🎨 We're thrilled to share that Glenwood has three national winners in the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie Children’s Art Contest, represented by Glenwood Iowa Eagles 3784! 🏆 Huge congratulations to our talented young artists! Let's celebrate Grace Whigham's 1st place win for "Parrot" from West Elementary, Xenia Hernandez's 3rd place win for "Snakes" & Jezebel Nord's 4th place win for "Joker" from the Middle School! 🥳👏 Check out their amazing artwork along with the rest of the winner's artwork at https://www.foe.com/Programs/Childrens-Art-Contest! #ChildrensArtContest #CommunityPride
Bus Driver's and Activity Driver's NEEDED! Apply now at www.glenwoodschools.org/careers/ or call the Transportation office at 712-527-4116!
Just realized our latest episode didn't publish on Wed. as expected, sorry about that. We have it all loaded up now, so drop in to hear @GlenwoodRams HSAD Jeff Bissen recap the winter season and look toward a busy spring.
67 of our talented and gifted (TAG) students from third to eighth grade embarked on an unforgettable field trip to the Strategic Air Command Aerospace Museum in Ashland, NE with Mrs. Langille and Mrs. Tallman! 🚀 It was an exhilarating STEM adventure filled with hands-on learning opportunities. From exploring Leonardo da Vinci's contributions to science and engineering to delving into the wonders of space and aviation, every moment was filled with excitement and discovery. 🌌✈️ #STEMeducation #FieldTripFun #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #LearningIsAdventure
Our students completed an interview with KMA Shenandoah Radio Station.
The interview link:
https://www.kmaland.com/kma_programs/kma_morning_show/
We have a robotics program that consists of a quickly growing collection of motivated young engineers. The team members have gained confidence by learning from their mistakes and are using robotics as a stepping stone towards their futures. This year five middle school teams are proud to have earned a total of 1 Iowa State Excellence Award, 1 VEX Robotics Judges Award, and one VEX Robotics World Championship qualification. Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Langille are flying down at the end of April with the team as they compete in the VEX Worlds Robotics Championship!
Congratulations to Mrs. Eckheart's 1st hour for winning Round 4 of the Attendance Challenge. Every two weeks, GCMS is recognizing 1st hours that have outstanding attendance to encourage students to attend school.
Congratulations to our Transportation Department! Another flawless State Vehicle Inspection is in the books! 🚗💨 Proud to announce that for the 5th consecutive time, we've aced it with zero deficiencies, out of service issues, or even a light bulb change needed! 🎉 Massive shoutout to our incredible staff whose dedication and pride make achievements like this possible. Your hard work and efforts truly speak volumes about the pride you take in your work at GCSD! 👏 If you see any of our amazing team members around, be sure to give them a well-deserved pat on the back! 🏆 Thank you all for your continued dedication to our district! Let's keep up the great work! 💪 #TeamGCSD #Transportation
Congratulations to our very own Glenwood TeamMates for their 100th match!
GCMS is proud to announce our March Featured Staff and our Rambassadors! Congratulations to Mrs. Mitchell, Ms. Miller, Ms. Whitehill, Mr. Loftin, Mr. Yoachim, Mrs. Clapp, Mrs. May and all the 6th, 7th and 8th grade Rambassadors!
Bus Driver's and Activity Driver's NEEDED! Apply now at www.glenwoodschools.org/careers/ or call the Transportation office at 712-527-4116!
We’re wishing all our students and families a very happy and lucky St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
During Youth Art Month, we’re celebrating our talented students and the instructors who help them explore their creativity! 🎨
Through the arts, students learn how to think critically and find creative ways to approach challenges. This benefits them in many ways and across all academic areas!
Taking the day off tomorrow? Catch up on our podcast and latest episode with HS Principal Lorraine Duitsman.
Last Friday, Glenwood Community Middle School hosted their annual March Madness Faculty vs 8th Grade Basketball Teams game. All proceeds went to the American Heart Association and a great game was played between the faculty and students!
🚨 ATTENTION: Middle School Parents!! 🚨 Conferences begin at 4:30 pm! Please be aware the time on the GCSD app is incorrect. ⏰
Congratulations to the 2024 finalists for the John A. Gregory Teacher/Glenwood Community Schools Foundation Teacher of the Year award: Bruce Landstrom representing High School/Thrive, Rebecca Ruth from the middle school, Jennifer Tallmon from West Elementary, and Nicole Guild from Northeast Elementary. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner on Tuesday, March 19th, at 6:00 pm at the American Legion. This 5th annual recognition is made possible by the sponsorship of John B. Gregory Farm Bureau Financial Services and the Glenwood Community Schools Foundation
REMINDER: Daylight saving time begins today! Don't forget to adjust your clocks forward one hour. ⏰
The Middle School is excited to announce the upcoming book fair, tailored for middle and some high school students. It's been over 7 years, perhaps even longer, since we last hosted one. The fair coincides with parent/teacher conferences from March 11th to March 14th. Operating hours are as follows:
Monday: 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday: 8am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday: 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday: 8am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us in celebrating SEL Day on March 8, 2024 and the work that our GCSD Social Emotional Liaisons do to support students and families in our district. Social and emotional learning is important in cultivating self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Thank you Miss Hansen, Mrs. Briley, Mrs. Tadin, and Miss Burgess for contributing to the success of our students!
MS March Madness Tonight! Come watch the 8th grade basketball players play against GCSD staff in the middle school gym. Doors open at 5:30pm and tip off is at 6:00pm.
Admission is $3.00 for students and $4.00 for adults. The concession stand will be open and there is a MS student dance after the game that ends at 8:30pm.
