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
School Apps
Palmer Elementary
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.
School Transparency
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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16 Oct
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Strive for Less than Five Days Absent in the Southeast! 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMStrive for Less than Five Days Absent in the Southeast!Date: Oct 16Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Alger Middle School, 921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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20 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 20Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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31 Oct
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Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 31Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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4 Nov
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Nov 4Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving BreakDate: Nov 26 - Nov 28Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter BreakDate: Dec 22 - Jan 2Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring BreakDate: Apr 3 - Apr 10Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Jill Staat builds lasting bonds at Alger Middle School October 13, 2025
For nearly three decades, Jill Staat has been an inspiring presence at GRPS, helping generations of scholars grow.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell honored with Community Philanthropy Award October 10, 2025
Deputy Superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning & Leadership Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell has been recognized with the Jack Chaille Community Philanthropy Award from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.
Bengals Battle Through Busy Week on the Court October 9, 2025
With a busy schedule featuring at least two matches every week, the Ottawa Hills Bengals varsity volleyball team continues to build chemistry and gain valuable experience.
