A Message from the Principal
Good afternoon,
It was an exciting day at North today! North's tradition of Decision Day was in full swing. Seniors were excited to share their future plans with their teachers and with each other. They walked the red carpet, indicated their post high school choices on our bulletin board, and took pictures with classmates and friends. They also got to hear about the post high school journeys of teachers and administrators.
We wish all of our Seniors the best of luck and look forward to finishing the year strong together!
Take care,
Dr. Sara Delgado
Mrs. Meloney Cargill
Assistant Principal 10th/12th
Mr. Kevin Shubnell
Assistant Principal 9th/11th
Mr. Jim Ellis
Athletic Director
Class of 2025 Announcements
The senior class needs MANY volunteers. Here is a Sign Up Genius for volunteering! Please see the graduation announcement from Josten's (above) in this newsletter.
You can continue to support the Class of 2025 by donating $25 on the 25th of each month throughout the year. Use the QR code to the left to donate.
Counseling Corner
Decision Day for the Class of 2025 is THURSDAY May 1st - SAVE THE DATE!!!
Decision Day is an optional student event that takes place during the school day on May 1st! The counseling team honors all decisions that students are committing to for next year: military, college, skilled trades, and employment. There is so much to be proud of, and we share in students’ happiness with these big decisions. On May 1st, Seniors come to school dressed to represent their plans for after high school. We are excited to see each student walk the red carpet and put their picture on the showcase. All future plans are represented on the bulletin board! Counselors will be at the showcase from 7:50-3:15. Students can come down (1) before or after school, (2) during lunch, (3) during tutorial, or (4) out of class ONLY with your teacher’s permission. There will be a raffle each hour as well as a scene set up for pictures. Write a thank you note to the teacher or staff member that made an impact or that wrote you a letter of recommendation.
We can’t wait to celebrate each and every one of the Class of 2025!
Save the Date: Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Virtual Information Night on April 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Representatives from Fisk University, Alcorn State University and LeMoyne-Owen College will be present. Please register using the QR code on the flyer.
Is your student interested in playing sports in college? Check out the NCAA information page HERE. This site will help you determine how students are officially eligible based on approved core courses, high school GPA, and Division I and II eligibility requirements.
Important Reminders for Seniors:
Check out this list of scholarship sites that you can explore HERE (This is not an exhaustive list). Students should also check Naviance for the scholarship list as well as the Class of 2025 schoology group page.
MI Student Aid Information for families can be found HERE.
Seniors interested in a Skilled Trade, Apprenticeship or Similar Work‐Based Learning Opportunity? Get a jump start with the MAP+ Industrial Readiness Program at Macomb Community College. In just one semester the Michigan Apprenticeship Program Plus (MAP+) can get you ready for a skilled trades apprenticeship or career in Advanced Manufacturing or Construction and it’s FREE! Current seniors can apply for the Summer or Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 program. Check out the information sessions coming soon HERE.
Check your email! Remind your seniors to check their email often so they don’t miss updates or action items that need to be completed from colleges.
Stay organized! We suggest keeping a spreadsheet of all the schools and scholarships with deadlines to help stay organized. A template was shared last year but can also be found HERE.
Need help comparing financial aid offers at the different colleges you applied to? Check out this video HERE for more information. This is a great resource to share with your seniors!
Beginning in Fall 2024, Michigan high school seniors and recent graduates are eligible for the Community College Guarantee. Click HERE to read more about this opportunity.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship:
The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is designed to help students pursue their dreams, goals and aspirations in the Mitten State! Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for up to $27,500 over five years in financial aid just by filling out the new and simplified FAFSA.
Those who qualify could receive up to $5,500 if they attend a Michigan public university, private college or university or are enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a Michigan community college, per year, up to five years
To learn more, families can attend an information session by clicking HERE.
Important Athletic Information:
Spring Sports: The spring sports season is in full swing. Please check the athletic website (https://grossepointenorthathletics.com/) for schedules, rosters, and information.
Attention Senior Athletes: The Senior Athletic Brunch Awards will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at noon at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. This event is sponsored by the Grosse Pointe North Athletic Booster Club. The Senior Brunch invitations have been sent out. If your senior played in a varsity sport you should have received the invite in early April. If you did not then ALL inquiries need to be sent to: gpnabc@gmail.com. Please RSVP for the brunch by 5/19/25.
