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FGR Unveils Reopening Plan
The Father Gabriel Richard High School Reopening Task Force has finalized its plan for welcoming students to the 2020 – 2021 school year. The plan provides details for a return to campus for students while also providing an online option. “Irish on Campus” features a...
FGR Earns Another Term on Cardinal Newman Society Honor Roll
Father Gabriel Richard High School has once again been recognized as a Catholic Education Honor Roll School. The national Honor Roll program is directed by The Cardinal Newman Society and has recognized a significant number of high-performing Catholic elementary and...
FGR Goes Virtual
The Covid-19 pandemic seemed to hit Michigan suddenly and with little warning, schools were required to close. As the situation changed rapidly, FGR administration responded and devised a plan for distance learning. Faculty and staff met on Friday, March 13 to prepare...
Letter to Our Athletes
Recently, FGR’s athletic director, Mickey Redmond, sent a message to all athletes regarding the suspension of all sports due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Below is the text of that letter. On Thursday, March 12, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive...
Brick Paver Plaza Set to Beautify Entrance to Athletic Field
The FGR Athletics Booster Club has undertaken a campaign to beautify the corner of campus that links the school building to the athletic field. The area will feature custom laser-engraved bricks honoring students, alumni, teachers, and families. Bricks are on sale...
Wisdom Begins in Wonder: How Authentic Catholic Educators and Families Can Save the Culture
Catholic education is the topic of our 2020 Familiaris Consortio Conference. Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon at the Michigan League Ballroom 911 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 What is Catholic education and why is it so different from other...
Piano Concert & Dessert Night
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 7:00 pm at FGR The Pro-Life Club invites all to enjoy an evening of music and dessert on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 pm. The event will take place in the MPR at the school. Talented FGR students Cormac Avila ’20, Monica Blaney ’20,...
Science & Technology Experience Night for Middle School Students
Father Gabriel Richard High School and its robotics team, the Byting Irish, invites all middle school students and their parents to participate in our special Science & Technology Experience Night on Tuesday, February 4 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. This event will be...
FGR To Honor Softball State Championship Teams
Father Gabriel Richard High School and the athletic department will honor the three State Championship Softball teams on January 17. The teams of 1979, 1982, and 1996 will be honored with a ceremony during halftime at the evening's Varsity Basketball Game. All alumnae...
AP Students at FGR Outperform State and Global Benchmarks
Across all AP science classes offered at FGR, the percentage of students earning a 3 or higher – an indication of college-level competency in the subject – was higher than the state and global averages. In Chemistry, 96.2% earned a 3 or higher on the exam as compared...