Green Ridge R-8 School District

To the Tiger Nation Softball Team, Congratulations on winning Districts—for only the second time in our school’s history. What you’ve accomplished isn’t just historic… It's legendary. You’ve made your mark, not just in the record books, but in the hearts of every student, every teacher, every fan, and every future Tiger who dares to dream big. But let me ask you something—is your story done? You’ve battled. You’ve bled. You’ve shown heart, grit, and an unyielding hunger that refuses to quit. You’ve embodied everything it means to wear the Tiger uniform—pride, toughness, unity, and fire. The foundations of Tiger Nation were built on relentless determination and belief in each other, and you’ve carried that legacy with honor. But now, as the dust settles from your incredible District win, we have to look ahead. Do you believe this is where it ends? Do you believe there’s nothing left to prove? Or… Do you believe there’s more to accomplish? More fences to clear. More games to win. More history to make. Because I’ll tell you this—teams with talent can win games. But teams with heart, grit, and an unbreakable will? Those teams become champions. Those teams become legends. Can a team like that be beaten? Only if they stop believing. Only if they stop fighting. Only if they believe their story is finished. But I don’t think you’re done. I don’t think you’ve even hit your stride. So as the next challenge comes into view—I challenge you to ask yourselves: Is our story done? Or is this just the beginning of something unforgettable? Tiger Nation believes in you. We’re behind you. And we can’t wait to see where this journey leads. With pride, Mr. H On behalf of Tiger Nation Brett Hieronymus Superintendent Green Ridge R-VIII School District 660-527-3315 TIGERNATION! "The tragedy of life is not found in failure but complacency. It is not failure but aiming too low, that is life's greatest tragedy."- Benjamin Mays

Tiger Quarterfinal game will be played at Smith-Cotton HS. The address to their facility is 2010 Tiger Pride Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301. Attached you will find the QR code for tickets ($10/person), and the Public Service Announcement for all contests at Smith Cotton events at the baseball/softball complex.

The 7-12th grade End of Year Awards Assembly will take place at 8:30am this Thursday morning. Everyone is invited to attend.

Due to inclement weather we will postpone 6th grade promotion to Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:00a.m. Sorry for the late notice, we were hoping the weather would hold off until after our event. Thank you for understanding.

Two years ago when I was hired as the superintendent of Green Ridge R-VIII I challenged myself, the staff, the students and this community to Restore The Roar and define Tiger Nation. Green Ridge R-VIII is strong with traditions and culture and it was my goal to instill this into our new generation of Tiger Nation. I cannot think of anyone more deserving, or who embodies what Tiger Nation is more than: Bobby Brown. Bobby, thank you for helping me bring Tiger Nation alive and to Restore The Roar! Tiger Nation and Green Ridge R-VIII is a better place because of your impact! TIGER NATION!! Mr. Brown will be inducted into the Tiger Hall of Fame this Saturday! Congratulations and well deserved young man!

State bound!!!

We're so proud of Wyatt Brosch, Wyatt Crawford, Rylee Donaldson and Trenton Sawyer who competed well today against stiff competition at the Class 1, Section 3 track meet. A special congratulations to Wyatt Crawford who qualified for State in the 100 meter dash! In addition to his qualification Wyatt set a new PR in both the 100 and 200 meter dash. 👏Good luck at State Friday Wyatt!!

8th-grade has a great time exploring the cave and hiking trail at Ozark Caverns lastweek with Mrs. Donaldson and Mrs. Nevels.

Information about Green Ridge Softball's Quarterfinal contest next week. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Green Ridge Recreation Complex. Digital Ticketing is being mandated by MSHSAA, and thus no cash will be accepted at the gate. You may purchase your tickets using the following link: https://www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx The price for quarterfinals is $10 per person ages 6 and up. In order to get to the ticket: you will need to click Spring Softball, then Class One, and then the contest. More information will follow when we have it. Good Luck Tigers!

