Green Ridge R-8 School District

⏰ Reminder, Green Ridge R-8 Families!

School will be dismissed early tomorrow at NOON on Friday, December 19th.

Please plan accordingly for pickup and transportation. Thank you for your support, and we hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful start to the break! 💜💛❄️

🌟 Now Hiring: Elementary Paraprofessional 🌟

Green Ridge R-8 School District is looking for a caring, dependable Elementary Paraprofessional to join our team! This position plays an important role in supporting students and teachers throughout the school day.

What we’re looking for:
🍎 A positive, patient, and encouraging attitude
📚 Willingness to work with students individually and in small groups
🤝 Ability to support classroom teachers and help create a safe, welcoming learning environment
💜 Someone who truly enjoys working with children

Why join Green Ridge R-8?
Our school is a close-knit community where staff members support one another and make a real difference in students’ lives every day.

📩 Interested or want more information?
Please contact the Green Ridge R-8 School District or apply through our school 's website.

🚍 We’re Hiring: School Bus Drivers! 🚍

Green Ridge R-8 is looking for dependable, safety-focused bus drivers to join our team! The ideal candidate is punctual, patient, and enjoys working with students while providing a safe and positive transportation experience each day.

CDL required.
Make a difference in our students’ day—apply today!

#GreenRidgeR8 #BusDriver #NowHiring #StudentSafety #JoinOurTeam

HS Girls and Boys Basketball will be playing in Montrose this evening and starting at 5:30 p.m. These will be Varsity Only contests, with the Varsity Girls starting the night off. Good Luck Tigers!

JH is playing in the Consolation game on Wednesday. Attached is the final schedule for Wednesday. Good Luck Tigers.

HS Basketball plays at Home this evening against Leeton. We will play two quarters JV boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. Tip off for the JV will be at 5:30 p.m. JH Girls and Boys are continuing the Lincoln Tournament, with the Girls playing at 5:30 and the Boys at 6:45. Good Luck Tigers!

🔬🎉 Happy Birthday to Mr. Doane! 🎉🔬

Help us celebrate Mr. Doane today! 🎂
As our 5th/6th grade science teacher, his curiosity, enthusiasm, and passion for learning spark excitement in his students every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish him the happiest of birthdays!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #BestTeachers #ScienceRocks

🎉🥳 Happy Birthday to Mr. Petersen! 🥳🎉

Please join us in celebrating Mr. Petersen today! 🎂
As our superintendent, his leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students and staff make a tremendous impact on our entire district. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish him the happiest of birthdays!

#HappyBirthday #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou #Leadership

📢 Green Ridge R-8 Families!

Here’s the schedule for next week — it’s a little different, so please take note:

❄️ We DO have school on Monday, December 15th.
❄️ We will dismiss early on Friday, December 19th at noon.

Thank you for staying flexible during this busy time of year! Stay warm, stay safe, and have a wonderful week at Green Ridge! 💜💛

HS boys travel to Wheatland tonight to play a Varsity only contest. Tip off for the game will be at 6:00 p.m. Good Luck Tigers!

🎄✨ What an amazing night at our K–3 Christmas Concert & Fine Arts Night! ✨🎶 Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students put on a fantastic performance tonight, and their artwork was just as impressive. Thank you to all the families who came out to support our young Tigers — they’ve been working hard, and it showed! 💜💛 We are proud of their creativity, confidence, and holiday spirit. Enjoy the photos from this special night! 📸🎄

The Green Ridge R-VIII School District has a full-time, special education paraprofessional position available for the remainder 2025-2026 school year. Our district is looking for a dynamic, student-centered professional to join our team. The applicant must possess 60 college hours or have passed the paraprofessional test (Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments).

HS Girls and Boys Basketball is traveling to Chilhowee for Varsity Only contests, starting at 5:30 this evening. JH Girls and Boys Basketball is opening their season at the Lincoln tournament this afternoon, with the girls playing at 4:00 p.m. and the boys following at 5:15 playing Cole Camp in Lincoln's new gym. Good Luck Tigers!

🏆🎄 FIRST PLACE! 🎶💜💛 We’re proud to announce that the Green Ridge Band took 1st Place in the Sedalia Christmas Parade! Our students showed incredible talent, energy, and Tiger pride, and their hard work truly paid off. What an awesome accomplishment for our band program and our school community! A huge congratulations to our band members and directors—you represented Green Ridge with excellence! 🐯✨

HS girls basketball will travel to South Callaway High School, (10135 SSR-C, Mokane MO 65059), tonight for two quarters of JV and Varsity Girls only contests. JV girls will tip off at 6:00 p.m. tonight. Good Luck Tigers!

The Annual Performance Report (APR) is out and Green Ridge did well as you have come to expect. 2nd place in the conference and at 84% the highest three year average of any school in the expanded area regardless of size. It goes to show the positive consistency that comes from a culture of excellence. Congratulations Tiger Nation!

🎉🥳 Happy (Belated) Birthday to Mrs. Piscopo! 🥳🎉

Help us celebrate Mrs. Piscopo, our wonderful kindergarten teacher, whose birthday was on December 8th! 🎂🍎
Her patience, kindness, and love for teaching help our youngest learners grow and shine every day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her a very happy (belated) birthday!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolFamily #BestTeachers

🎵🎉 Happy (Belated) Birthday to Mrs. Bates! 🎉🎵

Please help us celebrate Mrs. Bates, our wonderful music teacher, whose birthday was on December 6th! 🎂
Her talent, enthusiasm, and passion for music inspire our students every single day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her a very happy (belated) birthday!

#HappyBirthday #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou #MusicTeacher

🎉🥳 Happy (Belated) Birthday to Mrs. Johnson! 🥳🎉

Help us celebrate Mrs. Johnson, whose birthday was on December 1st! 🎂🍎
As a 3rd grade teacher, her warmth, creativity, and dedication make a wonderful impact on her students every single day. 💜💛

Drop a 🎈 or 🎉 in the comments to wish her a very happy (belated) birthday!

#HappyBirthday #WeAppreciateYou #BestTeachers

Tonight's high school basketball games are Boys Only vs. Ballard. The Varsity Boys game will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by two quarters of JV Boys.