HIGHLAND COUNTY SOIL JUDGING 🌱
Our McClain FFA middle school members put their soil science knowledge to work at the Highland County Soil Judging Career Development Event! They evaluated soil properties, examined land, and applied their knowledge in a hands-on competition.
A big THANK YOU to the Highland County Soil & Water District for providing this opportunity for our students!
We’re proud of everyone who competed and represented McClain FFA! Next stop: District Soil Judging! 🏅
Interested in our agriculture program or FFA? Contact Mrs. Guthrie at shelby.guthrie@greenfieldmcclain.org!
Students in Mrs. Dyer’s class finally got to try out the VR headsets today! We are so fortunate to have this engaging tool for students to practice math in a “hands on” way. Today students focused on the tutorial and getting comfortable with the program, but they are excited for their next chance at using the headsets!
Mrs. Penwell and Mrs. Raike’s seventh grade ELA classes put their skills to the test with a Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Escape Room activity.
Students worked together to solve challenges and review important skills from the story. The room was filled with teamwork, problem-solving, discussion, and a friendly competition!
Over the past few days, Miss. Bolender’s 8th grade Advanced ELA students have been building background knowledge for our upcoming novel study through a Great Depression budget simulation!
Working in “families”, students were given $20 to survive for one week and had to make tough decisions about food, housing, transportation, and other necessities. They quickly learned how difficult it was to make ends meet and how much sacrifice and careful decision-making were required.
Students wrapped up the simulation by presenting their budgets, explaining their choices, and reflecting on what the experience taught them about life during the Great Depression.
A hands-on way to bring history into the ELA classroom before we step into the world of Of Mice and Men! 📚
Did you forget to purchase a middle school yearbook for any of the last three school years? That's okay! You can pick up one for $25!
When we return from break, it will be Homecoming Week!
Mrs. Shrout’s eighth graders played Mind to Mind today and a conversation version of UNO called You Know to get to know each other better for the new school year.
We had a lot of good conversations and learned so many new things about each other we didn’t know. Some conversations were funny and some were deep and thought-provoking.
Mrs. Gall’s students have been diving into the Age of Exploration! They have learned there were economic and religious reasons for exploration. Students created posters, shared their ideas, and gave and received feedback from classmates.
Miss Bolender’s class enjoying reading “The Tell-Tale Heart”! 📖📝
Mrs. Dyer’s accelerated seventh graders worked in groups to see who could correctly order the given cards from least to greatest the fastest. Students had to be able to convert fractions and square roots into decimal approximations in order to sort both rational and irrational numbers. Congrats to the winning team of Porter, Lyla, and Krew! All groups did a great job of working together towards a common goal 😊
Picture day is all about getting together, having fun & looking forward to the awesome school year ahead. Let’s do this! You can scan the QR code to go directly to the Jostens' website to order!
Picture day details:
Date: Wednesday, September 2
Location: GMS Gym
Wear pink on Friday!
Students in Ms. Collier and Mrs. Raike's language arts class spent time on Friday sharing their writing with classmates to get to know one another.
Students participated in a pipe cleaner tower challenge in Mrs. Molloy’s eighth grade science classes to practice thinking outside the box.
Please see the attached photo for information about joining the GMS Hi-Y.
The first day of school in Ms. Lagorio's class started with making creative name tags.
Important bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year:
Parents and guardians will be receiving an email today with pick-up and drop-off locations and times for their child. Included in this post is a sample email so you know what to expect.
If your email address is not up-to-date in FinalForms, you will not receive the email.
If your child rides a bus, it is important that you review the information carefully. Thank you!
Call the bus garage @ 937-981-2620 if you have questions. Because the email is sent from Transfinder, we will not receive a reply email if you send one.
Parents and guardians will be receiving an email today with pick-up and drop-off locations and times for their child. Included in this post is a sample email so you know what to expect.
If your email address is not up-to-date in FinalForms, you will not receive the email.
If your child rides a bus, it is important that you review the information carefully. Thank you!
Call the bus garage @ 937-981-2620 if you have questions. Because the email is sent from Transfinder, we will not receive a reply email if you send one.
Information from the August 13, 2026 6:45 p.m. all-call:
Good evening! We are so excited to kick off a new school year with all of you! The phone number used to place this call to you will be the one that we will be using during the school year to notify you with important information. If you are receiving this call by mistake, please contact Mrs. Andie Stark, Administrative Assistant, at 937-981-2152 during regular office hours or by email at andie.stark@greenfieldmcclain.org.
