Grosse Pointe South High School

Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day gives us an important opportunity to pause; not just from school or work, but to reflect on the values Dr. King stood for and how they still matter today.

Dr. King believed deeply in justice, service, courage, and the power of ordinary people to make positive change. While MLK Day is a federal holiday, it is also recognized as a National Day of Service, reminding us that the best way to honor his legacy is through action.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. doesn’t require a perfect plan or grand gesture. It starts with conversation, reflection, and small acts of kindness that build empathy and understanding. Maybe the most powerful lesson comes not from what we do on this one day, but rather what we can do every day in the way we speak to one another, how we respond to differences, and how we stand up for each other.

Let’s take some time this weekend to reflect on the works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and how we can give back to our community.

Here’s to a week of leading, learning, and growing.

Cindy Parravano

We will resume February 4th, 2026

Huge shout out to our Peer to Peer students who help support our Unified Basketball team! You make such a big impact on the lives of the students you work with. Thank you for the joy you bring to their world!

Midterm exams start Tuesday, and this is a great time for families to help students begin preparing in a thoughtful, low-stress way. Encouraging your child to start reviewing now rather than cramming the night before can make a big difference. Help them create a simple study plan that breaks material into manageable chunks and spreads studying out over several days. Reviewing notes nightly, using flashcards, practicing sample problems, and teaching the material aloud to someone else are all effective strategies. A quiet, consistent study space at home can also help students stay focused and productive.

Research in cognitive psychology (linked below) shows that while cramming can create the illusion of knowing material in the short term, it mostly strengthens short-term memory and leads to rapid forgetting soon after the test is over, especially for complex subjects like math or language where concepts build on one another. Instead, studies demonstrate the benefit of spaced practice, where students review material in multiple shorter sessions over days or weeks, resulting in stronger long-term retention and deeper understanding. Encouraging your student to organize study time in advance, break topics into manageable chunks, and revisit material regularly—even for 20–30 minutes at a time—can improve recall and reduce stress compared with all-night study marathons. If your child needs further guidance on how to prioritize their time or studying, their teachers and counselor are here to help.

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Students.

Time to join a club! Most clubs at South are open to new members year-round; so grab a friend, stop by a meeting, and find something that fits your vibe. It’s a great way to meet new people and get involved now that your season’s over.

Freshmen, if you skipped clubs earlier because things felt hectic; now’s the perfect time to try one out!

Check out the updated club list for students below.
(Parents — here’s your version too! Yours doesn’t include student contacts, thanks for understanding!)

And don’t forget: the annual Student Activities Fee helps keep all our awesome clubs running. If that’s ever a hardship, just reach out to your counselor or myself; we’ve got you!