North News

November 1, 2024

A Message from the Principal

North Families,

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween holiday. During our half day Professional Learning session yesterday, North teachers collaborated with South teachers in departments to discuss best practices for teaching and learning. Making connections and building relationships across the district will only serve to strengthen the already amazing things that are happening at Grosse Pointe North High School.

As a reminder, there is no school for students on Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Dr. Sara Delgado

delgads@gpschools.org

Connect with North Administrators

Mrs. Meloney Cargill

Assistant Principal 10th/12th

cargilm@gpschools.org

Mr. Kevin Shubnell

Assistant Principal 9th/11th

shubnek@gpschools.org

Mr. Jim Ellis

Athletic Director

ellisji@gpschools.org

AP Honor Roll

Congratulations to Grosse Pointe North for earning Silver Recognation on the AP Honor Roll. The Honor Roll considers three criteria for this award: College Culture, College Credit, and College Optimization. College Culture is earned by providing students with the opportunity to take 1 AP course before graduation. College Credit assists with college affordability by allowing students to earn college credit through obtaining at least a 3 on the AP exam for their content area. College Optimization is earned by creating opportunities for students to take a total of at least 5 AP courses throughout high school. Grosse Pointe North continues to provide these experiences for our students, earning Silver status across the three areas. Congratulations Norsemen!

Student Success and Accountability Program

As part of our ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of our students, we are pleased to announce an exciting new initiative: a Student Success and Accountability Program at Grosse Pointe South and Grosse Pointe North High Schools. This program is the result of a partnership between our school, the Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods, and Face Addiction Now (FAN), an organization dedicated to raising awareness about substance use and addiction.

Our goal is to proactively educate and empower students to make informed, healthy decisions about substance use. We understand that conversations about substance use can be difficult, but they are essential. This program is designed not only to prevent substance use but also to create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to make healthy choices and reach out for help if needed.

The program will include:

Educational Workshops: FAN will provide the evidence-based, age-appropriate educational sessions that provide students with the latest information on the risks of substance use, including alcohol, vaping, and other drugs.
Resources for Families: The Family Center will offer ongoing support, including access to educational materials, community services, and family counseling resources if needed.

The sessions will take place on Nov. 11, 25, and Dec. 16 at 7:45 in B103 at North. Snacks will be provided! Please see the flyer below for additional information.

Support the Class of 2025

Please 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.

Upcoming Important Dates

November 3 -- District Open House - 12p-2p, All buildings

November 5 - No school for students - Election Day

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

Counseling Corner

Happy November 1st! Today is the last day of the first quarter. It is also the day that many of our seniors can enjoy completing their college applications as we wait for decisions to come back. Enjoy this weekend and take some much needed rest as we get ready to start a new quarter. As we think about the second quarter, we try to help students see this as a fresh start. What went well during the first quarter that we can continue doing? Where are there areas for improvement? Help your student set some grade goals so they can keep their sight set on being successful. This is a long span of time from the start of the school year to our first break at the end of Thanksgiving. We want to help students hang in there and stay focused! Counselors are here to help so please reach out to your student’s counselor with any questions or concerns.

Upcoming College Visits:

Thursday November 7 - Lourdes University
Tuesday November 19 - University of Arizona
Tuesday November 21 - Xavier University
Monday November 25 - United States Naval Academy

College Application Reminders for Seniors:

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.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available in December. The amount of need-related aid for which a student is eligible is determined by the information they supply annually on the FAFSA. This is a delay from the expected October 1st release. Stay tuned for more information as we receive it.
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.

Parent Association Announcements

Parent Association welcomes all Grosse Pointe North parents to the monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and ways we support the school. Here is a schedule of the meetings. Meetings are held at 7:30 pm in the Commons. Please see below information on upcoming events.

November 11
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 19
June 9

Important Athletic Information:

Varsity Football has made the playoffs-North's Varsity Football team has made the playoffs and will be playing Port Huron High School at Memorial Stadium in Port Huron on Saturday, November 2nd at 12:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased at GoFan.co. Go North!

Varsity Volleyball Districts-North's Varsity Volleyball team will be playing the winner of the Roseville/Lakeview game on Wednesday, November 6th at 5:00 pm at L'Anse Creuse High School. Tickets are available at GoFan.co. Go North!

Scholarship Opportunity for Senior Athletes - This year marks the 36th year Farm Bureau Insurance has sponsored the MHSAA's Scholar-Athlete Award. This year, 32 $1,000 scholarships will be available to high school seniors who meet the eligibility requirements. Students must be a senior graduating during the 2024-25 school year. Students must have prior to senior year won a varsity letter in a sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. They must also average at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. For complete rules stop by the Athletic Office before Monday, December 2nd for an access code.

Senior Athletes: NCAA Signing Day is the period of time in which athletes will make their athletic scholarships official by signing their National Letter of Intent. Grosse Pointe North has created guidelines for signing day that are now posted on the North Athletic homepage. The dates this year will be November 13th, February 5th, and April 23rd. Contact the athletic office to schedule your 10 minute time slot.

Attention Winter Athletes – Tryouts for winter sports will continue the week of November 5th with Figure Skating. Boys Basketball, Competitive Cheer, and Wrestling begin the week of November 11th. If you already participated in a sport this school year, stop by the athletic office and pick up your gold card. If this is your first sport of the school year, you must have a physical and stamped gold card to try out. All athletes trying out for a winter sport must hand the coach their stamped gold card in order to participate on the first day of tryouts. No exceptions! A list of times, dates, and locations for tryouts is posted on the North webpage (https://grossepointenorthathletics.com/). Stop by the athletic office if you need additional information.

Sinking Fund Updates

Important Reminder: Election Day is November 5th!

On the ballot, you will find a proposal for a sinking fund millage for the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The revenue generated from this millage is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our facilities, improving safety and security measures, supporting technology upgrades, and acquiring transportation vehicles.

The sinking fund has historically enabled Grosse Pointe Public Schools to proactively address improvements and repair issues before they escalate into costly problems. This approach supports our efforts to keep our schools in excellent condition in order to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.

For more information, please visit us at www.gpschools.org/millage

Please Vote on November 5th.

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