Welcome to Coit Creative Arts Academy (PK-5)
My name is Molly Ali, and I am honored to serve as the Interim Principal at Coit Creative Arts Academy. As someone who believes deeply in the power of education, creativity, and community, I am thrilled to lead a school that celebrates the arts while striving for academic excellence.
At Coit, our staff is dedicated to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—through engaging instruction, meaningful relationships, and the development of the PYP Learner Profile. We are proud to be a place where scholars can explore their unique talents and grow in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment.
To our prospective scholars and families, we invite you to join our vibrant community! Whether your passion is music, dance, visual arts, theater, or something yet to be discovered, Coit is a place where your creativity will be celebrated and your academic journey supported. We can’t wait to meet you and help you shine!
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Coit Creative Arts Academy
School Hours
Breakfast 8:50 a.m.
Start Time 9:10 a.m.
Dismissal 4:08 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 12:20 p.m.
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Creative. Original. Imaginative. Thinkers. We are Coit.
Coit Creative Arts Academy offers an inquiry-based curriculum that integrates creative expression, visual arts, music, dance, and movement with academic excellence.
We are proud to be an authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). With a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and inquiry-based education, we continue to promote conceptual understanding and critical thinking as our learners build new knowledge and skills. Our PYP teachers work collaboratively across grade levels and content areas, as well as in partnership with a wide range of arts and university partners, to help our scholars make meaning of the world around them.
With a strong emphasis on social emotional learning via the Learner Profile, our scholars develop agency through voice, choice, and ownership. They confidently communicate using written and spoken word, song, visual arts, and movement. Valuing all voices and experiences, we prepare our scholars to be leaders and global citizens.
Coit Creative Arts Academy is the elementary ARTS school for the Grand Rapids Public Schools located in the Belknap neighborhood on the Northeast side of the city. The original building was built in 1880 and it is the oldest working school in Michigan. In 2002, the building was renovated into an arts school. We have a full art, music and dance studio and a full stage in the gym. Our scholars have created a pollinator garden outside and enjoy two playgrounds, one dedicated to Pre-K and the other shared by all scholars.
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28 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm) 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm)Date: Apr 28Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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29 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm) 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm)Date: Apr 29Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Ridgemoor Park Montessori FMP Open House 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMRidgemoor Park Montessori FMP Open HouseDate: Apr 29Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Ridgemoor Park Montessori School, 2555 Inverness Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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School Budget 101: A Parent Workshop About School Funding 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMSchool Budget 101: A Parent Workshop About School FundingDate: Apr 29Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarJoin us for an educational workshop designed to help GRPS families better understand how school funding works.
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30 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm) 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The Public (8:00am - 8:00pm)Date: Apr 30Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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North Park Montessori FMP Open House 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMNorth Park Montessori FMP Open HouseDate: Apr 30Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: North Park Montessori Academy, 3375 Cheney Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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14 May
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Last Day of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: May 14Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 May
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CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCA Frost Middle High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 18Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Union High School Graduation Ceremony 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMUnion High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 18Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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19 May
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Southwest Middle High Academia Bilingue Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSouthwest Middle High Academia Bilingue Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Two GRPS seniors awarded prestigious, full-ride Gates Scholarship April 27, 2026
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