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Alissa Amaya builds a joyful foundation for Burton scholars

At Burton Elementary School, Alissa Amaya knows that the first school experience can shape a child’s entire educational journey. As an early childhood teacher, she embraces that responsibility.

GRPS launches stop-arm camera school bus safety program

Grand Rapids Public Schools today announced the launch of a new school bus stop-arm safety program designed to protect scholars as they travel to and from school and reduce dangerous driving behavior around stopped school buses.

Union girls soccer aims to finish at top of OK Gold

After finishing third in the OK Gold Conference last season, the Union girls’ soccer team enters the new year aiming to build on that success.

Culture first: Bengals connect on and off the field

For the Ottawa Hills Bengals soccer team, winning starts with culture. 

The Roby Report: Celebrating teachers at Buchanan

In the latest episode of The Roby Report Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby visited Buchanan Elementary School to talk with scholars about the incredible teachers making a difference in their lives every day.

WVGU News - Grand Rapids students celebrate Braillebration to build empathy for visual impairment

Pre-K students at Grand Rapids Montessori Academy gained a deeper understanding of what it's like living with a visual impairment. 

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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