Grosse Pointe South High School
Special Blue Devil Bulletin - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
IMPORTANT HOMECOMING INFORMATION
Friday, October 2, 2026
Dear South Families,
We hope you and your child(ren) have had a great start to the 2026-27 school year! It has been wonderful having students back in the building and watching them lean into their academics. While learning is important, there are also events, such as Homecoming, which stirs excitement and brings us together as a community. Students have taken a great deal of time to build their class floats, design and produce posters, the banner that hangs from Cleminson Hall pillars, and prepare for “the Spirit Rock”. We look forward to seeing their planning and preparation come to fruition and expect a memorable weekend. We strongly encourage you to participate in and support all these wonderful Homecoming activities with your students AND support the football team as they take on Eisenhower High School.
A detailed communication about Homecoming weekend will be sent to all students via Schoology and is provided for you at the bottom of this letter. Please read it over carefully as it contains important information and expectations on every aspect of Homecoming weekend - from spirit days, to the parade, and to the dance.
Check-in for the dance begins at 6:15pm. As a standard practice, students will be randomly screened for alcohol upon entrance. Doors close for entry at 7:15, Students arriving after 7:15 will not be admitted into the dance. New for this year: once students check-in for the dance, they remain at the dance until the doors are opened for departure at 7:30pm. Students are no longer “locked in” until an hour before the dance ends. Once students leave the dance, they are not permitted to return. The dance ends at 9:30pm.
We know students benefit from reminders and hearing information from multiple sources. To that end, please join us in encouraging them to make positive and healthy choices. Skipping school, engaging in pranks or consuming alcohol/drugs before coming to school, the football game, or the Homecoming dance is unacceptable behavior that students may be tempted to engage in during this period of festivities. We want all of our students to stay safe, have fun and abide by the Code of Conduct.
Please review this information with your student and help us uphold the dignity and honor of our Homecoming festivities. Encourage students to engage in our rich traditions which celebrates our students and our school as a community. Together, let's keep our students safe and create Homecoming memories that will last a lifetime .
Sincerely,
South Administrative Team
Ms. Parravano
Dr. Hyliard
Mr. Rishmawi
Mr. Joe Spryszak
Dear South Students,
Homecoming spirit week kicks off on Monday, October 5th with an all school participation spirit day and continues through October 10th with the culmination of the Homecoming dance. This year, the dance will be held in the Main Gym with an option to be outside under a tent in the S lot. South students may bring one (1) guest to the dance. Please check Schoology or see Mrs. Petz in the Student Activities Office for a guest pass, they are located just outside her office door. All guest applications must be filled out and approved PRIOR to purchasing a ticket for your guest. Cost for tickets are $25 a person and available during both lunches.
Here are some important reminders regarding each element of South’s homecoming festivities.
Spirit Week:
Each class has been working hard to prepare for homecoming spirit week. Starting Friday, October 3rd after school, classes will decorate a portion of the hallway with posters based on their theme. On your respective Spirit Day, your class should report outside of Cleminson Hall to help raise the banner, proceed to the Fisher Road Doors for the traditional march (or run) through the halls then meet for a large class photo on outside in front of the banner
Monday, October 5: Jersey Juniors
7:30am: Meet inside for class breakfast
8:15am: Outside for raising of class banner
8:20am: Meet near Fisher Rd Doors for Hallway March/run
8:30: Class Photo on the front lawn
What to wear:
Juniors will wear their spirit wear.
Freshman/Sophomores: Groutfit day
Seniors: old Jedi Junior Spirit Shirt
Tuesday, October 6: Cinema Sophomores
7am: Meet inside for class breakfast
7:30am: Outside for raising of class banner
7:40am: Meet near Fisher Rd Doors for Hallway March/run
7:50: Class photo on the front lawn
What to wear:
Sophomores will wear their spirit wear.
Freshman/Juniors: Adam Sandler day
Seniors: old Soaring Sophomores Spirit Shirt
Wednesday, October 7: Firework Freshmen
7am: Meet inside for class breakfast
7:30am: Outside for raising of class banner
7:40am: Meet near Fisher Rd Doors for Hallway March/run
7:50: Class photo on the front lawn
What to wear:
Freshmen will wear their spirit wear.
