Greenwood JH team placed 4th overall and 3rd in GOC!
Greenwood Black placed 17th overall and Greenwood Blue placed 13th .
Greenwood White- Henry, Miles, Kai S., Cooper J., Coen, and Adam placed 1st overall and 1st in the GOC!
Greenwood Black placed 17th overall and Greenwood Blue placed 13th .
Greenwood White- Henry, Miles, Kai S., Cooper J., Coen, and Adam placed 1st overall and 1st in the GOC!
Maya is the First Grade Helpful Hedgehog of the Week. Maya brought her dad, Dr. Arjit Chowdhury and her mom, Mausami Chowdhury.
Thank you Maya!
Thank you Maya!
FBLA!
Gannon Willis, from Beta Alpha Psi, an honor’s organization for accounting and finance students at Missouri State University, met with FBLA and DECA members today during lunch to discuss the importance of networking, etiquette, and communication in the accounting profession. The presentation was part of the Beta Alpha Psi’s commitment to chapter sustainability and to promote the accounting industry. Gannon is an intern at KPM Accounting.
Gannon Willis, from Beta Alpha Psi, an honor’s organization for accounting and finance students at Missouri State University, met with FBLA and DECA members today during lunch to discuss the importance of networking, etiquette, and communication in the accounting profession. The presentation was part of the Beta Alpha Psi’s commitment to chapter sustainability and to promote the accounting industry. Gannon is an intern at KPM Accounting.
Hard working students from the band program have been active representing Greenwood in a variety of Honor Bands this school year.
7-8 Honor Band:
Seven students were chosen to represent Greenwood in the 7th grade and 8th grade Junior High District Honor Bands in November. The students rehearsed with other top students in the district and gave a strong performance at Logan-Rogersville HS! Congratulations to Colin Williams, Waylan DeBoef, John Putty, Grace Yen, Grace Geisler, Sybil Campbell, and Elena Wu.
MSHSAA District Band:
In January, Elif Benzer and Olyvia Beach represented Greenwood in the MSHSAA All-District Honor Band, scoring top 16th and 17th. Clarinet. They performed with the top 100 musicians in the district in an outstanding concert at Nixa’s Aetos Center. This marks Elif’s 4th year and Olyvia’s 2nd year to be chosen. In addition, Egan Asay placed 8th alto saxophone but was unable to participate in the concert. We are proud of our District placers!
Conference Band:
This past Monday, seventeen 8-12th grade band students represented Greenwood at the Greater Ozark’s Conference Honor Band Concert. This was Greenwood’s first opportunity to participate, and we had 8 students place in the top 3! Ty Mwengi, flute; Nolan Bailey, clarinet; Lilli Frederick, trumpet; and Danna Yang, percussion ranked first in their section. Ruby Brothers, trumpet; Colin Williams, tuba; and Jacob Putty, percussion ranked second in their section and Gabriel Parada, tuba ranked third! Also pictured are Evelyn Putty, Gary Shi, Eli Lee, Henry Reinbold, Skoti Campbell, Evan Sanchez, Adelaide Cimino, Will Crockett, and John Putty. Congratulations to our students for representing Greenwood well!
Great job everyone!
7-8 Honor Band:
Seven students were chosen to represent Greenwood in the 7th grade and 8th grade Junior High District Honor Bands in November. The students rehearsed with other top students in the district and gave a strong performance at Logan-Rogersville HS! Congratulations to Colin Williams, Waylan DeBoef, John Putty, Grace Yen, Grace Geisler, Sybil Campbell, and Elena Wu.
MSHSAA District Band:
In January, Elif Benzer and Olyvia Beach represented Greenwood in the MSHSAA All-District Honor Band, scoring top 16th and 17th. Clarinet. They performed with the top 100 musicians in the district in an outstanding concert at Nixa’s Aetos Center. This marks Elif’s 4th year and Olyvia’s 2nd year to be chosen. In addition, Egan Asay placed 8th alto saxophone but was unable to participate in the concert. We are proud of our District placers!
