Welcome to Grand Rapids Public Schools

Sharon Honicutt Builds Lifelong Connections Through Montessori Education

For 27 years, Sharon Honicutt has dedicated her career to supporting scholars and families at GRPS. 

Museum Middle School Scholars Focused on Environmental Issues

Throughout the school year, 8th-grade scholars in Ms. Robbin’s Science class at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School have been focused on environmental issues impacting their local communities.

GRPS Family & Community Engagement – June Updates

Here are some highlights from this month’s Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Newsletter.

SNN: He credits school with helping him overcome grief, loss

By all appearances, Dayton Harris-Payne is your average happy, future-focused high school graduate. 

VIDEO: Celebrating the Class of 2026

Grand Rapids Public Schools is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 as graduates take their next steps toward bright and promising futures.

Aberdeen Scholars Continue Push to Name Stonefly the State Insect

Fifth-graders at Aberdeen Academy are continuing their effort to have the stonefly recognized as Michigan’s official state insect. 

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Preparing our Scholars for the Real World

Points of Pride

8th Largest School District in Michigan
14,000 Scholars Served
70+ Languages Spoken by GRPS Families
80+ Countries Represented by our Scholar Population
Grad Rates Increase Annually
40+ Schools

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. As a diverse community with growing changes, we want to ensure your positive experience when working with our schools and district. Together, we are charting a new course through the implementation of our Strategic Plan. No matter who you are, we want you to feel connected to and valued at our district.

Join us as we build a community of belonging  at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Respectfully, 

Dr. Leadriane Roby,
Superintendent of Schools

Learn more about the GRPS Superintendent

District Annual Report

District Strategic Plan

ESSER Investment Plan

Request for Proposals