Due to Predicted severe weather around our regular dismissal time, we will dismiss one hour early. There will be no afternoon preschool, after-school practices, or evening activities.
A big shoutout to our Middle School robotics team for their participation in the VEX Robotics Worlds Championship in Dallas, Texas, April 27 to April 30! We're sending our best wishes to the team for an amazing experience at the competition.
Click on the link to view the event, even after it has aired live. https://www.vexworlds.tv/#/channels/all
Team 65892P was selected as one of the nation/regions representatives for the Parade of Nations. Congratulations to Brecken Abbott, an 8th grader, who walked as a representative in the Parade of Nations!
Due to Predicted severe weather around our regular dismissal time, we will dismiss one hour early. There will be no afternoon preschool, after-school practices, or evening activities.
Glenwood Community School District is pleased to announce the new Interim Superintendent for the 2024-2025 School Year, pending board approval. Welcome to the Ram Family, Nicole Kooiker!
REMINDER: Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up! Share your Teacher shoutouts! Whether through video or a brief comment. Scan the QR code to submit your shoutout. Open to all – students, alumni, teachers, parents, and community members! Submissions are due by April 29th!
Welcome Jamie!
🌟 Happy National Administrative Assistants Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the backbone of our organization - our amazing administrative assistants! Your hard work and dedication keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for all you do! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou
Welcome Paul!
This week Sandra Dollen joins us to talk about Glenwood's chapter of Teammates mentoring and how to get involved. #BeThere
Happy National School Bus Driver's Day! 🌟 From early mornings to late afternoons, rain, shine, or snow, they ensure our kids' safety and comfort on the road to learning. Thank you to all the incredible school bus drivers for safe travels and bright smiles on every route. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed! You're the driving force behind our kids' bright futures. 🌟 #ThankYouBusDrivers #SchoolCommunity 🎒✨ #SchoolBusDriversDay
So excited for you to hear the episode released today. We talk with our Instructional Coaches about the support they provide to ALL teachers. Over 80% of GCSD teachers have OPTED-IN to work with a coach already this year. Coaches help teachers help students and all benefit
Let's give a big shout-out to our exceptional food service department for providing delicious cupcakes at the SolutionTree National Model PLC District recognition event! Huge thanks to Terry M. and the incredible Food Service team for their hard work and dedication! Go Rams!
As we get ready to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we're inviting everyone to share their Teacher shoutouts! Whether through a heartfelt video or a brief caption with a photo, we encourage you to recognize your favorite teacher/s. Simply scan the QR code provided in this post to access a Google form where you can submit your shoutout. This is open to all – current students, alumni, parents, community members, and anyone else who wishes to express their gratitude! Please have all shoutouts submitted by Monday April 29th!
🎉📚 The Glenwood Community School District has been recognized by Solution Tree as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work, joining a select group of approximately 600 schools and districts across the US and Canada. 🌟 Recognized for our commitment to the Professional Learning Communities at Work process, our district has seen significant improvements in student achievement through the implementation of the PLC process. This distinction places Glenwood Community School District among the top-performing districts nationwide, reflecting our steadfast commitment to evidence-based practices that enhance student learning. The rigorous selection criteria for this recognition include a demonstrated commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these principles for at least three years, and tangible evidence of improved student learning outcomes. We are proud to be acknowledged for our sustained dedication to helping all students achieve at high levels. As a recognized model PLC school, we are excited to share our strategies and success stories with educators worldwide, empowering others to create schools where every child thrives. Our heartfelt thanks to Solution Tree for their ongoing support in our mission to foster excellence in education. Kudos to our educators, teams, and administration for their dedication! 🏆 #PLCRecognition #StudentAchievement #EducationExcellence 💡
Principal Heidi Stanley hops on the podcast for a second time this week to talk good things going on at the middle school. You can find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
📚 Happy National Librarian Day! 🌟 Let's celebrate the librarians who inspire curiosity, fuel imaginations, and open doors to endless worlds through the magic of books. Thank you for your dedication to learning and the joy of reading! 📖💫 #NationalLibrarianDay #KnowledgeIsPower
This week Supt Embray makes his second visit and highlights recent testing success and shouts out Dan Schoening. Find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Today, and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our incredible paraprofessionals. Your unwavering care and support play an invaluable role in our students' lives and the smooth operation of our district. Your dedication and compassion are truly unmatched, and we are deeply grateful for the tireless efforts you put forth each day. Thank you for your exceptional commitment to our students' success!
Excited to introduce everyone to the new asst principal at the HS (in 24-25), Jeremy Stukenholtz on the latest episode.
🎨 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
