Grosse Pointe South High School

Hello South Families!

In just a few short weeks, South will once again be filled with students, staff, conversations, laughter, and all the energy that comes with the start of a new school year. The quiet halls have been nice for a little while, but South just isn’t the same without the people who bring it to life each day. We are ready and genuinely excited to have everyone back!

To our freshmen and new to South families, we are excited to welcome you! Starting at a new school brings excitement, questions, and maybe even a few nerves. Please know that you are joining a community that is ready to support you along the way. Our teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff are here to help, so never hesitate to reach out with a question or concern.

Our goal is to provide you with weekly updates through the South Spotlight. They will mostly come on Sundays unless there is a holiday. Think of it as your weekly connection to South, with important dates, reminders, upcoming events, school news, celebrations, and other information to help you stay connected to what’s happening throughout our school.

As we prepare for another year together, our focus remains on what has always made South special: our people. Together, we will continue creating a school where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to be their best.

We are looking forward to another great year and, most importantly, to seeing our halls full of life again.

Cindy Parravano

313-432-3504

As we get ready to welcome students back, we’re reminded of what makes South such a special place. It’s more than our classrooms, hallways, traditions, and events—it’s the people who fill them every day. We’re excited for the energy, connections, and opportunities that a new school year brings.

As your assistant principals, we’re looking forward to supporting our students and families, celebrating successes, working through challenges, and making this another great year together.

The building is ready. We’re ready. Now we just need our students back—because there’s no place like South!

Your Assistant Principals

Ms. Katie Parent, Grades 9 & 11

Dr. Daniel Hyliard, Grades 10 & 12

Dear South Families,

Summer break is coming to a close, and we are excited to begin preparing for the 2026–2027 school year!

Online Registration will be opening soon. The District Office is planning to email all parents/guardians on Friday, August 14, with each student’s login information. Online Registration is expected to open on Tuesday, August 18.

ALL Online Registration forms MUST be completed prior to At-School Registration (see dates below). Please be sure to complete and submit every form. Students will be unable to register at school if their online registration is incomplete.

If you purchase items through the web store, please print or take a picture of your receipt. Students may pick up certain purchased items during At-School Registration, so having your receipt available will be helpful.

At-School Registration Dates

If a student is unable to attend on their assigned registration date, they may attend the following day. Students will not be able to register the day before their scheduled date.

School Photos & Student IDs

School photos will be taken during At-School Registration. Students will also receive their student ID that day.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families back for another great school year! Please feel free to reach out to Linda Schultz 313.432.3503 or schultl@gpschool.org, with any questions.

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Mandatory - Online pre-registration is mandatory for all students in your family every year. Please do not skip siblings. (Online pre-registration is different then online enrollment.)

Email Address - A parent/guardian email address is required to complete the online process. If your email address has changed, please update it with the school district by logging in to the MiStar Parent Portal.

Login - The login ID will be your student's ID number and the access key will be the student's birthdate: MM/DD/YYYY. PLEASE INCLUDE BACK SLASHES WHEN ENTERING BIRTHDATE

Computer Access - If online capability is not available at home, please check the school's website for computer access in August to receive help if needed to complete the Pre-Registration.

Fees - All fees will need to be paid online using a charge card or bank debit card. (Visa or MasterCard debit cards may be purchased from a variety of neighborhood retail stores.) Checks will not be accepted at school registration.

Parents,

School pictures will be taken at Registration. Attached please find the PDF Flyer, QR Code, and the direct link for online ordering.

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

Please note that the ordering site is already open and ready for parents.

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.

Attention Parents,

As we begin a new school year, I wanted to send out the Special Diet Statement Form for students who have dietary needs or restrictions. Please note that this form must be completed and submitted in order for a student’s special dietary needs to be officially recognized and accommodated. If needed, please complete the form by clicking the link below and turn this form into the main office.

Dietary Statement Form

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

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