Fourth grade students who scored within the grade level or exceeded grade level on the winter STAR benchmark got to tattoo their teachers! This was a fun and silly way to encourage students to give their best effort on the STAR test! Mrs. Schreck and Mrs. Underwood definitely are rocking some great looks!
🎉🐯 80 Days Smarter in 4th Grade! 🎉🐯
Our 4th Graders in Mrs. Schreck and Mrs. Underwood's classes had an absolute blast celebrating the 80th Day of School, and wow—was the learning BIG! They traveled through the entire decade and learned about some TOTALLY RAD inventions and made some sweet discoveries!
In ELA, students put their thinking caps on as they practiced key strategies like compare & contrast, restating their opinions with evidence, and exploring cause and effect through engaging activities like making their own comic strips, creating their own comic book characters, and designing their own slap bracelets. Their critical thinking and brainstorming skills were on full display! 🧠✨
In Math, we traveled through time! ⏰ Students worked with fractions, decimals, graphing, and even compared prices of items from the 1980s to today, sparking great conversations about change, value, and real-world math connections. 💰📊
In Science, our young scientists explored the engineering and design process by observing Pop Rocks 💥. Using what they already knew, students predicted, tested, and compared which liquid would create the greatest reaction, learning firsthand how curiosity and experimentation drive discovery. 🔬🧪
It wouldn't have been a true 80s day without Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and some pizza! In the TMNT world, pizza isn’t just food—it’s a lifestyle. From late-night sewer hangs to saving the city slice by slice, the turtles taught us that heroes run on teamwork, brotherhood… and LOTS of pizza.- Shoutout to Green Ridge Casey's pizza for tossing up some delicious pizza for our kiddos, they sure enjoyed it!
What an exciting, hands-on way to celebrate 80 amazing days of learning, growing, and thinking like true scholars! We’re so proud of our 4th graders! 💛💜🐯🎉
Our 4th Graders in Mrs. Schreck and Mrs. Underwood's classes had an absolute blast celebrating the 80th Day of School, and wow—was the learning BIG! They traveled through the entire decade and learned about some TOTALLY RAD inventions and made some sweet discoveries!
In ELA, students put their thinking caps on as they practiced key strategies like compare & contrast, restating their opinions with evidence, and exploring cause and effect through engaging activities like making their own comic strips, creating their own comic book characters, and designing their own slap bracelets. Their critical thinking and brainstorming skills were on full display! 🧠✨
In Math, we traveled through time! ⏰ Students worked with fractions, decimals, graphing, and even compared prices of items from the 1980s to today, sparking great conversations about change, value, and real-world math connections. 💰📊
In Science, our young scientists explored the engineering and design process by observing Pop Rocks 💥. Using what they already knew, students predicted, tested, and compared which liquid would create the greatest reaction, learning firsthand how curiosity and experimentation drive discovery. 🔬🧪
It wouldn't have been a true 80s day without Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and some pizza! In the TMNT world, pizza isn’t just food—it’s a lifestyle. From late-night sewer hangs to saving the city slice by slice, the turtles taught us that heroes run on teamwork, brotherhood… and LOTS of pizza.- Shoutout to Green Ridge Casey's pizza for tossing up some delicious pizza for our kiddos, they sure enjoyed it!
What an exciting, hands-on way to celebrate 80 amazing days of learning, growing, and thinking like true scholars! We’re so proud of our 4th graders! 💛💜🐯🎉
🎓 Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Twice a week, we’re celebrating amazing seniors from the Class of 2026! 🌟 Today, we’re featuring Coal Barnett—check out their journey, achievements, and future plans!
Show them some love and drop a comment to cheer them on! 🎉👏
#SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026
Twice a week, we’re celebrating amazing seniors from the Class of 2026! 🌟 Today, we’re featuring Coal Barnett—check out their journey, achievements, and future plans!
Show them some love and drop a comment to cheer them on! 🎉👏
#SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026
Update: Games are confirmed tonight. Varsity Girls begin at 5pm, Varsity Boys will follow.
HS basketball is traveling to Otterville tonight. As of right now, there will be no JV contests and the Varsity Girls will start at 5:00. Otterville Homecoming festivities will occur after ball games.
Good Luck Tigers
💜🐯 Please join us in welcoming our new principal! 🐯💜
We are excited to introduce our new principal at Green Ridge! A lifelong member of the Green Ridge community, she brings deep roots, a strong passion for education, and years of experience serving our students and families.
With 14 years in the classroom at Green Ridge and a commitment to doing what’s best for kids, we are confident her leadership will continue the strong traditions, positive culture, and success of our school.
