Dear Greenspire Community,
We are excited to share that all of our students and staff will be participating in an all-day field trip to the Grand Traverse Resort and Howe Arena on Wednesday, January 28. This special trip is an opportunity for our school community to support and cheer on athletes participating in the Special Olympics.
In preparation for this meaningful experience, students have already begun designing posters, making friendship bracelets, and creating kind messages of encouragement for the athletes. We are proud of the care and enthusiasm they are bringing to this event.
Important reminders:
- Students should arrive at school at the usual drop-off time on Wednesday, January 28.
- Please complete and return the field trip permission slip and $5 for your student to ride the bus to and from the resort.
- Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring warm clothing and appropriate snow gear.
- Please send your student with a packed lunch for the day.
Car Line Update:
Due to timing and busing logistics on the return trip, car line will begin a few minutes later than usual on this day. Thank you for your flexibility as we plan for car line pick-up at approximately 3:40 PM, when students will return to school.
Chaperones Needed:
We are also hoping to have parent/guardian chaperones join us on this trip. If you are interested, please reach out to office@greenspireschool.org or call 231.421.5905.
We look forward to a memorable and inspiring day for our entire school community!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- January 23: End of 1st Semester
- January 28: Volunteering at Special Olympics (all-day field trip)**End of day car line starting around 3:40pm**
- February 6: 2026/2027 Enrollment Begins-info below
- February 12: Chili Chill Out Cook-off 5:30-7 p.m. All friends and family welcome!
- February 19: Fake-A-Day for prospective students (12:30pm-2:30pm)
- February 19: Half Day for Students-dismissal 11:30am
- February 20: No School
Chili Chill Out:
We are excited to host our annual Greenspire Chili Chill Out on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30–7:00 PM!
If you, a friend, or a family member are interested in cooking and sharing your favorite chili recipe, please sign up with the registrar. If possible, we ask that all chili entries be clearly labeled with any allergens on labels given at the event.
The Chili Chill Out is open to the public, so feel free to invite friends and family to join us. Tickets are $5 per person.
Bring a chili in a crock pot to compete—or simply come to enjoy tasting and voting for your favorites! Prizes and awards will be given to the top-voted chilis. We hope to see you there for a fun and delicious evening!
Enrollment for 2026/2027:
The 2026–2027 Greenspire School enrollment period will open on Friday, February 6. During this time, all new and returning students are required to complete an enrollment application for the upcoming school year.
**Applications can be completed on the Greenspire School website starting on February 6. **
Please note that applications must be submitted by Friday, March 13 at 4:00 PM. Returning students who do not complete an application during this enrollment window may forfeit their spot for the next school year. Even if your child currently attends Greenspire, an application is still required.
If you know someone interested in learning more about Greenspire School or how to apply, please encourage them to contact us at office@greenspireschool.org or call 231.421.5905.
Fake-A-Day:
Please share this experience with friends and family who may be interested in joining our school community!
Emergency Procedures:
Students have participated in three fire drills, two tornado/wind drill, and one lockdown drill so far this year. When conducting drills, Greenspire is grateful to work closely with local law enforcement, emergency management, and fire agencies to ensure the best possible safety practices are implemented.
At Greenspire, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Through consistent practice and strong partnerships, our students and staff have demonstrated focus, responsibility, and professionalism during each drill. These experiences build confidence and readiness, ensuring that our safety procedures are familiar, effective, and ready to be implemented if needed. We are proud of the calm and respectful way our school community continues to support a safe and secure learning environment.
Greenspire High School Campus Update:
We are excited to share an update regarding our campus location. Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is in the process of selling its Boardman Lake campus to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. While the ownership transition is underway, Greenspire’s presence on campus remains unchanged. The building that houses our high school continues to be our home, as we hold a long-term lease that extends well into the future. There is no change to our day-to-day operations or our continued use of the space.
We are especially enthusiastic about the opportunity to share this campus with the Grand Traverse Band and look forward to being part of a space rooted in strong community partnership, stewardship, and collaboration.
It is time to order your 2025-2026 Greenspire Middle School Yearbook! For the third year in a row, students are creating the yearbook and, although the details are top secret, we can tell you it will be amazing! There are a few different ways to order if you haven’t already or if you want to order an extra copy. Yearbooks are selling for $25 until January 31, 2026 when the price will go up. Help secure a lasting memory for your student and purchase a yearbook today!
To order, click on this link or go to www.buytheyearbook.com. Then click on the button to “Purchase Yearbooks.” Enter our school’s information or just use our school code (#308906). Please email Alli with any questions (alli.boyer@greenspireschool.org).
Parents of 8th grade students ONLY!!!
We are offering the opportunity for you to create a special, personalized ad in the yearbook for your 8th grader again this year! Please look for an email from Alli next week with more details.
Project Updates and Staff Email Addresses:
Please feel free to reach out to staff if you have any questions!
Click on Math Website Link for all math updates 🙂
We are wrapping up “Forming My Future” and with the loss of work time, we will have one additional day to work and turn in something that represents the chosen occupation for a final product. No grades for any other work (Occupational Research and Occupation Comparison) can be accepted after Sunday, if Claire is emailed about the work being done.
- Outdoor Education: Erin.fitzpatrick@greenspireschool.org
- Outdoor Physical Education and Health: Philip.Rosi@greenspireschool.org
We have finished the quarter with sustained focus on our calisthenic/functional fitness routine, the Daily Seven, and on building cardiovascular endurance as we explore the winter wonderland right by our campus! In the next quarter, we will begin learning about the skeletal-muscular system. As we are truly in winter now, I appreciate the continued focus on ensuring students have the proper cold-weather gear to ensure their Outdoor PE experience is as safe and comfortable as possible! I remain grateful for the opportunity to guide these amazing youngsters!
- Social Studies: kelly.francisco@greenspireschool.org
Find assignment due dates, project updates, and vocabulary practice on our Social Studies Class Website. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.
- Science: Kris.galoci@greenspireschool.org
- This past short week students viewed additional light behavior demonstrations and completed an analysis of experiments conducted the previous week. In order to accomodate the loss of instructional time at the end of this quarter, some content will be moved into the Digital Citizenship class due to its high compatibility with that course curriculum. Next week will see the official kick off for the 3rd quarter project, The Spirit of Inclusion: Olympics Past, Present, and Future. This is a whole school project focused on a range of disability issues in the context of the designed world, set amidst the 2026 Winter Olympic, Paralympic, and Special Olympic games. In STEM class specifically, students will begin looking at mobility issues for children with physical disabilities. The engineering design process will commence with empathy exercises intended to inform how an electric, remote control toy ride-on car will be modified to meet the needs of these young children. Students will examine fine and gross motor skills and associated muscle groups, form teams around the different component systems of the cars, and identify the specific problems for this group of users.
- Global Studies: Jesse.blesh@greenspireschool.org
- Special Education: Taylor.gemmell@greenspireschool.org
- Behavioral Support Specialist: Ann.ronayne@greenspireschool.org
Registrar/Office Manager: Emma.moulton@greenspireschool.org
Assistant Principal: Becky.morse@greenspireschool.org
Principal: Emily.feaster@greenspireschool.org
Superintendent:Michael.schramm@greenspireschool.org