Attention Green Forest families, Kindergarten and new student registration will be on August 12th and 13th from 9-4 each day. Please be sure to bring proof of residency at that time. If you are unable to make it one of those 2 days, call 573-729-3902 to set up an appointment. Thank you.
6-8 Grade Cheer Camp
Dent County Health Center Back to School Health Festival
The Green Forest School District is currently accepting applications for a cook position in our kitchen. For more information please contact Mr. Prugh by emailing cprugh@gfr2.k12.mo.us. Application can be found on our website and may be dropped off at the school or emailed to Mr. Prugh. Thank you
ATTENTION 7th and 8th Graders interested in playing football. Below is the information for the Salem summer camp.
2024 Middle School Summer Football Camp Registration
Date: June 25th – 27th / Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Grades: 7th & 8th
Activities: Position Drills / Offensive & Defensive Install
Fee: $40.00 Cash or Check (Includes Camp T-Shirt)
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*It is preferred that physicals are complete by the start of Camp.
* If one of these dates or times were to change, campers will be notified in advance.
* Fill out and detach the bottom portion of this form. Include the $40 camp Fee. Please return to Coach upon arrival on the first day of camp at Salem High School. Make all checks payable to Neal Myers.
Tomorrow is the last day of school for R-2! Kindergarten graduation will be at 11:30. Grades 1-2 awards assembly will be 12:30. Grades 3-5 awards assembly will be 1:15. Grades 6-7 awards assembly will be 2:15.
In order to prepare for potential incoming weather, Salem High School students who ride the Green Forest R2 busses home in the evening will be picked up at the high school at 3 pm today. Afternoon busses may be running 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule this evening. Please plan accordingly. Contact the Green Forest R2 office with any questions.
Good morning Mustangs. Bus 4 will be running just a few minutes behind schedule due to mechanical issues. Thank you.
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All library books need to be returned to the library by Friday, May 3rd.
Kindergarten had a Grandparents day today. They had a snack and some time in the library reading with their grandparents. Go Mustangs.
Bus 4 is will be at the Zion church on 32 until 7 as it is unable to make it through all parts of the route due to high water in some areas. Thank you.
Negative lunch account balance notifications were sent home with students today and through email. Please check your students accounts as the end of the year is closing in and send payment via check, cash, or online with a credit card. Accounts do roll over to the next year whether they are positive or negative. If you have any questions or would like to know your account balance, just contact the office. Thank you. Go Mustangs.
MAP testing starts for most of our Mustangs tomorrow morning through next Thursday. Get a great night's sleep, be at school, on time, ready to show how much you know!
Marvelous Mustang Nominees!
Marvelous Mustangs!
Upcoming events this week at the Forest. Don't forget that you can find information for upcoming events in our app or on our webpage.
8th - Spring Title/PTO Meeting 5:00 PM
9th and 10th - Kindergarten Registration 8:00 AM - 3:00PM. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
Tomorrow, April 5th, Willow Roots (Julia Boardman), a Green Forest graduate, is coming to read her new book, What is a Black Hole? and her previous children’s book, When Pigs Fly, to our classes. She will have her books for sale at a special rate of $15 each for our families tomorrow. She will be signing books following her story time. Earlier this year, kindergarten and first grade students were gifted When Pigs Fly. Those students may bring their books to be signed as well.
“Willow Roots is an educator and lifelong learner dedicated to inspiring curiosity and kindling the love for learning through captivating storytelling, embracing readers of all ages and fostering a passion for exploration and imagination.”
You can follow Willow Roots on Facebook and checkout her work on her site https://sites.google.com/view/willowroots
Solar eclipse opt-out forms are coming home today. We have purchased glasses and plan to take all students outside to experience the eclipse. However, if you do not wish for your student to participate, please fill out the form and send it back to school. You do not have to do anything with the form if you want your child to be outside during the eclipse. Thank you.
Kindergarten registration is coming up next week April 9th and 10th. To register a student contact the office to schedule an appointment. Students must turn 5 prior to August 1st.