Greenspun JHS Newsletter 01-16-2026
- GJHS
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Updated: 10 hours ago
Week at a Glance:
Monday 1/19:
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday 1/20:
Peace Week - silent reflection poem
Wednesday 1/21:
Peace Week - take a peaceful walk
GVHS Performing Arts Road Show
Thursday 1/22:
Peace Week - chalk activity
Military Appreciation Day
Basketball games VS White MS GIRLS 4:00pm BOYS 5:15pm
Friday 1/23:
Peace Week - wear white for peace and unity
Principal’s Message:
Holidays give us a chance to pause, but they also give us an opportunity to reflect. Too often, students see them as just a day off from school—but behind each holiday is a lesson worth remembering.
This Monday, January 20, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader who dedicated his life to justice, fairness, and peace. Known for his wisdom, courage, and commitment to equality, Dr. King inspired change through education, nonviolence, and compassion, as he continually reminded us with his powerful words: “The time is always right to do what is right.”
This week, as we celebrate Peace Week, we can connect Dr. King’s message to our daily lives. It’s a time to think about how we treat others, how we stand up for what is right, and how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect in our school and community.
We encourage our students to take this week to practice empathy, kindness, and respect. Whether it’s helping a classmate, speaking kindly, or standing up for fairness, every action matters. By living these values, we honor Dr. King’s legacy and bring his dream of a more peaceful, just world to life—right here at school.
Thank you for partnering with us to help our students grow into caring, thoughtful, and responsible members of our community, as we strive to keep the spirit of Dr. King’s message alive every day.
Events & Honors:
CCSD Peace Week: January 19–23, 2026, is designated as Peace Week in the State of Nevada. Peace education aspires to enable students to become responsible citizens who are open to differences and capable of empathy and solidarity within and across communities and social groups. The focus extends to deconstructing the foundations of violence and taking action to advance the prospects of peace.
Students of the Quarter: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Student of the quarter award for 2nd quarter:
Caleb Alba Samantha Andalon Gracy Ayala Gutierrez Cora Bench Lincoln Bench Pedro Emilio Beneitez-Zazueta Ubaldo Cala Zachary Camuso Kaydence Clark Bailee Cozzens Aaliyah Dias-Thompson Pernell Dudley Anthony Fein Jionni Garcia Giovanni Gibellina Giulianna Giglioli Emily Gonzales Alaric Gonzales William Heinz Ava Hedrick Joshua Hoyle | Alistair Janssen Mackenzie Langeveld Violet Leos-Garcia Tia Lewicki Kylie Lodestein Jack Lomeli Brycen McCoig Blaise Melendez Sofia Melotti Stella Michaelson Jade Monk Jace Newbold Brooklyn Peterson Taysom Powell Liana Rice Scout Rollans Cooper Salas Alexander Sansing HarperSchunk Ava Stuart Alanna Weston |
Straight A Award: Congratulations to the following students who had straight A’s 2nd quarter:
Alia Amin Matteo Andino Addison Anselmo Angelina Apostol Rielynn Apostolec Elisabeth Austin Melissa Avelar-Avila Natalia Ayala Aiden Drew Bautista Joseph Bellante Samantha Bellante Brynlee Belnap Lincoln Bench Cora Bench Aaliyah Borjon Liam Burnett Ethan Campbell Julian Carrera Neymar Carrera Easton Chan Ariana Chavez Lisoang Chea Skyler Chong Kaydence Clark Daltin Clements Grace Contreras Bella Denman Ariyele Devine Aaliyah Dias-Thompson Emma Espinoza Felix Faux Morgan Feliz Aven Forney Julia Yashira Garganera Daniel Gaytan Giovanni Gibellina Giuliana Giglioli Ethan Goldyn Emily Gonzalez Elysium Gutierrez Tessa Hanson Ava Hedrick Elizabeth Heinz William Heinz Joshua Hoyle Maya Israel Alistair Janssen Christopher Karsaz Natalia Klestinec Jaxon Kolman Jamison Lamberti Dominic Lamberti Kimberly Leonard Tia Lewicki Andy Li Alice Li Jadelyn Lo Kylie Lodestein | Aliyah LoPresti Caden Malone Scarlett Martin Hudson Martino Blaise Melendez Pier Michael Stella Michaelson Preston Moore Elizabeth Adetokunbo Omotayo Alexander Omran Jonathan Ortiz Gisele Oseguera Andrew Padilla Boris Pamukchiev Kamryn Peterson Brooklyn Peterson Justin Peterson Dominic Piedmont Sarah Poirier Taysom Powell Reily Preciado Pelaez Zane Rawhouser Clark Reber Pierce Reber Ethan Reed Liam Reisch Maxwell Renteria David Rivera Samantha Roehrs Aria Ross Grayson Russell Brynn Sager Harper Schunk Brock Scobie Brody Scobie Lucas Segatto-Sequeira Flynn Slife Watson Slife Martin Smith Olivia Sosa Ava Stuart Maximus Stutzky Luka Subaric Trevor Sutton Lincoln Tadmor Farha Taj Ryann Taylor Henry Theodosis Deja Traylor Lorelai Turner Kollette Tylo Saralyn Vazquez Addison Watkins Lincoln Whiting Charlotte Williams Mia Winning Amelia Yee |
8th Grade Panorama Photo: The 8th grade panorama group photo will be on Friday, January 23rd in the gym during 2nd period. If you are interested in purchasing the group photo, please CLICK HERE and purchase yours today!
