Greenspun JHS Newsletter 04-02-2026
- GJHS
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Updated: 10 hours ago
Week at a Glance:
Friday 4/3:
NO SCHOOL - Contingency Day
Monday 4/6:
NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
Tuesday 4/7:
Military Spirit Week
School committee meetings
Greenspun Soccer vs. Schofield
Girls 4:00 PM
Boys 5:15 PM
Wednesday 4/8:
Military Spirit Week
Running club
Color Guard
SOT meeting in the library
Thursday 4/9:
Military Spirit Week
Running club
Drama Club performance Little Theater
Robotics Raising Canes Mario party in the library
Girls 4:00 PM
Boys 5:15 PM
Friday 4/10:
Military Spirit Week
JV Quiz championships @Vegas PBS KLVX studios
Drama Club performance Little Theater
Principal’s Message:
One of the best parts of being a principal is getting to know our students and the experiences that shape who they are. Many of our students come from military families—young people who have handled long separations, moved between schools, and adjusted to new environments with strength and maturity.
Those experiences are exactly why April 1, 2026, meant so much to our school community. On that day, Greenspun Junior High School reached an important milestone as we celebrated our designation as a Purple Star School. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting military-connected students and creating a school culture where they feel welcomed.
We were honored to hear from our student Kaos Castilliano and his family, a military family who shared their story with us and reminded the audience how important it is to create a sense of belonging for our military students. We also appreciated the opportunity to welcome State Superintendent Dr. Victor Wakefield, who presented our Purple Star banner in recognition of the work happening here at Greenspun, as well as CCSD Board of Trustee member Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan, who presented a Certificate of Recognition to our school on behalf of Mayor Michelle Romereo and the City of Henderson.
This recognition reflects an important part of our philosophy—teachers showing up for students, students supporting each other, and partnerships growing stronger with our families and community.
We appreciate this moment and will continue to strengthen our partnerships so students at Greenspun feel seen, valued, and successful.
To our military families - thank you. We are grateful for your service and for the trust you place in us each day. Please know that we are proud to support your children.
Events & Honors:
Students of the Quarter: Congratulations to all of the students who earned the Student of the Quarter award for 3rd quarter!
Alia Amin | Lillian Kolman |
Phoenix Archibald | Alice Li |
Vladimir Arrevalo | Riley Lowe |
Kaeson Beasley | Caden Malone |
Lincoln Bench | Caleb Manning |
Mason Bernicker | Scarlett Martin |
Alyssa Bitterman | Breanna Morales Santillana |
Natalie Bozarth | Jimena Munoz Jacobo |
Sabriah Cabel | Madelynn Murphy |
Joseph Carque | Emmett Oiness |
Julian Carrera | Nasir Olen |
Mahaley Carroll | Emilio Osorio-Martin |
Sofie Chamberlain | Boris Pamukchiev |
Zao Chi | Zane Rawhauser |
Ava Dawson | Samantha Roehrs |
Lillie De Leon | Roman Semeraro |
Bella DeWitt | Lyla Tafeaga |
Marceline Duffy | Adriano L Taing |
Felix Faux | Ryann Taylor |
Morgan Feliz | Matthias Timoteo |
Gabriel Ferrari | Shayla Trudell |
Jack Gallegos | Kollette Tylo |
Tessa Hanson | Liam Valadez Ruiz |
Allison Hartmann | Olivia Van Ness |
Sandra Monica Hernandez | Brandon Wallace |
Justin Icban | Isaiah Watson |
Daniel Ivester | Alexander Whitehead |
Troy Johnson | Paityn Williamson |
Joshua Jones | Elissa Youseff |
Straight A Students: Congratulations to all of the students who earned straight A’s during 3rd quarter!
