. Input is being gathered from a variety of education stakeholders to address the most important steps that can be taken to support unfinished learning and the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students and school staff. Please provide your responses on the Stakeholder Survey link below by Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The survey should take less than five minutes to complete.
STAKEHOLDER SURVEY-https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESSERStakeholder
The HS Softball season may be over, but that means the awards are coming in. Congratulations to these GR8 Lady Tiger athletes!
Kailyn Hoos and Maria Heuman were all-conference. Addie Berry was all-conference honorable mention. All three of them were first team all-district. Congratulations ladies!
TODAY we celebrate National School Nurse Day! We think our school nurse is pretty special! Thank you, Missi Larimore, for taking such good care of our GR8 students and staff.
Plese see the attached letter from Dr. Burkhart regarding a change in COVID-related protocols for our GR8 schools on Wednesday, May 12. As per the approved Re-Entry Plan from the beginning of the school year, masks will be optional for staff and students when PCHC lifts the mask rule. Masks are optional for staff and students beginning Wednesday, May 12.
Not all heroes wear capes...ours wear aprons!
TODAY we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! We are so thankful for Greta, Rena and Rhonda and all of the love they put into healthy meals for our students to eat each day.
