Welcome to Grand Rapids Public Schools

Two GRPS Educators Honored with Groundswell Awards

Two educators from Grand Rapids Public Schools have been recognized by the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative for their leadership in environmental stewardship and outdoor learning.

900 GRPS 8th graders learn on the water during ‘The Grand Canoe Experience’

The City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools partnered together create The Grand Canoe Experience, a locally led outdoor initiative that gave more than 900 GRPS eighth-graders the opportunity to canoe at Riverside Park.

Senior Showcase: Grad already has 36 college credits

Meet Christian “CJ” McBride, a senior at Grand Rapids Learning Center.

Charity Webbley Motivates Scholars to Keep Growing

For 18 years, Congress Elementary fifth-grade teacher Charity Webbley has dedicated herself to helping scholars grow academically, socially and emotionally while building a classroom culture rooted in love, respect and perseverance.

The Roby Report: Meet the School Closing King

In the latest episode of The Roby Report Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby went one-on-one with the king of school closings: Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Blake Harms.

Graduate Named Semifinalist for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

A graduating senior from City High Middle School has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

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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