Southeast Career Pathways (Sigsbee)

Estimated Completion: July 2025

Location: 1250 Sigsbee Street SE

Architect: Pure Architects

Construction Manager: Triangle Construction

Budget: $7 million

Funding Source: Reimagine GRPS with Us! Bond

Project Scope:

Major renovation to receive scholars from Southeast Career Pathways, currently at Jefferson. The renovation work includes larger windows, HVAC, new lights, flooring, painting, ceilings, roof repairs and resurfacing the parking lot.

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August 7, 2025

A bright new chapter begins for Southeast Career Pathways

The largest project to date in the Reimagine GRPS initiative is ready to welcome scholars and staff for the first day of school on Monday, August 18.

School: GRPS Southeast Career Pathways Topics: Reimagine GRPS with Us!

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) -- The largest project to date in the Reimagine GRPS initiative is ready to welcome scholars and staff for the first day of school on Monday, August 18.

A $7 million renovation converted the former Sigsbee Elementary School into a vibrant high school environment as the new home of Southeast Career Pathways.

“This project finished on time and under budget,” exclaimed Executive Director of Facilities and Operations Alex Smart during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We’ve added fresh colors, new LED lighting, and more than doubled the amount of natural light entering our learning spaces.”

The project also includes a new safe and secure entrance, new flooring and paint, new HVAC system, roof repairs and a repaved parking lot.

“This project is exactly what we mean when we say ‘Reimagine GRPS with Us,’” said Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby. “Our scholars and staff at Southeast Career Pathways deserve a learning environment that inspires excellence, and now they have one.”

The project was funded by the zero-tax-rate-increase bond overwhelmingly passed by voters in 2023.

“To our community, thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” said Board of Education President Kymberlie Buzcek. “Here in our city, even in uncertain times, our community has made it clear - we will not give up on our kids.”

Partners on the project include Plante Moran Realpoint, Pure Architects, Moore and Bruggink, and Triangle Construction.

Posted 7/10/2025

Exciting progress is underway at Southeast Career Pathways! Here’s a quick look at what’s been completed and what’s still in motion:

New building signage has been installed.
Interior signage is also in place, bringing a fresh and modern look to hallways and learning spaces.
Painting, ceiling, and flooring work have been fully completed, giving the school a clean, updated feel.
Most final inspections are now complete, signaling that we’re close to wrapping up this major phase.
Mechanical systems, both new and existing, are currently being tested to ensure everything is functioning properly.
The new parking lot is finished, with striping scheduled to begin soon.