Athletics

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Athletics Department currently manages and supports 40 seasonal athletic programs available for GRPS scholars in kindergarten through 12^th grade.

Our Vision for Athletics

Grand Rapids Public Schools will create educational opportunities and experiences, through athletics, that will enhance scholar achievement, scholar development, and school culture.

Why Participate in Athletics?

As a district, we believe that the participation in athletic programs is essential for scholars to develop teamwork and self-discipline while building self-confidence - skills that help prepare scholars for the real world. We strive to provide an environment where our scholars are encouraged to learn new skills, dedicated to practicing those skills, and rewarded for their hard work. Athletics allows scholars to build positive relationships with their peers by learning sportsmanship in competition.

Athletic Programs

Athletic programs are available to scholars at all of our schools. To learn more about what athletic programs are offered by grade, please review the elementary, middle, and high school athletic pages by clicking the buttons below. You can also contact your school directly for more information about athletic programming at a specific school or throughout the district.

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District Athletic News & Events

Redhawks Volleyball Player Earns All-Conference Honorable Mention

Union High School proudly recognizes senior Jasmin Galvan-Flores for earning All-Conference Honorable Mention in the OK Gold Division for volleyball.

Five Bengals Named All-Conference First Team

Following an impressive 2nd-place team finish at the OK Rainbow East Conference Championships over the weekend, five Ottawa Hills swimmers earned All-Conference recognition for their standout performances.

Redhawks Celebrate Three More OK Gold All Conference Honorees

Union High School is proud to recognize three more outstanding scholar-athletes who earned conference honors this fall.

Bengals Celebrate First Team All-Conference Selections in Boys Tennis and Soccer

Ottawa Hills is proud to recognize two more outstanding scholar-athletes who earned First Team All-Conference honors this fall.

Three Ottawa Hills Bengals Earn All-Conference Football Honors

The Ottawa Hills Bengals are proud to announce that three players have earned All-Conference recognition for their performances this football season.

New coach ready to tip off season with the Redhawks

A new season marks a new chapter for Union High School basketball as Theron Brown steps in to lead the Redhawks boys varsity team.

Apply today to be the next head coach of the Ottawa Hills football program

You can apply today to become the next Varsity Football Coach of the Ottawa Hills Bengals.

Four Bengals Earn All-Conference Honors; Hengeveld Shines at State Meet

The Ottawa Hills Bengals Cross Country team had a strong showing this fall, with four runners earning OK White Division All-Conference honors.

Six Redhawks Earn All-Conference Soccer Honors After Strong Season

The Union Redhawks boys soccer team proved they belonged among the best in the highly competitive OK Gold Division this season.

Two Redhawk Football Players Earn All-Conference Honors

The Union High School football team was represented in the OK Green Division’s All-Conference selections this season, with two Redhawk players earning recognition for their outstanding play in one of West Michigan’s most competitive football divisions.

Support Elementary & Middle School Athletics

Through the generous gifts from the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation donors, Great Sports, Great Kids provides youth sports programming for elementary and middle school scholars across the district.

Learn more about our Great Sports, Great Kids Program