Green Ridge R-8 School District

Parents and Guardians Green Ridge R-VIII has received electronic reports of our students’ MAP results. Our counselor’s office has ordered a print of each students’ report. When the reports arrive at Green Ridge, we will disseminate them to families. Parents and guardians will be informed via email, website, and social media of the expected date the reports will be sent home. Please click on the following link for details regarding MAP tests. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFHY6n-Ez4HxicAuaCYZLKsCesFc83gKM6FQdOxltWI/edit?usp=sharing Thank you, and if you have any questions please contact the school at 660-527-3315.

What happened with Band Camp and Harmony Camp last week? Our music teacher, Ashley Bates, proudly gives us an update! "Our GR8 Tiger Band put in some hard work this week with marching basics, pep and marching tunes, and learning a few new scales. Band is ready for a good, active season!" stated Mrs. Bates. "Harmony had the pleasure of working with Mr.Kevin Holbert on our final day. Mr.Holbert gave us some great tips and tricks for technique that will prove to be helpful throughout our season and in the future. I think it’s safe to say the students are in love with the song choices for this year’s show," Mrs. Bates proclaimed. Good luck in the 2021-2022 school year, GR8 Music Department!

Good afternoon Green Ridge! We are excited to begin another school year! I would like to provide you with some valuable information as we begin to turn the corner and prepare for the start of school. So, let me tell you about a few items: 1--We are going to begin school with masks being an optional accessory. Please click on the link to read our entire Re-Entry Plan for more information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1414882/Re-Entry_2021-2022_School_Year_SRCSP.pdf 2--Student registration is next week, Tuesday Aug 10 - Friday August 13, 9am - 3pm Elementary students that have not attended GR8 in the past will need to complete enrollment paperwork. New Kindergarten students need to register, but do NOT need to register if you attended kindergarten screening last spring. JH/HS students-all students will need to register to complete their scheduling process. Please follow the following schedule to register on the appropriate date: Tues Aug 10: Sr/Jr students Wed Aug 11: So/Fr students Thur Aug 12:All JH students Fri Aug 13: Any remaining students that did not register 3--JH/HS Fall Athletics practices are beginning soon. August 9: HS Soccer, HS Volleyball, HS Cross Country, HS Girls Golf August 16: JH Volleyball (need more players), JH Cross Country If you are interested in playing JH Soccer please call the front office. We did not have enough students interested in JH Soccer last year, but want to know how many may be interested this year. 4--Open House is on Monday, Aug 23 from 5pm to 7:30pm. Please plan to attend! 5--School begins at 7:55 am Tuesday August 24!!! Again, we are excited to get another year started and ready to see all of your beautiful smiles. See you soon!

Thank you Interstate Studio for your donation of 1,000 color changing pencils! Our GR8 students will put them to use!

Ashlee Martin represented Green Ridge at the MCDA All-State Festival Choir in Springfield this summer. We are very proud of Ashlee and her accomplishments. Way to represent our GR8 school, Ashlee!

New Staff Alert! 🐯💜💛 Many of you may recognize this familiar face. Please help us welcome Mrs. Schlender back to our GR8 District!

Harmony Camp! CHOREOGRAPHY!!! Our lovely choreographer, Torrie Shelley is back for another season! We are excited to have her with us. We are in love with the moves she’s put together for us. 3 more days left! If you missed the first 2 days, it's no big deal. Come join us for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1pm-4pm.

Check out our GR8 band doing some partner work and introductions before digging into music at Band Camp. The kids are working hard and are playing really well. 3 more days left! If you missed the first 2 days, it is no big deal. Come join us for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-12pm.

Everyone had a great time at Youth Softball Camp last month!

New Staff Member!! 🐯💜💛 Please help us yWelcome Mr. Wiggins to the GR8 team!

New Staff Alert! 🐯💜💛 Help us welcome Mr. Taylor!

It’s time to welcome new staff members to the GR8 Team! Check back over the next few weeks as we introduce our new staff for the 21-22 school year! Let’s start by giving Mrs. Miller a warm welcome with a comment below! 🐯💜

Our GR8 start of school is Tuesday, August 24! Here are the school supply lists.

The Green Ridge School District is looking for a Full Time Paraprofessional for the 21-22 School Year! Come Join our GR8 Team! https://www.grtigers.net/page/employment

GR8 Summer School Kids/Parents: We received information from Catapult Learning (our summer school partner) that they sent two gift cards to each qualifying student instead of one. They are in the process of deactivitating one of the gift cards that each child received. They apologize for their error and state that if you would have additional questions, please contact Catapult Learning at 816-527-9170.

Attention GR8 music students!!! Here is the schedule for upcoming camps, including information on what you should bring: July 29 & 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. is 7-12th grade Drumline Camp. All percussion students in band class should attend. Meet in the music room. Percussion students should bring cadences, marching band music, and sticks they may already have. August 2-6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. is 7-12th grade Full Band Camp. All band students will meet in the music room. Band students should bring cadences, marching band music, flip folders, instruments, and drum sticks them may already have. Bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes for marching. Dress accordingly for weather! August 2-6, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. is 9-12th grade Harmony Camp. Harmony students will meet in the music room. Bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress accordingly for weather! Let's make this year the best year yet, GR8!

The big gym will be closed for resurfacing starting tomorrow, June 29th, to Sunday, July 11th. Sorry for the inconvenience.

At summer school we gave daily prizes, but 2 students with perfect attendance received an iPad! Congratulations Ariana and Kaesyn!

Congratulations to our Lady Tigers softball team! As a team we were recognized as an academic all-state team for having an average GPA over 3.3. Individuals receiving the honor had a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher and that included: Addie Berry Ashlee Martin Cheyenne Hoard Kailyn Hoos Mattilyn Mergen Maribeth Hammers

Thank you Kona Ice for helping us celebrate our last day of summer school! It was delicious!