Bond Facts, FAQs and Videos by School
Pointes of Pride
Parent participation at Back to School Nights has been impressive! Thank you to all who have attended!
Stick it to Cancer
The North-South Varsity field hockey game is at 6:30 p.m., October 2, at North. It's their annual "Stick it to Cancer" game where the girls pay tribute to someone close to them who has, or is, battling cancer. The girls are trying to maximize attendance. Please join us!
South girls hockey fundraiser
The girls hockey team is having a CAR WASH this Saturday from 11 to 3 out in front of LAETHEM CHRYSLER! Please consider coming to get your vehicle washed and support the girls!
Schoology Parent Workshops coming to all our middle schools!
Our middle schools are hosting parent workshops to learn Schoology. Here are the Flyers:
- Parcells/North workshop next week Monday, September 24, 6:45-8 p.m. in the Parcells Media Center, All are welcome, please RSVP so that we have an idea of numbers at: bit.ly/gplms
- Pierce/South workshop next week Tuesday, September 25th, 6:45 - 8 PM in the Pierce Computer Labs-221-222.5 (Please RSVP at bit.ly/gplms so there are enough staff members on hand to help)
Parent Tutorial Schoology App and Schoology Instructions for Parents
School Evacuation Drills have started
Pasted below is the revised schedule for our whole school evacuation drills (Mason and Parcells dates are updated. GPPSS conducts these annually, similar to the more well-known tornado and fire drills. All students evacuate to a location off school property. Attendance is taken. Then all students return to class and attendance is taken again. This is a wonderful partnership between our schools, public safety departments, and community organizations. Please remember that students cannot be taken from school or returned to school during the drill, as we will be on lockdown. Please schedule appointments, arrivals and departures accordingly with our thanks. Reminder notices will go out to parents. This is a wonderful opportunity to test our communication methods with parents, staff and secondary students. Thank you for working with us.
| School: | Evacuation Date: |
| Defer | Friday, Sept 21, 8:45 am |
| Community Campus | Friday, Sept 21, 9 am |
| Richard | Friday, Sept 21, 1:30 pm |
| Ferry | Monday, Sept 24, 9:45 am |
| Kerby | Monday, Sept 24th 1:15 pm |
| Mason | Tuesday, September 25, 1 pm |
| Barnes | Wednesday, Sept 26, 9 am |
| Pierce | Wednesday, Sept 26, 10:35 am |
| Poupard | Thursday, September 27, 10am |
| Maire | Friday, September 28, 9 am |
| Mason | Friday, September 28, 1:30 pm |
| Parcells | Thursday, October 4, 9am |
| Brownell | Monday, October 8 at 1pm |
North-South tailgate, game, band concert
The South and North bands will have 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 Explore GP 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.
Will you host an Explore GP Open House sign for a week? If so click here to sign up and help us market our district: https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/explore_gp_open_house
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.
- 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!
- Try Sports for Free
- Brownell Tin Can Auction & Food Court Fest, 9/29, 10 a.m.-noon
- South Band & Orchestra Mattress Sale Save the Date Flyer and Referral Flyer
Calendar
Friday, 9/21 North Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Saturday, 9/22 North Homecoming Dance
Friday, 9/28 South Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Saturday, 9/29 South Homecoming Dance
Wednesday, October 10, No school for Seniors, grades 8-11 taking PSAT
October 10, full day for elementary students, evening conferences
October 11, Elementary half day, afternoon/evening conferences
Friday, October 12, North-South Football Game
Sunday, October 14, Explore GP Open House
October 17-18 High School Conferences
November 6, No School for students, Staff PD Day, VOTE!
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.
