Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year!
The Grosse Pointe Public School System is honored to partner with you this year on your child's educational pathway.
A few new communication tools are being implemented to address comments made in the annual customer satisfaction survey. Parents specifically requested a way to be able to choose which notifications they will receive and how often. You already received information on how to access student information at any time through Schoology Learning Management Center. Those instructions are also posted on our website www.gpschools.org. Emergency communications such as school closings and evacuation drills will come through our InTouch notification system.
Weekly updates will transition to Smore next month with an additional opportunity to opt out without impacting emergency notifications. Flyers will transition to a mobile platform called Peachjar with non profit and not for profit groups having the opportunity to upload and pay for flyers in one stop. Again, parents can choose how often they will receive these notifications. One of the most important ways we communicate is at our Back to School Nights and the schedule for those is listed below alphabetically by level.
2018 Back to School Nights
| Building | Date |
| North | Thursday, September 13, 2018 |
| South | Thursday, September 13, 2018 |
| Brownell | Thursday, September 6, 2018 |
| Parcells | Thursday, September 6, 2018 |
| Pierce | Thursday, September 6, 2018 |
| Barnes | Thursday, September 6, 2018 |
| Defer | Wednesday September 5, 2018 |
| Ferry | Tuesday, September 18, 2018 |
| Kerby | Tuesday, September 11, 2018 |
| Maire | Tuesday, September 11, 2018 |
| Mason | Wednesday, September 12, 2018 |
| Monteith | Wednesday, September 5, 2018 |
| Poupard | Wednesday, September 12, 2018 |
| Richard | Thursday, September 20, 2018 |
| Trombly | Wednesday, September 5, 2018 |
North-South tailgate, game and joint band concert
Chris Takis and Thomas Torrento will lead the South and North bands in a joint performance during the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce Tailgate before the North/South football game. This year, the game is at North High School, 707 Vernier, on Friday, October 12. The tailgate runs 5-7 p.m. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. The tailgate is the start to a community-wide weekend celebration ending with our annual GPPSS Open House from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, October 14. Chamber restaurants and shops will have discounts. Dozens of homes will be open through our partnership with the Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors. Help us spotlight our community and bring families to the area! Invite friends and neighbors who might not regularly enter our school buildings, to join us for student-led tours and Explore GP.
Click to read Chartwells information on school breakfast and lunches
Everyday Mental Health: What You Need to Know
GPPSS parents, students and community members have two opportunities to hear the vulnerable, inspiring, personal story of former U-M football player and national mental health advocate, Will Heininger, as he shares his journey with depression and anxiety. The evening will include Will's story and a Q&A session. Presented in partnership with Kevin's Song and CARE of Southeastern Michigan. For more information, visit Kevinssong.org. Pick:
- September 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Grosse Pointe South, 11 Grosse Pointe Boulevard, GPF or
- September 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Parcells Middle School, 20600 Mack Avenue, GPW
Flyers
- South Band & Orchestra Mattress Sale
- Harper Woods Dance
- Positions available for Kids Club and Preschool - Apply Today!
- More at www.gpschools.org - Flyers
Regular School Day Start/End Times:
Elementary:
8:20 a.m.-3:38 p.m. (half day 11:36 a.m.)
*PLC Mondays: 9:05 a.m.-3:38 p.m.
Middle:
8:20 a.m.-3:18 p.m. (half day 11:33 a.m.)
*Monday delayed start: 9:05 a.m.
High School:
8:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m. (half day 10:55 a.m.)
*Monday delayed start: 8:42 a.m.
Welcome to a great new school year in GPPSS - a district rated A+ by Niche.com!