Sophomores/Juniors: Red / White / Blue day
Seniors: old Fairytale Freshmen Spirit Shirt
Thursday, October 8: Seniors v. Everybody
7am: Meet inside for class breakfast
7:15am: Outside for raising of class banner
7:30am: Meet near Fisher Rd Doors for Hallway March/run
7:45am: Profession photo taken on front lawn
What to wear:
Seniors will wear their spirit wear.
Freshmen/Sophomores/Juniors: Detroit day
Friday, October 9: All School Unity Day
7:15am: All are welcome to help Student Government raise the banner in front of Cleminson Hall
What to wear:
Seniors will wear their white Senior Long Sleeve shirts.
Staff/Freshmen/Sophomores/Juniors: Unity Shirt!
See graphic here provided by Student Government
Friday, October 9 - Pep Assembly:
1:50pm: Main Gym. All School Pep Assembly
Each class will be shortened and students will move to the Main Gym from their 7th period and sit with their graduating class cohort (i.e., Class of 2030, 2029, 2028 & 2027).
Signs will be posted for each graduating class. The Pep Assembly will continue to honor many major traditions.
Students will be dismissed at 3:05pm
Students are expected to:
Remain in their class section for the entire assembly.
Cheer positively for your class and at the appropriate moments during the assembly.
Listen and respond appropriately to all directions from staff and emcees.
Have fun and show your Blue Devil pride. Note: It is DANGEROUS to throw objects around the stands or onto the gym floor. Please make sure your actions do not jeopardize the safety of those in attendance or those facilitating/participating in the events. Every student plays a role in making this a safe, enjoyable event.
Friday, October 9 - The Parade:
We would like all students to participate in the parade!
It is important that students use appropriate language and avoid forcefully throwing candy or other items into the crowd
All students must display behavior consistent with the Student Code of Conduct
Families & Community Members are welcome to cheer on the students along Kercheval Avenue in the City of Grosse Pointe.
4:00pm-4:30pm: All students in the parade will need to meet at Maire School on Cadieux and Waterloo
5:30pm: Parade to start from Maire School.
After the parade, the floats will be parked in the J parking lot off Fisher Road near the football field for all to see as they enter the game.
We are excited to see what your classes have created! Please make sure to respect each class float and the work your peers have put into them.
Students, please do not run through the street at the end of the parade to get to the bleachers. We don’t want anyone getting hurt.
Friday, October 9 - The Football Game:
The homecoming game starts at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Look for the Devils Den and follow their direction! The student section is in the main bleachers closest to the concession stand. All students should display behavior consistent with the Student Code of Conduct. It is important that students use appropriate language and refrain from targeting players from the opposing team. Remember “NO names and NO numbers.” We can raise South High School up without putting others down. We anticipate many moments where you can celebrate South during the game: the football team will leave it all on the field; your homecoming royalty, the homecoming spirit week winners, and the Spirit Jug winners will be announced at halftime. It will be a great evening. So be ready to cheer for your Blue Devils! Have fun. Show consideration and be responsible.
Saturday, October 10 - The Homecoming Dance:
The AMERICANA HOMECOMING dance will be held in the Main Gym. Parking is in the S lot and students will enter the school through the J door (this is the door on the S building that faces Grosse Pointe Boulevard). Students and guests will need to present a photo ID or be identifiable by a staff member at the check-in tables.
In addition to the dance, there will be water, light snacks, an amazing DJ, a photo booth and some themed surprises for student enjoyment. Our Student Government members are working hard to provide a wonderful evening for you.
Homecoming is a semi-formal event, so please wear clothing that fits the occasion and follows the GPPSS dress code. If you are wearing fashionable shoes, you may want to bring footies or sneakers so that you take off your shoes, you are not barefoot in the building. You are welcome to use the Mothers’ Club provided coat check to securely check any bags, shoes or coats.
Homecoming Dance Doors:
6:30pm: Doors open at J entry
6:30pm-7:00pm: Random alcohol tests will be administered.
7:00pm: Doors close for entrance
7:15pm: Students are permitted to leave once they check out
9:30pm: Dance ends
We want all students in attendance to have fun and make good choices. If we suspect a student or guest is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a test will be administered.
Have fun. Show consideration. Be a responsible Blue Devil.
Homecoming 2026 is going to be a memorable moment for Grosse Pointe South. We know that Blue Devils will bring their absolute best, and make each event a positive and memorable one! Blue Devils always bring the fun! We ask that you do so with consideration for the events, for your community and for yourself. And, as always, we look forward to you doing all you can to be a responsible Blue Devil.
