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City High Middle & Center for Economicology closed Thur. & Fri.; all other schools open

Cleanup and remediation work is continuing following flooding at City High Middle School. Both City High Middle School and the Center for Economicology will remain closed for the remainder of the week, with the goal of reopening on Monday, March 16. All other GRPS schools will be open Thursday.

Union Football hosts fourth annual youth development clinics

The Union High School Football Program is developing the next generation of Redhawks during the fourth annual off-season youth development clinics happening on Sundays in February and March.

Senior Showcase: Jana Kalumbula focused on film and inclusion

Meet Jana Kalumbula, a senior at City High Middle School. She has attended GRPS since preschool.

Westwood Middle School brews more than coffee with the Redhawk Coffee Cart

Every Friday, the halls of Westwood Middle School buzz with extra excitement thanks to the Redhawk Coffee Cart, a scholar-run initiative that delivers hot beverages and big smiles to staff. 

City scholars bring friendship to life in stage production of Charlotte’s Web

Scholars from City High Middle School recently presented the timeless story of Charlotte’s Web in a production celebrating teamwork, creativity, and friendship. 

Melvin Shelton helps scholars believe in their future

Melvin Shelton believes that the obstacles scholars face in their life today do not have to determine their future. 

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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
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

District Annual Report

District Strategic Plan

ESSER Investment Plan

Request for Proposals