Feb 2nd - 6th, 2026
- Feb 1
- 6 min read
Updated: Feb 4
This Week's Schedule
Monday: 8:40-3:45
Tuesday: 8:40-3:45- Taco Tuesday Lunch!
Wednesday: 8:40-3:45
Thursday: 8:40- 3:45- Pizza Lunch!
Friday: 8:40-3:45
Upcoming Important Dates
Tuesday, Feb 3: 10th grade CTC Field Trip, morning
Tuesday, Feb 3: ASVAB Testing, afternoon
Thursday, February 5th: Project Night
Friday, February 6th: Open Enrollment Begins for 2026/27 School Year
Friday, February 6th: Walk-In Tours on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30-3pm
Upcoming Field Trips
Tuesday, Feb 3: 10th grade CTC Field Trip, morning. Email Stephanie if you need the digital permission slip - stephanie.simpkins@greenspireschool.org
A going outside reminder from Chelsea....Outdoor PE & Nature Exploration go outside year-round. A large part of the grade in these courses is participation! Please come prepared as I encourage students to make choices to allow them to have joy, curiosity and wonder in this beautiful winter weather. -Chelsea |  |
2026-27 Open Enrollment Starts Friday!
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 for Fall 2026.
Family Tour Night, Fake-A-Day,
and Open Tour Times
 | Family Tour Night Thursday 02/12, 4:30-6pm, Open House Style Pop-in and check us out! Fake-A-Day Any community students can experience all of the Awesomeness of GHS on Thursday 2/19 from 1-3pm. Contact us to sign-up for Fake-A-Day or with any questions. Email hsoffice@greenspireschool.org or Call 231-421-5905, ext 2 Walk-In Tours Drop in for a tour Monday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30-3 pm starting Feb 6. Tours are with one of our amazing student ambassadors! |
GHS Project Night!
Thursday, Feb 5, 4-6pm
 | Do you ever ask your student, “What did you do at school today?” and get nothing but a shrug or silence in return? Well, this is your chance to see it on display! Open House Style Project Night Showcasing -
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It's Counselor Appreciation Week! Show Sarah some love & say thanks for all she does for GHS!
If you would like to meet with our wonderful counselor, Sarah, please let your teacher know. Your teacher will call Sarah’s office to check if she is available at a time that works for you to be out of class.
If she is available, your teacher will give you a hall pass to go to her office. If she is not available, you should email Sarah to schedule an appointment. When it’s time for your appointment, Sarah will call you out of class. Please do not leave class until Sarah calls for you, so you know she is ready for you (sometimes unexpected things do come up!)
GHS 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. |  |
NHS Coin Drive
Check your couch and car for loose change, NHS is having coin drive to support the Grand Traverse Conservation District February 9th - 13th! Win an ice cream sundae bar in your elective!
Our next blood drive is on Friday the 13th. Sign up to donate and save lives! |  |
Get Fit with GHS!
 | GHS Weight Lifting Club Wednesdays, 4-5pm Contact Chelsea with any questions! chelsea.hummon@greenspireschool.org |
 | TC Tritons Rowing Team is open to GHS Students! Sign up today! |
11th Grade Internship Parent Info
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Class of 2026 Updates
Seniors - Complete your FAFSA applications & get free money for college!
March ?, 2026 | Senior Field Trip to Trampoline Park | Date TBD |
March 27, 2026 | Senior quotes due for the yearbook | Send senior photos to cora.shook@greenspireschool.org or samantha.walsh@greenspireschool.org |
April 3, 2026 | Senior photos due for the yearbook | Send senior photos to cora.shook@greenspireschool.org or samantha.walsh@greenspireschool.org |
May 2, 2026 | Baby/childhood photos for the graduation slideshow are due | Email photos to hattie.doriot@greenspireschool.org |
More details on the Class of 2026 website!
Scholarship Opportunities
2026 scholarship applications are now open! We have more than 100 scholarships available that aim to support the secondary education pursuits of graduating high school seniors, current college students, and vocational/trade school students from across the region. Students from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians are invited to apply by completing our General Scholarship Application. The General Application will provide students with a list of scholarships for which they may be eligible after the application is complete. Some scholarships may require a separate application or supplemental materials. We also offer several scholarships that require an application separate from our General Application, including:
Scholarship applications are due on March 1 by 11:59 pm, unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, Please reach out to us at scholarships@gtrcf.org or (231) 935-4066 Best, Gina Thornbury, Senior Community Impact Manager Torey Caviston, Youth & Community Impact Coordinator |
Father Fred Volunteer Opportunity
Father Fred has an upcoming fun, flexible, family-friendly volunteer opportunity to share. This February, Father Fred will be kicking off its Frostbite Food Drive. This is their biggest, most engaging drive of the year, and it helps keep our pantry stocked for our many regional guests/families. The food drive will take place over the course of 9 days (Saturday Feb. 7th-Sunday Feb. 15th) at 8 store locations throughout Traverse City. At each store's entrance (indoors), there will be a booth for at least 2 volunteers greet customers, hand out "wish lists" and brochures, and consolidate incoming donations. Volunteers are needed from 10am-6pm each day, and shifts are broken up into 2-hour stretches to accommodate a variety of schedules.
Direct link to virtual signup: https://mailchi.mp/b7eb9ba4e0c6/2026-frostbite-food-drive?e=72953b2aa8
Please note that they do ask minor volunteers to be accompanied by a guardian/adult.
Contact:
Mary Williams | Volunteer Manager
FREE Youth & Family Events at Salvation Army. Go have some winter fun!
Get immersed in Willy Wonka's magic and creativity performing at Milliken Auditorium March 13-15, 2026!
This show has been created by 6th, 7th, and 8th graders of the Greenspire School! These talented individuals will leave you speechless and inspired.
Supporting Greenspire
Dear Greenspire Community,
As we continue to grow together and provide transformative educational experiences for our students, I want to take a moment to share an important reminder about how The Greenspire School operates — and how critical your support is to our success.
As a public charter school, Greenspire is tuition-free and open to all students, just like traditional public schools. However, we do not receive the same level of funding that many district schools receive. While we do get public dollars based on student enrollment, that funding often falls short of covering all of the innovative programs, hands-on learning experiences, community partnerships, and environmental education we are so proud to offer.
Despite these challenges, we continue to prioritize meaningful, student-centered learning that is:
Project-based and environmentally focused, connecting students deeply with community and nature.
Experiential and relevant, empowering students to explore real-world applications of academics.
Purposeful and inclusive, fostering confident learners who engage thoughtfully with their world.
To maintain—and expand—these opportunities while remaining tuition-free, we rely on the generosity of families, alumni, and community supporters. Your donation, of any amount, directly impacts our ability to provide rich academic and experiential learning for every student.
Please consider making a gift today
Every gift matters—thank you for investing in the future of learning, leadership, and stewardship here at Greenspire.
High School Resources
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