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.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy
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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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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18 Sep
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Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENTDate: Sep 18Calendar: MLK Calendar
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21 Sep
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6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. HARRISON 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. HARRISONDate: Sep 21Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Harrison Park Academy, 1440 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. HARRISON PARK 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. HARRISON PARKDate: Sep 21Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Harrison Park Academy, 1440 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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23 Sep
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6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. WESTWOOD 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. WESTWOODDate: Sep 23Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Westwood Middle School, 1525 Mt Mercy Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. WESTWOOD 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. WESTWOODDate: Sep 23Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Westwood Middle School, 1525 Mt Mercy Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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28 Sep
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6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. INNOVATION CENTRAL 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. INNOVATION CENTRALDate: Sep 28Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, 645 Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. INNOVATION CENTRAL 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. INNOVATION CENTRALDate: Sep 28Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, 645 Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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30 Sep
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6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. SOUTHWEST 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. SOUTHWESTDate: Sep 30Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, 645 Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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Meet the 2026-27 Board of Education Scholar Representatives September 17, 2026
The three seniors selected to represent the GRPS student body at Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are already making an impact in their communities.
A Day in the Life: Union Boys Tennis September 17, 2026
Between school, tennis, marching band, and his job at New City Neighbors, Sebastian Laninga’s days are filled with different responsibilities that require him to stay organized and make the most of his time.
Grand Rapids students invited to write about the life of Rosa Parks September 17, 2026
As part of their mission to provide continuing education on the impact that Rosa Parks had on this nation, the Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission (CRC) and the Office of Equity and Engagement are once again hosting the Rosa Parks Essay Writing Contest.
