WEEKLY UPDATE – MIDDLE SCHOOL 2.2.2026 – 2.6.2026

Dear Greenspire Community,

We are just one week away from opening enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to begin by sharing how grateful we are for our supportive, caring, and engaged Greenspire community. As we look ahead to next year, we ask that all families complete the enrollment process to secure their child’s seat, including returning families (even if your child joined us mid-year) as well as new families. Please review the information below for important details, timelines, and next steps. We are incredibly proud of the community we’ve built together, and if you know friends or family who may be interested in Greenspire, we would be thankful if you shared your experience and helped spread the word. Thank you!

Important Upcoming Dates:

February 2-6: Report cards to be mailed to families 

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

March 13, 14, 15: Willy Wonka Jr. Musical- see update below!

Special Olympics Field Trip: 

Thank you to our amazing community for making our Special Olympics field trip such a meaningful experience. We are so grateful to our parent chaperones and to all families for their flexibility and patience with transportation delays and adjusted pick-up times. A huge thank you as well to our kind, respectful, and enthusiastic students who represented our school so beautifully at this community event. And a very special shout-out to Kris, an incredible educator, whose hard work and dedication made this opportunity possible for all of us.

Cell Phone Policy Reminder:

This is a friendly reminder that students are not permitted to use or have their phones out of their backpacks or pockets during the school day unless they have asked and received permission from a school staff member. Students are always able to reach their parents or guardians by checking in with school staff first. If a student has their phone out during the day, a staff member will secure the phone at the front desk. Phones will be returned during car line, or for students who are walkers or bikers, before they leave campus. If you need to contact your child at any point during the day, please reach out to the front office at 231-421-4405 or email office@greenspireschool.org. Thank you for your continued support. This policy is important in helping us reduce distractions and maintain a focused learning environment for all students.

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!

Willy Wonka Jr. Update: 

**Please see the email from Claire.  They are going to be coming out often and contain a lot of important stuff about the musical.  If you are not getting these emails and believe you should be, please email Claire right away.

Greenspire High School Campus Update: 

Following the recent sale of the Boardman Lake Campus, Greenspire leaders share reassuring news about the school’s lease, strong relationships, and long-term planning. Learn how Greenspire is working with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, what this transition could mean for students and families, and why the school’s mission remains strong. Read the full article to learn more.

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 kicked off our next project this week by seeing how we experience the world differently from others.  This project will focus on human neurodivergencies and how the world is interpreted by those who have them.  As a person with a neurodivergent brain, I will be sharing many of my experiences to “normalize” the idea of having a different brain for everyone in class.

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.

Registrar/Office Manager: Emma.moulton@greenspireschool.org 

Assistant Principal: Becky.morse@greenspireschool.org 

Principal: Emily.feaster@greenspireschool.org 
Superintendent:Michael.schramm@greenspireschool.org