Last night, GES hosted the Future Dutchmen Fun Night event. This event is organized by the GES kindergarten teachers, & so many other teachers and staff volunteer their time to run a station. It is a family event for students entering kindergarten or the 4 year old pre-school in Fall 2026.
There are activity stations for them to rotate through & a signing table. GES had drawings for free backpacks(filled with school supplies), GES T-Shirts, & several picture books written and donated by local news anchor Paige Hulsey. Food and drinks were provided to families as well.
The goal is for it to be a fun event to help students familiarize themselves with teachers' faces, as well as being in the school building before they do screening in March. Thank you to everyone who attended!
There are activity stations for them to rotate through & a signing table. GES had drawings for free backpacks(filled with school supplies), GES T-Shirts, & several picture books written and donated by local news anchor Paige Hulsey. Food and drinks were provided to families as well.
The goal is for it to be a fun event to help students familiarize themselves with teachers' faces, as well as being in the school building before they do screening in March. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Last week, GCR2 students of all ages traveled to Branson for BETA Competitions. In Beta Club, students compete in a wide range of events that highlight academics, creativity, leadership, and technical skills. We are so proud of all the students who participated and competed. Congratulations to the following GCR2 students for placing at State BETA and qualifying for National BETA:
Owensville Elementary School:
Julian Barton - Fourth Place Language Arts - 4th Grade
Trace Nolting - Fourth Place Poetry - 4th Grade
Evelyn Johnson - First Place Speech - 4th Grade
Hunter Ison - Fourth Place Recyclable Arts - 5th Grade
Gerald Elementary School:
Luke Oswalt - Health and PE - 4th Place
Brendan Royle - Science - 3rd Place
Adalee Roehrig - Creative Writing - 5th Place
Ellie Lopeman - Hand Drawn Anime - 1st Place
Braxton Frieberger - Sculpture - 4th Place
Brendan Royle - Woodworking - 3rd Place
Skye Aslinger - Mixed Media - 4th Place
Emilia Scout Carman - Onsite Painting - 1st Place
Nolyn Gehlert, Anaya Erhart, Willow Ramirez - 2D Design - 2nd Place
Adalee Roerig - Accessorized Design - 3rd Place
Owensville Middle School:
Trace Ridder - Poetry - 4th Place
Frank Clancy - Health and Physical Education Academic Test - 4th Place
Owensville High School:
Lorelai McDaniel - Onsite Drawing - 1st Place
Lilyan Miles - Performing Acts Solo Vocalist - 4th Place
Cheyenne Nixon - Drawing - 3rd Place
Owensville Elementary School:
Julian Barton - Fourth Place Language Arts - 4th Grade
Trace Nolting - Fourth Place Poetry - 4th Grade
Evelyn Johnson - First Place Speech - 4th Grade
Hunter Ison - Fourth Place Recyclable Arts - 5th Grade
Gerald Elementary School:
Luke Oswalt - Health and PE - 4th Place
Brendan Royle - Science - 3rd Place
Adalee Roehrig - Creative Writing - 5th Place
Ellie Lopeman - Hand Drawn Anime - 1st Place
Braxton Frieberger - Sculpture - 4th Place
Brendan Royle - Woodworking - 3rd Place
Skye Aslinger - Mixed Media - 4th Place
Emilia Scout Carman - Onsite Painting - 1st Place
Nolyn Gehlert, Anaya Erhart, Willow Ramirez - 2D Design - 2nd Place
Adalee Roerig - Accessorized Design - 3rd Place
Owensville Middle School:
Trace Ridder - Poetry - 4th Place
Frank Clancy - Health and Physical Education Academic Test - 4th Place
Owensville High School:
Lorelai McDaniel - Onsite Drawing - 1st Place
Lilyan Miles - Performing Acts Solo Vocalist - 4th Place
Cheyenne Nixon - Drawing - 3rd Place
We are now accepting applications for Assistant Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. Send questions to Dr. Staci Johnson, stacijohnson@dutchmen.us. Apply online at https://www.dutchmen.us/page/employment.
Want a chance to tour potential project sites at OHS, ask questions, and get answers from administrators and board members? We'll see you on Monday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome, no RSVP necessary. The tour will take anywhere between 1-2 hours.
