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.

Elementary Athletics Middle School Athletics High School Athletics

District Athletic News & Events

More than just miles: What track and field means to Union athletes

For many athletes on Union’s track and field team, the sport is about more than times on a stopwatch.

Union celebrates winter all-conference athletes

The Union Redhawks are proud to announce their winter 2025-26 All-Conference selections.

Ottawa Hills celebrates winter all-conference athletes

The Ottawa Hills Bengals are proud to announce their winter 2025-26 All-Conference selections.

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.

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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