We love this time of year! The walls in the Middle/high school are starting to come alive!!
Teachers from GTRA are kicking off the year with professional Development at the Ruthven Nature Center today! We are looking forward to a great year and students returning on Friday!!
Teachers from GT, Okoboji, and Spencer share some great learning around the Agile mindset. This is an innovative way for teams to approach project-based work on complex problems.
The GTRA FFA is pleased to announce that our 2018 Graduate, Cole Reiman has earned the prestigious American FFA Degree.
The American FFA Degree is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization, and earned by fewer than 1% of members. Cole has shown extreme dedication to his local chapter and state FFA association, helping to continuously inspire members all across our state, and even Nation.
Cole’s FFA career has been nothing short of inspiring. Thank you, Cole for representing our chapter across our country, and reminding all of us exactly why we do what we do. Your passion for educating youth about agriculture, leadership, and personal growth opportunities is absolutely contagious.
Cole will travel with the chapter to accept his award at the 92nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 2nd.
Reminder - G-T High School Computer Rollout will take place at 7:00 PM tomorrow night (8/15) at the HS gymnasium Students need to come to the school prior to 7:00 PM. Our Technology department will review the technology agreement with all Parents and students starting at 7:00 PM sharp.
ILCC Orientation will begin at 7:30 PM in the Lunch Room. Parents/Guardians are required to be present for signatures.
Freshman Orientation will be in the library starting at 7:30 PM and another session at 8:00 PM. Parents are not required to be present but are encouraged to attend.
** If students are not available tomorrow night to pick up their computers, computers can be picked up the first days of school. Computers will not be released without a parents signature **
Congratulations to our FFA Chapter President, Carter Koenck on earning a blue ribbon in FFA Herdsmanship at the Iowa State Fair. Carter represented our chapter and community with pride!
Meeting for No Boundaries Students and Parents. Email Marc Benedict (mbenedict@gt.ratitans.org) with questions.
GTRA FFA Chapter President, Carter Koenck, and Chapter Reporter, Mara Koenck recently served as as mentors for the Bacon Buddies program. Carter and Mara had the opportunity to work along side a student with special needs, preparing her for the Bacon Buddies show. The Bacon Buddies program gives students with disabilities an opportunity to work with show pigs in a capacity that would not otherwise be possible. Students learn about hogs, the industry, and how to show. The students, along side their buddies then show their pigs in a show at the Iowa State Fair. Carter and Mara both enjoyed the experience and can not wait to participate again next year. Carter said, “This is the coolest thing I have ever been involved in, and I can not wait for upcoming years”. Thank you, Carter and Mara for representing our chapter and community in such a positive way! DarenSuzy Koenck Caryn Caye Robinson
Carter Koenck of the GTRA FFA won Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Berkshire Hog at the Iowa State Fair Thursday. Congratulations to Carter and his family on a successful year in the show ring! Carter is pictured with his sister Mara under the GTRA banner as well as in the ring with his hog, “Garth”.
Graettinger Chiropractic Clinic is offering athletic physicals again this year for $20. T-shirt is included. Call 712-859-3900 to schedule your athlete's physical.
Titan Wrestlers finished a great camp last week featuring Coach Nick Mitchell and Eric Clarke of Grandview and Danny Bush of Iowa State!
GTRA FFA Reporter, Mara Koenck accepts a donation Tuesday evening from Farm Bureau at the Dickinson County Fair. Thank you to Farm Bureau for their continued support of our chapter!
This is the main entrance
The new entrance and offices in Terril is progressing rapidly. The demo is mostly complete on the new bathroom area inside and the offices are getting ready for inside work. Pictured are Principal office, front office, hallway toward entrance and NE exterior.
The walls are framed on the Terril Elementary addition.
The Animal Advocacy May Term group went to the Emmet County Animal Shelter to lend a hand! They cleaned rooms, groomed cats, helped move supplies to make room for dog kennels, and reorganized the food for the shelter animals.
Mini May Term constructed coffee table tops with burnt wood technique
The GTRA FFA Officer team meets up with Nole Bochmann to attend the Chapter Officer Leadership training at Dordt college. This event is organized by Nole as part of his NW State VP duties.
Check out the new signage for the wrestling room and fitness center! Thank you to Titan Wrestling Club and Titans Strength for the funding! Special thanks to Danny Hoffman for installation of the signs!
This year marked the 40th Year of Service for for a constant at Graettinger-Terril CSD. Thank you, Jane Brown for all of your wonderful years of dedicated service to the students and staff at Graettinger-Terril CSD! Your efforts are certainly recognized and appreciated.
