GPPSS Update
Elementary & Brownell PE Department visits U of M
The Elementary PE Department along with the Brownell Physical Education Teachers attended a conference at the University Of Michigan through their Kinesiology Program. This conference included helpful tips in managing the classroom, engaging activities to bring back to our students, and information on how to bring more unity within our Adapted Physical Education program.
Courtney Kliman- Defer Elementary & Ferry Elementary
Nicol Brumme- Ferry Elementary & Kerby Elementary
Ron Kochan- Monteith Elementary
Jamie Rennert- Richard Elementary
Chris Metzger- Marie Elementary & Mason Elementary
Kristy Kisskalt- Pierce Middle School, Ferry Elementary, Richard Elementary, & Kerby Elementary
Lauren Smith- Brownell Middle School
Darian Dismukes- Brownell Middle School
NHS at South
Congratulations to the 69 South Students receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher that were inducted into the National Honor Society Monday evening!
A big shout out to Katie Barbor, the advisor, for all her guidance and leadership for these young adults. We look forward to the many accomplishments they will achieve both as a Blue Devil and beyond!
GPPSS hosts a Quiz Bowl Tournament
GPPSS hosted a Quiz Bowl Tournament on Saturday, November 16th. This was the first tournament ever hosted by the district and was done collaboratively with North and South’s Quiz Bowl Teams. The event provided an opportunity for thirteen teams from across Michigan to compete at South. It was a great success and couldn’t have gone as seamlessly as it did without the volunteers which included parents, NHS students, teachers, coaches, and Quiz Bowl team members. The coaches look forward to hosting the tournament again in 2025 and plan to have it at North!
Fall Fundraising at Richard
Because of the hard work of their kids, PTO and community as a whole, Richard was able to CRUSH their Fall fundraising goal at their Halloween Costume Fun Run! The money raised will go toward a lot of things around Richard, including computers, field trips, assemblies, playground equipment, classroom supplies, and extension materials that will provide their students with experiences that deepen learning and build relationships. To celebrate, the whole school took part in turning Dr. Kernan into a Human Sundae!
Tape your Principal to the Wall at South
Congratulations to the South Student Association for talking South Principal, Mr. Hamka into participating in the "Tape your Principal to the Wall" fundraiser as part of the GPPSS Charity Week and Adopt a Family program. The fundraiser brought in over $140 from the school students, staff and administrators! This fundraiser was in combination of other entertaining school-wide opportunities to raise money. This program is being led by Student Chairs: Elle Petz, Elle Brennan, Grace Vollmer and Delaney Meyers and SA Advisor: Meg Pierce.
Cougar Dens at Kerby
The Kerby students recently gathered in their mixed-age Cougar Dens, where they traveled to their Den Leaders’ rooms to explore the themes of kindness and empathy. Together, they brainstormed ideas for acts of kindness, which they wrote on paper hearts to be added to an all-school bulletin board celebrating compassion. Cougar Dens will meet monthly throughout the year, fostering a sense of community and focusing on different growth mindsets to inspire and connect the entire school.
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Marketing at South
The Sports & Entertainment Marketing students with the Marketing 1 students from South enjoyed learning outside of the building at the Fox Theater and Little Caesars Arena on Friday, December 6th. They learned the history of the Fox theater and how it affected the entertainment industry here in the Detroit area as well as background of the sponsorships at LCA. Thank you to Scott Peltier for sharing!
Off & Out of Sight Reminder
All secondary students are to have access to a technology learning device. The GPPSS BYOD Handbook supports the district's strategic plan for student learning and growth. Students use their technology learning device to access Schoology -- the GPPSS's Learning Management System.
Additionally, cell phones are OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT all day for middle school, and during class time for high school students. If students need to be reached during the school day, please continue to contact the main office.
Middle school students may use their phones before the first school bell and after the final school bell. High school students may use their phone during passing time and at lunch, as well as before and after school.
