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GRPS Speech and Debate Team Prevails at State Championship December 16, 2025

Thirty-four GRPS high school and middle school scholars competed at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association (MIFA) State Finals – the largest representation ever for the district.

The Roby Report: Celebrating teachers at Union High School December 16, 2025

In the debut episode of The Roby Report Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby visited Union High School to talk with scholars about teachers who are making an impact and surprise those educators with a gift card donated by Roots Brew Shop.

Contract approved to invest in GRPS educators December 15, 2025

The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve a two-year contract with the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA) that will provide significant salary increases for educators.

Helping scholars see their future at UPREP December 15, 2025

At Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP), Hannah Gallon is helping scholars discover their path forward.

Future Redhawks visit Union High School for Winter Celebration December 12, 2025

First-graders from five elementary schools visited Union High School for the annual Winter Celebration - an opportunity to explore their future high school while enjoying festive, hands-on activities.

BOE in 60: Recap of December Board of Education meeting December 11, 2025

Watch BOE in 60, a one-minute recap of the December Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting.

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17 Dec
thru Dec 19
- Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 17 - Dec 19
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
19 Dec
- Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  
  Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
  
  Date: Dec 19
  
  Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS Franklin Campus, Library Building
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
22 Dec
thru Jan 2
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 22 - Jan 2
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
23 Dec
- Ottawa Hills vs. Union Varsity Basketball at Van Andel Arena 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
  Ottawa Hills vs. Union Varsity Basketball at Van Andel Arena
  
  Date: Dec 23
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
  Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Varsity Girls - 5:00 pm
  Varsity Boys - 7:00 pm
  
  Use this link for tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Varsityboys8
14 Jan
- Alexander Community Engagement Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  
  Alexander Community Engagement Meeting
  
  Date: Jan 14
  
  Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  
  Location: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  This meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
- Alexander Community Engagement Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Alexander Community Engagement Meeting
  
  Date: Jan 14
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  This meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
15 Jan
- Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  
  Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting
  
  Date: Jan 15
  
  Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  
  Location: 863 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting
  
  Date: Jan 15
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: 863 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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Dec 1

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Board of Education Special Meeting | Crisis Manual Presentation

Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Agendawill be posted on BoardDocs.

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Dec 2

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Coffee with the Board (Gilda's Club Grand Rapids)

Location: Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

City MS Marching Band - Winter Concert

Location: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 3

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Congress K-5, Honors Orchestra - Winter Concert

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

City HS Band Winter Concert

Location: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

GR Montessori GR 5-12 Bands - Winter Concert

Location: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 4

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

City HMS Orchestra & Zero Hour - Winter Concert

Location: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

GR Mont 4th-12th Choirs GR Gold National Anthem

Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 8

Museum MS/HS Winter Concert

Location: GRPM Meijer Theater

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Franklin Campus Caroling

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

ICHS & RMS Choirs - FC Holiday Performance

Location: Grand Rapids Public School, 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Agendawill be posted on BoardDocs.

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting

Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Located in the Auditorium
Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.

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Dec 9

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Burton MS Bands - Holiday Concert

Location: Burton Middle School, 2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Harrison K-4 Winter Concert

Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Westwood MS Band & Orchestra - Winter Concert

Location: Westwood Middle School, 1525 Mt Mercy Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

GR Mont 4th-12th Choirs Winter Concert

Location: Grand Rapids Montessori Public School, 159 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

GR Mont K-3rd Winter Concert

Location: Grand Rapids Montessori Public School, 159 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 10

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Dickinson K-4 Winter Concert

Location: Dickinson Elementary School, 448 Dickinson St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 11

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Dickinson Choir Winter Concert

Location: Dickinson Elementary School, 448 Dickinson St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Palmer K-5 Winter Concert

Location: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Brookside - Winter Concert

Location: Kroc Center Campus, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

CA Frost MS & HS Band & Choir - Holiday Concert

Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

CA Frost MS&HS Band & Choir Holiday Concert

Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

OHHS Band & Choir Holiday Concert

Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

12

Dec 12

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Alger MS Band & Choir - Winter Concert

Location: Alger Middle School, 921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 13

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

CA Frost HS Band - Wyoming Santa Parade

Location: Division Avenue North, Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

GR Montessori HS Band - Wyoming Santa Parade

Location: Division Avenue North, Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Union HS Band - Wyoming Santa Parade

Location: Division Avenue North, Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Dec 15

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Union HS Winter Concert - Choir/Band/Orchestra

Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Burton El K-2 Winter Concert

Location: Burton Elementary School, 2133 Buchanan Ave SW ste 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

North Park MS Choir Winter Concert

Location: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session

Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Agendawill be posted on BoardDocs.

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Dec 16

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Burton El 3-5 Winter Concert

Location: Burton Elementary School, 2133 Buchanan Ave SW ste 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Harrison MS - Winter Concert

Location: City High / Middle School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Southwest Singers Winter Concert

Location: Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingue, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Buchanan - Winter Concert

Location: Buchanan Elementary School, 1775 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

GR Ford K-3 Winter Concert

Location: Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

GR Ford Orchestras 4-8 - Winter Concert

Location: Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

17

Dec 17

Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

18

Dec 18

Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

19

Dec 19

Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

Location: GRPS Franklin Campus, Library Building

Calendar: Board of Education

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Dec 22

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

23

Dec 23

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Ottawa Hills vs. Union Varsity Basketball at Van Andel Arena

Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Varsity Girls - 5:00 pm
Varsity Boys - 7:00 pm

Use this link for tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Varsityboys8

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Dec 24

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

25

Dec 25

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

26

Dec 26

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

27

Dec 27

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

28

Dec 28

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

29

Dec 29

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

30

Dec 30

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

31

Dec 31

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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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

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