GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) -- Grand Rapids Public Schools is proud to celebrate the Class of 2025, with approximately 750 graduates receiving their diplomas and taking their next steps toward bright and promising futures.
Graduates from across the district are heading to a wide range of post-secondary opportunities, including, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Ivy League institutions, and Big Ten campuses. Many are kickstarting their college journey tuition-free at Grand Rapids Community College, thanks to the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship. Others are entering the workforce directly, prepared to contribute their talents and skills to their communities immediately.
Among the Class of 2025 are scholar-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers at institutions such as Michigan State University, Kalamazoo College, and Aquinas College.
An impressive 99 graduates earned the State of Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating high levels of proficiency in two or more languages.
During graduation ceremonies, Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby reminded scholars that while graduation is a major milestone, it is not the finish line.
"You are now in the starting blocks," Dr. Roby told graduates. "Everything you’ve learned - in classrooms and on playgrounds, in clubs and on teams - has prepared you for this moment. So take a deep breath, trust your training, and let’s go!"
