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North Pointe Now

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

Keeping it brief

Keeping it brief

By Piper Marshall and Kathryn Schaden April 2, 2025

As the school year has progressed, the leaking ceilings have gradually become more of an inconvenience to students and staff on the third floor of B-building. Passing time in the hallway is particularly...

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Sarah Wit, Heather Bowersox, Marqueisha Brown, and Christine Kuhl dedicate their time to the KNOTS program, which pairs North students with Special Education students. KNOTS fosters inclusivity, strengthens connections and unites our school community. Interested students can contact school psychologist Christine Kuhl for more information.

Shortage of Special Education staff raises concerns

By Isabella Boedeker and Lilly Kline April 2, 2025

Growing up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome, junior Peter Moe gained firsthand insight into Special Education staffing and instruction in the district. From advocating at board meetings to...

Keeping it brief

Keeping it brief

By Sasha Kezhaya and Elissa Singh February 26, 2025

Wildfires threaten Los Angeles  On Jan. 7, thousands of acres were engulfed by fast-moving flames throughout areas of Los Angeles County. Starting in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, the fire...

Michigan’s minimum wage set to increase

Michigan’s minimum wage set to increase

By Katie Madigan, Brandon Eshman, Noah Kociba, and Christos Routsis February 25, 2025

Since she started working at her current job at the Friendship Factory in July, senior Cara Kaslatas has experienced many pay changes. The current set minimum wage rate is $10.56 an hour, according to...

Charging into the future

Charging into the future

Premiering on Jan. 10 and continuing through Jan. 20, the Detroit Auto Show at the Huntington Center was not only bustling with visitors from all over the country and many interactive displays but it also...

Oxford Dictionary names “brain rot” word of the year

Oxford Dictionary names “brain rot” word of the year

By Lauren Kaled, Brandon Eshman, and Stephen Listman January 16, 2025

   In recent years, brain rot terms have exploded in popularity online, especially in Gen-Z and Gen Alpha. “Brain rot” is currently defined as “the deterioration of a person’s mental state...

  EXTENDING LEADERSHIP | With the extension of Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle's contract, she is confident that her continued leadership will ensure consistency and enable the district to move forward. “This contract extension ensures stability in leadership for North High School and the district as a whole,” Tuttle said. “Stability allows us to maintain momentum on key initiatives, support long-term goals and provide the consistency needed to achieve sustained excellence in education for all students across the district.”

Dr Tuttle’s contract extended to five years

By Isabella Boedeker and Donell James January 13, 2025

The school board voted in an open meeting on Nov.19 to extend Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle’s contract to a total duration of five years, ensuring annual raises and stipulating that she can only...

Meet the newly elected school board members

Meet the newly elected school board members

By Isabella Boedeker, Piper Marshall, and Christos Routsis January 9, 2025

BEFORE YOU READ | On Nov. 5, Clint Derringer, Laura Hull, incumbent Colleen Worden and Timothy Klepp were elected to the school board beginning January 2025. The four ran together as a slate because of...

2024 presidential election results

2024 presidential election results

By Vinny Wilhelm and Celesta Weidenbach January 9, 2025

The 2024 election and the campaigns leading up to it were all over social media, television and news outlets. The controversies, drama and debates - not only between candidates but also the American...

Relief for Florida homeowners after Hurricane Milton

Relief for Florida homeowners after Hurricane Milton

By Kenzie Dera and Molly Lau November 18, 2024

Each year, severe storms are most likely to form across the Atlantic Ocean from June 1 to Nov. 30. Most recently, Milton made landfall on Oct. 9 as a category three hurricane with winds reaching up to...

BRIDGING NEEDS | According to math teacher Lauren Nixon, a school board that recognizes the different needs of both North and South students will lead to a strong district. “We want to support learning, but that's going to look different,” Nixon said. “I think that would be one huge positive outcome from this school board election.”

School board candidates aim to prioritize students first

By Isabella Boedeker, Caroline Murray, and Kathryn Schaden November 15, 2024

The Nov. 5 GPPSS school board election is a crucial moment for determining the future direction of our district, according to math teacher Lauren Nixon. With department curriculum reviews happening...

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Haunted Garage gives back to community

By Kate Kasuba and Katie McLeod November 15, 2024

An intricate haunted attraction, hosted at the home of North Pointe alumni Glen Williams each Halloween season, brings the community together with a festive spirit while also raising funds for Grosse Pointe...

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