Attention Parents of Students in AP Classes:

The deadline to register and pay for AP exams is coming up This Friday, Oct. 30. Please see this letter with more information about the Advanced Placement Program and exams. You can also visit our AP Program website for more information. Please contact Mr. Kennedy (mkennedy@gpsbulldogs.org) with any questions. 

Halloween Costumes

With Halloween approaching we wanted to send a reminder that per our handbook, no costumes, face paint, costume masks, or anything else that distracts from the learning environment should be worn during the school day on October 30th. We appreciate your help in reminding your student of these expectations. 

Important Dates

• Friday, October 30th is a 1/2 day for students, and the office will be open until 3:30 pm.

• No School on Monday, November 2nd for Fall Break.

Work Permits

Starting October 5, 2026 all work permits will be issued and approved through the State of Michigan's "Youth Employment Permit Portal" (YEPP). The high school will no longer have permits available or have the ability to approve work permits. All current work permits that have been signed prior to October 2, 2026 will continue to be valid. Please see the information in the links below for more information on how to apply for a work permit.

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/youth-employment-standards-act-yesa/yepp

Student IDs: If you have received your student ID in the mail, please review all of the information carefully to verify its correct. If you find any errors in your name, student ID number, grade level, or the school year, please bring the ID to the main office so a replacement can be ordered.

Seal of Biliteracy

Attention students interested in the Seal of Biliteracy, please visit our Seal of Biliteracy webpage for all registration and payment information for the first testing date on Nov. 5.  

Senior All Night Party

SANP Information:

Visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/grandville-parent-support-organizations This page contains all the latest fundraisers, registration, and restaurant night info.

SANP Registration Information:

Senior Parents and Students!! Registration for the All Night Party is open! Current cost is $125! While the location is a well-kept secret, it promises to be a night of fun, food, and entertainment that your graduate will remember for a lifetime.

Parent help needed: Check out the following link to see what current needs are out there:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AD2CABF49-65265735-2027 

SANP Fundraisers

• Dawg House Fundraiser is currently running! Have you seen it in your yard yet? Be on the lookout!

• Football Squares for the UofM vs MSU (Game- Nov 7) -squares on sale now! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/football-squares-msu-vs-u-of-m-2 

• Wine, Beer, & Food Festival- sign up to help pour samples and our group earns money! It is a super easy (quick) way to give back!! Must be at least 18 years old- get a group of people together and sign up to help! Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AD2CABF49-65265735-2027 

• Best Seat in the House/Best Reserved Parking Raffle- 3 winners of each for 2027 Graduation ceremony- purchase your tickets here-tickets on sale until May 2027 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/best-seat-in-the-house-and-best-parking-spot-raffle 

• Restaurant nights for October:

  • November 3- Red Robin (Grandville location) All Day (Must mention Grandville HS)

Follow SANP2027: 

Facebook: Class of 2027 Grandville Bulldogs

Instagram: sanp_grandville_2027

Email: ghs.2027.sanp@gmail.com

Webpage: www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/grandville-parent-support-organizations 

The next SANP Parent Meeting is Wednesday, Nov 4, at 7pm - located on the 2nd floor in the project room 280. (Enter Canal Side- door B)

Cell Phone Information:

In accordance with new Michigan legislation, we have attached a letter outlining our new Cell Phone Policy, which will be in effect for the 2026-2027 school year. We ask that you review the policy and talk with your student(s) prior to the start of the year.

Medical Documentation for 2026/27 School Year

All medical forms must be updated annually.  This includes the Annual Health Form on PowerSchool.  Any diagnosed Medical condition requiring a Health Care Plan must have updated documentation from the student’s Physician every year. 

**REMINDER: 

New medication forms need to be submitted at the start of each school year.  All prescription meds must have a Medication Administration Form signed by both a parent/guardian and the Physician.  

Students may not carry any medications without a Medication Administration Form signed by a parent.  Prescriptions must also be signed by a Physician that the student is competent to self-administer the medication.  This includes rescue-type medications.  Each student will need to meet with the Nurse to validate medication self-administration understanding at the start of the school year.   

Medication forms are located on the GPS website under the Department tab labeled “Nursing Services”.  

Concessions

The GHS Athletic Department would like to share an important update regarding concession stand operations for the 2026-27 school year.

Can you please distribute the following information through the appropriate channels for your schools?

The GHS Athletic Department will continue with a cashless system for all concession stand operations this year. The following payment methods will be accepted:

• Credit/Debit Cards

• Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay

• Cash App (via QR Code)

Please note: Cash will still be accepted at ticket admissions.

Sports Equipment Reminder

Please remember that equipment, ball bags and other athletic items cannot be stored in the Main Office during the school day. If you do not have a vehicle where you can safely keep athletic equipment during the day or it is too big for your locker, please place it in the Athletic Closet upstairs - Room 220. This closet will remain locked during school hours.  All athletes have access to the elevator, so you do not need to worry about carrying heavy bags up and down the stairs. Please help us keep the Main Office clear and accessible during the day by using the designated athletic storage closet. 

