Reimagine Former School Sites
Grand Rapids Public Schools is working to find new uses for our former school sites that will add value to our community. We invite you to Reimagine with us!
The Board of Education has directed the district to start this process by examining the future of former Alexander Elementary School and former Stocking Elementary School.
Alexander Elementary School
Site Location: 1010 Alexander St. SE
Community Meetings:
January 14: Noon & 6 p.m.
Rev. Lyman S. Park Franklin Campus Administration Building, 1331 MLK Jr. St SE
Stocking Elementary School
Site Location: 863 7th St. NW
Community Meetings:
January 15: Noon & 6 p.m.
Stocking Elementary Gym, 863 7th St. NW
Timeline for Alexander and Stocking:
- Week of January 26: Request for Proposals Distributed
- February 4: Site Tours
- February 18: Deadline for Submittal of Respondent Questions
- March 4: Answers to Respondent Questions Due
- April 1: Proposal Submittal Date
- Before April 27: Shortlist Respondents with GRPS Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
- After April 27: Respondent Interviews (if needed)
- May 1: Property Under Contract
