Green Ridge R-8 School District

📢 Green Ridge R-8 Families!

Here’s the schedule for next week — it’s a little different, so please take note:

❄️ We DO have school on Monday, December 15th.
❄️ We will dismiss early on Friday, December 19th at noon.

Thank you for staying flexible during this busy time of year! Stay warm, stay safe, and have a wonderful week at Green Ridge! 💜💛

HS boys travel to Wheatland tonight to play a Varsity only contest. Tip off for the game will be at 6:00 p.m. Good Luck Tigers!

🎄✨ What an amazing night at our K–3 Christmas Concert & Fine Arts Night! ✨🎶 Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students put on a fantastic performance tonight, and their artwork was just as impressive. Thank you to all the families who came out to support our young Tigers — they’ve been working hard, and it showed! 💜💛 We are proud of their creativity, confidence, and holiday spirit. Enjoy the photos from this special night! 📸🎄

The Green Ridge R-VIII School District has a full-time, special education paraprofessional position available for the remainder 2025-2026 school year. Our district is looking for a dynamic, student-centered professional to join our team. The applicant must possess 60 college hours or have passed the paraprofessional test (Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments).

HS Girls and Boys Basketball is traveling to Chilhowee for Varsity Only contests, starting at 5:30 this evening. JH Girls and Boys Basketball is opening their season at the Lincoln tournament this afternoon, with the girls playing at 4:00 p.m. and the boys following at 5:15 playing Cole Camp in Lincoln's new gym. Good Luck Tigers!

🏆🎄 FIRST PLACE! 🎶💜💛 We’re proud to announce that the Green Ridge Band took 1st Place in the Sedalia Christmas Parade! Our students showed incredible talent, energy, and Tiger pride, and their hard work truly paid off. What an awesome accomplishment for our band program and our school community! A huge congratulations to our band members and directors—you represented Green Ridge with excellence! 🐯✨

HS girls basketball will travel to South Callaway High School, (10135 SSR-C, Mokane MO 65059), tonight for two quarters of JV and Varsity Girls only contests. JV girls will tip off at 6:00 p.m. tonight. Good Luck Tigers!

The Annual Performance Report (APR) is out and Green Ridge did well as you have come to expect. 2nd place in the conference and at 84% the highest three year average of any school in the expanded area regardless of size. It goes to show the positive consistency that comes from a culture of excellence. Congratulations Tiger Nation!

🎉🥳 Happy (Belated) Birthday to Mrs. Piscopo! 🥳🎉

Help us celebrate Mrs. Piscopo, our wonderful kindergarten teacher, whose birthday was on December 8th! 🎂🍎
Her patience, kindness, and love for teaching help our youngest learners grow and shine every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her a very happy (belated) birthday!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolFamily #BestTeachers

🎵🎉 Happy (Belated) Birthday to Mrs. Bates! 🎉🎵

Please help us celebrate Mrs. Bates, our wonderful music teacher, whose birthday was on December 6th! 🎂
Her talent, enthusiasm, and passion for music inspire our students every single day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her a very happy (belated) birthday!

#HappyBirthday #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou #MusicTeacher

🎉🥳 Happy (Belated) Birthday to Mrs. Johnson! 🥳🎉

Help us celebrate Mrs. Johnson, whose birthday was on December 1st! 🎂🍎
As a 3rd grade teacher, her warmth, creativity, and dedication make a wonderful impact on her students every single day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her a very happy (belated) birthday!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #BestTeachers

Tonight's high school basketball games are Boys Only vs. Ballard. The Varsity Boys game will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by two quarters of JV Boys.

🎄 Green Ridge Band Shines in the Sedalia Christmas Parade! 🎶

We are proud of our Green Ridge band students for representing our school so well in the Sedalia Christmas Parade! Their hard work, holiday spirit, and outstanding performance brought smiles to the crowd and showcased the talent we have here at Green Ridge.

Thank you to our students, directors, and families for your dedication and support. Great job, Tigers! 🐯✨

Mrs. Hammers provided a McDonald lunch for her October students of the month. It was a GR8 day to be a tiger!

For November, our character word was Thankful — which means feeling or showing gratitude for the good things in our lives. These students were nominated for their gratitude throughout the month of November. GR8 job Tigers!

What an evening of music and fine arts. Such a great way to start the Christmas season! Thank you to all the performers and artists for sharing their talents and thank you to all the parents and guardians helping to get them here and celebrating with us. A special thank to all the faculty and staff who helped make it happen.

📣 NOW HIRING: ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL for the 26-27 school year
Green Ridge R-8 School District – “Proud to Be a Tiger”

Green Ridge R-8 is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered instructional leader to serve as our next Elementary Principal for grades K-6. As a high-performing rural district with a strong tradition of excellence, we are proud of our small class sizes, dedicated staff, and deeply supportive community. This is an opportunity to lead in a district where your work truly makes a difference and where you will feel the pride and progress the moment you step through our doors.

Why Green Ridge?
High-performing small school district focused on continuous growth for students and staff

Elementary class sizes around 13, allowing for meaningful relationships and personalized instruction

Approximately 15 certified teachers directly reporting to the principal

Outstanding culture built on collaboration, respect, and shared purpose

Exceptional community support from families, local organizations, and alumni

Competitive salary and benefits package

Four-day school week supporting work–life balance and staff well-being

A welcoming atmosphere where you’ll quickly feel part of the Tiger Family


Ideal Candidate Qualities
We are seeking a leader who:

Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Models professionalism, integrity, and a passion for student success

Supports teachers through coaching, collaboration, and high expectations

Values data-driven decision making while honoring the strengths of a small school

Thrives in a team-oriented, student-first environment

Communicates effectively and fosters a culture where everyone feels supported


Position Requirements
Appropriate Missouri administrative certification

Successful experience in teaching and/or school leadership

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Commitment to maintaining and enhancing our positive school culture


How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed packet to Mr. Petersen at petersenj@grtigers.net. The packet should include an application found on our website, a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, 3 letters of recommendation and a list of references. The deadline for application packets is January 7th 2026 with interviews starting Jan. 12th.

The Sophomores traveled to SFCC-CTC Wednesday to visit two programs they might be interested in attending their Junior and Senior years. GR students who are interested need to complete their online application by December 31. Talk to your sophomore student to see what they thought of the visit.

CTC offers several wonderful programs with great
opportunities, including a chance to earn dual credit. These programs are offered at no cost to our students.

The High School Basketball contests against Prairie Home for tonight have been postponed until tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 3). We will have varsity girls and varsity boys contests (no JV), starting at 6:00 p.m. High School boys will have a non-mandatory practice from 2:00-4:00 p.m., and varsity girls will have a non-mandatory practice 4:00-6:00 p.m. JH boys will have a voluntary practice from 3:45-6:00. Stay safe Tigers!