Cell Phone Policy Reminder: TO PROVIDE A DISTRACTION-FREE AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, CELL PHONES AND ANY PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT BE USED DURING INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASS TIME.
Students will follow each teacher’s specific procedures on achieving a distraction-free and safe learning environment in their classrooms, including the use of non-locking signal blocking pouches.
Cell phones and personal technology (Ex: Headphones, Earphones, Gaming Devices, etc.) must ALWAYS be OUT OF SIGHT during instructional/class time, otherwise, the device will be confiscated and kept in the Student Success Center (SSC). For the first offense, confiscated devices will be released back to the student at the end of the school day at the SSC. A parent pick-up is required for repeat offenses.
Students who fail to forfeit their cell phone or personal technology after the determination of misuse will be placed on an immediate required parent conference (RPC) status to review this policy. Repeated instances will result in a Suspension in alignment with the CCSD Student Code of Conduct.
Students are NEVER allowed to use the camera or video functions on their cell phones at any time. Students found taking photos or videos while on campus will result in an RPC and suspension in alignment with the CCSD Student Code of Conduct.
For more information, please view the GJHS Student Handbook on our website.
Hazel Health: Through Clark County School District's partnership with Hazel Health, all students at your school have access to a pediatric clinician at no cost to your family. These sessions can be initiated at home from any device or at your school (in the health office) during school hours. Please visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/ccsd for more information.
Semester 2 Reminder - Every Day Matters and Denial of Credit: Every Day Matters! Please ensure that your student is present and on time every single day. Any student with 10 or more absences in any class is at risk of being denied credit. Attendance affects all indicators of student success throughout their K-12 journey, affecting high school academic performance. If a student is out for a medical appointment, it is imperative the school receive a doctor’s note immediately. Thank you for ensuring the academic success of your Dolphin! - Greenspun Administration
8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: Only 2 spots available for the 8th grade trip to Disneyland on 5/11/26. The trip packets can be picked up in the back office. The field trip forms and the deposit of $85 must be turned in to our School Banker to secure your spot. Any student who signs up after the initial 100 will be placed on a waiting list. CLICK HERE for more information!
Yearbook: Get your 2025/2026 YEARBOOK today before the price increases. Also, 8th grade parents get your recognition ads NOW! Spaces are limited and will run out. https://www.jostens.com/
Personal Property: The school is not responsible for any personal property of students or their families. Students should not bring valuable items to school. If students bring personal items to school, they do so at their own risk. The school is not obligated to investigate lost or stolen items. The school is not responsible for reimbursement of any kind to students or their families. https://www.greenspunjhs.com/student-handbook
Webstore: The online webstore is now available! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to add items for payment. Parents and guardians must create an account and add their child with a student ID number before they can make payments on the webstore. CLICK HERE to visit the new online webstore!
Absence notes: Parents, please submit absence notes within three days, by clicking on the Attendance icon on our homepage at greenspunjhs.com.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Do you want an easy and fun way to celebrate your child's birthday at school? For $15, we will display a short message on the outdoor digital marquee to help celebrate the day. Additionally, a bag of treats and a personalized birthday card will be delivered to your child during the school day. All funds raised help support Greenspun clubs and activities. CLICK HERE to submit a birthday greeting for your child!
Infinite Campus Parent portal/Student portal: Parents, please continue to monitor your child’s grades in Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you need an activation code, please contact the office for assistance.
SafeVoice: SafeVoice is an anonymous tip report system with live response 24/7/365. Safevoice (SV) includes and goes beyond bullying to create an anonymous way to also report threats of school violence and friends at risk of suicide, self-harm, drugs and more. CLICK HERE to submit a report
Rave Reviews: Do you know of any CCSD employees who make a difference and are exemplary models of the District’s core values? Recognize one of our many outstanding employees for their commitment to education by submitting a RAVE (Recognize a Valued Employee) Review. CLICK HERE to submit a Rave Review!
School Organizational Team: The next Greenspun JHS SOT meeting will be held Wednesday, January 21 in the library at 2:30pm. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
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Greenspun Gallery:
Photos courtesy of the GJHS Yearbook Publications class under the instruction of Ms. Juliano