Nolan Apelgren | Riley Lowe |
Angelina Apostol | Caden Malone |
Rielynn Apostolec | Ridley Margolis |
Elisabeth Austin | Scarlett Martin |
Melissa Avelar-Avila | Hudson Martino |
Natalia Ayala | Brenna McEldery |
Taleyah Bean | Blaise Melendez |
Samantha Bellante | Pier Michael |
Joseph Bellante | Stella Michaelson |
Brynlee Belnap | Hunter O'Keefe |
Cora Bench | Nasir Olen |
Alyssa Bitterman | Alexander Omran |
Elin Blue | Jonathan Ortiz |
Aaliyah Borjon | Gisele Oseguera |
Christopher Bosworth | Emilio Osorio-Martin |
Lillian Boyd | Boris Pamukchiev |
Sabriah Liana Cabel | Olivia Parrott |
Neymar Carrera | Kamora Payne |
Lisoang Chea | Justin Peterson |
Skyler Chong | Kamryn Peterson |
Kaydence Clark | Dominic Piedmont |
Danika Clark | Sarah Poirier |
Daltin Clements | Jayce Potter |
Grace Contreras | Taysom Powell |
Bella Denman | Reily Preciado Pelaez |
Ariyele Devine | Carter Prescott |
Aaliyah Dias-Thompson | Mason Pring |
Emily Dillavou | Adara Pritchard |
Amilya Durnen | Elijah Ramales-Sakoki |
Alejandra Elcano | Zane Rawhouser |
Dylan Ellison | Pierce Reber |
Emma Espinoza | Clark Reber |
Abby Espinoza | Ethan Reed |
Vincenzo Farino | Maxwell Renteria |
Felix Faux | David Rivera |
Anthony Fein | Imelyn Rodriguez |
Morgan Feliz | Samantha Roehrs |
Mia Fifita | Aria Ross |
Aven Forney | Brynn Sager |
Julia Yashira Garganera | Harper Schunk |
Giovanni Gibellina | Brody Scobie |
Ethan Goldyn | Brock Scobie |
Brandon Green | Lucas Segatto-Sequeira |
Tessa Hanson | Samuel Sinclair |
Elizabeth Heinz | Zackery Slezak |
William Heinz | Flynn Slife |
Taylor Heun | Watson Slife |
Joshua Hoyle | Kaja Smith |
Savannah Hrustyk | Olivia Sosa |
Alistair Janssen | Maximus Stutzky |
Joshua Jones | Luka Subaric |
Christopher Karsaz | Trevor Sutton |
Adilynn King | Lincoln Tadmor |
Natalia Klestinec | Adriano Taing |
Jaxon Kolman | Farha Taj |
Cody Lam | Elias Tassev |
Jamison Lamberti | Ryann Taylor |
Dominic Lamberti | Maci Terry |
Jaden LaRiviere | Henry Theodosis |
Elena Larkin | Deja Traylor |
Kimberly Leonard | Lorelai Turner |
Tia Lewicki | Kollette Tylo |
Alice Li | Addison Watkins |
Andy Li | Lincoln Whiting |
Jadelyn Lo | Charlotte Williams |
Kylie Lodestein | Amelia Yee |
Jack Lomeli | Elvir Zahirovic |
Aliyah LoPresti |
Straight O Citizenship Students: Congratulations to ALL the students who received straight "O's" for the 3rd quarter! We will be passing out 4th quarter dolphin stickers in the Cafeteria during your lunches on Thursday, 4/2, and Friday, 4/3. Be sure to stop by the counselors’ table receive your sticker!
JVQ: Congratulations to the GJHS JV Quiz team for advancing to the championship round of the CCSD JV Quiz virtual league. They will compete against Garside JHS on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Vegas PBS studios! Good luck, JVQ!
Color Guard: On April 28th, 2026 Greenspun Color Guard participated in the WGASC Southern Nevada Championships. They ended up improving their score by 11 points and taking home 2nd place after moving up a division from the previous competition. Congratulations to all the members. Great job this season!
Scoliosis Screening: Postural screening, as required by Nevada State Law, will be conducted by school nurses in your child’s school on Thursday April 9, 2026; this screening is only for 6th grade girls and 8th grade boys. The purpose of postural screening is to detect signs of abnormal spinal development so that the need for treatment can be determined. For this screening, boys and girls will be seen separately. Privacy will be maintained within the constraints of the school setting. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Most cases of spinal curvature are mild, but may become progressively more severe as the child continues to grow. Early treatment can prevent the development of a severe deformity, which can later affect the health and appearance of the child. You will be notified only if a possible abnormality is observed and follow-up is necessary. This screening does not replace your child’s need for regular health care and check-ups. If you do not want your child to have a postural screening at school, please notify the school nurse at ebertr@nv.ccsd.net
Best Buddies: Stop by the table outside the cafeteria during all 3 lunches on Thursday April 9th to pledge to include all. Sign the poster and receive a sticker!
Cheerleading Tryouts: Greenspun 2026 - 2027 Cheer Tryouts will be at a NEW time, April 22nd - 24th. Tryouts will start at 3:45pm to 5:30 pm in the gym. Doors will open daily at 3:15pm. Visit the Greenspun Cheer website or attend the informational meeting on April 15th for more information.
Drama Club: The Drama Club will be presenting the world premiere play, What Alice Saw There by Kyle Olson, a play based on Alice in Wonderland on Thursday April 9th and Friday April 10 at 2:30pm and 7pm. Tickets are $2 for students, $4 for adults and $8 for a family of 4. Tickets are available now online or at the door.
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, April 8 in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
View daily announcements on our Youtube channel!
Greenspun Gallery:
Photos courtesy of the GJHS Yearbook Publications class under the instruction of Ms. Juliano