Southeast Career Pathways (Sigsbee)

Completed: 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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Community Events

Ribbon Cutting: August 6, 2025, 4:30pm

Community Information Meeting: July 18, 2024

Community Information Meeting: April 29, 2024

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July 23, 2025

Community invited to tour new home of Southeast Career Pathways

The community is invited to tour the new home of Southeast Career Pathways before it opens for the 2025-26 school year.

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

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) -- The community is invited to tour the new home of Southeast Career Pathways before it opens for the 2025-26 school year.

A grand opening celebration will be Wednesday, August 6, at 1250 Sigsbee Street SE. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 4:30 pm, followed by an open house from 4:45-6 pm.

The $7 million renovation converted the former Sigsbee Elementary School into a vibrant high school environment filled with natural light, thanks to the installation of larger windows throughout learning spaces.

“We are thrilled to welcome scholars into this renovated space,” said Alex Smart, Executive Director of Facilities & Operations. “What was once a dark building will now be bright, filled with daylight and upgraded lighting.”

The project also features a new safe and secure entrance, scholar commons area, updated flooring and paint, refreshed gymnasium, and a new HVAC system.

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.