MLK Building

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

School Apps

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

Karan Perras

Head Secretary

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.

School Transparency

Annual Reports More...

School Safety Drills Reports More...

KSSN

We are a Community School!
Connect with your KSSN Coordinator

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy Photo Tour

Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery

Events

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 Virtual Town Hall 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  GRPS Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall
  
  Date: Sep 16
  
  Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Join at https://live.grps.org
- 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
19 Oct
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 19
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
2 Nov
thru Nov 3
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Nov 2 - Nov 3
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
25 Nov
thru Nov 27
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  Date: Nov 25 - Nov 27
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
16 Dec
thru Dec 18
- Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 16 - Dec 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

View School Calendar

School News

Community Packs Houseman Field For Crosstown Rivalry August 28, 2026

Houseman Field was buzzing Thursday night as the Grand Rapids community came together to cheer on scholar-athletes from Ottawa Hills High School and Union High School in the first football matchup between the two schools since 2023.

The Roby Report: Meet Our New Principals August 27, 2026

In the latest episode of The Roby Report Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby catches up with our four new principals this year at GRPS!

WOOD TV8: Union HS student shows resilience, even through difficult times August 27, 2026

Union High School junior Daisy Lopez-Salvatierra has packed her high school years with challenging classes, leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities. But it’s her resilience during a difficult chapter in her life that helped earn her recognition as one of this week’s Football Frenzy Tailgate Students of the Week.