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Senior Showcase: A personalized high school experience

Meet Richard Angarita, a senior at Southwest Middle High - Academia Bilingüe.

WOOD TV8: Contest inspires GRPS sixth graders to reflect on MLK's message

For the past two decades, a Grand Rapids law firm has offered local students an opportunity to reflect on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through a contest.

Teacher at MLK Leadership Academy loves ‘lightbulb’ moments

For Carmen Dunbar, teaching is more than a profession - it’s a calling.

FOX 17: Grand Rapids high school star played on the last Detroit Lions title team

In the 1950s, the Detroit Lions were a dominant team, winning three NFL championships in a six-year span.

Scholars join the Pride, color Lions logo for statewide contest

GRPS scholars are supporting the Detroit Lions playoff run by participating in a statewide drawing contest during art class.

Principal Profile: Fostering leadership and family at Union High School

For Principal Aaron Roussey, Union High School is more than just a place of learning - it’s a family. “We always say once you’re a Redhawk, you’re always a Redhawk.”

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  • 27 Jan
    • Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session
      Date: Jan 27
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public School, 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
      Calendar: Board of Education
  • 29 Jan
    • GRPS School Choice Expo 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      GRPS School Choice Expo
      Date: Jan 29
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 30 Jan
    • FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
      Date: Jan 30
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public Schools Museum High School, 54 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Translation services available in Spanish.
  • 4 Feb
    • FAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High School
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: CA Frost Science Academy High School, 1417 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 5 Feb
    • FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
      Date: Feb 5
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public Schools Museum High School, 54 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Translation services available in Spanish.
  • 6 Feb
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  • 10 Feb
    • Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
      Date: Feb 10
      Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Grand Rapids Public School, 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
      Calendar: Board of Education
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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 Above State Average
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