Green Ridge R-8 School District

📚🎒 Green Ridge Junior High & High School Registration Info! 🎒📚

We’re excited to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year! Please mark your calendars for registration:

🗓️ August 6
• 8:30AM – 3:00PM — Juniors & Seniors
• 4:30PM – 6:30PM — All Grades 7–12

🗓️ August 7
• 8:30AM – 3:00PM — All Grades 7–12

🗓️ August 8
• 8:30AM – 12:00PM — All Grades 7–12

📌 Students can:
✔️ Pick up their class schedules
✔️ Complete first-of-the-year paperwork
✔️ Get locker numbers
✔️ Walk the building and locate classrooms
✔️ Make schedule changes if needed

📍If you can’t make it to registration, schedules will also be available at Open House.

We can’t wait to see our Tigers back in the halls! 💜💛

📣 Staff Spotlight – Welcome Mrs. Tiffany Dappen! 💜💛🐯

We’re excited to officially welcome Mrs. Tiffany Dappen as our new ELA Teacher for grades 7–9 here at Green Ridge!

Originally from Ruston, Louisiana, Mrs. Dappen is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in English Language Arts in 2002. With 17 years of teaching experience, she brings both passion and expertise to our junior high students.

📚 What she’s most excited about:
"After a two-year break from having my own classroom, I’m excited to teach again and make a difference in my students' lives."

🌍 Fun fact:
Mrs. Dappen lived in England for four years while her husband served in the United States Air Force!

❤️ Something she’d like to share with the community:
"Teaching has always been my passion! I care about every student that walks in my classroom and will do my best to make each student’s experience in my classroom a great one. I subbed at Green Ridge last year and am so thrilled to be teaching some of the same students this upcoming school year!"

We’re so glad to have Mrs. Dappen officially join the Tiger family and can’t wait to see her classroom come to life!

Welcome to Green Ridge, Mrs. Dappen! 💛💜

#WelcomeToGreenRidge #TigerPride #JuniorHighELA #TigerNation #NewStaffSpotlight

📅 Missouri’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is coming up:
🗓️ August 1–3, 2025

💰 It’s the perfect time to shop for school supplies and save some money while you're at it!
🟨 Use our online school supply lists to make sure your student is ready to roll on Day 1.

📲 View lists here: https://www.greenridge.k12.mo.us/page/supply-list
🚫 No paper copies will be provided in the office — be sure to check the website before you shop!

#GRtigers #TaxFreeWeekend #SchoolSupplySavings #BackToSchool

📣 Staff Spotlight – Welcome Mrs. Jamie Hoos! 💜💛🐯

Please help us give a warm Green Ridge welcome to Mrs. Jamie Hoos, our new ELL (English Language Learner) Teacher!

Originally from Hughesville, Jamie and her family moved to Green Ridge in 2012 after living in California, MO. She earned her degree in Elementary Education in 2000 and began her career teaching 2nd grade while earning her Master’s in TESOL from SEMO.

Since then, she’s worn many hats — teacher, church leader, community educator, and substitute teacher right here at Green Ridge. She’s also passionate about writing Bible studies and enjoys administrative work.

🌟 What she’s most excited about:
“I’m most excited about getting to know the students and their families as we partner together to lay the foundation for our English Language Learner Program.”

🏀⚽ Fun fact:
Mrs. Hoos has spent 25 years cheering on her kids from the bleachers and still loves every minute of it! Her husband, Andy, is the High School soccer coach here at Green Ridge, and together they have four adult children and one teenager, Jackson, who is a junior this year.

📘 Something she'd like to share:
“I love teaching and leading, I’m a life-long learner, and I’m really looking forward to making a positive impact. Come and see me on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our GR8 school!”

We’re excited for the heart and leadership Mrs. Hoos brings to Green Ridge and can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll make in our classrooms and community!

Welcome to the Tiger family, Mrs. Hoos! 💛💜

#WelcomeToGreenRidge #TigerPride #ELLTeacher #GR8School #NewStaffSpotlight #TigerNation

📣 Meet Mrs. Megan Underwood – New to #TigerNation! 💛💜🐯

We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Megan Underwood as our new 4th Grade Math & Science Teacher and Jr. High Assistant Volleyball Coach here at Green Ridge!

