Greenspun JHS Newsletter 05-16-2025

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Week at a Glance:

Monday 5/19:

Tuesday 5/20:

Yearbook field trip

Wednesday 5/21:

Mandatory 8th grade field trip meeting in the Little Theater @7:20am for all students who have signed up and paid
Chromebook and cell phone pouch collection - modified bell schedule
8th Grade crown making in the cafeteria 1st period
Bartlett ES graduation in the gym @6pm

Thursday 5/22:

No backpacks allowed on campus
8th grade Awards Night 6:00pm

Friday 5/23:

No backpacks allowed on campus
8th Grade field trip to Knott’s Berry Farm
Last day of school! Students dismissed beginning at 11:20am

Greenspun calendar

Principal’s Message:

If only I could stand on a mountaintop and shout loud enough for the whole world to hear how amazing our Greenspun students are, it would be the first thing I would do each day. As the year comes to a close, I dedicate this message to our kids for their fantastic accomplishments.

Robotics

Our superb Greenspun Robotics Team made history by becoming the first team from Nevada to win the prestigious Excellence Award, which is the top honor, at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship. This is the largest robotics competition in the world, hosting top teams from all 50 states and 70 nations. The students earned the most outstanding overall performance in all areas of the competition, including engineering design, notebook documentation, interviews, and coding and driving skills. In addition, their coach and teacher, Casey Juliano, was named this year’s VEX Robotics World Championship Inspiration ALL Star and was inducted into the STEM Hall of Fame.

Cheer

The Greenspun Cheerleaders, under the leadership of head coach, Page Zuniga, and assistants Timeeka Cooks and Brittany Cowen, also had an amazing season. They remained undefeated as they captured four championships in four prestigious cheer competitions. They earned the titles of USA Regional Champions and National Cheer Champions, as well as the Jamz National Championship and the Spirit of the West Grand Champions. All season long, their performances exemplified perfection and wowed their audiences with their difficult stunts, pyramids, and routines.

Performing Arts

Likewise, the Performing Arts programs wowed their audiences as they played intricate pieces of music throughout the year at festivals and concerts. Under the direction of David Martinez and his assistant Jordan Miller, all of the bands, from beginning to advanced, received Superior ratings at every festival. In addition, the Wind Symphony received Straight Superior Plus Ratings at the CCSD Advanced Festival. They were one of only four schools in the district to achieve this, while the Jazz Band received two superior ratings and a Superior Plus, one of only three schools to achieve this honor.

The Beginning and Advanced Treble Choirs, as well as the Madrigal singers, directed by Heather Scobie, also received superior ratings in their on stage performances, as well as in sight reading, while the Concert Choir was awarded with a Superior Plus. The Greenspun Orchestra, directed by Sheila Davis, added to the accolades by also receiving straight Superior ratings at all of their festivals. In addition, they won an original commissioned piece at The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.

Both our band and choir students swept Honor Groups in Nevada. Eight choir students were selected for ACDA CCSD Middle School Honor Choir, and 13 students were selected for the NV ACDA All-State Middle School Choir, while the Greenspun Bands had more students selected to participate in Honor Ensembles than any other school in our state.

As I reflect on these remarkable accomplishments, it is easy to see why our Greenspun students are extraordinary. From Robotics, Cheer, and Performing Arts to academics, sports and other extracurricular activities, our kids shine in every area.

Thank you, students, for inspiring me every single day. You make me proud to be your principal, and that is why I would stand on a mountaintop, if I could, and shout loud enough for the whole world to hear how amazing you are!!!

Events & Honors:

Students of the Month: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Student of the month award for May.

Clark Reber
Amaya Day
Jionni Garcia
Jose D. Torres Flores
Edward Pineda
Aaliyah Garland
Caileigh Floyd
Ethan Goldyn

Shining Star Award: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Shining Star award for May.

Aryn Durnez
Livia Day
Michaela Russo
Austin Blad
Semia Monem
Valentina Ramos
Brock Scobie
Gael Castaneda
Leonarda Rodriguez-Juarado
Ashlyn Zuniga
Brycen Scobie
Elijah Tafeaga
Jadelyn Lo
Chloe Christensen
Jackson Van Hoose
Colt Vincent-Buttel
Armon McCoy

Online Registration: The Online Registration System will be available in English & Spanish starting Monday, April 21, 2025. The first day of the 2025-26 school year is Monday, August 11, 2025. All students must register every school year. CLICK HERE to register and for more information.

2025-26 Student Athlete Registration: Student Athlete Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open. All student-athletes must register online prior to trying out for a sport. Parents will do the majority of the registration process, but students will need to read and e-sign documents. It is helpful to have the student available during this process. CLICK HERE for more information!

GVHS Concussion Baseline Testing: GVHS will have mandatory C3 Logix concussion baseline testing for Fall sports which will include all levels of Football, Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, and Cheerleading. You may come at any time during the allotted time frame. If you are unable to make it, you will need to be tested once the season starts, and depending on the amount of incoming student-athletes, this could cause you to miss practice or scrimmages.

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 8am-12pm
Place: GVHS Gymnasium
Who: Football, Soccer, Cheerleading

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.

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 virtually on Thursday, May 29 at 2:30pm in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.