WEEKLY UPDATE – MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.2.2026 – 3.6.2026

Dear Greenspire Community,

As we continue through the school year, the care and well-being of your children remain what matter most each day. At Greenspire, student safety is not a single program or checklist, it is a mindset woven into our daily practices, relationships, and decision-making. Our team remains attentive and proactive in supporting students socially, emotionally, and physically. When concerns arise, we follow thoughtful, research-informed protocols to ensure that situations are addressed carefully, thoroughly, and with compassion.

We are committed to early support and open communication, always centering student dignity while taking every appropriate measure to maintain a safe learning environment. Our staff regularly collaborates, consults, and reflects to make sure we are responding in ways that prioritize both care and responsibility.

Just as importantly, we continue building a culture where students feel known, heard, and valued. Strong relationships are one of the most powerful tools in prevention and support. When young people feel connected, they are more likely to reach out when they need help, and that matters deeply.

Above all, please know that caring for your children is at the center of every decision we make. We are grateful to partner with you in creating a school community where students feel safe, supported, and truly known. Thank you for being such an important part of our Greenspire family.

Students checking in at the front desk 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Handy Help Search: 

Hello!

I am in need of some assistance with a turntable (lazy susan) we ordered for our 3D printer. I’m looking for someone who has the tools and would be able to fashion a round, wooden platform to attach to the turntable. Please reach out if you might be able to help. kris.galoci@greenspireschool.org The dimensions are 17″ inner diameter, 18 1/4″ diameter between the two rings, and a 19 3/4″ outer diameter. See images below.

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 🙂

Wow.  I have never had a group of students more enamored by a set of books!  Many students are finishing or close to finishing their realistic fiction novels.  We have another week or so of reading time before we get to the next step of our project.

This week we combined classes with Outdoor PE (OPE!) to run the first 3 days of The Greenspire Olympics. 

We have run 3 events, the Seal Hop, Eskimo Stuck Pull, Reverse Limbo, Wrist Carry. Our students are competing with a good spirit, a great attitude, and with much knowledge and understanding of the events!

We are very much enjoying the friendly competition and trying to better our own scores!

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.

Students have been building out a profile for each child’s needs and their jeeps are beginning to arrive. Last week students explored forces, potential, and kinetic energy and will begin applying these concepts to the jeeps they are modifying. Students will be using TinkerCAD to create models for their design ideas and teams of students will be responsible for design decisions. We are also enlisting help from mentors at NMC, CTC, and the high school as well as a local engineering firm. We will move firmly into the ideation and prototyping/modeling phases of the engineering design process next week. 

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

Assistant Principal: Becky.morse@greenspireschool.org 

Principal: Emily.feaster@greenspireschool.org 

Superintendent: Michael.schramm@greenspireschool.org

Snacks Needed:

Our front desk is currently in need of high-protein snacks for students. Items such as granola bars, protein bars, trail mix, peanut butter crackers, or other individually wrapped options are especially helpful.

If you’re able to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support. These snacks make a big difference for students who need a quick boost during the day.

Thank you for your continued generosity and care for our school community!

PSAT for 8th Graders: 

All 8th-grade students in the state of Michigan are required to take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test). This assessment is part of the state’s mandated testing program and provides helpful information about students’ academic progress and readiness.

While this is an important and required assessment, it is just one measure of student growth. We encourage families to help students prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, eat healthy meals, and arrive at school on time and ready to do their best. A calm, positive start to the day can make a big difference.

Additional information may be sent home soon with your child that will need to be reviewed and signed. Please keep an eye out for those materials.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support!

Enrollment for 2026/2027:

Applications for the upcoming school year are now open at Greenspire School. All new and returning students are required to submit an application.

**Applications can be completed here on the Greenspire School website starting today! **

Please note that applications must be submitted by Friday, March 13 by 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.

Greenspire High School:

Curious about what’s happening at Greenspire High School? Please use the link below to read the Sturgeon Splash 🙂 

Willy Wonka Jr. Update: 

Our first show is in two weeks!  Please continue spreading the word about this magical one-hour musical that will be taking place March 13, 14, and 15.  We have posters to put up and a website to share.  Tell everyone!

Greenspire Talent Show: 

Get ready for the first-ever Greenspire School District Talent Showcase taking place at Old Town Playhouse in April! If you’re a performer, submit your audition video using the QR code. Auditions are open to students, parents, & Greenspire staff!

Time is running out 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! Order online if you haven’t already or if you want to order an extra copy. Yearbooks are selling for $30 until April 30th, 2026. 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!  You have the opportunity to celebrate your promoting 8th grader by purchasing space to personalize in the yearbook. Each space is fully customizable! You can add pictures, quotes, or a special note of pride for your child’s accomplishment. A half-page ad is selling for $20, and a quarter-page ad is selling for $15.  Recognition ads can be purchased, designed, and submitted online before Friday, April 17, 2026. 

To order, click on this link or go to www.buytheyearbook.com and click on “Buy Ads.” Please email Alli with questions about how to purchase an ad, create an account, and start designing.