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South High School
Grosse Pointe

Rising Freshmen Information

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Welcome Class of 2030

This presentation was given at our high school information night on January 7, 2026 which provided information about our high school to the parents of eighth graders from: 
Brownell Middle School, Pierce Middle School, Grosse Pointe Academy, St. Paul on the Lake School, St. Clare of Montefalco School and Our Lady Star of the Sea or any other rising freshmen, planning on attending GP South in the ​upcoming 2026-27 school year. The presentation provides important information from our principal Cindy Parravano, Link Crew Student Leaders, Mother's Club president, counselor Beth Walsh-Sahutske, and athletic director Andy Rishmawi.

Click here for the Presentation Slideshow and Scheduling Information

This video below provides an overview of classes offered to freshmen at Grosse Pointe South High School.
This program was produced by GPS Advanced Television Production students

Information and Emails Links for Each Department
Department representatives are always available to answer any questions you might have. Select the button below for a direct email link and department information. 

DEPARTMENT / WEBSITES

CHAIR / REPRESENTATIVE 

PHONE

Art Department

Tom Szmrecsanyi

432.3509

Business Andrea Gruenwald 432-5524

Career & Technical Education

Andrea Gruenwald

432.5524

Counseling Center

Beth Walsh-Sahutske 

432.3522

English

Kevin Cox

432-5778

Family & Consumer Sciences

Nick Lopez , Taylor Barczyk,  Andrea Gruenwald

432.5763

Health Education Nicole Westfall & Andrea Gruenwald 432-5524

Industrial Technology

Brent RevelloAndrea Gruenwald

432-5846

Library Media Center

Courtney Johnson - Media Specialist

432.3590

Mathematics

Beth Bornoty & Kristie Philliben

432.5293

Performing Arts - Instrumental

Chris Takis

432.5400

Performing Arts - Choir

Carolyn Gross  

432.5400  

Performing Arts - Pointe Players

Dan DeMarco

432.5400  

Physical Education

Kathleen Smith and Chad Hepner

432.5419

Science

Jessica Wiesele

432.5332

Social Studies

Peter Palen

432.5733

Special Education

Jill Harrison 432-3525

TV Production

Steve Geresy

432.3553

World Languages

Scott Peltier

432.5861