On behalf of the Grand Rapids Board of Education and the entire GRPS staff, thank you for allowing us the privilege and opportunity to educate your scholar for the 2026-2027 school year!
We have developed this Scholar Resource & Responsibility Guide for our stakeholders to provide direction in navigating the educational system. This manual offers guidance in several areas, including but not limited to how our scholars are graded, what is appropriate behavior in our buildings, how they can help promote a conducive learning environment, and ideas for interventions. We also provide many additional resources for scholars and caregivers.
During my tenure, we have developed a new Strategic Plan that focuses on supporting scholars and caregivers in ways that ensure inclusivity of all scholars, culturally responsive practices, and social-emotional awareness. This school year, we will be working to improve both our academic outcomes and our outcomes related to culture and climate. We understand that our scholars, caregivers, staff, and other stakeholders are our priority. Our policies, procedures, and practices should reflect that.
We have high expectations for all scholars and want to see them succeed. We recognize that scholar success goes beyond academic achievement, and it is our responsibility to acknowledge and support our scholars’ emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical health. We are also committed to empowering scholars to use their unique voices. This is our mission!
Thank you again for choosing Grand Rapids Public Schools. If you have any questions regarding the content in this guide, please contact Community & Student Services at (616) 819-2150 or email enrollment@grps.org.
Sincerely,
Leadriane Roby, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools
