5th grade students have been working on writing 5 different types of poems (acrostic, diamante, haiku, limerick, shape). They celebrated their writing by hosting a poetry cafe. Parents were invited to listen to students read aloud the poems they have written while enjoying snacks and drinks. We have some very creative poets!
We would like to recognize and celebrate our April and May students of the month.
April:
Kennedy Shoop (2nd):
Kennedy takes pride in her work, and always puts forth her best effort! She is also a great friend to those in her class, and she follows school rules. She’s quick to help a friend, and to cheer her classmates on!
Emalina Oliferchuk (6th):
Emalina always tries to do her best. She works hard, and is very willing to help in ANY way that she can. She participates in discussions and is respectful to her classmates. She is creative and willing to be a leader and example for her classmates.
Esther Pakhnyuk (8th)
Esther is a hardworking, dependable, and respectful student who consistently demonstrates these qualities in and out of class. She completes assignments on time, participates in discussions, and shows an incredible work ethic. Esther's willingness to help others and stay focused makes her an excellent nominee for the award. She always tries her best and has a positive attitude!
Kayden Box (12th)
Kayden is always upbeat, willing to help others, and takes the time to talk to other students that aren't in her immediate circle of friends. She has done a very good job leading Student Council events and has a positive attitude. Kayden hardly ever misses school and is always polite to staff and students. She goes out of her way to help with all organizations with a smile on her face. She is always smiling, and talks to all kinds of students. She has a great personality and she will be missed around the halls of GRHS
May:
Jamie Reynolds (3rd):
We are so proud to recognize this sweet, quiet, and hardworking student as our Student of the Month. Jamie may not always be the loudest voice in the room, but her actions speak volumes. Every single day, she shows up with a kind heart, a strong work ethic, and a calm, respectful presence that makes our classroom better. She consistently gives her best effort, takes pride in her work, and never gives up—even when something is challenging. She is always doing the right thing and encouraging others just by being herself.
Dominic Andrews (6th):
Moving to a new school can be extremely difficult for most students. Dominc has done an incredible job at adapting to all of the changes that come with a new school. He shows his tiger stripes every day. He is polite, he is kind and courteous, and he is willing to learn.
Sophia Verbovshchuk (8th)
Sophia is an excellent student. She always gets her work done, on time, and to a high level of accuracy. When she doesn't understand, she doesn't hesitate to ask for help. Sophia is kind, forgiving, and a friend to many. She always illustrates the qualities of an ideal student! She truly shows the love of Christ in all that she does.
Aliya Edington (11th)
Aliya is a student whose quiet dedication and determination often goes unnoticed, yet she consistently demonstrates these qualities. This makes her truly deserving of Student of the Month recognition. She does not seek attention or the spotlight, but instead leads through her actions, kindness, and work ethic every single day. She is caring, respectful, and always willing to help others without hesitation. She supports her classmates, participates in school activities, or offers encouragement to those around her, she consistently shows compassion and maturity beyond her years.
Academically, she works hard and maintains strong grades through perseverance and commitment. She gives her best effort in the classroom and out, through the many activities she's involved in. She balances her responsibilities with grace and determination. Aliya exemplifies what it means to student of the month. She is a well-rounded student and positive role model. She is reliable and genuine in all her actions. She is highly deserving of this recognition.
April:
Kennedy Shoop (2nd):
Kennedy takes pride in her work, and always puts forth her best effort! She is also a great friend to those in her class, and she follows school rules. She’s quick to help a friend, and to cheer her classmates on!
Emalina Oliferchuk (6th):
Emalina always tries to do her best. She works hard, and is very willing to help in ANY way that she can. She participates in discussions and is respectful to her classmates. She is creative and willing to be a leader and example for her classmates.
Esther Pakhnyuk (8th)
Esther is a hardworking, dependable, and respectful student who consistently demonstrates these qualities in and out of class. She completes assignments on time, participates in discussions, and shows an incredible work ethic. Esther's willingness to help others and stay focused makes her an excellent nominee for the award. She always tries her best and has a positive attitude!
Kayden Box (12th)
Kayden is always upbeat, willing to help others, and takes the time to talk to other students that aren't in her immediate circle of friends. She has done a very good job leading Student Council events and has a positive attitude. Kayden hardly ever misses school and is always polite to staff and students. She goes out of her way to help with all organizations with a smile on her face. She is always smiling, and talks to all kinds of students. She has a great personality and she will be missed around the halls of GRHS
May:
Jamie Reynolds (3rd):
We are so proud to recognize this sweet, quiet, and hardworking student as our Student of the Month. Jamie may not always be the loudest voice in the room, but her actions speak volumes. Every single day, she shows up with a kind heart, a strong work ethic, and a calm, respectful presence that makes our classroom better. She consistently gives her best effort, takes pride in her work, and never gives up—even when something is challenging. She is always doing the right thing and encouraging others just by being herself.
Dominic Andrews (6th):
Moving to a new school can be extremely difficult for most students. Dominc has done an incredible job at adapting to all of the changes that come with a new school. He shows his tiger stripes every day. He is polite, he is kind and courteous, and he is willing to learn.
Sophia Verbovshchuk (8th)
Sophia is an excellent student. She always gets her work done, on time, and to a high level of accuracy. When she doesn't understand, she doesn't hesitate to ask for help. Sophia is kind, forgiving, and a friend to many. She always illustrates the qualities of an ideal student! She truly shows the love of Christ in all that she does.
Aliya Edington (11th)
Aliya is a student whose quiet dedication and determination often goes unnoticed, yet she consistently demonstrates these qualities. This makes her truly deserving of Student of the Month recognition. She does not seek attention or the spotlight, but instead leads through her actions, kindness, and work ethic every single day. She is caring, respectful, and always willing to help others without hesitation. She supports her classmates, participates in school activities, or offers encouragement to those around her, she consistently shows compassion and maturity beyond her years.
Academically, she works hard and maintains strong grades through perseverance and commitment. She gives her best effort in the classroom and out, through the many activities she's involved in. She balances her responsibilities with grace and determination. Aliya exemplifies what it means to student of the month. She is a well-rounded student and positive role model. She is reliable and genuine in all her actions. She is highly deserving of this recognition.
⚾️ DISTRICT SEMI-FINAL GAME DAY ⚾️
The Green Ridge Tigers are back in action tonight as they compete in the District Semi-Final at Dey Field!
Come out and support the Tigers as they continue their postseason run. 🐅💜
📍 Dey Field
🕟 First Pitch: 4:30 PM
Good luck, Tigers! #TigerPride #GRTigers #DistrictSemiFinal #GreenRidgeBaseball
The Green Ridge Tigers are back in action tonight as they compete in the District Semi-Final at Dey Field!
Come out and support the Tigers as they continue their postseason run. 🐅💜
📍 Dey Field
🕟 First Pitch: 4:30 PM
Good luck, Tigers! #TigerPride #GRTigers #DistrictSemiFinal #GreenRidgeBaseball
Board Agenda for May 19, 2026 Board Meeting.
Our 1st graders had an amazing day exploring, creating, and learning at Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City! From hands-on exhibits to imaginative play, every moment was filled with smiles, curiosity, and fun. 💜💛 We are so proud of our Tigers for representing Green Ridge so well and making wonderful memories together! 🐯
Last night we celebrated our 2026 Seniors with Senior Scholarship & Awards Night!
Our graduating class of 26 seniors earned or were recognized for 94 scholarships totaling an incredible $381,666.00.
We are so thankful for the many scholarship opportunities available to our students and deeply appreciate the individuals and organizations who continue to invest in their futures. Thank you to everyone who presented awards and helped make the evening so special. Congratulations to our seniors on this outstanding achievement!
Our graduating class of 26 seniors earned or were recognized for 94 scholarships totaling an incredible $381,666.00.
We are so thankful for the many scholarship opportunities available to our students and deeply appreciate the individuals and organizations who continue to invest in their futures. Thank you to everyone who presented awards and helped make the evening so special. Congratulations to our seniors on this outstanding achievement!
GR8 was "vandalized" last night! We caught them!!!
Class of 2026 did a great job pranking our school. They will be greatly missed!
Wish these Tigers well as they work Saturday to earn their bid to State!
Tonight's baseball game will be held at Memorial Park:
1001 Commercial St, Belton, MO 64012
For the month of April, our character word was BRAVE!
A brave student is someone who does the right thing even when it feels hard or uncomfortable. Brave students speak up, try new things, ask for help when needed, and keep going even when something feels challenging. There are many brave students at GR! Help us in celebrating them!
A brave student is someone who does the right thing even when it feels hard or uncomfortable. Brave students speak up, try new things, ask for help when needed, and keep going even when something feels challenging. There are many brave students at GR! Help us in celebrating them!
Yesterday's post had the wrong date. Honks and High 5's will take place on May 20th after school.
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.
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
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 ❤️