We are proud to have homegrown leadership guiding our Tigers forward and look forward to an exciting future together. 💜
#GR8ness #GreenRidgeProud #TigerStrong
We are excited to introduce our new principal at Green Ridge! A lifelong member of the Green Ridge community, she brings deep roots, a strong passion for education, and years of experience serving our students and families.
With 14 years in the classroom at Green Ridge and a commitment to doing what’s best for kids, we are confident her leadership will continue the strong traditions, positive culture, and success of our school.
We are proud to have homegrown leadership guiding our Tigers forward and look forward to an exciting future together. 💜
#GR8ness #GreenRidgeProud #TigerStrong
❄️ Cold Weather Reminder – Friday, January 23rd ❄️
Green Ridge R-VIII School plans to be in session tomorrow. Please be sure students are dressed warmly for the cold temperatures. Bus routes may run slightly behind as drivers take extra time to keep students safe and warm.
Thank you for your patience and support! 💜💛🐯
Mt.Vernon Show Choir competition for Saturday January 24th has been cancelled. Harmony will not be traveling this weekend.
Students in JH Life Skills are working on creating both short and long term goals that are realistic, manageable, measurable, and meaningful! They are doing a great job!
🐯 We’re Hiring! High School Principal 🐯
Green Ridge R-VIII School District
Green Ridge R-VIII School District is seeking a High School Principal to join our Tiger family! We are a high-performing small rural school with strong academics, great culture, and outstanding community support.
✔️ Small class sizes
✔️ Approximately 15 certified teachers
✔️ Active, involved students
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ 4-day school week
As you walk through our building, you’ll feel the pride and progress that define Green Ridge. If you’re a student-centered leader who values relationships and community, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply by February 9, 2026
Send a completed application packet to Mr. Petersen at petersenj@grtigers.net
📄 Packet includes:
• Application (on our website)
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Proof of certification
• 3 letters of recommendation
• List of references
🗓 Interviews begin February 12, 2026
👉 Come be a part of our Tiger family!
Green Ridge R-VIII School District
Green Ridge R-VIII School District is seeking a High School Principal to join our Tiger family! We are a high-performing small rural school with strong academics, great culture, and outstanding community support.
✔️ Small class sizes
✔️ Approximately 15 certified teachers
✔️ Active, involved students
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ 4-day school week
As you walk through our building, you’ll feel the pride and progress that define Green Ridge. If you’re a student-centered leader who values relationships and community, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply by February 9, 2026
Send a completed application packet to Mr. Petersen at petersenj@grtigers.net
📄 Packet includes:
• Application (on our website)
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Proof of certification
• 3 letters of recommendation
• List of references
🗓 Interviews begin February 12, 2026
👉 Come be a part of our Tiger family!
➗🎉 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nevels! 🎉➗
Help us celebrate Mrs. Nevels today! 🎂
As our junior high math teacher, her patience, problem-solving skills, and dedication help students build confidence and succeed every day. 💜💛
Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her the happiest of birthdays!
#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #BestTeachers #MathMindset
Help us celebrate Mrs. Nevels today! 🎂
As our junior high math teacher, her patience, problem-solving skills, and dedication help students build confidence and succeed every day. 💜💛
Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her the happiest of birthdays!
#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #BestTeachers #MathMindset
Board Agenda for January 21, 2026 Board Meeting.
Here are the first clues to the Read-a-thon Masked Dancer. Make sure you are reading each day and collecting those pledges!
🎓 Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Twice a week, we’re celebrating amazing seniors from the Class of 2026! 🌟 Today, we’re featuring Denver Banister—check out their journey, achievements, and future plans!
Show them some love and drop a comment to cheer them on! 🎉👏
#SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026
Twice a week, we’re celebrating amazing seniors from the Class of 2026! 🌟 Today, we’re featuring Denver Banister—check out their journey, achievements, and future plans!
Show them some love and drop a comment to cheer them on! 🎉👏
#SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026
GR Basketball schedule: HS will be playing at home against Warsaw with 2 quarters of JV boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys starting at 5:30 pm. JH will be traveling to La Monte with "A" Girls, "A" Boys, and then a full "B" Boys contest starting at 5:00. Good Luck today Tigers!
What a great night of competition to take place on courtwarrming! Wins for both Varsity teams over conference opponent Sacred Heart! Thank you to the cheer squad, student section, booster club, StuCo and all the alumni for showing up and cheering. Go TIGERS!