Conference Band:
This past Monday, seventeen 8-12th grade band students represented Greenwood at the Greater Ozark’s Conference Honor Band Concert. This was Greenwood’s first opportunity to participate, and we had 8 students place in the top 3! Ty Mwengi, flute; Nolan Bailey, clarinet; Lilli Frederick, trumpet; and Danna Yang, percussion ranked first in their section. Ruby Brothers, trumpet; Colin Williams, tuba; and Jacob Putty, percussion ranked second in their section and Gabriel Parada, tuba ranked third! Also pictured are Evelyn Putty, Gary Shi, Eli Lee, Henry Reinbold, Skoti Campbell, Evan Sanchez, Adelaide Cimino, Will Crockett, and John Putty. Congratulations to our students for representing Greenwood well!
Great job everyone!
Greenwood Archery Continues Another Successful Season. Congratulations to the following Greenwood Archers:
Ranked Top Ten in the State, Elementary Division: Alex Cimino and Cora Shaw in both Bullseye and 3D.
Bullseye State Qualifiers: Alex Cimino, Cora Shaw, Grace Yen, Alton Trombold, Grayson Steiro, Adelaide Cimino, Emmett Tummons, Katelyn Matz, John Putty, Henry Siebert, Sam Tummons, Cullen Burch, Harper Burch, Hanna Coutchie, Juliet Englert, Michael Kirby
3D State Qualifiers: Cora Shaw, Adelaide Cimino, Alex Cimino, Sam Tummons, Cullen Burch, Grayson Steiro, John Putty, Ruby Brothers, Harper Burch, Katelyn Matz, Emmett Tummons, Michael Kirby, Henry Seibert
Academic Archers: Zimal Bashir, Ruby Brothers, Cullen Burch, Harper Burch, Adelaide Cimino, Alex Cimino, Hanna Coutchie, Turner Crockett, Juliet Englert, Ariya Glenn, Asher Glenn, Olivia Guo, Will Hayes, Lily Johnson, Vaneet Kaur, Bennett Kester, Michael Kirby, Katelyn Matz, Nikita Nannapaneni, Sam Seagraves, Cora Shaw, Lucy Shrimpton, Henry Siebert, Grayson Steiro, Alton Trombold, Emmett Tummons, Sam Tummons, Cooper Usery, Parker Usery
Greenwood has had multiple medal winners and personal bests so far and the Middle School Bullseye and 3D Teams have both met the Tier 4 State Qualifying Scores, working towards a higher tier as the season moves forward. Alex Cimino and Alex Trombold have joined Turner, Grayson, Lily, Cullen, Adelaide and Grace in the '50 Club,' archers who have shot a 50 for one end.
Greenwood will be competing in Crane this weekend and Willard next weekend. The next tournament in Springfield is at Gloria Deo, Friday, February 20, for anyone who would like to support them. Our flight times for that evening are at 6 PM and 7 PM. Thank you!
Ranked Top Ten in the State, Elementary Division: Alex Cimino and Cora Shaw in both Bullseye and 3D.
Bullseye State Qualifiers: Alex Cimino, Cora Shaw, Grace Yen, Alton Trombold, Grayson Steiro, Adelaide Cimino, Emmett Tummons, Katelyn Matz, John Putty, Henry Siebert, Sam Tummons, Cullen Burch, Harper Burch, Hanna Coutchie, Juliet Englert, Michael Kirby
3D State Qualifiers: Cora Shaw, Adelaide Cimino, Alex Cimino, Sam Tummons, Cullen Burch, Grayson Steiro, John Putty, Ruby Brothers, Harper Burch, Katelyn Matz, Emmett Tummons, Michael Kirby, Henry Seibert
Academic Archers: Zimal Bashir, Ruby Brothers, Cullen Burch, Harper Burch, Adelaide Cimino, Alex Cimino, Hanna Coutchie, Turner Crockett, Juliet Englert, Ariya Glenn, Asher Glenn, Olivia Guo, Will Hayes, Lily Johnson, Vaneet Kaur, Bennett Kester, Michael Kirby, Katelyn Matz, Nikita Nannapaneni, Sam Seagraves, Cora Shaw, Lucy Shrimpton, Henry Siebert, Grayson Steiro, Alton Trombold, Emmett Tummons, Sam Tummons, Cooper Usery, Parker Usery
Greenwood has had multiple medal winners and personal bests so far and the Middle School Bullseye and 3D Teams have both met the Tier 4 State Qualifying Scores, working towards a higher tier as the season moves forward. Alex Cimino and Alex Trombold have joined Turner, Grayson, Lily, Cullen, Adelaide and Grace in the '50 Club,' archers who have shot a 50 for one end.
