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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

EXPANDING THE CIRCLE | With the grand opening of its new location, Full Circle marks a major milestone in its growth and community reach. Director of Operations, Stephanie DiVirgil, and Resale Shop Manager, Evie Ansell, are looking forward to what the future brings. 
“The acquisition of these buildings in life-changing for the Foundation,” Wrote in an email to North Pointe.  “The increased space will allow us to expand the number of adults we can serve, a goal of the Foundation for years.  We're hoping to be able to provide our services to adults in the surrounding communities in the near future.”
The circle widens
By Mia Schultz and Celesta Weidenbach November 18, 2025

The Grosse Pointe-based Full Circle Foundation, a nonprofit providing job training for young adults with special needs, is undergoing a major expansion after securing $8 million in donations from the A. A. Van Elslander Foundation and Jim and Patti Anderson....

Government shutdown hits home: Financial strain affects Grosse Pointe families
Government shutdown hits home: Financial strain affects Grosse Pointe families
By Yana Bottigliero, Amerie Bouie, and Madisen Jackson November 10, 2025

On Oct. 1, the federal government began a shutdown due to Congress not being able to agree on passing a bill that would fund government services. According to USAFacts, "A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass or the president refuses...

Reassurance of safety during violent times
Reassurance of safety during violent times
By Gabby Haddad and Amerie Bouie October 16, 2025

Three school shootings in the past month—at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota on Aug. 27, Evergreen High School in Colorado on Sep. 10 and Lincoln Middle School in Illinois on Sep. 16—have drawn national attention to school safety. With incidents...

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The Detroit Lions' next move
The Detroit Lions’ next move
By Phil Prost and Caleb Butler October 21, 2025

Becoming a top team in the National Football League, the Detroit Lions are currently first in the division, but they are still gaining momentum. It is not happening overnight....

Quick Hits
Quick Hits
By Dorian James and Phil Prost May 2, 2025
Life on the Field
Life on the Field
By Josie Scarsella and Sasha Kezhaya December 2, 2025

The sound of the cleats scraping turf breaks the brief hush of anticipation as sophomore and varsity football player Ben Savich drives his foot...

From practice to performance
By Gabby Haddad and Molly Lau November 25, 2025

Every year, the band and orchestra programs put together their first concert of the year, Pops and Pastries. This concert helps raise money for...

Photo Credit: Cameron Mceveney & Charlotte Decraene
3rd floor undergoes powerful change
By Kate Kasuba, Charlotte DeCraene, and Cameron Mceveney November 19, 2025

With many improvements to North over the summer, one of the more significant changes is the purpose of the 3rd-floor science wing. Once an academic...

From books to bootcamp
From books to bootcamp
By Mia Schultz October 27, 2025

Wanting to follow in his parents’ footsteps, senior Patrick Byrd had originally planned to join the Marines but chose the Army, believing it...

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