Welcome to Palmer Elementary (PK-5)

I take great pride in serving as the Principal of Palmer Elementary. As one of the cultural centers in GRPS, we embody a diverse scholar population representing many countries and languages. Each of our scholars is unique, and our knowledgeable staff strives to provide them with an individualized academic experience that is challenging and robust. Our goal is simple: prepare our scholars for success today and into their future.

Interested in becoming part of the Palmer family? Please contact our school to set up a time to visit. We hope a tour of our school will help you determine if Palmer is the ideal fit for you and your scholar.

Principal
Leanne Lange

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Palmer Elementary

309 Palmer St. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Phone: 616-819-2929

Fax: 616-819-2928

Leanne Lange

Principal

Joan Day

Head Secretary

Matthew Beresford

Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Northeast)

School Hours

Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.

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Palmer: Where school and community are one.

Palmer Elementary is a neighborhood school located on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. We are nestled in the Creston Neighborhood and embrace the community feel in our school program. We believe in building leadership and responsibility among our scholars through the implementation of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiatives. As one of the district’s cultural centers, we encompass a diverse scholar population which represents multiple countries and languages. Our strong community partnerships provide academic and enrichment opportunities for all scholars.

The dedicated staff at Palmer strive to deliver equitable and rigorous instruction for all scholars. At Palmer we are a family dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning. We are the HAWKS! We are Honest, Accountable, Welcoming, Kind, and Safe.

We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.

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Events

27 Nov
thru Nov 29
- No School; No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  No School; No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  Date: Nov 27 - Nov 29
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
18 Dec
thru Dec 20
- Half Day for Scholars | Exams (am); No School (pm)
  
  Half Day for Scholars | Exams (am); No School (pm)
  
  Date: Dec 18 - Dec 20
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
20 Dec
- End of 2nd Marking Period
  
  End of 2nd Marking Period
  
  Date: Dec 20
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
23 Dec
thru Jan 3
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 23 - Jan 3
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
6 Jan
- School Resumes | Start of Second Semester
  
  School Resumes | Start of Second Semester
  
  Date: Jan 6
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
20 Jan
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
  Date: Jan 20
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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
6 Feb
thru Feb 7
- No School for Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Scholars Only | Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  No School for Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Scholars Only | Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  Date: Feb 6 - Feb 7
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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‹ November 2024 ›

Nov 5

No School; No LOOP Programming | Election Day

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Nov 27

No School; No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Nov 28

No School; No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Nov 29

No School; No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break

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