Greenspun JHS Newsletter 04-10-2026
- GJHS
- 3 days ago
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Updated: 32 minutes ago
Week at a Glance:
Monday 4/13:
Pickleball club
Basketball open gym
Greenspun Soccer VS White MS
Girls 4:00 PM
Boys 5:15 PM
Tuesday 4/14:
Orchestra festival @ Clark HS
Donut NV after school
DC meeting in the library
Color guard practice
Wednesday 4/15:
Running club
Color guard practice
Jazz band pre-festival
Greenspun Soccer @ Webb MS
Girls 4:00 PM
Boys 5:15 PM
Thursday 4/16:
Running club
Basketball open gym
Friday 4/17:
8th Grade Science CRT makeups in the library
Good Co. Swing Band Assembly for fine arts students
Wetzel’s Pretzels during all 3 lunches
Basketball open gym
Principal’s Message:
Oftentimes, when people discover that I am a principal, they shake their heads in disapproval and say, “Kids these days. I don’t know how you deal with them.”
I shake my head right back and exclaim, “I respectfully disagree with you. Kids these days are amazing!”
I know that you have heard me say this time and time again because our students never cease to amaze me.
The GJHS Drama Club, for example, under the direction of English teacher Ms. Jennifer Carroll, presented a wonderful two day performance called, “What Alice Saw There,” by Kyle Olsen, for the school community. The acting, props, and the portrayal of humor in the play were outstanding as our students rocked their performances from beginning to end. Congratulations, Drama Club! It was a pleasure to watch your performances. You made me proud!
In addition, a huge congratulations to our Junior Varsity Quiz team, under the direction of Librarian Andrew Slocum, for winning the CCSD JV Quiz Virtual Championship. I was amazed at how brilliant these kids were as they not only correctly answered question after question, but also accumulated points on the bonus rounds, earning a score of 150 - 70 over their opponents.Their commitment to academic excellence and teamwork was truly commendable.
But wait! It doesn’t stop there…Student Council recently earned the Spirit Award—thank you students for helping to build such a positive and spirited school environment; our Colorguard has earned numerous awards at various competitions; our Performing Arts have earned superior ratings at CCSD Festivals and are now preparing for their upcoming band, choir, and orchestra spring concerts; and our men's and women's soccer teams are doing well as they compete against schools across CCSD.
These accomplishments are just a snapshot of the great things happening here every day. So when I hear someone negatively commenting, “Kids these days,” I will always respond the same way—”Yes, kids these days are amazing,” because I see firsthand just how amazing they are each and every day.
Events & Honors:
JVQ: Congratulations to the GJHS JV Quiz team for winning the CCSD JV Quiz virtual league championship on Friday, April 10, versus Garside Junior High. Greenspun won 150-70 after three rounds of challenging questions about mathematics, literature, geography, pop culture, and more! The match was hosted by Nate Tannenbaum, and will be televised on Vegas PBS KLVX Channel 10 on May 18, 2026, and will also be featured on the Vegas PBS Youtube channel: youtube.com/@vegaspbs Congratulations to you all!
Drama Club: The Greenspun JHS Drama Club hosted the world premiere of What Alice Saw There, a play by Kyle Olson this past Thursday and Friday. This was a first for Greenspun and thank you to everyone who came out to support the show. To support our next production, purchase your own exclusive Drama Club merch at https://stores.inksoft.com/GJHS_Drama_Club/shop/home
Robotics: Greenspun Robotics Makes History Again! On March 28, your Greenspun Dolphins once again made history! Team C became the first team at any level to win the CREATE U.S. Championship, competing against teams from all 50 states and more than ten invited countries—an extraordinary accomplishment on a national and international stage. In addition, it is rare for a single program to earn multiple major awards at this event, and Team A rose to the occasion by earning one of the competition’s highest honors: the Sportsmanship Award. We are incredibly proud of our legacy of excellence and the way these young engineers continue to represent Greenspun and Nevada as leaders in robotics. Their innovation, teamwork, and character are truly putting our program on the map. Congratulations to these outstanding students on their historic achievements!
Team C | Team A |
Clark Reber | Kamryn Peterson |
Luka Subaric | Christopher Karsaz |
Jaxon Kolman | Jamison Lamberti |
Dominic Lamberti | Luke Regan |
Zane Rawhouser | Lincoln Tadmor |
Andy Li | Lincoln Whiting |
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.
STUCO Spring Fling Bingo Night: Student Council has an exciting opportunity and family fun night for you. We will be sponsoring a fundraiser for student council at Chicken and Pickle for a Spring Fling Bingo Night. Each bingo card can be purchased for $10.00 or you can purchase a family pack for $30.00 which includes 4 bingo cards. All items are available for purchase on our school webstore.
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, May 13 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:
Drama club photos courtesy of the GJHS Yearbook Publications class under the instruction of Ms. Juliano.
JV Quiz photos courtesy of the parents of JV Quiz team members.