Greenspun JHS Newsletter 02-20-2026
- GJHS
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Week at a Glance:
Monday 2/23:
Tuesday 2/24:
Staff Meeting after school
JV Quiz virtual match VS. Thurman White MS 4:00pm
Wednesday 2/25:
Office Staff meeting 3:00pm
8th grade Disneyland Parent Meeting 5pm
Thursday 2/26:
Intermediate Choir Festival
Friday 2/27:
Intermediate Choir Festival
Saturday 2/28:
2026 VEXIQ Nevada State Robotics Championship
Principal’s Message:
In his poem, Mother to Son, Langston Hughes writes, “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.” In just a few words, he captures a truth that runs through so much of Black history — the reality of obstacles faced and the determination to keep moving forward.
Black History Month is a time to reflect on those journeys — stories of perseverance, creativity, and leadership — while also celebrating the richness of Black culture. From music, literature, and art to innovation, leadership, and traditions, Black culture continues to influence our world.
When our students learn about leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., they hear his reminder that “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” His words echo Hughes’ idea — that progress often begins before the outcome is clear.
When they study Rosa Parks, students are reminded of her calm courage and her words, “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” Her words show that leadership rooted in quiet strength can create lasting and powerful change.
Black history is not only found in national headlines or history books. It is woven into the lives of many in our own school community, and celebrating the culture is just as important as recognizing achievements and struggles.
As we observe Black History Month, my hope is that students do more than memorize famous names and dates. I hope they notice determination when they see it and continue building their own staircases like the leaders before them — step by step — no matter how many tacks, splinters, and torn-up boards there are on the way up, echoing the resilient spirit Hughes celebrated in his poem, Mother to Son.
Events & Honors:
Sphere Design Competition: Congratulations to 8th grader Cody Lam, whose sphere design was chosen by the Sphere design contest organizers as one of the top 30 finalists in the 3rd annual EXO design challenge! Cody's design was chosen from thousands across the entire school district. In addition to a special unveiling of the winners' art on Exosphere on March 11th – just in time for Pi Day – the four winners from elementary and middle school will earn a $10,000 donation from Sphere to their school’s art program and tickets for their ENTIRE school to attend The Wizard of Oz at Sphere or another Sphere Experience. Please vote for Cody's design every day from February 5th through February 27. You can vote once every day! Let's go Cody!
GVHS Future Gators:
Mathia: Congratulations to Elias Tassev for being the first 6th grade double accelerated student to complete and master ALL of their MATHia workspaces for the ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR!!!! Way to go!
SBAC Test Prep: It’s time to dive into test prep, Dolphins! We're in the final stretch of the road to proficiency, and we want YOU to start showing off your test-taking skills. Every Tuesday for the first ten minutes of a randomly selected period, every class will complete today’s Ticket of the Day. At that time, you will open your student homepage and click on the SBAC Test Prep Tuesday icon. Remember, these tickets help us sharpen our reasoning skills and show off what Greenspun Dolphins know and can do! Each student who answers BOTH questions will be entered into a drawing for a prize. When you hear the announcement, Dive in, Dolphins!”
NJHS SBAC Tutoring: With SBAC testing coming up, NJHS is starting a Student Tutoring Club next week to help you feel prepared and confident. Students will be tutoring other students in math, reading, writing, and helpful test taking strategies. If you want extra practice or support before the test, this is a great opportunity to get ready and do your best. See Mrs. Hoeg in room 323 for details.
Best Buddies: Best Buddies will be meeting in room 312 on Thursday 2/26 at 2:15 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Military Families: The Nevada Purple Star Schools Award program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready. This designation helps military-connected families identify which schools in their community have taken extra steps to fully support military connected families.Greenspun is adding this new resource that our families can access beginning next school year. If your family is part of the military or you would like to be part of this program, please visit the Military Families information page on our Greenspun website for additional information. You can also complete a short questionnaire. We would love to hear from you!
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.
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 on Wednesday, March 11 in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
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