Welcome to Grand Rapids Public Schools

Groundbreaking new center will increase access to quality, affordable childcare

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Head Start for Kent County, Rapid Transit Authority and Pure Architects unveiled the first-of-its-kind Central Station Early Childhood Center in Grand Rapids. 

WZZM 13 On Your Side: Fourth, fifth graders learn to fly airplanes as part of after school program

At Coit Creative Arts Academy, students are learning valuable lessons by learning to fly planes, thanks to an immersive after school program.

SNN: Showing the world how to help wildlife thrive

For the past few years, C.A. Frost Elementary students have been learning all about how to create wildlife habitats at school and in their neighborhood, and now they want to pass that knowledge on to you.

Ottawa Hills, Union Athletes Represent GRPS at State Track and Field Finals

Grand Rapids Public Schools athletes capped off successful seasons by competing against the state's best at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Track and Field State Finals on May 30 in Rockford.

Vote: Two GRPS Scholars Named Finalists In “I Voted” Sticker Content

Two GRPS scholars have been named finalists in a statewide contest to create “I Voted” stickers for the November 2026 general election.

'Reimagine' Vlog: Celebrating Our 2025-26 Milestones

In the latest Reimagine Vlog, GRPS Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby takes a look back at some of the best memories from the school year!

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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