💜💛 Courtwarming Assembly Fun! 💛💜
Today our students came together for an exciting Courtwarming Assembly! We played games, cheered on classmates, and enjoyed an awesome performance from our cheerleaders. The energy was high as we got everyone pumped up and ready for tonight’s game!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the assembly a great way to kick off Courtwarming. Let’s keep that school spirit going tonight 🏀Go Tigers
Green Ridge Courtwarming is this evening. The order of the contests are: 2 quarters of jv boys (starting at 5:30), followed by varsity girls and then varsity boys. Good Luck Tigers!
Reminder! The 2026 Courtwarming Dance will be Saturday, January 17th at the Rec Center! JH will participate from 6-8 and HS from 8-10. Cost is $3.00 per person. See you there!
We are pleased to announce our Students of the Month for Nov/Dec! Help us in recognizing high school students Kynleigh Tyler and Macie Nilson, and elementary students Moses Sidorov and Whitley Underwood. All of these students have been recognized for their hard work, kindness, and overall positive attitude! Great job showing your stripes!
Kynleigh is a hard worker and perseveres through difficulty everyday. She also spends her time helping others when they don't understand difficult material. She asks questions when needed, but she always does her best to figure things out on her own first. She's a great leader in class.
Macie is an outstanding student who consistently demonstrates kindness, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. She approaches her schoolwork with dedication and always puts forth her best effort on assignments and in the classroom. Macie is actively involved in multiple activities and participates with a positive, can-do attitude that sets a great example for her peers. She treats others with respect and compassion, making her a positive presence in our school community. Macie truly represents the qualities we value in a GRHS Student of the Month.
Moses is generally a quiet student. He does what is asked and expected of him. Follows through on his academic work and pushes to have a better understanding in areas of interest. Moses is not one to settle, but instead will push himself to do better until he is ultimately satisfied with his performance.
Whitley is ready for anything. She shows up for school ready to learn and ready to be a supportive friend and peer to her classmates. She has a great sense of pride and enthusiasm for her school, classmates, and activities throughout each day. Whitley puts in a tremendous amount of effort to do well in all spaces she moves through in her academic week.
Kynleigh is a hard worker and perseveres through difficulty everyday. She also spends her time helping others when they don't understand difficult material. She asks questions when needed, but she always does her best to figure things out on her own first. She's a great leader in class.
Macie is an outstanding student who consistently demonstrates kindness, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. She approaches her schoolwork with dedication and always puts forth her best effort on assignments and in the classroom. Macie is actively involved in multiple activities and participates with a positive, can-do attitude that sets a great example for her peers. She treats others with respect and compassion, making her a positive presence in our school community. Macie truly represents the qualities we value in a GRHS Student of the Month.
Moses is generally a quiet student. He does what is asked and expected of him. Follows through on his academic work and pushes to have a better understanding in areas of interest. Moses is not one to settle, but instead will push himself to do better until he is ultimately satisfied with his performance.
Whitley is ready for anything. She shows up for school ready to learn and ready to be a supportive friend and peer to her classmates. She has a great sense of pride and enthusiasm for her school, classmates, and activities throughout each day. Whitley puts in a tremendous amount of effort to do well in all spaces she moves through in her academic week.
Congratulations to our Terrific Tiger Staff Members of the Month Paige Johnson (3rd grade teacher) and Robin Ewing (Food Service)! These two ladies work so hard for the students at GR. They are kind, helpful, and put our students first.
Mrs. Johnson is a Terrific Tiger Teacher because she puts students first and wants all students to be successful. She is highly organized and works above and beyond to help her students in all of their learning. Her willingness to help out her peers is outstanding. If you need help, she is there to help with whatever is needed. Also, Mrs. Johnson volunteers to help wherever she is needed with a smile. I am so thankful that she is a part of our staff.
Mrs. Ewing took it up on herself to improve lunch flow through the kitchen. Always positive and always helpful to the kids. She deserves this award. She is super helpful with everyone, always in a good mood and nice to the kids.
Mrs. Johnson is a Terrific Tiger Teacher because she puts students first and wants all students to be successful. She is highly organized and works above and beyond to help her students in all of their learning. Her willingness to help out her peers is outstanding. If you need help, she is there to help with whatever is needed. Also, Mrs. Johnson volunteers to help wherever she is needed with a smile. I am so thankful that she is a part of our staff.
Mrs. Ewing took it up on herself to improve lunch flow through the kitchen. Always positive and always helpful to the kids. She deserves this award. She is super helpful with everyone, always in a good mood and nice to the kids.