Grandville Athletic Passes  (2026)

Grandville Families, 

Our digital season athletic passes for the upcoming 2026-27 school year are available for purchase. We are again partnering with GoFan Ticketing. Digital season athletic passes must be purchased online and are now available through Grandville’s GoFan Online Ticket Office. 

Grandville Athletic Season Passes allow access to the following events:

1. All Home High School Athletic Events

2. All Home Middle School Athletic Events

3. Passes do not work for admittance to any MHSAA Tournament Contest. 

Link to Purchase Season Passes: Grandville Athletics GoFan Website

If you have any questions on how to buy tickets/passes using the GoFan website, please review the following information - https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide 

ALL Sports Digital Pass Options - 

• Adults- $50

• Students- $25

• Family Packages Available

Please contact the Grandville High School Athletic Office if you have any questions. All Passes are digital and must be purchased at GoFan.Co. Pass holders will present their phone to the admissions workers for entrance. 

Email: mremenap@gpsbulldogs.org

Phone: (616) 254-6436

Purchase Passes: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10149  

Thanks for Supporting Grandville Athletics

Go Dawgs!

Boys Cross Country

On Thursday, the Boys Cross Country team competed in the OK Red Conference Championship meet at Riverside Park. The boys placed 5th as a team among some of the best competition in the state. Caden Livermore won the race with an excellent performance and new 5k personal best time of 14:43. Graham Kusmierski, Liam Jurewicz, Marcus Anderson, and Isaiah Ewing scored points for the team. Rounding out the top ten were Cameron Stone, Mahir Tabakovic, Dylan Aten, Mason Szyniszewski, and Abraham Thelen.

The boys will have one more opportunity to move up in the rankings when they race at the regional meet in Allendale on Saturday, October 31st. Come out and support the Dawgs!

Girls Cross Country

The Grandville girls' cross country team placed 6th at the OK Red Conference meet. Ariana Elzinga led the team with a 10th-place finish to earn All-Conference, a significant achievement in one of the toughest conferences in Michigan. Her time of 19:07 puts her on the top ten sophomore and top twenty all-time list for Grandville girls’ cross country.

Simone McDargh came in next for Grandville in 22nd place. Her time of 20:10 places her on the top thirty all-time list for seniors for Grandville girls’ cross country.

Chloe Gray (20:47) powered through next, in 31st, followed by Liv Swart in 34th. Swart moved up almost twenty places in the conference to help lower the score for the Grandville Bulldogs. Her time of 20:54 puts her on the top thirty all-time list for freshmen for Grandville girls’ cross country.

Andie Buursma (21:38) rounded out the top five for Grandville, placing 52nd overall.

Additional personal best times were achieved by Bella Skinner (22:03), Ella Bolek (22:18) Maddie Nickelson (22:25), Nora Teutsch (24:07), Lana Sisk (24:37), Mira Cabrera (26:27) Peyton Peterman (27:17), Piper Nanney (27:37), Amelia Yonker (27:39), Piper Moran (30:56), and Chloe Olee (33:57). A season record was achieved by Chloe Berens (26:25).

The girls compete next at the Regional Championships at Allendale High School on Saturday, October 31.

Girls Swim and Dive

Grandville battled Grand Haven in an incredible meet that came down to the final events, with the team falling just one point short, 158–157. The girls brought great energy and competed hard from start to finish, making for a memorable Senior Night.

Grandville picked up event wins from Suriaya Moss in the 50 freestyle and 500 freestyle, along with Tessa Graverson in the 100 backstroke, Charlotte Ernst in the 200 individual medley, and Marley VanderWall in the 100 freestyle. The Dawgs also won both the 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay, showing off the team's depth and relay strength. Other strong performances came from Brooklyn Nobert, Rylee Gill, Brynn Newell, Anna Green, Abby Crater, Madi Lemmon and Brooklyn Nobert.

Most importantly, we celebrated our seniors and the time, effort, and leadership they have given to this program. Thank you for everything you have contributed to Grandville swimming and diving. Congrats one last time to the seniors of  Lila Fraser, Tessa Graverson, Brooklyn Nobert, Sirena Martin, Ambra Villani, and Rose Wiber.

Girls Varsity Volleyball 

The Varsity Volleyball team had a tough loss to Rockford on Thursday. They battled hard, and senior Addison Perry played LIGHTS OUT with a total of 25 digs in the match. The DAWGS will be home again Next Thursday for Senior Night against West Ottawa, and our final match on Tuesday October 27 against E.K. @ home! We would love to see you in the VanderSlice gym supporting the ladies as they head into districts.  

Bird Club

Please see link for GHS Bird Club dates for the 26-27 school year. Meetings with start in room 111 at 3pm for a school walk.

Odyssey of the Mind Fundraiser

See Odyssey of the Mind flyer HERE .

KCTC 2027/2028 School Year

Parents of current 10th and 11th grade students interested in attending KCTC next year.  Please see the following information that was emailed out to students:

Interested in attending Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) next school year? Your first step is to complete the Virtual Tour! Here’s what you need to do:

1. Follow the instructions on the attached Google Doc for completing the Virtual Tour. Make sure you submit the Completion Survey at the end! This must be completed by November 20.  

