Green Ridge R-8 School District

Mark your calendars!!!

Green Ridge families, we had an unexpected medical situation at school today that may have been upsetting for some elementary students. During the lunch shift for grades 1–4, a staff member began choking and required assistance. Thanks to the quick response of Mrs. Hammers performing the Heimlich, along with support from Ms. Kratzer, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Gilbertson, Mrs. Dove, and Mrs. Young, the situation was handled safely and effectively.

We know our students care deeply about their teachers and classmates, so some children may have questions or concerns tonight. Please know the staff member is okay and was able to continue with the remainder of the school day.

We appreciate our staff’s calm, quick action and the care our students show for one another.

The baseball game has been moved to Lincoln. Start time is 5:00 with JV to follow

The Tigers track and field team finished their regular season at the Smith-Cotton Open last night. A handful of athletes set new season PR's which is always exciting at the end of the season. Congratulations to Trenton Sawyer (3rd high jump) and Rylee Donaldson, Callie Knoernschild, Natalie Misail and Mya Edington (2nd 4x800m relay) for finishing in the Top 3 at this large meet. 👏 We even enjoyed a visit from some ninja turtles and college scouts. 😉

💙🎉 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Binder! 🎉💙

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Binder today! 🎂
As an elementary SPED teacher, her patience, compassion, and dedication help her students grow, learn, and succeed every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her the happiest of birthdays!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolFamily #SPEDStrong

District Softball starts today in Sweet Springs. Green Ridge will play at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon against Lakeland. Good Luck Tigers!

💜💛 Happy Nurses Appreciation Day to our incredible school nurse, Danielle Young! 💛💜 Thank you for the care, compassion, and calm you bring to our students and staff every single day. From bandaging scraped knees to offering comfort and support when it’s needed most, you make a difference in countless ways across our school. We are so grateful for all you do—today and every day. Help us show Danielle some appreciation in the comments! 👏💐 #NursesAppreciationDay #ThankYouDanielle #SchoolNurseRockstar

Baseball will be traveling to Tipton for a varsity only contest this evening. Game time is 5:30. HS Track is going to Smith-Cotton for a meet in Sedalia. Field events start at 3:00, and running events start at 4:30. Good luck Tigers

Cinco de Mayo in 4th grade = learning… but make it FUN 🎉🇲🇽 Today, our students dove into the history of Cinco de Mayo while secretly (shhh 🤫) practicing their ELA and math skills. There may have been cards all over the floor, intense “I got it!!” moments, and some very serious negotiations over answers 😄 Safe to say… no one complained about the learning today! These are the days we love—engaged kids, lots of laughs, and learning that doesn’t feel like learning ❤️

There’s just something extra sweet about mornings like these 💕

Our 4th graders loved sharing special time with their moms at Muffins with Mom! From big smiles to lots of laughter (and of course yummy muffins 🍓🧁), it was a moment to slow down and celebrate the incredible women who support, encourage, and love our students every single day.

These are the memories our kids will carry with them long after 4th grade ❤️ Thank you to all the amazing moms and mother figures who made today so special!

The baseball and softball games for tonight are canceled. We will update everyone, if we are able to make these games up.

🔧🎉 Happy Birthday to Ronnie Roark! 🎉🔧

Please help us celebrate Ronnie today! 🎂
As our head maintenance man, his hard work, leadership, and dedication keep our school safe, functional, and running smoothly every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🔧 in the comments to wish him the happiest of birthdays!

#HappyBirthday #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou

Great job Tigers!!

🎉🥳 Happy Birthday to Jayla Gilbertson! 🥳🎉

Please help us celebrate Jayla today! 🎂
As a paraprofessional, her kindness, patience, and support make a positive difference for students and staff throughout our school every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her the happiest of birthdays!

#HappyBirthday #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou

🌟🎉 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Merriott! 🎉🌟

Join us in celebrating Mrs. Merriott today! 🎂
As our Success Room teacher, her patience, encouragement, and dedication help students grow academically and personally every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her the happiest of birthdays!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolFamily #SuccessRoom

5 of our talented, hard working Green Ridge musicians showed up to perform at MSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble today. So proud of the final performances they all gave today and all of the time, dedication, and hard work the put in to get this far. By far, some of the best performances for them happened today. Callie Knoernschild, 12th grade : French Horn Solo, Silver Heath Snethen, 11th grade : Vocal Solo, Bronze Evee Porter, 10th grade : Vocal Solo, Silver; Flute Solo, Silver Miles Porter, 10th grade : Bari Sax Solo, Silver Sage Barnett, 9th grade : Tuba Solo, Silver

A few of our GR8 students went to Jefferson City as part of the 4H day at the capital. Rayleigh Birdwell, Michael Close, and Avery Close visited with Sen. Sandy Crawford.

📣 Now Hiring: Front Office Secretary 📣

Green Ridge School District is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Front Office Secretary to be the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.

✨ Job Highlights:

Greet and assist students, parents, and guests
Answer phones and direct calls
Help with attendance, records, and office tasks
Support scheduling and daily school operations
Keep the front office running smoothly

🧠 What we’re looking for:

Strong communication and customer service skills
Organized and able to multitask in a busy setting
Basic computer skills (Google & Microsoft tools)
Office experience preferred but not required

💜💛This is a great opportunity to support students and staff while helping create a welcoming school environment.

📎 Apply here:
https://www.greenridge.k12.mo.us/page/employment

Softball travels to Buffalo tomorrow night for a varsity only game that starts at 7:00 p.m. The address to the field is: 926 Truman St., Buffalo, MO 65622. They are charging $4 for entry. Good luck lady tigers.

The Consolation Kaysinger Baseball game Green Ridge vs. Northwest will be played at Northwest High School, in Hughesville, and will start at 5:00 pm this evening.