Grosse Pointe South High School

Construction season is well underway and I want to make you aware of a road closure that impacts student parking. Starting Monday, September 28, Fisher Road between Lakeshore and Grosse Pointe Boulevard will be closed. We have not been provided with a timeframe for when it will reopen. South has available parking in the K lot by the softball field for anyone who would like to purchase a permit. Contact Megan Beskange if you would like K lot parking information (beskanm@gpschools.org).

Mark your calendars. October 2 is the first Coffee and Conversations starting at 9 am. This is my opportunity to listen to concerns you may have and for me to share some of the great things happening at South. Here are all of the dates, times, and locations for Coffee and Conversations:

• Friday, October 2, 2026 9 am - 10 am in Room 191

• Wednesday, November 4, 2027 6 pm - 7pm in Cleminson Hall

• Friday, December 4, 2026 9 am - 10 am in Cleminson Hall

• Wednesday, February 3, 2027 6 pm - 7 pm in Cleminson Hall

• Friday, March 5, 2027 9 am to 10 am in Cleminson Hall

• Friday, April 9, 2027 9 am to 10 am in Cleminson Hall

• Friday May 7, 2027 9 am to 10 am in Room 191

While most of the meetings are during the day, there are a couple of evening meetings as well. Come on out!

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

Cindy Parravano

313-432-3504

If your student is beginning to fall behind, please do not panic. This is the perfect time to have a calm conversation, make a plan, and develop stronger academic habits. Our goal is to help students learn to use their resources, ask for help, and take ownership of their progress.

South has several resources available to support students:

• Free After-School Tutoring: Mondays & Wednesdays in the Library. Students can receive academic help or simply use the time to complete homework and assignments.
• Men of Vision Study Night: Mondays from 7:30–9:00 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe Public Library on Kercheval. Students can study, complete assignments, and work alongside their peers.
• Teachers & Staff: Encourage your student to communicate with teachers and other trusted adults when they need additional support.

When You Review the Weekly Schoology Report, instead of focusing only on the grade, consider asking:

1. What is one class you feel good about right now, and what are you doing that is working?
2. Is there a class or assignment where you are starting to fall behind? What is your plan to get caught up?
3. What resource at South could you use this week to help you reach your goals?

Dr. Hyliard

Senior parents-- please sign up here to help volunteer during homecoming. Help is needed with spirit day breakfast donations, dance chaperones, spirit pack distribution, and convertibles for the parade

A limited amount of extra senior spirit packs remain and are available on a first come first serve basis. Any senior wishing to purchase one can bring $45 cash or check (made out to GPS 2027) in an envelope with their name and shirt size on it. They can drop it off to Ms. Beskange in the main office.

Seniors-- wear your Fr / So / Ju spirit shirts during spirit week! If you need a replacement, extras are available for $5 and can be purchased from Ms. Barbour in room 206.

Senior float parties are happening from 1-4pm at 797 Bedford. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Senior Portraits are due October 27th.

If you have any questions and or need a requirement sheet, please contact Mr. Cilluffo at cillufj@gpschools.org

John J. Cilluffo

Grosse Pointe South High School

Athletic Clerk 313 432-3541

Yearbook Adviser 313 432-3615

Bookstore Manager 313 432-3615

Walk Your Wheels: Updated E-Bike and E-Moto Guidance

Earlier this school year, GPPSS communicated that e-bikes were not permitted on school property. Since then, we have received thoughtful questions and feedback from students, families, and community members about e-bikes, e-scooters, and the growing variety of electric motorized devices students are using to travel to and from school.

We appreciate that feedback, and we listened.

One theme that emerged from those conversations was the need to balance two important priorities: supporting safe ways for students to travel to school while keeping our busy school grounds and arrival and dismissal areas safe for everyone.

As a result, we are refining our approach and introducing a simple districtwide safety expectation:

Walk Your Wheels in School Zones

Moving forward, students may bring Michigan-compliant e-bikes to school. Once students reach school property and adjacent sidewalks, bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, and e-scooters should be walked—not ridden.

This gives students the ability to use these devices for transportation while reducing the risk of collisions in areas where students, families, buses, and vehicles are moving during arrival and dismissal.

What is an e-bike?

An e-bike is a bicycle with a seat or saddle, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor of 750 watts or less. Under Michigan's e-bike classifications, electric assistance is limited to no more than 28 mph.

What is an e-moto?

An e-moto is a higher-powered electric motorbike that does not meet Michigan's definition of an e-bike. These devices may look similar to e-bikes but operate more like motorcycles or other motor vehicles. For example, a device may be considered an e-moto rather than an e-bike if it does not have fully operable pedals, exceeds 750 watts, provides motor assistance above 28 mph, or operates primarily by throttle above 20 mph.

Because e-motos are motor vehicles rather than e-bikes, students may not bring or operate e-motos on elementary or middle school property.

At the high school level, students may bring a qualifying motorized vehicle to school only when the student and vehicle meet the applicable Michigan requirements for that type of vehicle, including any required license or endorsement, registration, insurance, and safety equipment. The vehicle must also be registered with the school and have an approved student parking permit.

Please take a few minutes to review these expectations with your student, particularly if they ride an electric bike or other motorized device to school.

• When you reach the school zone, walk your wheels.

• Whether you arrive by bicycle, scooter, e-bike, or e-scooter:

• Slow down.

• Walk safely.

• Look out for one another.

Thank you for helping us keep our school communities safe.

Dear South Families,

If you have NOT completed the on line K12 Registration, please use the link below to complete k12 Registration.

Please use this link https://www.gpschools.org/programs-services/pre-registration-and-webstore To Register your student(s) through K12 Registration. All student’s that Enroll at South, also need to complete K12 Online Registration. There is important FERPA information that we need to obtain and this registration will allow you to purchase items in our webstore. Please answer by clicking every form so that we get a “complete registration” notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:

Linda Schultz - Secretary to the Principal

schultl@gpschools.org

313.432.3503

LOGIN = STUDENT'S ID NUMBER

ACCESS KEY = STUDENT'S BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YYYY example: 01/01/2010)

1. Login

2. Complete the required forms

3. Visit the Webstore to make available purchases

Parents,

Our School Pictures RETAKE day will be October 29th for student's who wish to have their photo retaken. Attached please find the PDF Flyer, QR Code, and the direct link for online ordering.

Link to shopping cart: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001418668

Fall sports are officially underway!

If your student is participating in a sport at South, Final Forms must be completed.

Everything you need is at gpsouthathletics.com:

• Final Forms links
• All sports schedules
• EVENTS for all upcoming athletic events
• SPORTS for team-specific schedules and information

Get your forms done, check the schedule, and let’s have a great fall season!

All things Sports can be found here!

Save Time — Purchase Tickets in Advance!

Buying your tickets ahead of time on GoFan.co will make the entry process faster and help you get to the action sooner.

Informational Skater Meeting - October 26th at SCS Civic Arena Lobby – 6:30 PM

Any feedback is welcome.

Thank You!

Paul Angelo

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Food Service Director

Office: (313) 432-3258

Getting involved in clubs is a great way for students to explore interests, build friendships, and strengthen leadership skills.

Grosse Pointe South High School is proud to offer over 65 student clubs and activities, both curricular and co-curricular. We encourage students to explore these opportunities and find a group that sparks their interests.

Please visit the links below to see the full list of clubs and activities available.

Student Link (with student contact info)

Parent/Outside Link (no student info)

Description of all Clubs

https://www.mothersclubgps.com