A message fromOur Superintendent

Superintendent

Welcome Tigers to the 2026-2027 school year!

A new school year brings new opportunities, and Green Ridge R-VIII is ready to make this one our most successful yet. Our district’s strength lies in our incredible student achievement and the unwavering support of our families and community. Together, we have the perfect ingredients to be a true model of educational excellence which includes not only academics but also life-long relationships and real world skills.

Continuous improvement is a journey we take together. Our dedicated GR-8 faculty and staff are committed to inspiring and challenging every student daily. By maintaining high expectations, we ensure that every Tiger leaves us fully prepared for college, careers, and a bright future. Let’s work together to make 2026-2027 a GR-8 year!

Home ofThe Tigers

Our 4th-grade classes were given a very important assignment—each of their “patients” was in need of a text feature! Students began by scrubbing in, reviewing their patient files, and then getting to work decoding the text to determine the treatment their patient needed.
4th grade fun
Congratulations to these Junior High Students who participated and took home a ribbon in the 2026 Kaysinger Art Contest.
Art
☀️ Big thanks to the Sunshine Committee for bringing Dew’s Brews Coffee out to treat our staff today! ☕️✨Everyone got to enjoy incredible custom coffee and drinks, making it the perfect pick-me-up. We are so grateful for our Sunshine Committee and everything they do to keep
Coffee
🎶🐅 Green Ridge Harmony is practicing, grooving, and having a little fun!You don’t want to miss ANY opportunity to see this group perform! They bring the energy, the talent, and they definitely know how to cut a rug! 💃🕺🎶We’re lucky to have this group representing Green
Music

Fun FactsAbout Our District

student smiles while working on project
4-Day School Week

Our students and staff enjoy a 4-day school week. Boys & Girls Club is available on Mondays.

graduates in cap and gown
100% Graduation Rate

GR has had a graduation rate of 100% for the past 6 years

Mrs. Shoop helping in small groups
Small Class Sizes

Our average student to teacher ratio is 14:1

Students trying on fireman's gear
Career Education

100% of our Career Ed students evaluated as proficient in technical skills

Signing Day
After Graduation

100% of career ed students were placed within 180 days of graduation (post-secondary/training, military or employment)

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We Know Our Kids!

As a small, rural school with under 400 students, WE KNOW OUR KIDS and can personalize learning