Upcoming Dates

• Friday, September 25 is a half day for students and the office will be open until 3:30 pm. 

• Picture retake day will be September 28th during school hours. Students will be called down by the first letter of their last name throughout the morning. 

  • If your student is retaking their photos, please make sure that they bring their previous photo booklet with them in order to get the new photos taken. If your student has not taken their photo yet, this is the last opportunity to get pictures taken.

• Homecoming week is September 28 - October 3 

  • PowderPuff Football Game - September 30 at 6:00 pm

  • Homecoming Dance - October 3 at 7:30 pm

TalkingPoints Emergency Message

Attention Parents/Guardians: On Wednesday, September 16, we sent a test of our emergency messaging system through TalkingPoints. Emergency messages will be used for communication of school cancellations (snow days) and other urgent announcements.  If you are set up on TalkingPoints, you should have received this message via text and phone call. If you did not receive this message on Sept. 16, please notify your child's school office so we can correct any contact information.  

Technology Protection Plan & Educational Benefit Application

As a reminder, the technology protection plan (used to be called technology insurance) needs to be purchased by September 30. The cost is $30 per device. Attached is a letter with more information (click hyperlink).  To enroll in the protection plan for 2026-2027, log in to your student’s PowerSchool parent portal at https://powerschool.gpsbulldogs.org.  Once logged in, follow these directions to complete the purchase process:  How to Enroll in the GPS Chromebook Protection Plan via PowerSchool. 

As a reminder, if you fill out the Educational Benefit form and qualify, the technology fee will be waived. Please visit https://grandville.familyportal.cloud/ to fill out your new application. If you were on Educational Benefits last year, your Benefits will expire on October 2, 2026. A new application needs to be filled out each year.

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.

Attention Parents of Students in AP Classes:

The deadline to register and pay for AP exams is coming up on 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. 

Yearbooks for 2026-2027

Attention Parents and Students: It's time to order your yearbook for the 2026-2027 school year! Current yearbook prices start at $78 per book, and will start to go up after September 18, so order now!

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors can order a yearbook in one of three ways: through this Jostens site, by calling 1-877-767-5217, or in Room 166 at GHS. 

Seniors: Please visit this Jostens page to order your senior yearbook and to get home shipment. Your senior yearbook can be shipped to the last address you leave with GHS before you graduate. Senior yearbooks will be shipped during the month of September AFTER you graduate. 

Senior All Night Party

Seniors and Senior Parents, please review the following flyers for information about the Senior All Night Party. 

• • • SANP Announcements 

    • September Calendar 

Fundraiser for SANP

SPIKE BALL Tournament- September 27 3:00pm @ Wedgwood Park

Everyone welcome to Play!  $10/per person- teams of 2.  Fundraiser for 2027 SANP.  Winning team gets a $100 gift card!  Register online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spike-ball-tournament

New Parent Meeting Slides

If you missed the new parent meeting at orientation this week, attached you can find the slideshow linked here

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”.  

Nurse Services Parent Letter

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

$100 VARSITY FOOTBALL PARKING PASS (Limited Number Available)- Purchase Online @ GoFan.co

• Premium parking for all Home Varsity Football games.

• Parking passes must be redeemed at the time of entry for access to premium parking.

• 4 Home Football Games

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!

Girls Cross Country

The girls cross country team competed at the first OK Red Jamboree of the season at Rockford on Tuesday, September 15, taking sixth place and finishing just six points behind East Kentwood.

Simone McDargh (20:42) was the first across the line for the Grandville Dawgs, placing 17th overall with a new personal best time. Andie Buursma (21:05) and Ariana Elzinga (21:17) followed McDargh in 24th and 28th place, respectively. Chloe Gray (21:29) finished 33rd, and Olivia Swart (23:24) rounded out the top five for the Dawgs in 61st.

Personal bests were set by Andie Buursma, Sophia Weiland (26:16), Lana Sisk (26:39), Nora Teutsch (27:26), Isabella Assenova (27:29), and Piper Nanney (28:16). Season records were set by Chloe Gray (21:29), Izzy Jones (24:51), Mira Cabrera (27:33), Kaitlyn Chapman (35:49), and Chloe Olee (39:28).

The girls race again Saturday September 26 at the Autumn Chargers Sunrise Invitational at Covenant Christian.

Boys Cross Country

The boys cross country team ran at the Michigan State Spartan Cross Country Invitational in East Lansing on Friday. They competed hard and learned several valuable lessons against the best in Michigan, finishing 11th overall as a team in both the varsity and junior varsity races. Caden Livermore was the Spartan Elite champion, running the fastest 5k time of the day overall at 15:19. Graham Kusmierski, Liam Jurewicz, Dylan Aten, Marcus Anderson, Cameron Stone, Mason Syniszewski, and Mahir Tabakovic rounded out the varsity heat with strong performances. Seniors Ethan Lynch, Tate Kroll, Alex Diaz, Brennan Boyce, and Josiah Thelen ran bold races in the JV event. The Dawgs compete again Friday, September 18, at Riverside Park. 

Boys Water Polo

The boys water polo team traveled to #2 east Grand Rapids they fought hard but lost 6-10 goals were scored by Easton Vandermeer with 2 Connor creighton with 2 and Rylan Huizinga and Caleb Kintigh added one each. The boys take on Mason next week at home.

PowderPuff Football Game

The annual Junior/Senior PowderPuff football game will be held Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00pm at the Bulldog Stadium. Gates open at 5:30. There are no discounts on tickets for this event. Join us for this fun event! Forms for interested players are in the athletic office and are due by Thursday, September 3. 

There will be a mandatory players and coaches meeting at 7:15 am on Friday, September 25 in the auditorium. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Kennedy. 

Lima and Amazon Rainforest Trip

Dear families, We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Lima & the Amazon Rainforest in Summer 2027, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective. We’re holding an informational meeting to share everything you need to know on Wednesday, September 16:

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/t7vu5dy

Why attend?

- Learn how to save $150 with early enrollment.

- Get first access to limited spots.

- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

We hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Contact Madelyn Cox (mcox1@gpsbulldogs.org) or Michael Cox (mcox@gpsbulldogs.org) with any questions.

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.

Aviation

Please see link for information on Girls in Aviation Day 2026 

Odyssey of the Mind Fundraiser

See Odyssey of the Mind flyer HERE .

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.