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New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak at GPA

Posted on March 29, 2021

New York Times bestselling author, Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., will speak at The Grosse Pointe Academy (GPA) on Monday, April 12 at 7:00…

GPA Celebrates Black History Month in Creative Ways

Posted on March 4, 2021

Every February, The Grosse Pointe Academy celebrates Black History Month with a number of activities. Students learn about historic and contemporary Black figures,…

Grant Opportunity Announced for GPA Faculty and Staff

Posted on November 5, 2020

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced a new grant program for Michigan teachers and…

Tennis Court Renovation Underway

Posted on June 9, 2020

The Grosse Pointe Academy began construction last week on a tennis center renovation. The project consists of demolition of existing six courts, which…

GPA Kindergartners Organize Change Drive for Koalas Affected by Australia Fires

Posted on January 24, 2020

Each year, the kindergartners in Kate Kingsley’s Montessori Early School class adopt an animal. It arrives to the class in plush form, and…

Academy Experience Inspires TED Talk Alum to Foster Connection and Dream Big

Posted on January 17, 2020

Thirteen years ago, Zachary R. Wood began his four-year experience at The Grosse Pointe Academy as a fourth grader. Wendy Jerome, Wood’s math…

GPA Alum Awarded PhD in Computer Science

Posted on January 9, 2020

Academy alumn’s dissertation is integral part of archaeological team’s artificial intelligence system. Grosse Pointe Academy ‘00 alum, Samuel (Dustin) Stanley was recently awarded…