Greenwood will be competing in Crane this weekend and Willard next weekend. The next tournament in Springfield is at Gloria Deo, Friday, February 20, for anyone who would like to support them. Our flight times for that evening are at 6 PM and 7 PM. Thank you!
Greenwood Debate traveled to Kansas last weekend to compete with 28 other schools in the Washburn Rural High School Invitational Forensics Tournament.
We got some first places from our blue jays, and every Greenwood student that attended appeared in a final round. Greenwood won 1ST PLACE in Sweepstakes as the TOP OVERALL SCHOOL in the tournament!!!
Let’s Go Jays!
We got some first places from our blue jays, and every Greenwood student that attended appeared in a final round. Greenwood won 1ST PLACE in Sweepstakes as the TOP OVERALL SCHOOL in the tournament!!!
Let’s Go Jays!
Come see the Boys Basketball team play tonight!
Game Day!
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The girls swim team was back in the water on Friday and Saturday competing at the SWMO district championship meet at Foster Natatorium. Great swims by everyone and here are the results!!
Great meet to wrap up the season girls. Good luck to Olyvia Beach as she prepares for the MSHSAA state meet in St. Peters on February 19th!!
Great meet to wrap up the season girls. Good luck to Olyvia Beach as she prepares for the MSHSAA state meet in St. Peters on February 19th!!
First Grade Helpful Hedgehog Aksel Bell-Manthe is the student of the week! Aksel's mom, Dr. Megan Manthe is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Mercy Clinic who specializes in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. Students learned how bones are repaired when someone has an issue, then played a game to win treats.
Thank you Aksel and Dr. Manthe!
Thank you Aksel and Dr. Manthe!
Aurora enjoying her Braum's Award!
Girls and Boys Basketball Tonight at Crane!
The Greenwood boys finished an outstanding tournament run with a 58–45 championship victory over New Heights Christian Academy to claim the Warrior Classic!
Congratulations to our players and coaches on a well-earned championship!
Congratulations to our players and coaches on a well-earned championship!
What a finish for Greenwood Girls Basketball! The Lady Jays soared to victory with a 53–32 win over New Heights Christian, bringing home the tournament championship in dominant fashion!
Huge congratulations to our players and coaches on an outstanding run! Way to represent Greenwood! 👏🔥
Huge congratulations to our players and coaches on an outstanding run! Way to represent Greenwood! 👏🔥
First grade was taught some math by college students!
Victoria enjoying her second Brahm's award for reading!
Congrats to Elif Benzer for being the Rotary Club of Springfield Missouri Teen of the Month!
BioMed today got to do some stitch-work on bananas and oranges in order to improve their suturing skills. The skin of bananas and oranges mimic human tissue, providing a safe and simple practice environment!
I am pleased to report that our team (with members Dylan, Nina, Kaya, Nolan) got first place at the mathcounts Ozark Chapter competition on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Drury University!
There were 94 students from 15 schools took the competition, including Central High, Nixa Junior High, Ozark Junior High, Cherokee, Pleasant View, Greenwood, and others.
Also, Dylan got the first place in individual competition and the first place in the count down round, and Nina got the fourth place in individual competition! Our team members will be advanced to the state level competition, and the state coordinator will notify us with the time and location. The team members will work hard to prepare the state level competition!
The parents would like to thank Greenwood for all the support. We thank Mr. Anderson and Ms. Burch for teaching them so well, and thank Mr. Anderson for allowing us to use his classroom.
There were 94 students from 15 schools took the competition, including Central High, Nixa Junior High, Ozark Junior High, Cherokee, Pleasant View, Greenwood, and others.
Also, Dylan got the first place in individual competition and the first place in the count down round, and Nina got the fourth place in individual competition! Our team members will be advanced to the state level competition, and the state coordinator will notify us with the time and location. The team members will work hard to prepare the state level competition!
The parents would like to thank Greenwood for all the support. We thank Mr. Anderson and Ms. Burch for teaching them so well, and thank Mr. Anderson for allowing us to use his classroom.
