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2026-27 Back to School Events Get ready for the next school year! Click here to view upcoming events.

Welcome to Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy (PK-8)

Welcome to Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy. It is our pleasure to partner with our neighborhood community to educate and serve your scholars. Our excellent and dedicated team of educators is committed to academic achievement and social growth while instilling the values of hard work, service to others, and personal leadership in our scholars.

If you are interested in joining our MLK family and want additional information, please contact us at 616-819-2600.

Chasciti Jackson

Principal

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Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy

645 Logan St. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone:616-819-2600

Fax:616-819-2596

Chasciti Jackson

Principal

Cinque Moody

Scholar Success Coordinator

Ahmari Jobe

Kent School Services Network (KSSN) Coordinator

School Hours

Breakfast 8:10 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.

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KSSN

We are a Community School!
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At MLK, we are family.

Located in southeast Grand Rapids, Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy features state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and a beautiful Library/Media Center.

We have an outstanding, dedicated team of educators and support staff who care for each scholar, their families, and each other.

Offering a safe and secure environment, we strive to ensure that all scholars have an enriching and engaging learning experience. By encouraging growth academically, behaviorally, and socially, we allow our scholars the opportunity to thrive as learners and as citizens. We celebrate this growth and success throughout the year.

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Events

11 Aug
- GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting
  
  Date: Aug 11
  
  Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingue, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
12 Aug
- GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting
  
  Date: Aug 12
  
  Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
13 Aug
- GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting
  
  Date: Aug 13
  
  Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
24 Aug
- First Day of 2026-2027 School Year
  
  First Day of 2026-2027 School Year
  
  Date: Aug 24
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
28 Aug
- Half Day of School for Scholars
  
  Half Day of School for Scholars
  
  Date: Aug 28
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
1 Sep
- First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
  
  First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
  
  Date: Sep 1
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
4 Sep
thru Sep 7
- No School | Labor Day
  
  No School | Labor Day
  
  Date: Sep 4 - Sep 7
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
16 Sep
- GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting
  
  Date: Sep 16
  
  Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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School News

GRPS Launches Search for Next Superintendent, Invites Community Input July 28, 2026

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has officially launched its search for the next superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools and is inviting scholars, families, staff, and community members to help shape the leadership profile for the district's next leader.

Celebrating the Ignite Summer Learning Class of 2026 July 23, 2026

GRPS proudly celebrated the final commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026, honoring 8 scholars who achieved graduation through the Ignite Summer Learning program.

A Summer of Growth and Exploration at GRPS July 23, 2026

For six weeks this summer, Grand Rapids Public Schools' Ignite Summer Learning program immersed scholars in a habitat-themed curriculum, bringing learning to life through engaging, hands-on experiences that helped them soar to new heights.