We have a number of important items to share with you this evening.
1. Please update your information in FinalForms if you haven’t done so already. It is important that we have current information for you and your child. If you are reading this on social media and did not receive a call and email this evening, it could be because your contact information is not up-to-date.
2. Elementary and middle school class lists will be posted on the building doors tomorrow, August 14, at 3:00 p.m.
3. Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 18. The schedule is as follows:
Buckskin Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Rainsboro Elementary - 5:00-6:00
Greenfield Middle School - 5:30-6:30
McClain High School - 6:00-7:00 - Freshmen and their parents/guardians will begin in the New Gym @ 6:00. Students in grades 10-12 can pick up their schedules in the Old Gym that evening. Due to an evening soccer match, parents/guardians and student-athletes who play soccer can visit the high school @ 1:00 that afternoon to pick up schedules, locate classrooms, and ask questions.
4. The first day for students in grades 1-12 is Thursday, August 20. Kindergarten breakthrough days are August 20, 21, and 24, followed by half of the students coming on August 25, the other half coming on August 26, and then finally all kindergarten students attending on August 27. Preschool breakthrough days are August 20, 21, 24, and 25, with all preschool students attending on August 27. Preschool and kindergarten teachers and office staff will communicate more detailed information to families.
5. For those whose children ride a bus - You will soon be receiving your child’s pick-up and drop-off times. Please remember that during the beginning of the school year, it is important to be ready ten minutes in advance of the pick-up time and expect that there could be delays in the afternoon while adjustments are made. We appreciate your patience.
6. Students will once again receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year. We are so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to families.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!
Enjoy the final days of summer break. We’ll see you soon!
Good evening! We are so excited to kick off a new school year with all of you! The phone number used to place this call to you will be the one that we will be using during the school year to notify you with important information. If you are receiving this call by mistake, please contact Mrs. Andie Stark, Administrative Assistant, at 937-981-2152 during regular office hours or by email at andie.stark@greenfieldmcclain.org.
We have a number of important items to share with you this evening.
1. Please update your information in FinalForms if you haven’t done so already. It is important that we have current information for you and your child. If you are reading this on social media and did not receive a call and email this evening, it could be because your contact information is not up-to-date.
2. Elementary and middle school class lists will be posted on the building doors tomorrow, August 14, at 3:00 p.m.
3. Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 18. The schedule is as follows:
Buckskin Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Rainsboro Elementary - 5:00-6:00
Greenfield Middle School - 5:30-6:30
McClain High School - 6:00-7:00 - Freshmen and their parents/guardians will begin in the New Gym @ 6:00. Students in grades 10-12 can pick up their schedules in the Old Gym that evening. Due to an evening soccer match, parents/guardians and student-athletes who play soccer can visit the high school @ 1:00 that afternoon to pick up schedules, locate classrooms, and ask questions.
4. The first day for students in grades 1-12 is Thursday, August 20. Kindergarten breakthrough days are August 20, 21, and 24, followed by half of the students coming on August 25, the other half coming on August 26, and then finally all kindergarten students attending on August 27. Preschool breakthrough days are August 20, 21, 24, and 25, with all preschool students attending on August 27. Preschool and kindergarten teachers and office staff will communicate more detailed information to families.
5. For those whose children ride a bus - You will soon be receiving your child’s pick-up and drop-off times. Please remember that during the beginning of the school year, it is important to be ready ten minutes in advance of the pick-up time and expect that there could be delays in the afternoon while adjustments are made. We appreciate your patience.
6. Students will once again receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year. We are so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to families.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!
Enjoy the final days of summer break. We’ll see you soon!
The start of the school year is just around the corner! Last year, we asked all parents and guardians to ensure that transportation information is updated in advance of the school year beginning, and with your help, things started very smoothly for our drivers! We appreciate your assistance with doing the same thing this year. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.☺️
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Check out the fun Tiger Bites giveaways coming up in July!
Reminders:
- Tiger Bites will not be operating on Friday, July 3.
- All school rules must be followed while waiting in line for meals, which means that inappropriate language, the use of tobacco products, and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. We recommend not showing up too early as there are plenty of meals for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation. We want everyone to have a positive experience.
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers
Reminders:
- Tiger Bites will not be operating on Friday, July 3.
- All school rules must be followed while waiting in line for meals, which means that inappropriate language, the use of tobacco products, and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. We recommend not showing up too early as there are plenty of meals for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation. We want everyone to have a positive experience.
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers
