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Grosse Pointe Public Schools Closed Today

Grosse Pointe School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Grosse Pointe? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Key January Dates for Grosse Pointe Schools

Back to school January 9; end of semester, MLK Holiday.

Grosse Pointe Schools Place 10th in Metro in Ranking of Safe Schools

Grosse Ile is number 1 in metro. National school rankings database ranks 89 metro area school districts.

Grosse Pointe South Principal Supported at School Board Meeting

Some parents had called for Mousska Hamka to be fired after post-election remarks aimed to heal tensions at school.

Grosse Pointe School Makes National Blue Ribbon List

Stevens T. Mason Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Woods is among 329 schools recognized nationally.

Ze? Hir? Pronouns at University of Michigan Reflect Gender Identity

Students can now designate a pronoun with the expectation that it will be used by students, faculty and staff.

Grosse Pointe High Schooler's Video Nominated for National Student Production Awards

The animated video "2187" has recently received national recognition.

U.S. News & World Report 2017 College Rankings: U-M Moves Up, MSU Slides

Besides the big schools, national liberal arts schools and regional universities and colleges were ranked in the highly regarded list.

U.S. News & World Report 2017 College Rankings: Where Will U-M, MSU Rank?

The much-anticipated annual college rankings will be released Tuesday. Check back with Patch for rankings as they become available.

University of Michigan Best Public University in U.S.: QS Rankings

U-M was the only American public university to make the top 25 in QS World University Rankings.

When Can You Pass a Stopped School Bus in Michigan: Laws, Fines, Safety Tips (ICYMI)

The fine for passing a stopped school bus in Michigan is anywhere from $100 to $500, and that doesn’t include court costs.

Grosse Pointe Teen’s Summer as Sweet as a Leelanau County Berry

It wasn’t beaches and watersports that took a Grosse Pointe teen Up North for the summer.

Grosse Pointe, Detroit Schools Most Economically Segregated in U.S.: Report

Income segregation in the Detroit metropolitan area parallels racial segregation, according to “Fault Lines” report.

Grosse Pointe South Officials Talk Action, Punishment After Students' Racist Video Hits Social Media

Administrators shared next steps Thursday after a second incident of documented student racism surfaced in the community.

Grosse Pointe South High School Among Michigan's Best: U.S. News Rankings 2016

U.S. News & World Report ranked more than 21,000 public high schools nationwide in its annual look at the nation’s best high schools.

Grosse Pointe South Students Suspended Over Racial Slur

Four students were suspended after social media post surfaced; two others disciplined for allegedly making retaliatory threats.

Grosse Pointes Make Top 100 Michigan Elementary School List

Niche's annual list looks at school results, student and parent surveys, and ratings for teachers and the district.

Live Your Fashion. Wear Your Passion.

Mother's Club of Grosse Pointe South Spring Benefit Luncheon & Fashion Show

Choir Students Miss Ireland Trip Over Pot-Infused Cookies

11 Grosse Pointe South High School students allegedly ate pot-infused cookies on a bus trip to a choir competition in Ohio.

Grosse Pointe Schools Among Michigan's Top 15 (Video)

Niche.com has released its list of the 2016 Best Public High Schools in America. Where do area schools rank?

Survey Shows MSU, U-M Co-eds Reluctant to Report Sexual Assaults

Nationally, the Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey shows nearly one in four female students are raped.

U-M Cracks Playboy's Top Party Schools List as President Tells Greeks to Tone It Down

In the first meeting of its kind, University of Michigan president met with representatives of fraternities and sororities.

Patch Poll: Is After-Labor Day School Start Date Too Late?

This year, school started as late as possible under Michigan’s after-Labor Day start date law. Should this be a matter of local control?

1 in 10 Buses Has Safety Defects: Read How Grosse Pointe Schools Fared

How safe are the buses transporting your children back and forth to school? See how your district fared in inspections.

State Tip Line Helps Curb Student Suicides, School Violence

Michigan's OK2Say service hopes to make a difference among kids looking to hurt themselves or others.

Grosse Pointe Area Students Back in School: Bus Safety Tips

Follow these tips, whether you’re a motorist encountering school buses, a student riding to school on one, or a parent.

Feds Say Michigan State Mishandled Sexual Assault Complaints (Read the Report)

Department of Education issues scathing report saying the university failed to address sexual harassment and violence in a timely manner.

Pot Smoking Reaches 35-Year High on U.S. College Campuses: Study

For the first time, regular pot use eclipsed heavy cigarette smoking among U.S. college students, a new University of Michigan study shows.

What Grosse Pointe Parents Need to Know About Vaccine Waivers

The rules have changed. Getting an immunization waiver is no longer as simple as filing for one through the school district.

Should UM Tell Parents About Kids' Underage Drinking?

University of Michigan's new pilot program will alert parents if their child is caught violating alcohol and drug policies. Should it?

Does the ACT Think Michigan Students Are Ready for College?

The national high school testing house released its national results Wednesday. Find out how the state's class of 2015 scored.

Prof From E. Lansing Resigns at Northwestern Over Academic Freedom

Medical professor Alicia Dreger's departure is in response to the handling of an essay about a sexual encounter between a nurse and patient.

Nightmare Back-to-School Story: Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Michigan

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them in Michigan and 24 other U.S. states.

Back-to-School Wellness Services Offered at Family Fun Fest

Also, backpacks with school supplies and bags filled with food from Gleaners Food Bank will be distributed.

EMU Marching Band Says Goodbye to Huron Logo on Uniforms

What do you think about Eastern Michigan University dropping the Native American symbol from its jackets?

Did Grosse Pointe Teachers Rank on National List?

One metro school’s teachers are among the best in the nation. Where did your school’s teachers rank in Michigan?

'Very Aggressive' Turkey Runs Amok, Shows Up in Selfies

Like some sort of feathered protester, bird lays in front of buses, has “trapped and cornered” University of Michigan students, police say.

Back-to-School Means Free Dental Care for Some Wayne County Kids

University of Detroit Mercy dental students and staff will take the services to the schools under $585K grant from Delta Dental Foundation.

EMU Students: Remove Discriminatory Hurons Logo

University president says “hidden” logo on band uniforms an effort to unite campus, alumni still divided over switch to Eagles 20 years ago.