Grosse Pointe North Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing: The GPNABC golf outing is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Saint Clair Shores Golf Club. Please consider participating in this important fundraiser for the Booster Club which supports our athletes and athletic department. Thank you! More information is included in this link: https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/grossepointenorthhighschool_bigteams_17778/files/2025%20GPNABC%20Outing%20Golfers.pdf
Grosse Pointe North Summer Athletic Camps: There are many summer athletic opportunities here at Grosse Pointe North. The summer camp website is up and running. The link is https://www.gpschools.org/Page/991. Be sure to check out all of the great athletic summer programs here at Grosse Pointe North.
Thinking ahead to the 2025-2026 School Year: The following link has information regarding all of the sports offered here at GPN. Please note that some of these sports have meetings and tryouts scheduled before the beginning of next school year. https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/grossepointenorthhighschool_bigteams_17778/files/scan_armbruj_2025-04-29-11-04-44.pdf. This information is also on our athletic website.
Sports Physicals: Henry Ford Health is offering sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school year at a discounted price of $25. Here is a link with more information: https://grossepointenorthathletics.com/main/adnews/id/58121306
Attention Junior Boys and Girls: The Grosse Pointe American Legion will be awarding students interested in government the opportunity to attend either Boys State or Girls State. This is a week-long program held at Grand Valley for the boys and Michigan State for girls. If your application is chosen, the American Legion Post 303 will pay the cost of the program. Students that attend, will learn about government and how it works. To find out more and for an application see Mrs. Bennett in the Athletic Office.
VOLLEY FOR ANIE: Grosse Pointe North Volleyball, The Driscoll Family, Lizzy Rewalt, and Friends are hosting a charity volleyball game honoring Stefanie "Anie" Lynn Driscoll. Anie went to Monteith, Parcells, and graduated from GPN. Anie played volleyball her freshman and sophomore year. She was extremely athletic, smart, and charismatic. Unfortunately, Anie was diagnosed with a rare disease in high school but despite that she always kept her positivity, charm, and drive.Anie was also a phenomenal trumpet player and in the symphony band and orchestra. After graduation, she moved to Traverse City, MI and was the Executive Chef at the Grand Traverse Resort's Aerie Restaurant. She also worked in Grosse Pointe at the Bronze Door.
She had a true passion and huge heart for animals!
Anie left us too soon on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the young age of 35 years old.
We are inviting GPN volleyball friends and families to this event. If you are able to donate to a wonderful cause, we would greatly appreciate it. If you would like to do something in addition, we are looking for donations for raffle baskets and prizes. Please reach out to me directly if you would like to contribute! Chelsea Brozo (chelseabrozo20@gmail.com). Please see the attached flier for more information.
Please Help:
The GPN Athletic Booster Club is looking for help in running the concession stand this spring. If you could spare a few hours to help them man the stand it would be most appreciated. The GPNABC does a lot here at GPN to support our athletes. Please consider assisting them. The signup genius link is below.
VOLLEY FOR ANIE: Grosse Pointe North Volleyball, The Driscoll Family, Lizzy Rewalt, and Friends are hosting a charity volleyball game honoring Stefanie "Anie" Lynn Driscoll. Anie went to Monteith, Parcells, and graduated from GPN
Anie played volleyball her freshman and sophomore year. She was extremely athletic, smart, and charismatic. Unfortunately, Anie was diagnosed with a rare disease in high school but despite that she always kept her positivity, charm, and drive.
Anie was also a phenomenal trumpet player and in the symphony band and orchestra. After graduation, she moved to Traverse City, MI and was the Executive Chef at the Grand Traverse Resort's Aerie Restaurant. She also worked in Grosse Pointe at the Bronze Door.
She had a true passion and huge heart for animals!
Anie left us too soon on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the young age of 35 years old.
We are inviting GPN volleyball friends and families to this event. If you are able to donate to a wonderful cause, we would greatly appreciate it. If you would like to do something in addition, we are looking for donations for raffle baskets and prizes. Please reach out to me directly if you would like to contribute! Chelsea Brozo (chelseabrozo20@gmail.com). Please see the attached flier for more information.