Mrs. Underwood is a graduate of Northwest High School (Hughesville) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education as well as a Master’s in Mathematics from Western Governors University. She’s beginning her 9th year of teaching and brings a wealth of experience and energy to the classroom.

🧪📚 Past roles include:

6th Grade Science

5th Grade Math & Science

5 years teaching all core subjects in 2nd Grade at Parkview Elementary

🌟 What she’s most excited about this year:
"Creating and building relationships with my sweet students and colleagues, and helping my students grow!"

🏡 Why Green Ridge?
"I’m excited to join this school community because it offers the unique warmth and close-knit atmosphere that comes with being in a small town. I really value the sense of connection where people know and support each other—not just in the classroom, but in everyday life. From what I’ve seen, this school reflects those values through its strong relationships between students, teachers, and families."

We are thrilled to have Mrs. Underwood join the Green Ridge family and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the classroom and on the court!

Welcome to Green Ridge, Mrs. Underwood! 💜💛

#WelcomeToGreenRidge #TigerPride #4thGradeMathAndScience #TigerNation #NewStaffSpotlight

July Board Meeting Agenda.

🐯📣 Green Ridge R-8 Student Registration is NOW OPEN!

It’s time to get registered for the 2025–2026 school year through TeacherEase!

Whether you're a returning Tiger or joining our Green Ridge family for the first time, we’ve got you covered with simple, step-by-step instructions.

📄 You'll find a Google Doc and a PNG image for each type of registration to walk you through the process.

🟡 New Student Registration
🔗 Google Doc: https://bit.ly/25-26-NEW-GR-Tiger

🟣 Returning Student Registration
🔗 Google Doc: https://bit.ly/25-26-Returning-GR-Tiger

Let’s get ready for another amazing year at Green Ridge R-8! 💜💛
#GreenRidgeTigers #BackToSchool #TigerPride #TeacherEase

📣 New Teacher Spotlight – Welcome to Green Ridge! 💜💛🐯

Say hello to Mrs. Shadow Kratzer, our new 2nd Grade Teacher at Green Ridge!

Mrs. Kratzer comes to us from Hughesville, MO and is a proud graduate of Northwest High School, SFCC, and Western Governors University. Her journey to teaching was a thoughtful one — after stepping into a classroom as a substitute in Sedalia, she instantly knew it was where she belonged. That experience lit a fire that led her to pursue a degree in Elementary Education, and now she’s ready to bring that passion to her very own classroom!

🎉 What she’s most excited about:
“I’m most excited about finding creative ways to help my second graders learn and grow, and about being part of this wonderful community!”

⚾ Fun fact:
Mrs. Kratzer grew up playing every sport she could and went on to play basketball, volleyball, and softball in high school — even playing college softball before an injury sidelined her. She hopes to help coach someday and share her love of the game!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Outside the classroom, she’s a proud mom of three girls and is excited for her family to be part of a small school and tight-knit community just like the one she grew up in.

We’re thrilled to welcome Mrs. Kratzer to the Green Ridge family and can’t wait to see the difference she’ll make! 💛💜

#WelcomeToGreenRidge #TigerPride #2ndGradeRocks #GreenRidgeStrong #NewStaffSpotlight

📣 Meet the Newest Member of Our Green Ridge Team! 🐯💜💛

Please help us welcome Tammy Thomas as our new First Grade Teacher at Green Ridge!

Tammy is no stranger to our community — she’s been a longtime Green Ridge resident, and we’re thrilled to have her back in our halls. With 4 years of experience as a para-professional in Green Ridge and 14 years as a Kindergarten teacher in Sedalia, she brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to the classroom.

🎉 What she’s most excited about:
"I look forward to getting to know the students and parents of Green Ridge. I can't wait to be a part of helping students grow and enjoy becoming successful learners."

