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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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: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. SOUTHWEST 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. SOUTHWESTDate: Sep 30Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: MLK Calendar
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5 Oct
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6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CA FROST 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CA FROSTDate: Oct 5Time: 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. CITY 2 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CITY 2Date: Oct 5Time: 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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7 Oct
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6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREP 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREPDate: Oct 7Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4Calendar: MLK Calendar
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7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREP 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREPDate: Oct 7Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4Calendar: MLK Calendar
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SNN: Student artwork soars in Heritage Hill ArtPrize exhibit September 25, 2026
As folks make their way through the Grand Rapids streets this year, taking in the sights and sounds of the city’s preeminent art festival, they’re bound to notice hundreds of larger-than-life dragonflies peppering the Heritage Hill neighborhood.
Community Feedback Shapes Candidate Profile for Next Superintendent September 23, 2026
The Grand Rapids Board of Education has created a desired candidate profile for the next superintendent of GRPS, using feedback provided by more than 1,700 scholars, families, staff, and community members over the past two months.
Union High School Celebrates Culture and Community September 22, 2026
Union High School hosted its second annual Culture Celebration on Friday, September 18, bringing scholars, staff, and the community together for an afternoon of food, talent, and cultural connection.
