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CLOSING CONCERNS | Even with the extension of the due diligence period, school board member Sean Cotton is apprehensive about Robertson and Renovare’s ability to close the deal within that time frame. “The developer must receive more than $8 million in government subsidies in order for the deal to close,” Cotton said.

Sale of Poupard Property stalls as Robertson and Renovare work to acquire government subsidies

By Grace Cueter and Annabelle Julien May 9, 2023

After the original proposal to sell the former Poupard Elementary building passed with a vote of 5-0 at the school board meeting on Jan. 24, they held a special meeting on April 11th at Barnes Early Childhood...

New bill passed to remove the A-F grading system

New bill passed to remove the A-F grading system

By Sasha Poradun, Staff Reporter May 8, 2023

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill to abolish the state's current A-F letter grading system for all public schools on March 21st by a 63-45 majority. This now prompts the question of...

Lets get chatting: The pros and cons of Chat GPT

Lets get chatting: The pros and cons of Chat GPT

By Sofia Gauldoni, Staff Reporter March 23, 2023

For some students to start writing an essay, the first step they will take is to plan and research. However, this may not be the case in the future with the development of Chat GPT. Chat GPT is an AI program...

The connection between forensic science and Idaho murders

The connection between forensic science and Idaho murders

By Isabella Boedeker, Intern February 2, 2023

In the early morning of Nov. 13, four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their house in Moscow, Idaho. 28 year-old suspect Bryan Kohberger was arrested on Dec. 30. Kohberger is a graduate...

Elected and sworn in: New school board members inducted

Elected and sworn in: New school board members inducted

By Connor McGrail, Intern January 29, 2023

On Jan. 5 three new board members, Sean Cotton, Ginny Jeup and Valarie St. John, were sworn in to the GPPSS school board. Superintendent Jon Dean believes these new members will make an impact on what...

Paint therapy

Paint therapy

By Bella Yoakam, Section Editor January 6, 2023

In addition to chair yoga to help students relax and destress, Peer2Peer invited an art therapist to the Wellness Fair to help teach other forms of stress relievers. The class consisted of drip painting...

Chair yoga 

Chair yoga 

By Allie Mattes, Intern January 6, 2023

The Wellness Fair on Dec. 8 and 9 was hosted by Peer2Peer, a group that aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. The fair provided resources to students to alleviate stress and included calming...

Today in the forecast: Book flakes

Today in the forecast: Book flakes

By Wren Cueter, Intern January 5, 2023

It's December and to patrons of the library that means one thing: Book Flakes. The yearly challenge is put on by librarian Amanda Pata who has students use their library searching skills to find a...

Expanding the coves

Expanding the coves

By Stephanie Karoutsos, Intern November 29, 2022

The historic shoreline and aesthetic scenery of Edsel Ford House’s Ford Cove makes it a popular area for environmental activities. The Ford Estate is currently in the process of making a new shoreline...

New virtual hall passes

New virtual hall passes

By Elly Meteer & Jamie Wallace, Section Editor & Intern November 4, 2022

  Within the first several weeks of school, students became aware of the changes the school made with the new rules, especially in regards to attendance and hall passes.  According to Spanish...

Upcoming school board elections

Upcoming school board elections

By Elly Meteer & Jamie Wallace, Section Editor & Intern November 4, 2022

With the Grosse Pointe school board elections approaching on Nov. 8, voting organizations are encouraging voter participation, saying that decisions made may contribute to revised curriculums, budgets...

Superintendent search calls for student feedback

Superintendent search calls for student feedback

By Alexa Mazzola, Intern April 30, 2021

As the search for the new district superintendent continues, a meeting between the search firm and a group of selected students allowed the latter to voice their opinions on the matter. In agreement with...

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