🌟 Fun facts about Mrs. Thomas:
She loves spending time with her children and six grandkids, enjoys camping, gardening, and fishing (though she says she only catches "fishsticks" 🐟😂), and has a Goldendoodle named Olive. 🐶

❤️ Tammy’s husband and children are Green Ridge Alumni, and she’s proud to serve at New Hope Baptist Church in Sedalia, where she helps prepare breakfast each Sunday morning. She’s also a 5-year colon cancer survivor — a true inspiration!

We’re so excited to have her as part of the Green Ridge family. Welcome, Mrs. Thomas! 💛💜

#WelcomeToGreenRidge #TigerPride #FirstGradeRocks #GreenRidgeStrong #NewStaffSpotlight

Green Ridge Activities Dead Period is July 5th through July 13th. There will be no activities, or weight room access, during this week. Thank you all.

🖍️📓 It's hard to believe, but the new school year is just around the corner! Now’s a great time to start planning ahead. 🎒 Our 2025-2026 School Supply Lists are available online — so you can get a head start before the stores get busy. 🟪 View your student’s list here: https://www.greenridge.k12.mo.us/page/supply-list #GRtigers #BackToSchool #PlanAhead

🚨 NOW HIRING at Green Ridge R-8! 🚨 We’re looking for a Versatile Secondary Educator to join our GR8 team for the 2025–2026 school year! 📚 Teach a mix of: Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Health Two Physical Education courses ✅ 4-day school week ✅ Supportive small-school culture ✅ Coaching opportunities available Interested? Contact Mr. Rodney Edington at edingtonr@grtigers.net or 660-527-3315. Apply here 👉 https://www.greenridge.k12.mo.us/page/employment 📍Let’s grow together at Green Ridge R-8! #GR8Tigers #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #TeacherJobs #MissouriEducationJobs

Parents and Guardians of future Tigers: Check out this fun event!

Our cross country runners have been logging miles on the MKT trail this summer.

Summer Weight Room Schedule for HS Athletes: Coach Cannon: MTRF 7-9:00 a.m. (all) Coach Maupins: MWF 10-11:15 a.m. (girls) & 11:30-12:45 (boys)

GR-8 has some celebrating to do! We were notified of the following: Congratulations! Your work this year implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports has earned the MO SW-PBS Tier 1 Award of Excellence. This recognition signifies your school’s implementation of PBIS with high quality at the Universal (Tier 1) Level. We want to thank you for the efforts you have made in training your staff, working with students, and helping parents. These efforts make success possible for more students who attend your school. The PBIS conference was last week and this group of educators attended to accept the recognition and to gather more ideas to make our journey even better! Thanks to all our staff and students for the work and efforts put into this implementation process!

Do you have a child ages 0-5? Come and play at our Parents as Teachers event!

We are proud to recognize Ariana Burton, an outstanding 8th grade student at Green Ridge, for her leadership, initiative, and community service. As part of her Eagle Scout Project, Ariana chose a project that will have a lasting impact on the safety of our entire school. She worked side by side with High School Principal Mr. Rodney Edington to come up with a great way to display labels for every exterior exit and classroom window throughout the building—making it easier for emergency response teams to navigate quickly and effectively in any situation. Ariana had lots of support and volunteers to assist her in putting up the vinyl on doors and windows. Ariana and Mr. Edington also collaborated with local EMS personnel to reorganize and renumber the building layout in a way that makes logical sense to first responders. Her attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to student and staff safety are nothing short of inspiring.

We have lots of caretakers in our community. Many times we have someone stopping by to show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated in our community. Here is a couple of big shout outs to some amazing supporters! Thank you Green Ridge Baptist Church for bringing snacks to the staff. It was wonderful and greatly appreciated! Also, thanks to Jennings Arena and Gene's Boots and Hat store (Anicka waited in line for 2 hours!) for sending Hurt's Donuts to the staff at school. Those were sugar stoked energy for us to finish out the week! And even sent shirts to Mr Edington and Mr H!

Tiger Nation & Green Ridge Community, It is that time, past that time in some cases, that our area farmers are out and about on the roads and in the fields planting crops, spraying and fertilizing. Please use caution and give our farmers plenty of room while on the roadways driving. Tiger Nation is extremely grateful and thankful for our family farms and farmers in the area.