   • If you would like time and space to complete the Virtual Tour during the school day, sign up to be requested for Seminar on November 11.

2. Watch your email! Students who complete the Virtual Tour will receive additional information about an in-person Pathway Tour.

Important: If you do not complete the Virtual Tour by November 20, you will not be eligible to attend an in-person Pathway Tour.

Be sure to complete this first step on time if you are interested in exploring programs at KCTC!

-The GHS counseling team

Michigan Achievement Scholarship

A representative from Michigan Achievement Scholarship will be at parent teacher conferences on Thursday October 29th from 4-7.  No appointment necessary.  Stop by and find out about how your senior can get up to $5500 for public or private colleges and about the free two years of community college.  

TRAILS to Wellness Small Group at GHS

Grandville High School is now offering the University of Michigan’s, "TRAILS to Wellness"  program to support our students’ social, emotional, and behavioral health. Mrs. Sterckx (SEL Coach) will run another cohort of this skills group for students experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Students will learn effective strategies to manage common symptoms of depression and anxiety, such as feelings of hopelessness, decreased energy, worried thoughts and avoidant behaviors.  The goal of our group work will be to improve emotional health for optimal academic and social/emotional achievement.

This ten week program is free, and students will meet once per week (for 45 minutes to an hour) during the school day. Click here for more information about the TRAILS program. If you are interested in your child(ren) participating, please complete this interest form. Space is limited, and groups will be determined based on need and availability.

The 2027-28 FAFSA Form is Available!

Did you hear? The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available now at fafsa.gov. Most students can complete the form and see their results in 15 minutes or less. Encourage your students to submit the 2027-28 FAFSA form today. 

Additionally, the following resources are available to assist students and families in completing the FAFSA: 

• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account Guide: This step-by-step guide is easy to print and share.

• 2027-28 Preview Presentation: This guide to completing the new online FAFSA form will familiarize you with what’s new and common user scenarios. The presentation can be used as provided at a FAFSA completion event or modified as needed. 

Senior Parents

Parents of seniors heading off to college next year.  On October 29th during parent teacher conferences, a representative from GRCC's financial aid department will be here.  They can help with any questions regarding financial aid, FAFSA and the Michigan achievement scholarship.  Feel free to stop by anytime from 4-7 with questions you may have.

The FAFSA opens on October 1st, 2026

-GHS counseling team

SAT Retakes

Any senior interested in retaking the SAT can do so by signing up here.  SAT retakes are done outside of the school day. 

• See Upcoming 2026-2027 SAT Test Dates HERE 

Free Financial Aid Webinars for Students and Families

Learn About the Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Students looking to secure more financial aid for college are encouraged to register for a Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Session. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is the largest state financial aid program and has supported more than 110,000 Michigan students since 2023!

Learn About the Financial Aid Process and the FAFSA

Students and families interested in learning about navigating the student financial aid process, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), are encouraged to register for a Virtual Financial Aid Presentation.

Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact MiStudentAid@Michigan.gov two business days prior to the scheduled Webinar. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.

College Visits at Grandville

College visits will begin on Monday Sept 14. College visits go from September through November. Colleges visiting will be put in the announcements. Interested 11th and 12th grade students will be able to sign up through Google Forms on their email account and must have permission from their teacher during the hour of the visit. Google Forms for each visit will be emailed to Juniors and Seniors about a week before the visit. There will not be sign-ups in the counseling office. Locations for each visit are included on the email and vary depending on the visit. You will be allowed a maximum of 3 VISITS TOTAL FOR THE FALL so choose wisely. Make sure to mark visits in your agenda when signing up. Please see your counselor if you have any questions.

So far the following Colleges will be visiting. This list will be updated as new visits are added:

College Visit List 2026-2027

Hand2Hand - Weekend Food Support

If your family needs a little extra help with food on weekends, Hand2Hand provides nutritious food to students and families who could use additional support when school is not in session. Families can sign up to receive a bag of food to help provide meals & snacks by scanning the QR code here. Click here for Español

Looking for scholarships?  Use this link to access the GHS local scholarship document page. 

Collegiate Sports

If your student is considering playing a sport at a Division I or Division II college or university, please make sure to complete the registration process through the NCAA Eligibility Center. It is also important to review the list of NCAA-approved courses at Grandville High School to ensure your student is meeting the academic requirements for eligibility.

Additionally, please notify your student’s school counselor as early as possible if they are considering competing at the collegiate level. Your counselor can help ensure your student is taking the appropriate courses and meeting the necessary academic requirements throughout high school.

The SORA app is always available.  Stop in the Media Center if you need help setting it up.  

Visit GPSbulldogs.org/rec to discover all the programs offered through Grandville Community Education! From youth activities to adult enrichment, there are options for all ages 

Parents, this letter is to inform you of our optional Library Restriction Process.  Please read through carefully and take the appropriate steps if you wish to do so.