Calling all future Dutchmen and Dutchgirls! Call 573-646-4039 to set up an appointment for Preschool or Kindergarten screening from March 16th - 19th from 8:30am - 4:00pm. See the attached image for more information.
Be sure to check out our first 'Dutchmen Insider' magazine. We plan to release these once per semester moving forward. In them, you will find a variety of information and celebrations from around the district.
Five GCR2 students traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the SWADCA (Southwestern American Choral Director's Association) Conference last week. Eli Shields, Luke Shields, Brahm Winter, Kaitlin Lange, and Eleanor Spurgeon all represented our district. They submitted auditions back in September/October and were selected from students who auditioned from 7 different states (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Colorado).
After the concert, our choir director, Mrs. Bethanie Ward, asked the students to give a little snippet of their favorite takeaway/moment from the trip, and here were a few of their responses:
“Mrs. Nunez was my favorite part of the experience. Her liveliness made the whole show come together!” - Eleanor Spurgeon
“My favorite part of SWACDA was everything I learned from my amazing conductor. It was more than just singing the correct notes, but learning how to engage my body and mind as well.” - Eli Shields
“My favorite part was learning new techniques about expressing music from my conductor and singing in such an amazing choir!” - Luke Shields
After the concert, our choir director, Mrs. Bethanie Ward, asked the students to give a little snippet of their favorite takeaway/moment from the trip, and here were a few of their responses:
“Mrs. Nunez was my favorite part of the experience. Her liveliness made the whole show come together!” - Eleanor Spurgeon
“My favorite part of SWACDA was everything I learned from my amazing conductor. It was more than just singing the correct notes, but learning how to engage my body and mind as well.” - Eli Shields
“My favorite part was learning new techniques about expressing music from my conductor and singing in such an amazing choir!” - Luke Shields
Join our team! For more info, to see other openings, and to apply, visit the link below:
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
The OHS TV Studio February Newscast is now live on the OHS TV Studio YouTube channel. You can watch it with the following link to see a look at many of the things going on in our district.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_6wjbhon4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_6wjbhon4M
Congratulations to OHS Seniors Zach Barch, Hannah Gehlert, Ella Adkison, Brooke Jahnsen, and Samuel Terrill on being awarded the $8,000 Eleanor Jenkins McCarter Memorial Scholarship!
Happy Social Worker Appreciation Week to Sam and Liz! We are thankful for all that you do for the students in our communities!
SAVE THE DATE. Summer school May 27-June 19. Based on parent feedback, we are changing our student attendance incentive for K-8 students. For every full day of attendance, students will bank $5 toward a gift card received at the end of June! Even if you can't make it every day, plan to join us as many days as you can! Summer school enrollment forms will come out in April.
Today, OHS and OES welcomed directors from DESE and the state board of education. Students and staff alike had the opportunity to share some of the great things happening in our career education and early childhood programs here at GCR2, while Dr. Johnson and Dr. Hardy explained how decisions at the state level are impacting teaching and learning in Missouri public schools.
The Fine Arts Festival is today from 4pm - 7:30pm at OHS and will be a celebration of K-12 creativity, music, and performance!
GCR2 March Breakfast and Lunch menus can be found in the images below. Additionally, you can always find the most current breakfast and lunch menus on our District Website with the link below:
https://www.dutchmen.us/page/food-services-department
https://www.dutchmen.us/page/food-services-department
Join our team! For more info, to see other openings, and to apply, visit the link below:
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Mark your calendars! The Arts Festival will be on March 3rd from 4pm - 7:30pm at OHS and will be a celebration of K-12 creativity, music, and performance!
Tonight is the final winter sports live broadcast of the year! Come out to the OHS Gym as the Dutchgirls Basketball team finishes their regular season schedule against the North County Lady Raiders for Senior Night. If you can't make it to the gym, tune in to the free OHS TV Studio Broadcast using the link below. The broadcast will begin around 5:30pm for the start of the JV Girls Basketball game.
https://www.youtube.com/live/cXSl4sBGV7I
https://www.youtube.com/live/cXSl4sBGV7I
🚨GES Update🚨
Photos are from bleacher installation taking place in the newly renovated GES Gym.
Photos are from bleacher installation taking place in the newly renovated GES Gym.
Good Luck at State Wrestling!
