WELCOME BACK, GCHS Families!

I'm looking forward to a great 2026-27 school year!

Monthly newsletters will continue this year as a means of communication. The first full newsletter will begin in September, but I wanted to share some brief information to help everyone have a great transition back to school.

Looking forward to seeing you at Open House on Aug 20th!

See you soon,

Mrs. Shannon

✅Use "MyConferenceTime" to sign up!

HERE is the LINK ✅

Email: jorgensens@greenecountycsd.net

Phone: 515-386-2188

(Ms. Jorgensen will not have scheduling meetings during Open House so plan on signing up for a different time this week or email her.)

• COME TO OPEN HOUSE - there will be a lot of people on hand to answer questions.
• Your student's Advisory Teacher...they are your "go to" for questions. Think of them as a home room or base camp teacher.
• Any classroom teacher on their schedule
• The counseling department (Kyle Kinne, Ms. Jorgensen, Emily Gannon)
• The office staff (Nurse - Deb, Secretary - Traci, Principal - Mrs. Shannon, AD - Mr. Wright, AD Secretary - Misty Bettey)

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.