Green Ridge R-8 School District

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.

We are in the final stretch! Which means Concerts and Art Shows are upon us. Join us for all 3 of our Fine Arts Nights!

📣 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

🎉🥳 Happy Birthday to Mr. Mason! 🥳🎉

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

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

#HappyBirthday #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou

Softball has been moved to Lakeland tonight. First pitch will be at 4:30 pm.

The red carpet is rolled out and our 3-6 graders are ready to SHINE! ⭐️🎬

We are kicking off state testing with confidence, encouragement, and a whole lot of school spirit! From “Score more than 67” to “Clock the tea on the test,” our halls are filled with reminders that our students are prepared and capable of amazing things.

Testing season? Bet. We’re built different. 💪📚

So proud of the hard work, growth, and determination these students have shown all year long—now it’s their time to show what they know! Let’s gooooo! ❤️🔥 #WeBelieveInYouTigers!

Softball for tonight has been cancelled.

Luau Pool Party–themed test prep day for fourth grade ELA turned review into an engaging, immersive experience. Students rotated through a variety of themed activities designed to strengthen key reading skills. They identified character traits by gathering and citing supporting evidence from texts, and practiced making inferences by using clues combined with their background knowledge. Emphasis was placed on using clear text evidence to justify answers, helping students explain their thinking more effectively.

Students also worked on determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, building vocabulary strategies in a fun, low-pressure setting. Independent reading time allowed them to apply these skills at their own pace while enjoying self-selected texts. The festive theme kept motivation high while reinforcing essential ELA concepts in preparation for upcoming assessments.

Baseball has been moved to Liberty Park and will play at 2:00 p.m. against Otterville. Softball update will come later this morning.