Baseball is playing first round of districts today at 4:00 pm, at Liberty Park. Good luck Tigers

April Character word of the month was diligence. We had many students recognized for showing diligence. Diligence is when an individual puts consistent effort into their work. A diligent person is someone who is hardworking, thorough, and persistent in their efforts to achieve a goal. Help us in celebrating these students for showing diligence.

Congratulations to our cross-country teams for earning MSHSAA's Scholastic Achievement Award for the 2024-25 season. Our girls' team received the Outstanding award for a combined GPA of 3.5+ and our boys' team received the Distinguished award for a combined GPA of 3.0-3.49. We're proud of our athletes' hard work in the classroom!

Congratulations to Senior Garrett Thomas! He is our first student to get his name on the TIGER STONG BOARD! Garrett has put in work in the TIGER NATION WEIGHT LAB! Bench, squat and deadlift leader board and our first member in the 1,000 POUND CLUB! TIGER NATION is about STRONG MINDS and BODIES! EXCELLENT JOB Garrett at setting the bar!

Tigernation, Our field day was originally scheduled for Monday, but due to incoming weather we are moving it up to this Friday. If you would like to help out with the event, we'd love to have you! There are 2 shifts for the day. You can pick one or do both. Just call the school or comment beneath this post so we will know who is coming. In addition, please make sure to send extra clothes, towels, and sunscreen! Thanks! **This is an updated post. Please respond to this one if you can help out.

Tigernation, Our field day was originally scheduled for Monday, but due to incoming weather we are moving it up to this Friday. If you would like to help out with the event, we'd love to have you! There are 2 shifts for the day. You can pick one or do both. Just call the school or comment beneath this post so we will know who is coming. Thanks!

The Green Ridge track and field team had a fabulous District track meet at SBU yesterday. Six of our ten athletes qualified for Sectionals (a couple in multiple events). Nearly every athlete achieved new personal record in their event - the BEST way to end the season!! We're so proud of the entire team and all the GR8 things we've achieved this season. We wish those still competing the best of luck at Sectionals Saturday!!  🏅Sectional Qualifiers: Wyatt Crawford: 100, 200 & 4x100 relay Wyatt Brosch: Javelin, 100 & 4x100 relay Jackson Xiloj: 4x100 relay Gage Devorss: 4x100 relay Rylee Donaldson: 1600 meter Trenton Sawyer: 1600 meter & 3200 meter 💪New PR's (personal records) at Districts: Evee Porter: 1600 meter, 3200 meter Natalie Misail: 800 meter Anna Guerno: Long jump Wyatt Brosch: Javelin, 4x100 Gage Devorss: 200 meter & 4x100 Wyatt Crawford: 100 meter, 200 meter & 4x100 Jackson Xiloj: 4x100  Aliyah  Edington: Discus Trenton Sawyer: 1600 meter

Congratulations to our track and field athletes who medaled at the Class 1, District 6 track meet yesterday. This achievement earned them an All-District distinction and advanced them to the Sectional meet Saturday in Carl's Junction!! 👏👏👏 🏅Wyatt Crawford: 100 meter - 2nd 200 meter - 2nd 4x100 relay - 4th 🏅Wyattt Brosch: 100 meter - 4th Javelin - 3rd 4x100 relay - 4th 🏅 Jackson Xiloj: 4x100 meter relay - 4th 🏅Rylee Donaldson: 1600 meter - 3rd 🏅Trenton Sawyer: 1600 meter - 3rd 3200 meter - 3rd 🏅Gage Devorss: 4x100 meter relay - 4th

Best of luck to our Running Tigers as they compete at the District 6 track meet today at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar!!

The end of the school year is coming! Plan to celebrate with us on May 21st! This celebration is in place of the end of the year awards assembly.

Softball is taking on Leeton in the first round of districts today in Northwest. First pitch is at 1:00 pm. Baseball against Lincoln has been pushed back to a 6:00 pm start time.