Grand Rapids Public Schools Expo & Information Fair January 29 2025 4:30 to 6:30 PM at GRPS University

Welcome to Palmer Elementary (PK-5)

I take great pride in serving as the Principal of Palmer Elementary. As one of the cultural centers in GRPS, we embody a diverse scholar population representing many countries and languages. Each of our scholars is unique, and our knowledgeable staff strives to provide them with an individualized academic experience that is challenging and robust. Our goal is simple: prepare our scholars for success today and into their future.

Interested in becoming part of the Palmer family? Please contact our school to set up a time to visit. We hope a tour of our school will help you determine if Palmer is the ideal fit for you and your scholar.

Principal
Leanne Lange

School Apps

Palmer Elementary

309 Palmer St. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Phone: 616-819-2929

Fax: 616-819-2928

Leanne Lange

Principal

Joan Day

Head Secretary

Matthew Beresford

Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Northeast)

School Hours

Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.

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Palmer: Where school and community are one.

Palmer Elementary is a neighborhood school located on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. We are nestled in the Creston Neighborhood and embrace the community feel in our school program. We believe in building leadership and responsibility among our scholars through the implementation of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiatives. As one of the district’s cultural centers, we encompass a diverse scholar population which represents multiple countries and languages. Our strong community partnerships provide academic and enrichment opportunities for all scholars.

The dedicated staff at Palmer strive to deliver equitable and rigorous instruction for all scholars. At Palmer we are a family dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning. We are the HAWKS! We are Honest, Accountable, Welcoming, Kind, and Safe.

We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.

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Events

6 Jan
- School Resumes | Start of Second Semester
  
  School Resumes | Start of Second Semester
  
  Date: Jan 6
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
14 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle High 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle High
  
  Date: Jan 14
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingue, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish.
16 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP scholars only) 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP scholars only)
  
  Date: Jan 16
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, 512 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
20 Jan
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
  Date: Jan 20
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
22 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only) 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only)
  
  Date: Jan 22
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish, Kinyarwanda and Swahili.
23 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High School 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High School
  
  Date: Jan 23
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish & Kinyarwanda.
29 Jan
- GRPS School Choice Expo 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  GRPS School Choice Expo
  
  Date: Jan 29
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
30 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
  
  Date: Jan 30
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Grand Rapids Public Schools Museum High School, 54 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish.