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Jean Hamilton Cope Teachers of the Year Winners Announced

Teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels have been recognized as the district’s Jean Hamilton Cope Teachers of the Year.

Southwest Middle High graduation highlight video

Southwest Middle High School Academia Bilingüe is wrapping up the end of a historic year as the program celebrates 55 scholars in its first graduating class. 

Class of 2024 graduation highlight video

Grand Rapids Public Schools recently celebrated a significant milestone as more than 800 students from the Class of 2024 proudly received their diplomas. This momentous achievement was marked by a series of nine graduation ceremonies, each filled with joy, pride, and a sense of accomplishment.

Farewell Celebrations at East Leonard, Stocking

The Grand Rapids community is invited to attend farewell celebrations at East Leonard Elementary and Stocking Elementary schools.

EPA Awards $5.2 million toward GRPS electric school buses

Grand Rapids Public Schools will benefit from nearly $5.2 million toward the purchase of 15 electric school buses.

GR Union Youth Football Brings Players Together from Across the District

Stop by Union High School on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon in May, and one will immediately notice the young Redhawks on the football field.

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  • 6 Jun
  • 8 Jun
    • Safety Matters End of the Year Event at John Ball Zoo
      Date: Jun 8
      Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
      Location: John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Zoo tickets for the first 500 GRPS scholars and their families. Receive safe gun storage information.
  • 10 Jun
    • Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session
      Date: Jun 10
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Franklin Campus Administration Building; 1331 MLK Jr. Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
      Calendar: Board of Education
  • 11 Jun
    • Board of Education Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
      Date: Jun 11
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public School, 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
      Calendar: Board of Education
  • 17 Jun
    • Board of Education Public Hearing (2024-2025 Budget)
      Date: Jun 17
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public School, 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
      Calendar: Board of Education
    • Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
      Date: Jun 17
      Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Franklin Campus Administration Building; 1331 MLK Jr. Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
      Calendar: Board of Education
  • 18 Jun
    • Board of Education Academic Achievement Committee
      Date: Jun 18
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public School, 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
      Calendar: Board of Education
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Preparing our Scholars for the Real World

Points of Pride

8th Largest School District in Michigan
14,000+ Scholars Served
70+ Languages Spoken by GRPS Families
80+ Countries Represented by our Scholar Population
Grad Rates Increase Annually Above State Average
40+ Schools

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. As a diverse community with growing changes, we want to ensure your positive experience when working with our schools and district. Together, we are charting a new course through the implementation of our Strategic Plan. No matter who you are, we want you to feel connected to and valued at our district.

Join us as we build a community of belonging  at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Respectfully, 

Dr. Leadriane Roby,
Superintendent of Schools

Learn more about the GRPS Superintendent